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Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity that works in lower- and middle-income countries to implement waste management and recycling programmes that reduce climate emissions, creating livelihood opportunities for vulnerable communities. An exciting opportunity exists for a Communications Officer to join the team. As Communications Officer, you will support increased revenue and showcase the impact of the charity’s programmes and their stories of partnership with funders and structures in the countries where the charity work. This is a part-time (3 days per week), permanent role, home based within the UK with some potential international travel. £19,200 per annum for 3 days work per week.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a communications role (or related field) along with excellent written skills. You will be working to develop press releases and build relations with relevant contacts and journalists and as such we require excellent communication and networking skills. You will have a strong track record of delivering engaging social media content across different channels and audiences to support organisational priorities. Experience of using creative software such as Illustrator, Premiere, Canva and Photoshop will be an advantage as well as possessing basic video editing skills. Knowledge of and experience of working with international non-profits or a comparable organisation or knowledge of issues linked to the charity’s work in either the waste management, environmental and climate change would be highly desirable however it is not essential for the role.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.
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BEYOND THE STREETS: FUNDRAISING & GRANTS OFFICER
In order to apply for this role, you must complete the Application Form, and Equal Opportunities form which are both available on our website. Please return these to the recruitment email address also found on our website.
Location: Southampton or London Office / Home-Working / Hybrid Working*
Hours: 35 hours per week
Leave: 25 days leave, plus Bank Holiday Leave
Salary: £32,000
Line Manager: Grants Manager
Pension: 5% Employer Contribution (with statutory 3% employee contribution)
Contract: Permanent
*Hybrid working is fully negotiable (e.g. number of days working from home), but with all employees there is the expectation that on occasion there will be a need to attend the London and Southampton offices.
About Beyond the Streets
A wonderful opportunity exists to join the energetic, friendly, and talented Beyond the Streets staff team, dedicated to achieving the aim of living in a UK where women aren’t compelled to sell sex; free from coercion, violence, poverty, and other abuses. We also work towards the aim of ensuring that those that are involved in selling sex can access effective services without experiencing barriers such as stigma, a lack of understanding, and judgemental attitudes.
The charity formed over 20 years ago, and we’re now a leading specialist within our theme. Beyond the Streets works in 2 key areas:
1) Direct Support: We provide direct support for women involved in selling sex via two frontline services: 1) Beyond Support, based in Southampton (a national remote telephone service offering long-term 1:1 support with trained Women’s Support Worker); 2) Door of Hope, based in east London supporting women involved in selling sex on street via street outreach, drop-ins, advocacy to gain/maintain access to services, 1:1 Psychotherapy sessions, and 1:1 long-term support
2) Impact Work: We run training courses for third sector / statutory professionals to increase awareness and educate on women’s support needs. In partnership we produce research and resources and reports, involving lived experience voices, to support better access to services for women and encourage systemic change. We also host an affiliate network of 30+ organisations nationwide.
About the role…
We’re looking for someone with energy, motivation, and experience to be able to make an instant and vital impact on the organisation; someone who can understand the big picture, has good attention to detail and can make things happen. The role will focus on increasing income from donations and sustaining our current grant income; both playing a key role in maintaining our frontline services and impact work. With plans around developing our supporter base and growing our number of regular donors already in place, you will not only have the opportunity to quickly become involved in key activities but also the chance to influence these plans through your own expertise. The position will report to the Grants Manager and work closely with the Comms and Marketing Officer as well as beside the wider Beyond the Streets team.
You’ll need…
- experience of writing compelling copy to inspire people to donate
- experience of working in a charity fundraising environment
- experience of leading on digital fundraising events/campaigns and community fundraising appeals
- understanding of violence against women & girls and be passionate about making a difference
- strong interpersonal skills so you’ll quickly build rapports with internal and external stakeholders
- to be a self-motivator as well as keen collaborator, who enjoys working within a team and thrives on achieving goals
- to be a creative thinker, who is solution focused, with a natural attention to detail
Sometimes, research shows that particularly women will not apply for a job if they don’t meet all the criteria. Therefore if you’re interested in the role but only meet some and not all the criteria, we’d love for you to apply! You may be the person who is the best fit for our team and this role; we wouldn’t want you or us to miss out!
All those that are shortlisted and invited to interview will receive a pre-interview pack that will include an introduction to the friendly interview panel and the list of questions that they will be asking.
Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR)
Due to nature of this role involving engaging with women around the subject of violence against women, this post is restricted to female applicants under Section 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
You’ll enjoy…
- Competitive pay – earn £32,000
- Flexible working – incorporating a Time off in Lieu system
- Career opportunities – develop yourself and your career in a specialist VAWG sector, reputable national organisation
- Personal development allowance – to further your work-based skills and knowledge
- Cycle to work scheme – tax free allowance to buy
- Tech Buying Scheme – spread the cost of personal technology equipment and homeware across 12 months via payroll
- Travel season ticket loan scheme - an interest-free loan to enable team members to purchase a season ticket for travel between their usual place of residence and their usual place of work
All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references, and a DBS check. When you join, you’ll receive a structured induction, including attending our own training on understanding involvement in the sex industry.
Brief Summary
Can you help us increase our income from donations and sustain our current grant income; both playing a key role in maintaining our frontline services and impact work.
Please complete the Application Form, and Equal Opportunities form both available on our website, once you click 'apply' here on Charity Job, and return these to the recruitment email address also found on our website.
Make sure that you demonstrate in the application form your ability to meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification listed in the Application Pack, also available on our website.
We recognise our responsibility to remove any barriers in our recruitment process. If you have identified any barriers in the Job Description or Person Specification, please tell us of these in your application. We are committed to making any reasonable adjustment to the job where possible, and it would help us to know your needs to do this.
The Equal Opportunities form will be detached from your application and kept separately. The information given on it will not be used to make decisions about who is short-listed or recruited.
Deadline for applications: 5th November 2024
Interview: 14th November 2024
Potential start date: 6th January 2025 (open to negotiation for right candidate)
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About Us
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment. Since 1979, we have been working with the most influential leaders in business, NGOs and politics to accelerate political action and create transformative policy for a green and prosperous UK.
We are focused on ensuring the UK government rises to the significant environmental leadership challenges of our age and, in doing so, reaps the social and economic benefits that come from an effective UK response to the climate and nature crises.
The Role
In this period of a new government, we have an ambitious programme of events planned under our Political Leadership theme and we are recruiting an events assistant to join us for one year to support the additional work anticipated, as well as assist on Green Alliance’s other core events. This work will significantly involve varied activity under our new one year training programme for the environment sector, Project Boost, which includes retreats, workshops and panel discussions.
You will be an enthusiastic individual who wants to develop their experience in events management. In the early stages of your career, you will be keen to learn and develop skills across a range of event formats.
You will need good interpersonal skills and attention to detail, helping us to maintain our high brand values and reputation amongst senior audiences for excellent, smoothly run, ‘must attend’ events. You will work across teams and will be someone who enjoys multi-tasking and managing a varied workload, at times in a fast paced environment.
Position in the organisation
This role is part of Green Alliance’s communications team. The communications team includes the head of communications, events and engagement manager, the senior press officer, and the communications officer. The events assistant will report to the events and engagement manager and work closely with the politics team.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Event assistance
− Help with logistics and administration in advance of events, including badge making, researching venues, invitation tracking and document circulation.
− Assist in gathering and compiling details for speaker briefings.
− Organise important logistics such as organising event materials, printing and travel.
− Assist onsite at events, for example with registration, venue liaison and managing Q&A mics.
Contact management assistance
− Assist with uploading attendee information to the database.
− Assist with database management, keeping contact lists regularly updated.
Other
− Participate in all-staff planning and training sessions.
− Any task which may be reasonably requested to be undertaken within the scope of this post.
Person specification
Knowledge & experience
Essential:
− Previous experience in assisting on events.
− Excellent multi-tasking skills and experience with managing a varied workload
− A high standard of written English.
− An understanding of good communications principles.
− Excellent interpersonal skills.
− Excellent attention to detail.
− Ability to act on own initiative and exercise sound judgment.
− Good organisational skills and time management.
− Flexible team worker.
Desirable:
− Interest in and understanding of environmental issues.
− Experience of working in an office.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Dementia Carers Count have an exciting hybrid opportuinity to deliver timely and efficient fundraising and administrative support, at home with one day in the London office, as we work to ensure that no dementia carer ever feels isolated, invisible or alone.
Job Title: Fundraising & Admin Officer
Reports to: Public Fundraising Manager
Contract: Permanent contract
Hours: 35 hours/week
Salary: £30,000 pa
Location: Hybrid, one day a week in the London office.
Job purpose
To deliver timely and efficient fundraising and administrative support, as we work to ensure that no dementia carer ever feels isolated, invisible or alone.
Key responsibilities
• Be the first point of contact for supporters, campaigners and others, managing enquiries via post, online and over the phone to ensure everyone has a quality experience.
• Manage processes for fundraising donations.
• Work with teams across the organisation and with carers to produce creative and engaging thank you and stewardship materials.
• Support the fundraising team with prospect research to help identify potential new supporters.
• Draft funder reports, small trust funding applications and fundraising communications.
• Support the administration and delivery of fundraising activities and initiatives.
• Keep up to date with sector developments and best practice in fundraising.
• Support the marketing & communications manager to deliver effective internal communications.
• Support the services team to deal with carer enquiries and casework, administer online groups, and produce reports.
• Support the organisation with general administrative duties as required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer. And we’re only here because of the amazing people that work with us.
We’re looking for a marketing officer to join our busy brand marketing and planning team, to work on our health information and support marketing. It’s an exciting time to join the team and Breast Cancer Now as we continue to make progress towards our ambition to be recognised as the place to turn for anything and everything to do with breast cancer.
You’ll be working closely with services, nursing and health information teams and responsible for delivering innovative and effective marketing communications which grows awareness of Breast Cancer Now’s health information and support offer amongst key audiences.
You’ll use your skills and experience to work across a full range of paid and owned channels to collaborate with both in-house and external, creative and media agencies to increase the reach and engagement of Breast Cancer Now’s support offer by planning and implementing targeted communications and campaigns.
About you
You will have good experience managing marketing campaigns across a range of media channels and a demonstrable interest in health marketing.
A well organised person with excellent communication skills, you will be confident managing external agencies and suppliers, as well as an in-house creative studio and in house digital team.
We have a wide portfolio of campaigns that sit closely with teams across the whole organisation and you will work closely alongside internal stakeholders – all of which require excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills. You will need to be comfortable managing several campaigns simultaneously as well as enjoy looking for fresh ways to deliver long-standing campaigns.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Recruitment Team
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date: Monday 11th November 2024 at 9am
Interview date: Monday 18th, Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th November 2024
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We have an exciting opportunity to join our thriving and committed Community and Events Fundraising team. We are looking for someone who is experienced in project management and implementation of ambitious supporter retention and stewardship programmes to maximize income generation. We are looking for someone who is creative, ambitious, and passionate about ensuring an excellent supporter experience, to help us drive income growth. This is a new role, offering you the opportunity to truly bring your strengths to it.
As the Community and Events Retention Officer, you will be an excellent communicator, a strategic thinker, take a test and learn approach and be able to demonstrate success of your strategies against KPIs and clear income targets. You'll be joining a team of friendly and passionate fundraisers, and you'll be supported to develop your skills and personal development plans.
This is a permanent full-time position based either at our new Headquarters: -The Salvation Army, Territorial Headquarters, 1 Champion Park, London SE5 8FJ, or flexible agile working from home.
Our exciting new building provides a more effective workplace to help The Salvation Army better achieve its mission. Applicants must be able to work within the Christian ethos of The Salvation Army.
Applicants must be able to work within the Christian ethos of The Salvation Army.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme.
Closing date: 10th November 2024 at 23.59pm
Interview date: To be confirmed - weekly on an ongoing basis - You are encouraged to apply early.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments. In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Our mission is based on our faith in Jesus Christ who wants everyone to experience life in all its fullness.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.
Since 1960 we have invested more than £500 million in blood cancer research in the UK. Where we’ve invested, survival rates and quality of life have improved. We’ve been working to beat blood cancer for over 50 years, and we won’t stop until we do. Be a part of our story and help us change the world.
Would you like to support Blood Cancer UK to identify, research and secure high value corporate partnerships that will help beat blood cancer? Then this role is for you.
Now is an exciting time to join the corporate partnerships team at Blood Cancer UK. We have spent the last two years building and cultivating our pipeline and have seen exciting wins as a result of this work, raising over £5million from the insurance sector.
We have seen record breaking corporate partnerships income in the last two years and we want that growth to continue – but we know there are more opportunities than we can capitalise on with our team the size that it is. The fundraising team has ambitious targets over the next 3 – 5 years, and we won’t reach them if we’re leaving potential partnerships behind.
We’re looking for an ambitious and tenacious new business fundraiser to help us bring new partnerships to the charity, and ultimately raise more money to deliver the change we want to see for people with blood cancer.
You will be an effective fundraiser; someone who can build strong relationships, communicate effectively, and is naturally entrepreneurial. If that’s you, we’d love to hear from you.
Majority of our roles can be performed hybrid which means you will be required to attend the office once a quarter for team meetings and regular travel for donor meetings will be required, currently a lot of our donor meetings are in London.
Our culture and benefits package are award winning, and our staff survey tells us that we’re a great place to work.
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We research, we support, we care. Because it’s time to beat leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The role
We have a vacancy for a Regional Administrator working 17.5 hours per week (3 days per week including Wednesday & Friday). You would be joining a dedicated and friendly team of regional staff and volunteers. The ability to work autonomously as well as being a good team player is essential.
It is an exciting time to be joining Cruse, as we are in the process of improving our processes and services to strengthen the support that we offer to bereaved people and our volunteers. The post holder will coordinate and assist with the delivery of all aspects of service contracts in the Lambeth Borough of London, supporting the Regional Manager and the wider team. The role is mainly home working with occasional meeting attendance and service delivery within Lambeth. Networking and engaging with local groups / communities will form an essential element to the role, as well as providing initial contact and support to residents in the Lambeth area.
You will be the first point of contact within the service for bereaved people, third parties and external organisations. Additionally, you will support volunteers in the delivery of services and support the overall day-to-day running of the Lambeth service.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. Please quote reference ‘Lambeth 17.5’ on your covering letter.
The closing date for applications is 08 November 2024, with interviews taking place week commencing 18 November 2024, via zoom.
Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 22 November 2024, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Peer Support Development Officer – North West
About Kinship:
Kinship is the leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We offer kinship carers financial, legal, practical and emotional support and understanding from the moment they need it, for as long as they need it. Our expert advice, information and guidance helps with complicated and stressful decisions that so many kinship families have to make. We are always there to support them through challenging times and celebrate the good.
Kinship carers are strong and determined. Together, they are powerful. We help them build communities of support and action by connecting families locally and across England and Wales.
We are at the heart of kinship networks, partnering with and influencing service providers, local and national government and other organisations. We give everything we have to fight for each family and their rights, changing society until every kinship family is recognised, valued and supported.
Kinship care often begins in crisis. A child has parents who are unable to care for them, for whatever reason. It can be frightening, confusing and heart-breaking.
Instinctively, a loved one steps in – a grandparent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle or family friend. They are now a kinship carer, bringing up the children they love. There is often no chance to prepare. Plans may be pushed aside. Relationships, jobs and savings are frequently sacrificed.
It is life changing and challenging raising children who have been hurt or neglected, but kinship carers do it anyway because they put the children first. We know how hard life can be for kinship carers, but we have seen the amazing things they are capable of, with someone by their side. With the right support, children raised in kinship families can flourish.
That is why we support, connect and campaign – to keep kinship families stronger by keeping them together.
About the Team
The Peer Support and Community team at Kinship is dedicated to enhancing the lives of kinship carers across England and Wales by delivering the first national peer support service. With a focus on building and sustaining networks of peer support groups, the team aims to empower kinship carers through access to resources, training, and development opportunities.
By fostering connections within local, regional, and national ecosystems, the team plays a vital role in ensuring that every kinship carer has access to a supportive community.
As part of our commitment to growth and impact, the team develops innovative approaches to peer support, creating an inclusive environment where kinship carers can share experiences and access essential services. We prioritize collaboration across various departments, ensuring that support group leaders receive high-quality advice and training, facilitating their sustainability and effectiveness. This integrated approach also includes alignment with national and local campaigning efforts to further engage and support the kinship carer community.
In line with our strategic focus on cultivating a vibrant Kinship Community of over 10,000 carers, the team leads initiatives aimed at enhancing community connection and empowering kinship families. By developing a robust model of community engagement that encompasses both in-person and digital services, the team aims to amplify the voices of kinship carers, enabling them to effect meaningful change in their lives and communities.
About the role
This role is community-based and focuses on engaging kinship carers, bringing them together to form Peer Support Groups, and supporting them to achieve independence at which point they will receive ongoing support from our national Hub. You will do this by working with local authorities, schools, other charities and community groups. Arranging information events such as coffee mornings to engage kinship carers. You’ll create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive community for kinship carers, building belonging, resilience, and empowerment. Funded by the Department of Education, the National Peer Support Service is a game-changing service that creates a sustainable and life-changing legacy. It builds on Kinship’s 10 years of experience in developing peer support groups and two years of delivering a national service that has set up 145 new groups.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking an individual located in or around Greater Manchester, and willing to travel across the North West of England who possesses the drive, passion, and skills to:
· Establish new Peer Support Groups across a diverse range of communities
· Supervise a small team of Peer Support Development Officers
· Demonstrate the energy and enthusiasm required to inspire yourself and your team to achieve key targets and objectives
· Work collaboratively within the Peer Support and Community Team, as well as throughout the broader organisation, to ensure the delivery of safe and effective support services for the kinship community.
· Maintain current Peer Support Groups, taking the lead from the national Hub.
· Maintain accurate records that are used to populate reports, identify learning and share key insights across Kinship that allow the organisation to continuously improve our services and products.
In the role of Senior Peer Support Officer, you will be instrumental in ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, consistent, and sustainable peer support service that has a significant impact on the lives of kinship carers.
You should have experience in developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with various community-based stakeholders such as local authorities, health services, schools, charities, and kinship carers. You will need to understand the key success factors involved in establishing and developing new in-person groups in areas of high need, as well as how to support existing groups in their journey towards sustainability.
As a practical thinker, you will work creatively to identify stakeholders and assets in areas of high need. You will build local connections and bring together kinship carers across the region, empowering them to build resilient and robust peer support communities.
You will be confident in building relationships that generate referrals from external stakeholders and in contacting kinship carers directly to secure engagement with local coffee mornings, community, and training events that will help kick start a thriving peer support group.
As you establish new groups, you will provide training to help them lead their groups effectively, and develop their group culture, resilience, and skills to function independently while offering reassurance and support to empower them.
You will be an inspirational and energetic team leader with experience in providing day-to-day line management and operational support for a small team.
We are ideally looking for candidates based in or around Greater Manchester but willing to work initially across the whole of the North West. This role may involve working to establish groups in West Yorkshire and into North Staffordshire.
A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential, as this role may require travel across London and its periphery to reach areas in need of dedicated support.
Key responsibilities:
Service delivery:
- In person (face-to-face) strategic outreach into local and regional communities including setting up and attending local engagement events.
- Work creatively to set up and develop new sustainable in peer support groups, attending up to six sessions in person (if needed) before transition to self-sufficiency. Existing groups that are at risk, closed or need support will need replacing or rejuvenating to maintain DfE service level agreements across the team, in addition to new groups.
- Recruit and retain support group leaders to develop their peer support groups.
- Deliver training to support group leaders (group roles and responsibilities, safeguarding, setting up, running and promoting a group).
- Develop strong boundaries and positive relationships with support group leaders – building resilience, empowerment and community.
- Support established groups in your area to access support group leader networks and training (this includes visiting groups in person) to build a peer community.
- Help develop and deliver a service blueprint for sustainable peer support groups, thinking strategically about how to develop groups.
- You'll collaborate closely with the ‘Hub’ team to provide a joined up and positive user experience for kinship carers. This collaborative approach is key to our success and ensures that kinship carers receive the best possible support.
- Manage special interest groups and regional online groups as required, transitioning to ‘Hub’ team for sustainability and work with partners.
Service quality, development and data management:
- Accurately record all recruitment, contact information and volunteer case management in Salesforce in line with service framework and data protection requirements.
- Ensure accurate data entry in Salesforce to support service performance, evaluation and learning.
- Provide regular reports to ensure targets and SLA are met for the service.
- Support continuous development and improvement of the service (new systems and processes) as required.
Management and supervision:
- Inspire, motivate and be responsible for day-to-day line management and supervising up to 4 staff members
- Oversee tactical development of new sustainable groups in your area and your team.
- Help set clear objectives to achieve targets and outcomes.
- Actively encourage personal development and learning.
- Increase efficiencies and impact across the team.
- Ensure good team induction processes and systems are in place.
- Role model Kinship values.
Team culture:
- Act in the best interest of Kinship and the families we support.
- Maintain and contribute up to date understanding of kinship care.
- Deliver effective administration with attention to detail and keeping to deadlines.
- Identify and contribute to appropriate case studies to demonstrate the impact of Kinship services and contribute to policy and campaigns work.
- Actively contribute to delivering and evidencing a high performing service.
- Take responsibility for your ongoing continued professional development.
- Work in line with the Kinship values.
Knowledge, abilities, skills and experience (person spec):
Essential:
- Experience of team leadership or line management and supervision of a small team and managing performance to deliver targets effectively.
- Proven experience in reaching and establishing strong relationships with hidden or underserved communities in person.
- Experience developing peer support communities.
- Proven experience of recruiting, managing, training and supporting volunteers in community settings with an emphasis on understanding and working with vulnerable volunteers.
- Proven experience of ensuring outcomes and impacts of services is evidenced through high-quality data collection.
- Evidence of delivering training/support to volunteers,
- Strong facilitation skills and essential experience of peer support or user led groups with charity beneficiaries.
- Understanding of safeguarding particularly around vulnerable families.
- Excellent communication and engagement skills, with good attention to detail.
- Full driving licence and use of a car for work purposes.
Desirable:
· Lived experience of kinship care.
· Understanding of children’s social care.
· Digital community building (Facebook / WhatsApp etc).
· Full, clean driving licence/own car.
General characteristics and attributes:
· Flexible and willing to travel for work across England and Wales.
· Drive and have access to a vehicle.
· Commitment to the values, aims and objectives of Kinship.
· A real commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion within your role and a respectful approach to working with people from a range of backgrounds.
· Good standard of written and spoken English.
· Permission to work in the UK.
· Able to remain focused on the primary task of establishing new peer support groups, ensuring that more kinship carers have access to high-quality peer support.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
Candidate Application Information
Please refer to the Job Description for this role to check that you meet the criteria necessary for the job. Closing date and interview details:
Closing date: 1 November 2024 12:00 pm
Interviews: 1st Interview Week Commencing 4 November
2nd Interview Week Commencing 11 November
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the stated deadline.
We will guarantee interviews to any candidates with experience of kinship care (either of being in kinship care or of being a kinship carer) who demonstrate they meet the essential skills and experience outlined.
Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments, we can make to assist you in your application. If you have a disability, which you would like us to consider, please tell us about this when you apply. Please let us know if we can help and remember that you can request information in large print or in a different format.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (the Award) is a Non-Formal Education and Learning framework encouraging young people to find their purpose, place and passion in the world.
In more than 120 countries and territories, our globally recognised accreditation is available to all 14 to 24-year-olds, of all backgrounds, locations, cultures and abilities.
Through the programme, each young person becomes part of something special while developing their own interests, universal skills and life aspirations.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation is the international charity that drives and encourages the Award’s growth, access and impact across the globe. Working in partnership with organisations and governing bodies, we oversee the licensing of Award operators – including schools, youth groups, employers and custodial institutions.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will support the Senior Operations Manager and the Bid Manager to help develop and implement monitoring and reporting processes across the Foundation’s grant-giving activities.
To be successful in the role, you must have excellent knowledge of results-based monitoring and reporting, including experience in sampling techniques and the use of computer software in support of monitoring, reporting and statistical analysis; demonstrate strong organisational and administrative skills, and ideally have experience working with colleagues from different cultural backgrounds. This role will also work closely with colleagues from the Operations, Communications and Development teams to ensure accurate information is delivered to key stakeholders.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Our long term ambition is that every eligible young person aged 14 – 24 will have the opportunity to participate in the Award.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Impetus
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.
We find, fund and build the most promising charities working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders over the long term to help them become stronger organisations.
At Impetus we focus on the critical factors that influence the education and employment outcomes for disadvantaged young people in the UK, working with charities that have the potential for impact at scale, helping their leaders to deliver lifechanging, benchmark-beating, sustained outcomes.
We provide these charities with the funding and the tools to grow and deliver on their promises to the young people they serve. We also seek to influence government and the wider sector to back effective support for young people and invest with other like-minded organisations to tackle the most difficult and under-supported challenges. We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.
Impetus is a registered charity and our charity number is 1152262.
About the Investment Team
The Investment Team is responsible for selecting charity partners, managing our charity investments and supporting our charity partners to improve and scale their impact.
The Investment Team also leads the Impetus Leadership Academy, a leadership development programme to support talent from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK youth sector to progress into senior leadership roles.
The team is made up of 18 people, including former teachers, charity chief executives, charity impact leads, management consultants, social investment portfolio managers and impact consultants.
The team is led by a Portfolio Director who sits on the Senior Management Team. The Portfolio Director has 5 direct reports: a Deputy Portfolio Director, three Sector Leads (who lead our work in School engagement, School attainment and Employment Sectors) and an Impact Lead. Sector Leads line manage 6 Investment Directors. Investment Directors line manage Investment Managers (currently 5). Investment Directors and Investment Managers tend to primarily focus on a sector but might have mixed portfolios, depending on need, experience and interest.
The Investment Team has a good track record of role progression. All four Leads and a number of our Investment Directors were promoted from within the team.
The team is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We come from a range of backgrounds and bring a broad mix of perspectives. We care deeply for our colleagues, our charity partners and the young people we serve.
Job description – Investment Director
The Investment Director (ID) is a key member of the Investment Team, playing a leading role in identifying, assessing, and supporting portfolio partner charities and other non-profit organisations to deepen their impact and scale their outcomes. This role works closely with other Investment Directors and Investment Managers to deliver external facing support to portfolio partners as well as internal projects to support the development of the investment model and portfolio strategy.
Investment Directors use strategic thinking, analytical rigour, and senior relationship skills to support a portfolio of amazing organisations that, together, will help shift the life chances and outcomes of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in the UK.
Key responsibilities
Finding high potential charities and non-profit partners for our portfolio
- Identifying potential charitable organisations for investment.
- Leading in-depth due diligence process to assess and build partnership foundations with potential partners – covering leadership and governance, and their impact, scale, and partnership potential.
- Modelling from first contact of origination, our approach to engaged and trust-based investment management support.
- Developing and championing high quality investment propositions to our Investment Committee.
Managing partnerships with portfolio partners
- Managing relationships with partner Chairs and CEOs
- Agreeing Service Funding Agreements, including appropriate annual investment milestones to allow for a clear assessment of re-investment potential at end of phase
- Regularly monitoring and assessing partner progress / risks against milestones and making recommendations for progression or exit
- Escalating key risks on performance, leadership and safeguarding
- Conducting annual partnership review with Sector Leads and partner CEOs
- Working with Impetus Finance colleagues to ensure timely distribution of grant payments, in line with Service Funding Agreements.
Supporting portfolio partners
- Providing direct support to CEOs and senior colleagues on key strategic topics, using a mix of at least monthly one-to-one meetings and group facilitation to:
- clarify theory of change
- define long term ambition
- develop growth strategy
- achieve a step change in the delivery and performance management of outcomes
- strengthen leadership (individual and collective) and governance capabilities
- develop path to scale
- build financial resilience
- Scoping and project managing pro bono capacity-building projects (in addition to providing direct management support). Ensure projects are delivered to a high standard and contribute to charity progression
- Identifying engagement opportunities for our donors and supporters with charity partners that are aligned with the charity’s activities and do not distract or undermine their core work
- Collaborating with Impetus philanthropy team to develop new funding streams (additional to direct Impetus grant funding) that support our partners’ ability to deliver impact at scale
- Effectively leveraging the support of investment managers to advance the objectives developed for each charity partner that is managed by an Investment Director
- Identifying engagement opportunities for our donors and supporters with charity partners that are aligned with the charity’s activities and do not distract or undermine their core work
- Collaborating with Impetus Philanthropy team to develop new funding streams (additional to direct Impetus grant funding) that support our partners’ ability to deliver impact at scale
- Effectively leveraging the support of investment managers to advance the objectives developed for each charity partner that is managed by an Investment Director.
Support to Impetus
- Developing expertise about “what works” in the sector through cultivation and use of expert input and engagement as well as investigation into key research and evaluative literature
- Working closely with team colleagues to use learnings from our work and domain expertise to inform our strategy, our model and delivery over time
- Leading on and contributing to internal topics, such as team strategy development, digital transformation, or equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Contribute towards Impetus’ public affairs and philanthropy objectives through input into case studies, research and policy campaigns, donor reports and fundraising events
- Sharing the learning from our work across the team, across the organisation and externally working within Impetus strategy, policies and procedures
- Engaging in Impetus pro bono, communications, and advocacy events, and engage charity partners appropriately in these events
- Where appropriate, line-managing and supporting Investment Managers on the team to grow and develop, and achieve their project, role and team objectives.
Person specification
The successful candidate will need to show evidence that they meet many of the following skills, capabilities and experience.
Essential
- A commitment to Impetus’ mission
- Senior level responsibility and a strong track record of building trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders, advising them on key strategic decisions, and challenging them in a respectful and collaborative manner
- A talent for strategic thinking around complex issues
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
- Understanding of impact measurement and evaluation fundamentals
- Tenacity and initiative
- Ability to flex personal style to needs of charity and leadership
- Growth mind-set to seek out and act on feedback
- Proven ability to work independently, and to exercise good judgment
- Strong planning and time management skills
- Interest in partnering closely with charities that are doing what it takes to get better
- A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
If you don't tick all these boxes, but still feel that you fit the profile, please apply anyway.
Desirable
- Experience in the non-profit (charity or social enterprise) sector, through work, as a pro-bono volunteer or Trustee capacity
- Experience in consulting, investment management, senior charity management, or other in-depth grant making and advisory work
- Knowledge and expertise in UK education or youth employability sectors
- Board experience in private, public or third sector
- Understanding of or experience with commissioning impact evaluations.
How to apply
- Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form)
- Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
The deadline for applications is 11.59pm Sunday 10 November 2024.
Interviews
First round interviews and an assessment task will take place on 18 and 19 November 2024.
Second round interviews will take place on 27 November 2024.
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results.
We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need in order to be successful.
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation or marital status. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get support to succeed in school, in work and in life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Bipolar UK we are passionate about improving understanding of mental health and empowering people affected by bipolar to lead their best lives.
Every month we empower 1,000 people to stay well and we plan to support many more. We offer specialist information and resources through our website, host over 80 peer support groups monthly and offer a 1-1 peer support line and moderated eCommunity. We also work with research organistions and campaign to ensure bipolar voices are heard.
As Fundraising Officer, you will be playing a pivotal role in nurturing and growing our supporter-base across individual giving and events so that we can scale up our services to meet the needs of our community.
Position: Fundraising Officer (fixed term - initially 1 year)
Responsible to: Strategic Partnership Manager
Location: Flexible and remote working
Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time) - flexible working
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Annual leave and benefits:
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25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays)
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Flexible working
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Company contributory pension scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme
How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation.
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 18 November.
Closing date: 8 November 2024
What you’ll be working on:
You'll be maintaining excellent stewardship to nurture and grow our supporters across a range of income streams
You'll be acting as a first point of contact for a wide range of supporters and enquirers and maintaining excellent stewardship to nurture and grow our donorbase.
You'll be managing and improving resources to support fundraising including t-shirts, posters, flyers, donation boxes and fundraising packs.
You'll be liaising with the communications team to create promotional materials for the website and social channels to increase fundraising engagement.
You'll be working alongside the fundraising team and communications team to deliver fundraising campaigns.
You'll be managing a number of external accounts to maximise event fundraising including Run for Charity, Enthuse and Discover Adventure.
You'll also be managing accounts to support in-memory donations and legacies and enhancing opportunities for growing these income streams.
This job is for you if:
You are passionate about creating a better world for people living with severe mental health conditions.
You have at least 2 years’ experience of fundraising ideally in individual giving or community fundraising.
You have excellent written and verbal skills – with experience of writing compelling copy and building diverse strong relationships.
You have excellent project management and time management skills.
You are creative and versatile in your approach and value the opportunity to grow and shape your role.
You have experience of delivering against targets.
You are comfortable working with minimal supervision in a remote environment.
You have a sound understanding of the principles of fundraising including ethical fundraising and GDPR compliance.
You have used Salesforce (or equivalents).
You have a high level of competence using Microsoft Office software and are able to quickly adapt to new technologies.
And finally:
An understanding of bipolar is desirable and we welcome applications from those with lived experience of bipolar either themselves or through family and friends.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Our mission is to empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
- Salary: £31,646 (outside London); £33,318 (London-based) FTE
- 35 Hours
- Permanent contract
- Remote (home based) or Bristol or London
- Closing date: 3 November 2024
- Interviews: During week commencing 11 and 18 November 2024
Change lives in a life-changing career
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.
The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.
About the role
We’re looking for a Legacy Marketing Officer to join our Individual Giving and Legacy Team.
It’s an exciting time to join the Legacy Team as we are embarking on a new era for legacy and in memory giving at Young Lives vs Cancer. In memory giving and gifts in Wills left to us by our supporters are essential to ensuring we can help generations of children and young people who will sadly be living with a cancer diagnosis. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Legacy Marketing Officer to play a pivotal role in supporting the Legacy Marketing Manager to plan, implement and deliver legacy and in-memory strategies.
The Legacy Officer will work on a range of legacy and in-memory campaigns, materials and supporter centric journeys across multiple channels. As a team we will maximise legacy and in memory giving and acquire new legacy and in memory supporters, as well as nurturing existing supporters who have expressed an interest in leaving a gift in their Will for the future of Young Lives vs Cancer’s work.
The role will suit a passionate and creative individual who thrives on working collaboratively and who is able to manage end to end projects and supplier relationships. There will be a need to analyse data to monitor performance as well as identifying trends and opportunities. Fulfilment mapping is also a key element of the role as well as being comfortable presenting in person to colleagues and suppliers.
What will I be doing?
No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.
- Supporting the development, implementation and delivery of the legacy marketing and in memory strategies
- Developing, planning and delivering specific projects and campaigns
- Supporting the delivery of campaigns and communications, including the production of materials, audience and channels selections
- Producing analysis of results and campaign summaries.
- Playing a pivotal role in creating an internal culture to maximise legacy and in memory giving
What do I need?
Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.
The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:
- Strong creative direction
- Project management
- Research and analytical skills and the ability to manipulate data sets to produce statistical and written reports
- A good understanding and experience of working with databases
- Experience of working with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Strong interpersonal skills
What will I gain?
For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:
- Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
- Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Great family/caring leave entitlements
- Enhanced pension
- Access to our employee savings scheme
To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.
We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.
Accessibility
We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Kinship:
Kinship is the leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We offer kinship carers financial, legal, practical and emotional support and understanding from the moment they need it, for as long as they need it. Our expert advice, information and guidance helps with complicated and stressful decisions that so many kinship families have to make. We are always there to support them through challenging times and celebrate the good.
Kinship carers are strong and determined. Together, they are powerful. We help them build communities of support and action by connecting families locally and across England and Wales.
We are at the heart of kinship networks, partnering with and influencing service providers, local and national government and other organisations. We give everything we have to fight for each family and their rights, changing society until every kinship family is recognised, valued and supported.
Kinship care often begins in crisis. A child has parents who are unable to care for them, for whatever reason. It can be frightening, confusing and heart-breaking.
Instinctively, a loved one steps in – a grandparent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle or family friend. They are now a kinship carer, bringing up the children they love. There is often no chance to prepare. Plans may be pushed aside. Relationships, jobs and savings are frequently sacrificed.
It is life changing and challenging raising children who have been hurt or neglected, but kinship carers do it anyway because they put the children first.
We know how hard life can be for kinship carers, but we have seen the amazing things they are capable of, with someone by their side. With the right support, children raised in kinship families can flourish.
That is why we support, connect and campaign – to keep kinship families stronger by keeping them together.
About the Team
The Peer Support and Community team at Kinship is dedicated to enhancing the lives of kinship carers across England and Wales by delivering the first national peer support service. With a focus on building and sustaining networks of peer support groups, the team aims to empower kinship carers through access to resources, training, and development opportunities.
By fostering connections within local, regional, and national ecosystems, the team plays a vital role in ensuring that every kinship carer has access to a supportive community.
As part of our commitment to growth and impact, the team develops innovative approaches to peer support, creating an inclusive environment where kinship carers can share experiences and access essential services. We prioritize collaboration across various departments, ensuring that support group leaders receive high-quality advice and training, facilitating their sustainability and effectiveness. This integrated approach also includes alignment with national and local campaigning efforts to further engage and support the kinship carer community.
In line with our strategic focus on cultivating a vibrant Kinship Community of over 10,000 carers, the team leads initiatives aimed at enhancing community connection and empowering kinship families. By developing a robust model of community engagement that encompasses both in-person and digital services, the team aims to amplify the voices of kinship carers, enabling them to effect meaningful change in their lives and communities.
About the role
This role is community-based and focuses on engaging kinship carers, bringing them together to form Peer Support Groups, and supporting them to achieve independence at which point they will receive ongoing support from our national Hub. You will do this by working with local authorities, schools, other charities and community groups. Arranging information events such as coffee mornings to engage kinship carers. You’ll create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive community for kinship carers, building belonging, resilience, and empowerment. Funded by the Department of Education, the National Peer Support Service is a game-changing service that creates a sustainable and life-changing legacy. It builds on Kinship’s 10 years of experience in developing peer support groups and two years of delivering a national service that has set up 145 new groups.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking an individual located in Greater London, and willing to travel across the South East of England who possesses the drive, passion, and skills to:
· Establish new Peer Support Groups across a diverse range of communities
· Supervise a small team of Peer Support Development Officers
· Demonstrate the energy and enthusiasm required to inspire yourself and your team to achieve key targets and objectives
· Work collaboratively within the Peer Support and Community Team, as well as throughout the broader organisation, to ensure the delivery of safe and effective support services for the kinship community.
· Maintain current Peer Support Groups, taking the lead from the national Hub.
· Maintain accurate records that are used to populate reports, identify learning and share key insights across Kinship that allow the organisation to continuously improve our services and products.
In the role of Senior Peer Support Officer, you will be instrumental in ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, consistent, and sustainable peer support service that has a significant impact on the lives of kinship carers.
You should have experience in developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with various community-based stakeholders such as local authorities, health services, schools, charities, and kinship carers. You will need to understand the key success factors involved in establishing and developing new in-person groups in areas of high need, as well as how to support existing groups in their journey towards sustainability.
As a practical thinker, you will work creatively to identify stakeholders and assets in areas of high need. You will build local connections and bring together kinship carers across the region, empowering them to build resilient and robust peer support communities.
You will be confident in building relationships that generate referrals from external stakeholders and in contacting kinship carers directly to secure engagement with local coffee mornings, community, and training events that will help kick start a thriving peer support group.
As you establish new groups, you will provide training to help them lead their groups effectively, and develop their group culture, resilience, and skills to function independently while offering reassurance and support to empower them.
You will be an inspirational and energetic team leader with experience in providing day-to-day line management and operational support for a small team.
We are ideally looking for candidates based in or around Greater London and willing to work initially across the London Boroughs and into the South East of England. This role may involve work to establish groups on the periphery of this area that currently have no dedicated development staff.
A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential, as this role may require travel across London and its periphery to reach areas in need of dedicated support.
Key responsibilities:
Service delivery:
- In person (face-to-face) strategic outreach into local and regional communities including setting up and attending local engagement events.
- Work creatively to set up and develop new sustainable in peer support groups, attending up to six sessions in person (if needed) before transition to self-sufficiency. Existing groups that are at risk, closed or need support will need replacing or rejuvenating to maintain DfE service level agreements across the team, in addition to new groups.
- Recruit and retain support group leaders to develop their peer support groups.
- Deliver training to support group leaders (group roles and responsibilities, safeguarding, setting up, running and promoting a group).
- Develop strong boundaries and positive relationships with support group leaders – building resilience, empowerment and community.
- Support established groups in your area to access support group leader networks and training (this includes visiting groups in person) to build a peer community.
- Help develop and deliver a service blueprint for sustainable peer support groups, thinking strategically about how to develop groups.
- You'll collaborate closely with the ‘Hub’ team to provide a joined up and positive user experience for kinship carers. This collaborative approach is key to our success and ensures that kinship carers receive the best possible support.
- Manage special interest groups and regional online groups as required, transitioning to ‘Hub’ team for sustainability and work with partners.
Service quality, development and data management:
- Accurately record all recruitment, contact information and volunteer case management in Salesforce in line with service framework and data protection requirements.
- Ensure accurate data entry in Salesforce to support service performance, evaluation and learning.
- Provide regular reports to ensure targets and SLA are met for the service.
- Support continuous development and improvement of the service (new systems and processes) as required.
Management and supervision:
- Inspire, motivate and be responsible for day-to-day line management and supervising up to 4 staff members
- Oversee tactical development of new sustainable groups in your area and your team.
- Help set clear objectives to achieve targets and outcomes.
- Actively encourage personal development and learning.
- Increase efficiencies and impact across the team.
- Ensure good team induction processes and systems are in place.
- Role model Kinship values.
Team culture:
- Act in the best interest of Kinship and the families we support.
- Maintain and contribute up to date understanding of kinship care.
- Deliver effective administration with attention to detail and keeping to deadlines.
- Identify and contribute to appropriate case studies to demonstrate the impact of Kinship services and contribute to policy and campaigns work.
- Actively contribute to delivering and evidencing a high performing service.
- Take responsibility for your ongoing continued professional development.
- Work in line with the Kinship values.
Knowledge, abilities, skills and experience (person spec):
Essential:
- Experience of team leadership or line management and supervision of a small team and managing performance to deliver targets effectively.
- Proven experience in reaching and establishing strong relationships with hidden or underserved communities in person.
- Experience developing peer support communities.
- Proven experience of recruiting, managing, training and supporting volunteers in community settings with an emphasis on understanding and working with vulnerable volunteers.
- Proven experience of ensuring outcomes and impacts of services is evidenced through high-quality data collection.
- Evidence of delivering training/support to volunteers,
- Strong facilitation skills and essential experience of peer support or user led groups with charity beneficiaries.
- Understanding of safeguarding particularly around vulnerable families.
- Excellent communication and engagement skills, with good attention to detail.
- Full driving licence and use of a car for work purposes.
Desirable:
· Lived experience of kinship care.
· Understanding of children’s social care.
· Digital community building (Facebook / WhatsApp etc).
· Full, clean driving licence/own car.
· Permission to work in the UK.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
Candidate Application Information
Please refer to the Job Description for this role to check that you meet the criteria necessary for the job. Closing date and interview details:
Closing date: 1 November 2024 12:00 pm
Interviews: 1st Interview Week Commencing 4 November
2nd Interview Week Commencing 11 November
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the stated deadline.
We will guarantee interviews to any candidates with experience of kinship care (either of being in kinship care or of being a kinship carer) who demonstrate they meet the essential skills and experience outlined.
Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments, we can make to assist you in your application. If you have a disability, which you would like us to consider, please tell us about this when you apply. Please let us know if we can help and remember that you can request information in large print or in a different format.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Good design improves lives. We need your help to build a fairer world.
Architecture charity, AzuKo is working to end housing poverty in Bangladesh and the UK. We’re looking for an individual who has experience in a multidisciplinary hands-on leadership role, within the charity sector.
- Role: Head of Operations (maternity cover)
- Location: Remote, UK
- Time: Part-time (2 days per week) for 6 months, with possibility of extension to 1 year
- Pay: £32,400 pro-rata
- Start date: December 2024/January 2025
ROLE OVERVIEW
The right candidate will have a strong focus on charity administration and development, financial stability, thinking creatively about opportunities for income, and be a passionate advocate for housing justice.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure AzuKo’s operations and programme delivery are implemented efficiently and effectively.
- Be responsible for overall financial health and administration of AzuKo.
- Ensure AzuKo fulfils its legal, statutory, and regulatory responsibilities.
- Monitor progress towards strategic goals, plans and budgets.
- Inspire and lead an effective remote team, with a common sense of purpose, division of responsibility, transparency, and accountability.
- Work with the Development Officer to drive fundraising (trusts and foundations, and individual giving), innovating approaches towards existing and new supporters, with regular reviews of fundraising pipeline.
- Maintain accurate and transparent records, and filing systems.
- Consult with the Chair and Treasurer, providing regular updates on finance/fundraising, and progress against annual plan.
- Foster good communication internally within AzuKo, and externally.
- Contribute to AzuKo storytelling.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrable track record of operating at leadership level (CEO, or similar) within a small-medium size charity.
- Comprehensive understanding of UK charity administration, finance and regulatory responsibilities (e.g. Charity Commission).
- Experience of working strategically to source, secure and steward sustainable funding (grant income and individual giving) working within tight financial constraints.
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and processes, safety, and quality management.
- Comfortable with digital/remote working e.g. use of One Drive, Slack, Zoom.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel) and accounting software Xero.
- Excellent written and communication skills, able to articulate complex ideas in simple language.
- Passionate about the charity sector, and AzuKo’s cause.
Desirable
- Knowledge of housing issues/poverty, international development and/or women’s rights.
- Experience of securing and managing large multi-year grants for international development.
- Experience of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
An individual passionate about the work we do, and the impact we have. While you’re with AzuKo, every ounce of effort you put in will help us improve living conditions for vulnerable communities. All team members share our values.
No candidate will meet every single requirement. If your experience looks a little different, and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you.
THE IMPACT OF THIS ROLE
We’re a growing charity. The hands-on role supports AzuKo to achieve its ambitious aims and fundraising targets. Our work prioritises disadvantaged individuals, families and communities facing housing poverty. Ultimately you’ll be contributing to the positive change AzuKo seeks to make in the world.
WHY WORK WITH AZUKO
It’s an opportunity to develop your leadership skills at an innovative and empathic charity. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of AzuKo, the charity sector, and nature of housing poverty globally.
AzuKo is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons. We value and respect all differences in people (seen and unseen).
AzuKo in not able to offer sponsorship. The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.