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Job Title: Freelance Facilitator
Reporting to: Senior Programme Lead
Location: West Midlands, particularly Walsall and Staffordshire
Salary: £275 per day (including travel) plus £25 to attend meetings with a school (if required) and £50 for attending half day training or £100 for full day training. Expenses can also be claimed for programme snacks and travel to training.
Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people’s charity that has supported 27,000 young people since 2001. We are based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We are well-known for our accredited Teens and Toddlers programme.
We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher. We support young people to get the most out of their education by helping them to improve their mental health and wellbeing and develop their skills. We inspire young people who are at significant risk of school exclusion to re-engage and fulfil their potential at school, at work and in life.
We are seeking Freelance Programme Facilitators to deliver our programmes in the West Midlands, particularly Walsall and Staffordshire. Supported by our Programme Development Manager with training and resources you will help children and young people who are experiencing vulnerabilities and disadvantages improve their wellbeing, re-engage with school and learning, build networks and access opportunities.
Programme Facilitators work with significant autonomy and authority. They must embrace responsibility and are accountable for their work. They work collaboratively alongside young people, operating as a mentor as they empower young people to develop self-esteem, become resilient and engage with school and their own future. They give each young person the time, the confidence and skills to engage with their education.
You will work in schools and community settings to support young people and their families to ensure that at-risk children and young people make the most of their potential and improve their life chances. Work will include 1:1 support and delivery of Power2’s core programmes.
We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Position Title: Impact and Evaluation Manager
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Salary: £36,655 per annum
Location: London, SW17 9SH
Term: Permanent
Contract: Full-time but open to P/T candidates
Closing Date: 20th December 2024
Position Overview:
The Impact Evaluation Manager plays a critical role in driving Business Launchpad (BLP) and Tooting Works’ (TW) impact and financial goals by evaluating our efforts, securing funding, and reporting to stakeholders.
The Impact Evaluation Manager will lead on our ambition to have BLP become self-sustaining by securing grants from trusts and foundations. You’ll develop and implement robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks, gather impactful data, and effectively communicate our successes to funders, partners, and the communities we serve.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, strategic, and deeply committed to fostering strong relationships with our young entrepreneurs, tenants, and partners, ensuring the outcomes and value of our work are clearly articulated and understood.
About Us:
Tooting Works is a business centre and community hub in Tooting Broadway, offering office space, co-working, event space, and more. For over 30 years, we have been providing affordable office space and supporting local businesses and organisations to grow.
Business Launchpad, a registered charity operating on-site, provides support and training for young entrepreneurs aged 16-30 from across London.
Responsibilities
Impact Strategy and Reporting
- Ensure that all reporting is aligned with both funders’ requirements and the organisation's broader impact goals, while preserving its independence and vision.
- Lead the design, review, and implementation of BLP’s impact framework and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- Provide support to both Business Launchpad (BLP) and Tooting Works (TW) by designing and delivering training on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) methods, ensuring teams across both organisations are equipped to confidently produce and apply evidence-based work
- Develop and oversee the implementation of monitoring tools and processes that provide actionable insights to drive data-informed decisions.
- Refine and update data collection tools, train and support team members in their effective use, and continuously evaluate and improve the tools and processes to enhance data accuracy and impact measurement.
- Ensure all programs have a well-constructed Theory of Change, including baseline surveys, KPIs, and robust impact evaluations.
- Oversee data processing and analysis using quantitative and qualitative methods to ensure accurate insights for impact evaluation and reporting.
- Provide regular and timely impact reports for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Board, and other key stakeholders.
- Work closely with the Marketing team to ensure accurate and up-to-date impact data, success stories, and insights are used for advocacy, PR, and communications.
- Provide line management for the Senior Programmes Coordinator (and other staff and volunteers as needed), ensuring they have clear objectives, their work is well-structured, they have opportunities for development, performance is proactively managed, and their well-being is supported.
Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy
- Represent BLP in meetings with partners and external stakeholders, effectively communicating the outcomes and impact of our interventions.
- Stay informed of trends and opportunities in the youth enterprise and social impact sectors, ensuring BLP remains at the forefront of best practices.
- Support the fundraising process by supplying essential impact data and insights for proposals.
Capacity Building and Team Support
- Build the capacity of internal teams by providing training, resources, and support in data collection, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Ensure that delivery teams are equipped with the necessary tools and frameworks for effective impact reporting and monitoring.
- Foster a data-driven culture within BLP, ensuring staff understand and contribute to high-quality data management practices.
Community Impact and Research
- Conduct community research and needs assessments to better understand the challenges facing the youth and communities we serve.
- Provide advice and guidance to young entrepreneurs on how to measure and communicate the impact of their own businesses.
Systems Ownership and Integration
- Contribute to Business Launchpad’s impact-driven objectives by reinforcing the value of data in decision-making. Lead the use of our CRM (Salesforce) by introducing reporting dashboards and other tools to support data-informed decisions, knowledge management, network development, and upskilling team members.
- Support the procurement and management of contracts with external research, evaluation, and learning partners.
- Assist in the production of internal quarterly impact reports and Business Launchpad’s public Annual Report by analysing progress toward the charity’s strategic goals and proactively identifying any issues impacting performance.
- Lead the implementation of new data management systems and integration of existing systems to improve efficiency.
- Ensure best practices for data protection, ethical data management, and security are followed.
Skills and Qualifications
- Impact Evaluation and Data Management: Proven experience in implementing outcome measurement evaluations, with strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with internal and external stakeholders, including funders and partners.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel and familiarity with data management systems, CRM software, and tools for data analysis and reporting.
- Communication & Report Writing: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and comprehensive reports for various audiences.
- Leadership & Team Support: Experience building capacity within teams and fostering a data-driven culture.
- Project Management: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
- A degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related discipline).
- Proven experience in impact assessment, evaluation, or related roles, preferably within the non-profit, public, or social impact sectors.
Additional Considerations
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and respond to emerging needs and opportunities within the organisation.
- Advocacy and Networking: A passion for advocating on behalf of young people and communities, with an understanding of the challenges facing youth in enterprise and business.
- Curiosity and Innovation: A curious and innovative mindset, with a drive to continuously improve impact measurement practices and stay ahead of sector trends.
About Rewards:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Personal annual training budget
- Employee assistance programme including counselling.
- Regular team socials throughout the year
- Generous sick pay allowance following probation.
- General eye test
- Well-being day (1 day per year)
- Volunteer day (1 day per year)
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and therefore the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Pre-employment Checks
Any employment with Business Launchpad will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Receipt of two satisfactory references
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Please email your CV and cover letter stating why you are interested in this role.
Please be aware that this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status in our employment decisions and policies. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and have the opportunity to succeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background or circumstances.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Growing Well is a farm-based mental health charity originating on Low Sizergh Farm near Kendal and recently expanding to a second site at Tebay Services (Northbound), and a third in Egremont, West Cumbria.
The horticultural context is key to our charity as it provides a safe, supportive working environment to nurture mental health recovery. Growing Well works with people on a weekly basis to help rebuild a sense of purpose, to engage in meaningful and fulfilling activity and to build hope for the future.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Manager for Growing Well's site at Tebay Services (Northbound) in the Eden Valley, on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
The role of the Manager (Tebay) is to:
- Manage the day-to-day operations at Growing Well’s 1.5-acre Tebay site and ensure that at all times our site is safe, productive, excellently maintained and efficiently run. This includes:
- Safe and efficient service delivery
- Effective delivery of annual crop plan and supply chain management
- Financial management of the Tebay enterprise
- Legal and Health and Safety management of the site
- Manage the delivery of therapeutic activity, skills development and support for up to 100 Volunteers (beneficiaries) per week.
- Line manage Tebay staff team (5 direct reports).
- Manage local fundraising and marketing initiatives with support from Growing Well Development Team colleagues.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to create a culture of respect, inclusion and security.
This is a 12-month contract commencing January 2025, but there is some flexibility on start dates for the right person.
Deadline for applications is Friday 29th November with interviews taking place on Monday 2nd December.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good.
Purpose of the role:
- Delivering training to a variety of people from different sectors and backgrounds
- Designing, launching and maintaining eLearning modules
- Designing and organising trainings requested by clients and proactively launching new training programs
- Critically reviewing and improving our current processes for creating and delivering training internally
- Working across our Business Service team to support Business Engagement Managers with clients who have requested training
- Researching and proposing new training ideas based on events, market trends or client feedback
- Being the leader on training in Business Services, providing insights, support and ideas to the wider team
To apply:
- Please complete Unseen’s application form for the role which includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, some personal details and equal opportunities questions, and;
- Please send a copy of your CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.
Details:
- Salary: £30,900 per annum (pro-rated for part-time hours).
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Hours: Full-time – 37.5 hours per week (part-time may be considered).
- Location: Unseen’s head office in Bristol – Hybrid approach with some working from home days. A degree of flexibility will be required. Includes regular travel to Unseen’s Head Office in Bristol and to client offices across the UK.
The deadline for applications is 1 December 2024.
Interviews will likely be held during the week of the 9 December 2024.
As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community.
Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk. org.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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BACKGROUND
The Donor Conception Network is a charity offering support to families (and prospective families) who are using a donor (egg, sperm or embryo) to conceive their children.
This is a really exciting time for the charity and a great moment to join us as we build on our 30th Anniversary last year. We recently launched a new website that has upgraded our online presence, giving you a great new platform to utilise as part of raising awareness of our services and resources. You’ll be working with our excellent digital consultant who knows the charity very well and can support you in delivering your goals. We have great plans for the next few years as part of our strategy, aimed at growing and extending our services and reach. We’re keen to find someone looking to use their marketing skills and experience to be part of that growth and development as well as contribute creative ideas.
THE ROLE
We are looking for someone to lead our marketing and communications strategy which will enable Donor Conception Network to grow its membership base, raise its profile and develop its other income sources. As marketing manager, you will work to improve and extend our communications with our stakeholders to increase visibility and awareness of the Network’s unique offer and its value. This is a hands-on role, and you will have the support of our current digital consultant.
The marketing manager is responsible for creating and delivering a cohesive marketing and communications strategy that:
- Grows membership, book sales and event bookings;
- Improves communications with our stakeholders to increase visibility and awareness of the Network’s unique offer and value. This includes traditional offline channels but also across our digital platforms too, including Google, social media and email;
- Raises the profile of DCN, strengthens our brand and cements our position as the leading voice for the donor conception community;
CORE DUTIES
- Marketing and communications strategy: create and deliver a marketing and communications strategy including an annual plan and tactics delivery;
- Social media: develop a social media strategy that integrates with the overarching marketing plan.
- You will work with the digital consultant to execute this strategy, ensuring it aligns with our organisational goals and strengthens our brand presence.
- Website content management: ensure the DCN website is an effective and persuasive marketing tool. Assess options for additional functionality, and ensure content remains up to date.
- Brand and reputation management: use marketing and communications tools and opportunities to ensure the DCN brand is well known and respected in the fertility space
- Media and PR: maximise relevant opportunities to promote the Network and raise awareness of, and interest in, our organisation.
- Metrics: put in place tools and metrics to help us quantify the success of the above marketing strategies.
- Assist in other areas as needed, including at our events.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
· Excellent written and communication skills
· A motivated self-starter, able to juggle a varied workload and see projects through to completion
· Ability to work independently
· At least 5 years in a relevant role
· Digital, social media and website skills and experience
· Attention to detail
· Interest in the subject of donor conception
· Comfortable working with a small team in a small office
DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL
· Educated to degree level or similar
· Having an understanding of infertility and/or families created with help of some kind (eg adoption/IVF/donor conception)
· Able to demonstrate a sensitive approach on sensitive issues
· Press/PR experience
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
We can offer flexibility in days and hours. The office is in a great location in central London, with lots of local amenities and good transport links. We offer hybrid working, although we’d need you to be in the office at least 1 day a week. We are a small, dedicated team and the office environment is really friendly and supportive. The work we do is always interesting and hugely valuable and rewarding. This is an exciting time for DC Network as we continue growing and evolving, building on the success of the last 30 years. Join us!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Why work for us?
At CARE International UK we affirm the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, donors, partners and staff. Our actions are consistent with our mission. We are honest and transparent in what we do and say and accept responsibility for our collective and individual actions. We work together effectively to serve the larger community. We constantly challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance to achieve greater impact.
At CARE International UK, we are committed to creating a workplace that fosters innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We believe in making a difference and offer you the opportunity to contribute to impactful humanitarian work. Our supportive environment, emphasis on professional development, and dedication to diversity and inclusion make CARE an exceptional place to advance your career.
We are seeking a Risk and Internal Audit Manager to lead our risk management and internal audit initiatives. This critical role involves developing a robust risk management framework, conducting thorough internal audits, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements. The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of humanitarian issues and standards, including codes of conduct and accountability principles, and possess a working knowledge of French or Spanish. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders are essential.
About you
You are a highly skilled professional with a Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIA) certification or a full CCAB qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA). Your extensive experience in risk management and internal audit, particularly within an international NGO or a similar environment, equips you with the necessary expertise to excel in this role. You are a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, capable of engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels. Your analytical prowess and problem-solving abilities, combined with your self-motivation and proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, set you apart.
About the role
As the Risk and Internal Audit Manager, you will play a pivotal role in fortifying our organisation by overseeing both risk management and internal audit operations. You will develop and manage CARE International UK’s risk management framework, maintain and update the organisation’s risk register, and provide regular risk management reports. You will also develop and execute an annual internal audit plan, ensuring compliance with recognised auditing standards. Your role involves coordinating with various CARE entities and overseeing specialist audits in areas like cybersecurity and GDPR. International travel will be required to support CARE International UK funded programmes.
About CARE
CARE International UK is part of a global confederation dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice. We work in over 100 countries, supporting life-saving programs and advocating for policy changes to improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. Joining CARE means becoming part of a team that is passionate about making a tangible difference in the world.
Safeguarding
CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.
Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:
- satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here).In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
- appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).
By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to our HR team.
We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.
Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK
Closing date: 6 December 2024
Interview date: TBC
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As Group Finance Manager, you will play a leading role in the Enabling Services team at an innovative international charity focussed on climate initiatives, enabling the organization to deliver innovation that creates the change we have committed to, meet our funders’ needs, and support our partners and community
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Group Finance Manager, will oversee and manage the monthly close process, lead the preparation of year-end financial statements for the group, and coordinate the annual audit. These responsibilities should be underpinned by a focus on user experience and on fit-for-purpose platforms, processes, procedures, systems, and tools.
Key Responsibilities
Management
• Manage and develop 2-3 finance assistants
• Manage interactions with teams across the organisation, collaborating in the key processes of financial management and provide guidance and advice to the business.
Month-End Process and Close:
• Oversee and manage the monthly close process, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and completed within the month end timetable.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring that all discrepancies are investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
• Work with the finance team to ensure the accuracy of the trial balance and prepare key month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, and provisions.
• Ensure all intercompany transactions and balances are reconciled and eliminate intercompany profit, and are in line with transfer pricing requirements
• Perform detailed variance analysis of key financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., FP&A, clusters) to ensure accurate financial data for reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies throughout the close process.
Year-end accounts process
• Lead the timely and accurate preparation of financial information in line with statutory reporting, management accounting, and funder requirements.
• Coordinate and lead the preparation and audit of the consolidated Group entities and branch financials. This includes:
o Liaising with the external auditors
o Preparing and managing the timetable for preparation and audit of the financial statements, ensuring all financial statements are signed off within required timelines.
o Assisting local teams in resolving audit queries as necessary, ensuring local audits are completed on time, within budget and with minimal issues or adjustments.
o Preparing consolidated financial statements
Local reporting and compliance
• Manage reporting timelines including filing deadlines for assigned funds and all branches in the structure, and that all deadlines (e.g., lenders, investors, statutory) are met.
• Perform high-level review of local branches companies; review financial statements prepared by local teams
• Ensure timely compliance with donors, audit and statutory reporting as required; ensure the remediation of audit recommendations and implementation of financial / risk reporting decisions by governance bodies.
Controls and conintuous improvement
• Drive strong financial control and advocate financial priorities to the business.
• Continuous improvement of ERP system for the finance team.
• Support financial and performance reviews using monthly dashboard.
• Report financial results and ensure compliance with GDPR Guidelines.
• Encourage and enable shared ownership of high integrity data.
Education/Qualifications
• Holder of a recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, etc.) with over six years post qualification experience.
Experience
• Experience in the preparation of management, statutory and Group consolidation accounts.
• Substantial experience of working in complex entities with multi-national interests and distributed teams (working in different locations and through remote or virtual working) and experience of managing finance teams.
• Experience of multiple sectors, ideally with a mix of public and private; experience in the not-for-profit sector/grant making environment including EU grant funding would be highly beneficial.
Trusts and Foundations Manager
The Trusts and Foundations Manager with be responsible for the ongoing management of the current successful high-value portfolio ranging from £2m commitments to £100k grants. In addition to ensuring the current portfolio is expertly stewarded with the aim of renewing and uplifting existing funders, the role will also be responsible for expanding the portfolio, focusing on both the national programme and the individual pathfinders projects in the longer term.
The Trusts and Foundations Manager with not have any direct line management reports in order to focus their time on fundraising but will work closely with The Manager will take a relationship-based approach to our funding partnership, working directly with grantors to create impactful propositions and proposals to support Thrive at Five’s strategic priorities. The successful applicant will develop and manage a detailed prospect pipeline managed through our database, to ensure we make the very best of opportunities, in addition to new partnerships being identified and scoped.
The role will involve collaboration and coordination across the organization, both to keep abreast of the latest information for grantors, but also to bring key stakeholders and experts into discussions and partnerships as and when necessary to further develop and strengthen relationships. colleagues, providing coaching, support and advice on the lower-level trust portfolio on a regular basis.
Hybrid (1-2 days per week in our London office and the rest of the week working from home – with occasional national travel to our local sites)
Our preference is a 5 day a week, 35 hours per week role. However, we will consider excellent candidates who are available 4 days a week.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Planning
- Work with the Head of Fundraising to further develop the long-term fundraising strategy working to maximise multi-year partnerships from like-minded funders
- Manage the annual planning processes for Trusts and Foundations, prioritising meaningful engagement and stewardship opportunities for new and existing funders
- Work closely with the Director of Finance on the annual budget and monthly forecasts
Portfolio Management
- Manage the existing portfolio of c. 25 active multi-year grants ranging from £100k-£2m, providing excellent and timely reporting in addition to creative and impactful ongoing stewardship. The existing funders’ interests will be split across our national programme and regional pathfinders (currently Stoke-on-Trent and Redcar and Cleveland, with discussions underway in Middlesborough and Scotland).
- Regularly communicate with those in the portfolio on a 1:1 basis, working with senior stakeholders directly as and when necessary to maximise opportunities including Trustees, Advisory Board Members, Senior Leadership Team (‘SLT’) and the CEO
- Organise and attend programme visits to pathfinder locations as and when necessary to strengthen partnerships with grantors, long term in addition to regular face to face funder meetings
- Support the delivery of cultivation and stewardship events for prospects, funders and connectors, cross the country
Prospect Research and Pipeline Management
- Manage a portfolio of c.30 warm and cold prospects, to create bespoke cultivation opportunities, engage in fact-finding discussions, and submit detailed concept notes and proposals as relationships develop. The aim is for the existing portfolio of active funders to double over the next two years through a rigorous prospect engagement programme
- Focus on constant movement and momentum within the trusts and foundations pipeline, continuously researching new prospects, and network mapping contacts across the organisations to explore new avenues of support for both the national programme and the pathfinder projects
- Proactively engage with the grant making community with a shared interested in early years development by attending sector specific events and opportunities, and in addition to those focused on pathfinder areas such as Scottish grantmakers or those focused on the Northwest of England.
Processes and Systems
- Champion data excellence across fundraising by utilising the Raiser Edge database, ensuring it is the up-to-date centralised data management system for all prospects, funders, events and communications
- Provide regular reports to the Head of Fundraising and SLT on movement within the grants pipeline including chances of success
- Support the management of the lower-level grants portfolio, taking a coaching approach and sharing your expertise widely
- Work with the Head of Fundraising to ensure the team are confident in all fundraising processes and procedures including grant acceptance policy, due diligence policy, prospect research process, data protection policy and GDPR requirements
Representing Thrive at Five’s Values
- Play an active role in organisation-wide meetings and discussions supporting colleagues across all teams during busy periods and offering peer support as and when required
- Focus on further developing and embedding a culture of philanthropy within all teams across the organisation, working with them to explain and understand how grant funding works and ensuring they are comfortable with grantee expectations
- Have a constant focus on your personal learning and understanding around early years development and collective impact, sharing throughs, articles and events colleagues may find interesting in addition to responding to their suggestions and advice
- Champion the Thrive at Five ethos of collaboration and partnership which is essential across the organisation and across communities in which we operate
Essential to the role
- Experience of securing and managing a significant and complex grant portfolio of c. £1m+ grants
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience of creating complex impact-led grant propositions
- A relationship-based approach to grant management
- A collaborative and supportive nature with the willingness to work outside your remit during busy periods to ensure the organisation succeeds
- Ability to be flexible and adapt your approach in response to lessons learned, and a comfort with ambiguity
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships with staff and senior stakeholders at all levels
- A commitment to continued professional development
- High levels of empathy, passion, and care for those in our community
- Alignment with our organisation’s values
Desirable to the role
- Background knowledge and/or experience of early childhood development
- Regional fundraising experience specifically but not exclusively in Scotland, Northwest England and the Midlands
- Experience using Raiser Edge NXT
Please apply by submitting your CV (2-page max) and a 500-word supporting statement explaining why you would be a good fit for the role and for our organisation.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview.
Closing date is 2 December, interviews will take place weeks beginning 9 December and 16 December.
Please submit a CV of no more than two pages and a covering letter of circa 500 words explaining why you would be a good fit for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health globally, tackling mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. In our mission to stop men dying too young, we’re seeking a Fundraising Manager to join our London based team.
About the role:
The Fundraising Manager is responsible for growing revenue in the UK, with a strong focus on the Movember campaign. You will focus on both acquisition and retention of Student Ambassadors and University Mo’s.
The role will be expected to deliver on annual revenue targets and will work collaboratively with other teams at Movember to do this.
You will also work on cross-team projects to create remarkable experiences for our supporters which keep them coming back to the charity.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Develop the fundraising strategy for the University audience and delivers this to agreed timescales and revenue targets
- Provide reporting on opportunities and work in progress as required
- Identify and develop new opportunities within their assigned community portfolio
- Develop and manage a pipeline of high value fundraising prospects
- Actively build and maintain a portfolio of high value relationships
- Develop and execute a personalised, multi-channel supporter journey to your assigned contacts both in and outside of campaign
- Work with the global teams to ensure that the fundraising proposition is translated in to meaningful and effective ‘tools’ (online and offline) which drive great engagement and fundraising
- Manage the Student Ambassador Programme ensuring Ambassadors are empowered to fulfil their roles and have a remarkable experience
- Attend Fundraising events where we are required to provide a remarkable experience
- Support the Senior Community Fundraising Manager and team members to deliver growth and revenue targets for Fundraising
For this role, you’ll need:
- 3+ years’ experience in fundraising roles
- Proven track record in managing successful fundraising activities and meeting targets
- Experience of managing projects from start to finish
- Excellent relationship management skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of stakeholders
- Strong organisation skills, the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Adept at team working, collaborating effectively with colleagues across the organisation
- Sound knowledge of fundraising law and best practice
Bonus points for:
- Experience in fundraising with universities
Why Movember?
Movember is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and workplace - a place where we can all be ourselves, and each have the equal opportunity to succeed and be recognised for our unique contribution. We value the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals and actively encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We make recruitment decisions based on applicants’ skills, experience and knowledge, ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Our employee benefits include:
- Hybrid/Flexible working – we offer our team a split of home and office working
- 13 weeks paid Parental Leave and 6 weeks annual leave
- Health Cash Plan – to support the costs of everyday healthcare needs (dental, optical, wellbeing)
- An Employee Assistance Programme offering face to face counselling, plus legal and financial support
- A fun stimulating and collaborating culture, with company events
- Service awards after 3, 5 and 10 years
- Bike to work scheme
- Half day Fridays for 9 months of the year
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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STAND, formerly known as Legs4Africa, is dedicated to enabling individuals with limb differences in sub-Saharan Africa to live independently and thrive within their communities. We ensure access to high-quality prosthetic limbs and holistic rehabilitation services, empowering people to regain their mobility and dignity. At STAND, we envision a world where everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has the opportunity to lead a full and active life.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Supporter Engagement Manager to lead our digital engagement strategy and deepen connections with our supporters. This role is crucial to growing our community, increasing regular giving, and securing sustainable funding to expand our impact. You will create and manage compelling, mission-driven content across multiple platforms, collaborating closely with fundraising and communications teams to deliver campaigns that resonate. You will work alongside our grants and trusts manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Digital Communications: Lead STAND’s digital presence by managing social media platforms, email marketing, website updates, and YouTube content to drive supporter engagement.
- Campaign Strategy and Execution: Plan, deliver, and optimise digital campaigns to increase income, grow our supporter base, and encourage regular giving.
- Community Building: Cultivate strong relationships with supporters, fostering long-term commitment and engagement, and inspiring them to become regular givers, major donors, and advocates for STAND.
- Donor Engagement: Develop targeted email and outreach campaigns, ensuring personalised and consistent communication with donors.
- Content Creation: Produce inspiring, engaging content aligned with STAND’s mission, utilising slick editing, creative writing, design, and graphics to reinforce key messages and showcase impact.
- Data-Driven Insights: Monitor and analyse key metrics (e.g., income generation, supporter engagement, and social media growth) to refine strategies and maximise impact.
- Brand Ambassador: Represent STAND’s values in all communications, maintaining a consistent tone and vision across platforms.
What We Offer
- A 4-day work week promoting a healthy work-life balance.
- An inclusive, collaborative, and creative work environment.
- 5% employer pension contribution
- 5-week holiday allowance per year
- Flexible working hours
- Training opportunities available
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with limb differences in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Professional development and growth within a purpose-driven organisation.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Experience: Proven success in digital marketing, supporter engagement, or fundraising, ideally within the non-profit sector.
- Digital Communications Skills: Strong capability in social media management, email marketing, and website content.
- Creative and Organised: Proficient in content creation, with a knack for slick editing, engaging design, and clever wordsmithing.
- Collaborative Approach: A team player, dedicated to building strong relationships internally and externally.
Desirable Skills
- CRM Experience: Familiarity with donor databases and CRM platforms.
- Platform Familiarity: Experience with tools like Mailchimp, Google Analytics, and Hootsuite.
- Media Relations: Background in media relations or managing campaigns involving journalists.
Remote Work & Travel
This role offers remote work flexibility, with occasional travel required. Quarterly visits to Bristol and an annual trip to one of our project countries will be expected.
Key Metrics for Success
- Growth in regular givers and one-off donations.
- Increased engagement on digital platforms.
- Income generated from digital fundraising campaigns.
- Strengthening relationships with major donors and media.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Assistant Director – Services and Business Development
Salary: £50,000 pa initially, moving to £52,000 on successful completion of 3 months
probationary period.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: Nest pension & Medicash wellbeing support
Location: Northwest based. Hybrid role, blend of home working & location based when required
POPS is a Charity, set up in 1988 by families who were supporting a loved one through a custodial sentence. Since that time, we have grown to employ over a hundred staff, across 16 geographical locations, predominantly in the Northwest of England and has developed an excellent reputation locally and nationally for the provision of quality services for families who engage with the Justice system.
POPS’ core business team supports the delivery of services and have been influential in contributing to Justice policy both locally and nationally. We are now looking to add to the Executive Team to contribute to the future proofing of the organisation to respond to new opportunities in a changing Justice landscape.
MISSION
To provide the support families identify they need and promote the changes required to enable children and families of those in the justice system to cope better and to thrive.
VALUES
· To be supportive and non-judgemental in our approach.
· To listen and act upon the experiences families share with us.
· To encourage active participation amongst the families we
· support.
· To value the benefits of robust partnerships.
· To acknowledge and embrace the principles of diversity and
· inclusion throughout the organisation
POPS values the core principles of diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage job applications from people from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates.
PURPOSE OF THE POST
The purpose of the post is to work closely with POPS’ Director, to ensure the quality and compliant delivery of POPS’ service located currently across Northwest, Yorkshire, Leicester and Bristol. You will drive forward POPS strategic and development plans to ensure the organisations’ future growth both locally and nationally.
The post will have significant responsibilities to ensure successful operational delivery and compliance of all POPS’ Services and commissioned projects and have a key role supporting the development of new business and engaging in newly identified commissioning opportunities.
The role requires strong leadership, resilience and creativity with the capacity to manage performance; develop and motivate staff teams; ensure contractual compliance; innovate and implement service delivery; develop and maintain productive strategic partnerships and to ensure quality and future growth of POPS’ services and the organisation.
MAIN TASKS
STRATEGY
- Work closely with POPS’ Director to meet organisational objectives and aims within the strategic plan
- Develop national, regional and local partnership to enable POPS to fulfil its mission and strategic plan
- Oversee development of ideas and implementation of required interventions to ensure future organisational growth
- Provide comprehensive reports to ensure that POPS’ Director and Board of Trustees are provided oversight of governance; quality assurance; performance against set KPI’s; future planning, fundraising and new business development.
OPERATIONS
- Directly line manage POPS’ three Operations Managers
- Ensure high performance standards and production of quality outcomes, ensuring contractual KPI’s are met
- Work closely with Assistant Director for Core Business functions to ensure services are delivered within legislative and financial requirements
- Work with Operations managers to ensure contractual compliance: ensure that appropriate targets and monitored and achieved.
- Support the recruitment and development of staff
- Work effectively with all colleagues to achieve agreed goals and respond to challenges in a timely and constructive way.
- Maintain good financial discipline, manage multiple funding streams; ensure organisational financial probity by implementing and developing appropriate financial controls and systems.
- Maintain and develop measurement and metrics to evaluate service delivery and demonstrate impact
- Produce Business Continuity and Risk Management plans and review on quarterly basis to Identify risks to services delivery, contractual compliance, staff competency, and develop solutions to mitigate against such risk.
- Attend and host internal and external meetings
- Produce reports to meet internal and external deadlines
- Ensure POPS’ Policies and procedures are implemented and fully complied with
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
- Directly line manage POPS’ Bid Manager
- Scan the landscape to maximise opportunities and support sustainable growth.
- Maintain positive and productive working relationships with current and future commissioner agencies.
- Maintain and develop strong partnerships with a range of national, regional and local agencies and develop collaborative working practices
- Attend Market engagement and stakeholder events
- Support bid writing process to meet commissioning deadlines
- Ensure the involvement of service user voice in all aspects of POPS service delivery and development.
- Develop a culture of imaginative thinking to generate and listen to ideas from all stakeholders.
GENERAL
- Uphold POPS’ values
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation and service delivery
- Maintain awareness of changes in the external commissioning and political landscapes which may impact and influence the criminal justice and the voluntary sectors
- Attend POPS’ quarterly Trustee Meetings
- Work flexibly: travel, evening working and overnight stay away from home to attend meetings and events may be required
- Carry out additional relevant tasks as assigned by POPS Director
The Rose Road Association is a Registered Charity in Southampton providing essential care and support services for children and young people with complex physical and learning disabilities, and their families. Join our team today and help us work towards our vision of a community where disabled people and their families can thrive, feel a sense of belonging and achieve their aspirations.
This brand-new role will take the lead in managing and developing our growing portfolio of corporate partnerships and our signature events programme. You will be a passionate manager who can inspire and motivate your colleagues, ensuring excellent stewardship of our corporate partnerships and event participants.
We are looking for an established relationship builder, who can inspire and motivate potential donors and tell our story passionately. We also need someone who understands the importance of excellent record keeping and the power of brilliant data. The perfect candidate will have a good knowledge of the corporate world and a natural curiosity to find out more about the people who support us, enjoy meeting new people and sharing the stories of the families we care for.
Beyond the necessary qualifications and skills, what truly matters to us is finding someone who shares our values: We are Trustworthy; We are Kind; We are Open & Honest; We are Forward Thinking; and We are Professional
We welcome candidates from all sectors and backgrounds, if you believe you can make a difference in this role to the families, we support at Rose Road we would love to hear from you. The job is offered at 25- 37 hours per week (part time and job share requests considered). We would love to hear from you about how you could work flexibility to make this role work for you and us.
We offer:
- 25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 28 days after five years continuous service.
- Contributory pension scheme
- Training and Development
- Employee Benefit Programme
Closing date: 16th December 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 6th January 2025
Successful applicants will have a DBS check and have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We are committed to equality of opportunity in both the provision of our services and the employment of staff to provide these services.
Registered Charity No. 276172.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Main purpose
The Business Manager is a member of the school’s senior leadership team and is responsible for managing the strategic operation of the business functions of the Southover Partnership, including compliance, financial management, health and safety, human resources, premises, IT, and general administration.
The successful candidate will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the Southover Partnership to operate effectively and efficiently, and which allows other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning.
Duties and responsibilities
Leadership and strategy
· Under the direction of the Executive Headteacher (EHT), lead on all financial matters in the Southover Partnership, to enable successful financial performance and to ensure financial decisions are clearly linked to the Southover Partnership’s strategic goals
· Oversee recruitment processes and procedures
· Attend all senior leadership team meetings and report to Trustees where appropriate
· Allocate resources in line with the Southover Partnership school improvement plan and carry out long-term resource planning that reflects the school’s 5-year plan
· Take all decisions in line with the vision and values of the Southover Partnership, and encourage others to do the same
· Oversee and implement a marketing plan for the Southover Partnership, which utilises the Southover Partnership website, signage, the prospectus, and communications with current and prospective parents in collaboration with the EHT and Heads of School
· Monitor developments in technology and consider how it can be used to enhance the Southover Partnership’s business procedures and processes
· Implement the organisation’s fundraising and income generation strategy, choosing fundraising priorities in line with the Southover partnership strategic vision
· Be responsible for performance appraisal for all administrative staff, including supporting professional development
· Alongside the wider leadership team, ensure staff well-being is a priority and that the systems and processes are in place to support staff to be effective in their role
Compliance
· Manage the Southover Partnership’s compliance with statutory obligations including the SCR, and advise others on the relevant legal, regulatory and ethical requirements
· Track all the Southover Partnership policies and ensure they are updated in accordance with the policy review schedule
· Monitor and update the risk register
· Ensure that the Southover Partnership has adequate insurance cover at all times to include employer's liability, public liability, buildings and equipment cover, personal accident, professional indemnity, travel insurance and other relevant cover. (Professional advice should invariably be sought)
·To support the EHT to ensure that the school is compliant with all parts of the ISI guidelines.
Financial management
· In partnership with the EHT & SLT, create and manage the Southover Partnership’s budget and forecast future years’ budgets ensuring it is balanced, realistic, represents an effective use of funds and enables the EHT to make strategic, long-term decisions
· Submit the budget to the Trustee Board annually, & provide and present financial reports at least termly for the Trustees, providing insightful information to aid short- and longer-term decisions, including the consideration of financial risks
· Monitor the budget all year round, by providing monthly management accounts and reports to the EHT, advising where revisions or changes are needed, annotating all material variances and taking actions to rectify negative variances
· Manage day to day financial operations, including cash flow, invoicing, debt collection, payroll, payments and other transactions
· Ensure spending on petty cash and company cards is within the limits of the finance policy. Oversee the reconciliation of these accounts
· Review all monthly postings as part of the month end process, calculating and posting cut off adjustments e.g. accruals, prepayments and deferred income
· Deal with any customer and supplier account queries that have been escalated by the team
· Authorise supplier BACS payments and ensure all other external payments (e.g. PAYE and pensions) are up to date
· Comply with financial reporting requirements and submit statutory returns to the Charity Commission and Companies House
· Prepare accounts ready for audit, liaising with the auditor to ensure a prompt sign off of the annual accounts
· Oversee the Southover Partnership bank accounts on a day-to-day basis, ensuring money is banked, invoices are paid promptly, money owed is collected, and clear records are kept
· Lead on procurement processes, managing tenders where appropriate, conducting due diligence, benchmarking and evaluating suppliers, negotiating deals and ensuring value for money
· Ensure the effective and efficient operation of staff involved in finance, delegating tasks to finance/administrative staff where appropriate; in particular, bookkeeping tasks, Local Authority contract management and resource ordering, to ensure best value
· Ensure that where applicable, Gift Aid is claimed on all charitable donations
· Maintain a strategic financial plan that will indicate the trends and requirements of the Southover Development Plan and will help formulate future year budgets
· At least annually, review calculations of fees and charges made to local authorities and schools to ensure they are appropriate and financially sound
Fundraising
· Investigate and recommend potential funders and funding streams to EHT and Trustees and follow up as required
Human resources
· Manage the Southover Partnership’s payroll provision with the payroll provider and approve monthly payrolls, ensuring all staff are paid correctly in a timely manner
· Manage day to day administration of the Pension scheme re starters, leavers and ad hoc forms, updating pension provider with monthly payroll contributions
· Ensure that recruitment, appraisal, disciplinary and grievance policies are administered in accordance with employment law
· With the EHT, conduct reviews of the Southover Partnership’s staffing structure to ensure effective deployment of staff and financial efficiency
· Ensure compliance with all relevant aspects of employment law including employment protection, equal pay, minimum wage, Working Time Directive, pensions or discrimination on the grounds of sex, race or disability
· Act as the EHT’s adviser on employment matters, including disciplinary procedures and ensure that the Southover Partnership has appropriate disciplinary and grievance procedures. Liaise with the external HR adviser where appropriate
· Participate in the recruitment of staff and handle related administration. Be responsible for ensuring the recruitment procedures are in line with Partnership policies
· Ensure that all relevant staff have contracts of employment including variations and maternity leave arrangements. Keep the Southover Partnership 's standard contracts & terms and conditions of service up-to-date as new legislation takes effect
· Lead on and monitor the effective use of staff access to support, counselling, Occupational Health and Education Support services both internally and externally in accordance with the Partnership policies and procedures
· Work with members of the Partnership Leadership Team to ensure that staff development needs are identified and that appropriate programmes are designed to meet such needs
Health and safety and facility & property management
· With the EHT, supervise the maintenance of the Southover Partnership’s sites
· Supervise the Facilities, Site and IT Officer to ensure Southover Partnership’s compliance with health and safety regulations, and put in place processes and procedures to ensure the safety of all in the Southover Partnership
· Manage the Facilities, Site and IT Officer to:
· Ensure a safe, properly maintained and secure environment on all sites for the stakeholders of the Southover Partnership in which safe and effective learning can be provided
· Ensure the supervision of relevant planning and construction processes is undertaken in line with contractual obligations
· Ensure the continuing availability of utilities, site services and equipment
· Monitor, assess and review contractual obligations for outsourced services
· Ensure ancillary services e.g., cleaning, etc., are monitored and managed effectively
Office administration, IT & management information systems
· Keep records in accordance with the Southover Partnership’s record retention schedule and data protection law, ensuring information security and confidentiality at all times
· Administer Governor Hub
· Attend and support the Finance and Governance sub-committee and full Trustee Board meetings & ensure that the administrative support for school governance is carried out to a high standard
· Be the Southover Partnership’s lead on data protection, taking responsibility for monitoring data protection compliance and advising the Southover Partnership community on data protection issues
· Direct the work of the Facilities, Site and IT Officer to ensure the management of IT and management information at the Southover Partnership is efficient and up to date.
The School Business Manager will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and staff, and follow the Southover Partnership policies and the staff code of conduct.
Please note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Head of Business and Finance will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the EHT.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
London W1B 1QH / Hybrid
From £35,666 + Benefits
12 months FTC in the first instance
About the role
You will play a key role in advising on and delivering the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) requirements of the Academy’s grant schemes and career development programmes, which will contribute to communicating the impact of our work and the evidence base for the continuous improvement of our schemes and processes. You will also contribute to the team’s wider portfolio of work, including monitoring awards for assurance of compliance with our policies, and the delivery of our strategy. The role is positioned within the Academy’s Biomedical Grants and Policy Team and will report to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager.
About you
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- A confident and friendly team player/collaborator (within and across teams)
- Highly numerate, with excellent data analysis skills
- Strong IT skills, e.g., Microsoft suite and online databases
- Excellent organisation skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- An interest in (and ideally experience of) using or developing monitoring and evaluation tools and systems
- An interest in biomedical and health research (desirable, but not essential)
- Ability to travel from time to time either in the UK or abroad, with occasional overnight stays
Benefits
- Salary progression framework
- Hybrid and agile working
- 29 days annual leave including Christmas closure dates, plus bank holidays.
- Pension (the Academy offers a flexible contribution structure with a minimum employer contribution of 8% up to a maximum of 13% of gross salary, with an employee contribution ranging from 3% to 8%)
- Life assurance
- Vitality Private Medical Insurance
- SimplyHealth Health Cash Plans
- Season ticket travel loan (interest free)
- Family friendly benefits - enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying period), coaching for parents returning to work)
- Subscription to Headspace and Class pass
- Staff training to support your development including EDI training
Working at the Academy
We have grown rapidly in recent years and continue to expand our team and the work they do. We currently have a staff of 70 people, all are guided by the following values:
- We strive for excellence
- We act on evidence
- We behave with integrity
- We collaborate widely
- We are inclusive and actively seek diversity in all forms
We support our staff to be agile, kind and resilient in everything they do. Our talented and committed staff team who embody our values are one of our key strengths. We put physical and mental wellbeing at the heart of our organisational culture and the way we work.
What you can expect working with us
Our staff culture is shaped by the message of our MedSciLife campaign which states that a life outside work is not an extra, but an integral part of who we are. We encourage different working styles and practices to enable passions and achievements outside work to support individuals’ careers.
To enable all staff to find a working pattern that best suits them and the needs of their role, we have agile working principles in place and are investing in hybrid and digital technologies. For those who want it, we provide daily access to desks in our London office Monday to Friday. To support connections in the office, our onsite venue team regularly provide free lunches for staff in our lounge and hot drinks are available in our small staff café.
For more information and to apply, please visit our careers portal.
Closing date: 5.00pm on 9 December 2024.
Interview date: w/c 16 December 2024.
We are committed to working towards full equality of opportunity in our own organisation, practices and activities, and in the wider academic workforce.
We want to ensure diversity of thought and experience in all we do and for our staff to be able to bring every part of themselves to work. We actively encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to help us engage with the diverse community we serve.
We will happily make reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. Please do specify these at the time of applying. We also welcome discussion of different working arrangements and locations with any successful applicant.
Housing Rights Manager
Work Pattern: 35 hours a week, full time
Contract: 24 month contract subject to successful probation period, with possibility of extension subject to funding
Salary: £37,941 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting)
Location: Camden & Hackney Outreach
About CARIS Families
CARIS Families is a small, frontline charity that supports families who are homeless and living in overcrowded multi-occupant hostels in the London Boroughs of Hackney and Camden. Life in temporary accommodation hostels entrenches children and their parents in poverty and disadvantage. Families suffer from acute overcrowding, inadequate basic facilities and a permanent sense of unsafety. The nature of hostel life isolates people from their support networks, decimates their physical and mental health and becomes an adverse life experience in itself for families already suffering the trauma of having become homeless.
CARIS Families exists to provide early intervention to mitigate the worst effects of hostel life and homelessness for children and parents in our four target hostels. We do this by providing hands-on play, learning and social activities to help children meet their potential, improve families’ wellbeing and build their support network. We provide a holistic family support service that case-works with each family individually to reduce financial and other pressures on them as they wait for a permanent home. We also use our data and learned experiences about temporary accommodation to join campaigns for reform to temporary accommodation policy and practice, both locally and nationally.
We have just received funding to employ a dedicated Housing Rights Manager for the next two years. This is an exciting addition to our team, as it will be our first staff member dedicated to helping our homeless families with their housing case. The housing system is notoriously opaque: families tell us it can be a hopeless minefield to navigate independently and that they often can’t access meaningful help with it, resulting in years-long hostel stays. Our Housing Rights Manager will step into the gap and work with families on an individual basis to gain the information and support they need to progress their housing case and expedite their move-on into a suitable home.
About the role
Our Housing Rights Manager will be a key member of our Family Support Service. They will manage a weekly drop-in clinic from within the hostels where they will assess new housing cases and develop a support plan with families. They will manage a full housing caseload of housing support work, collaborating with relevant local groups, local authority partners and law centres to progress families’ housing cases. They will learn from the barriers families tell us they face, develop CARIS Families’ housing advice service in response and use these learnings to contribute to campaigns for reform to temporary accommodation practices and policies locally and nationally.
In their first year, the Housing Rights Manager will work in partnership with housing solicitors at Shelter to write a Housing Information and Rights handbook tailored to the processes of our target boroughs. The handbook will aim to demystify the temporary accommodation system in our two boroughs, explain residents’ legal rights and help them understand their options. It will form a key part of the support we can offer and allow us to reach many more families in hostels than our small staff team can individually casework with.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed staff team of just 5, working in a person-centred and community-minded way to make a real difference to families on the frontline of inner-London’s housing crisis.
The Benefits
- Salary of £37,941 (full-time, 35 hours a week.)
- Hybrid working can be negotiated around core frontline delivery hours
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus Christmas week closure and bank holidays (pro rata)
- 6% employer pension contribution
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Being part of a dedicated, supportive and inclusive team
Please complete the accompanying application form and return by Friday 14th December 2024 at 6pm.
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We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who have lived experience of the impact of homelessness and/or temporary accommodation policy and practice.
Please note that this post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check.
No agencies please.