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The successful candidate will work 35 hours a week over 5 days, including evening and weekend work as required by the company. This role will cover North England, Scotland and Northern Ireland however the successful candidate will need to be based in Northern Ireland.
At Help for Heroes, we believe those who serve our country deserve support when they are wounded. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds; their lives changed forever. We help them, and those still serving, to recover and get on with their lives.
And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).
As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are:
Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic.
We have an incredible opportunity for a COMMUNITY BUILDER to join our Community Development team.
Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.
About The Role
The Help for Heroes Community Development team are looking to recruit a team of Community Development Managers to assist in their reshaped participation and connection strategy. Using Asset Based Community Development, we seek to support the charity’s objective to enhance reach and positive impact for members of the Armed Forces Community facing challenges within their local communities.
As a Community Development Manager, you will lead and inspire a team of Community Builders, fostering collaboration, innovation and commitment to community impact working in an ABCD informed way. The aim is to connect and re-engage members of the AFC with the services at Help for Heroes and within the wider community.
This is an exciting and varied role for dynamic and confident individuals, in which the right candidate will work directly within communities across the UK; bringing the Armed Forces Community together to improve wellbeing and make the community a better place to live. The main purpose of the role is to contribute to the leadership of an integrated, community development and hybrid volumizing offer which improves reach and sustained positive impact for members of the Armed Forces community.
About You
You will be responsible for the effective line management of a dispersed community-based team and have experience managing co-designed/co-delivered community development initiatives. You will recognise the potential for growth and expansion within these communities and empower local people to exact changes focused on what’s important to them.
You will have a genuine professional commitment to ABCD informed delivery, possess the capacity to work collaboratively with others and pilot projects for new community development initiatives by identifying and creating viable plans for growth and expansion to increase reach, impact and accessibility across the AFC.
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate locality-based Community Development related services
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Provide line management for a regionally specific team of Community Builders, positively participating in line management meetings, annual appraisals, monthly and quarterly team meetings as required facilitating 1:1 and group line management supervision including volunteers
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Act as safeguarding and health and safety lead for your regional team ensuring safe practice
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Set clear objectives and performance expectations for Community Development colleagues/volunteers and programme activity
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Identify and leverage community assets and resources to support community development initiatives
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Support the collation of evidence and impact data
PLEASE NOTE: There is a requirement for frequent travel extensively within the regions allocated for this role. There will be evening and weekend working as required and flexibility in working hours is necessary to ensure a total of 70 hours is covered over a 2-week period so please take this into consideration before applying.
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Educated to degree level in a relevant field (Social Science, Community Development, Health and Social Care), related field, or hold an equivalent professional Community Development qualification.
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Demonstrable experience of senior management/leadership of a Community Development team or integrated multi-disciplinary service informed by Community Development principles
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Proficiency in managing projects from conception to completion
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Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
About The Team
You will work as part of the Community Development team; this newly formed team will approach working in defined localities using an asset based community development approach. Together the Community Development Managers and the Community Builders will strengthen local communities using resources and networks that are readily available. You will do this to proliferate opportunities for sustainable participation and engagement alongside a multi-disciplinary team in order to support the Armed Forces Community to live well after service.
Please see job description for more details about the role.
What We Offer
To enable our employees to thrive in all aspects of their lives we proudly support flexible working practices. You can tailor your working day around your work and private commitments providing you maintain high class service to the team and our veterans at all times. And there are also a wide range of other benefits we offer like 29 days paid holiday, enhanced family friendly packages, health cashback plan.
*Previous applicants do not need to reapply*
Job Description
Title of post: Regional Port Chaplain Northern Ireland
Responsible to: Senior Area Port Chaplain
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Responsible for: Stella Maris Ship Visitors and other local volunteers
MAIN PURPOSES OF THE JOB
The Stella Maris (SM) Regional Port Chaplain will promote the vision, mission and values of SM in caring for all seafarers and fishers by helping to meet their pastoral and spiritual needs. They will recruit, train and support SM staff and volunteers for the port and will maintain good relations with local parishes and the local diocese. They will work ecumenically with members of other Christian maritime societies with whom SM works.
1. To meet the welfare and pastoral needs of all seafarers and fishers equally according to their needs and wishes. To be an advocate on their behalf, upholding the dignity of each. Through regular and frequent ship visiting, to understand the working and living conditions of the seafarer and fishers and be able to work for justice and for the well-being of all crew members without distinction.
2. To address the communication needs of seafarers, providing transport, news, and access to telephone and internet facilities.
3. To address the welfare needs of seafarers and fishers, including support with money transfers, hospitality, and crisis support, e.g. abandonment, injury and death, detainment, bereavement, advice and access to medical care.
4. To meet the ecclesial, spiritual, and sacramental needs of Catholic seafarers and fishers; to facilitate the religious and spiritual needs of others and to be a pastor to all, sharing one’s faith as appropriate.
5. To participate in SM conferences, ongoing formation and other professional courses as required.
6. To supporting seafarer centre functioning.
7. To recruit, train, develop and retain a SM ship visiting volunteering team.
8. To represent SM on the local Port Welfare Committee(s), to include attending such meetings and submitting reports.
9. To liaise and maintain good working relationships with all port stakeholders, including the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the International Transport Workers’ Federation, port health, harbour masters, dockers, security, and shipping agents.
10. To work in an ecumenical and multi-faith context by respecting the differing religious and spiritual needs of seafarers drawn from diverse regions throughout the world.
11. To encourage and support the development of an ecumenical service to seafarers through engagement with our ecumenical colleagues, including the Mission to Seafarers, The Fishermen’s Mission, The Sailors’ Society (to name a few).
12. To engage with local maritime colleges.
13. To engage with the local press, in particular the local Catholic diocesan press.
14. To represent and be a proactive advocate for SM at Deanery meetings, in local parishes, in schools, with diocesan Justice and Peace networks, with migrant communities, in the local Catholic community and in the local community as a whole.
15. To support the Fundraising and Communications team with the development of local fundraising initiatives.
16. To promote SM internally and externally so as to ensure a highly motivated workforce and a positive external image.
No job profile can cover every issue which may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time.
We improve the lives of seafarers and fishers through our network of local chaplains and seafarer centres, expert information, advocacy, and support.
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 successful candidates will work 35 hours a week over 5 days, including evening and weekend work as required by the company.
At Help for Heroes, we believe those who serve our country deserve support when they are wounded. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds; their lives changed forever. We help them, and those still serving, to recover and get on with their lives.
And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).
As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are:
Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic.
We have an incredible opportunity for a COMMUNITY BUILDER to join our Community Development team.
Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.
About The Role
The Help for Heroes Community Development team are looking to recruit a team of Community Builders to assist in their reshaped participation and connection strategy. Using Asset Based Community Development, we seek to support the charity’s objective to enhance reach and positive impact for members of the Armed Forces Community facing challenges within their local communities.
Are you interested in the Armed Forces community and harnessing their strengths and gifts? Can you identify what already exists in an area and utilise it to create new networks and make things happen?
We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and confident people who are passionate about collaborating with communities in the design and delivery of interventions that bring and connect people together to strengthen networks within the local community. If you believe in the advantages of having a strong community, this role could suit you.
Working closely with Community Development Managers across regions within the UK, the Community Builders will play a vital role in helping to improve lives for Armed Forces Community members by creating a supportive environment that allows them to re-engage and connect with the services at Help for Heroes and with the wider community.
The main purpose of this role is to connect local people through their skills, passions and assets and support the creation of new connections, bringing people together to improve wellbeing and make the community a better place to live. This will include listening to different points of views, building relationships and motivating people to work together and create their own action influenced by their interests and skillsets to positively impact local communities and help them to flourish.
About You
You will have experience leading and facilitating the mobilisation of local communities, asset mapping, bringing together people for engagement that matters to them. You will have knowledge and experience of Asset Based Community Development work, outreach methods and you will have good organisational skills, energy and the ability to animate local communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver outreach to drive local connection, engagement and participation opportunities for the AFC
- Develop and embed an ABCD informed way of work
- Asset map
- Organise and facilitate community meetings to share ideas, encourage collective decision making and build a sense of belonging
- Encourage and pilot community lead action in response to local AFC needs/interests through peer led/co-designed initiatives
- Increase awareness of the challenges faced by military personnel, veterans and their families
PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidates will need to be based within an hour’s commute of their allocated locality and there is a requirement to travel within a 75-mile radius of this location (travel expenses covered). Flexibility in working hours is necessary to ensure a total of 70 hours is covered over a 2-week period so please take this into consideration before applying.
We are looking for someone with the following:
- A Community Development qualification and/or at least 3 years' experience working within a community development or similar role, with responsibility for bringing about social change and improving quality of life
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships which lead to actions
- Demonstrable experience within an integrated multi-disciplinary service
- Experience of engaging and working collaboratively with partners/stakeholders
About the Team
You will work as part of the Community Development team; this newly formed team will approach working in defined localities using an asset based community development approach. Together the Community Development Managers and the Community Builders will strengthen local communities using resources and networks that are readily available. You will do this to proliferate opportunities for sustainable participation and engagement alongside a multi-disciplinary team in order to support the Armed Forces Community to live well after service.
Please see job description for more details about the role.
*Previous applicants do not need to reapply*
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Salary: £29,121 - £33,417 per annum
Location: Stokenchurch
Thames Valley Air Ambulance is one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. We’re here for people in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire when they need us most. Bringing hospital-level care by land and air.
We exist to give everybody in our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. Our mission is to do everything in our power to protect, save and revive lives, with the best critical care at the scene and beyond.
We love what we do. Our charity is a place where people care for each other, provide support, and encourage everyone to be their best and we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. As an innovative charity, we are continually developing our organisation and pushing the boundaries of patient care to deliver a unique emergency service, where and when it is most needed. We are driven to do the right thing for our patients, their families, our supporters, and community. All our staff live our values: passion, excellence, respect, and care.
The role
In this role you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Trust and Foundation fundraising. Your responsibilities will include building long-term partnerships with grant making trusts and foundations, ensuring support through in-depth research, excellent stewardship, and timely and accurate reporting. You will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships and collaboratively with the Philanthropy and Partnerships Team, as well as colleagues across the organisation to find creative and compelling projects to be funded.
About you
As an effective communicator you will have excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to create high quality proposals and informative reports. You will have excellent relationship management skills with the confidence to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Your role involves managing the trusts and foundations pipeline and you will need to be able to take initiative, research, prioritise and organise your own work to achieve deadlines across multiple tasks.
You will have:
- Experience in new identifying, researching, and reaching new prospects.
- Experience in writing bespoke proposals.
- Strong administrative, planning & prioritisation abilities with keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency with standard Microsoft office applications
If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love you to apply!
Vacancy Closing Date: 20 October 2024
You may have experience in the following roles: Grants Fundraiser, Trust and Grants Officer, Philanthropy Executive, Development Officer, Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, Grants and Proposals Officer, Major Gifts Officer, Corporate Partnerships Manager, etc.
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Closing date for applications: 20th October, 23:59 (BST)
Organisation: Scriptoria Sustainable Development Solutions
Contract: Full time, permanent
Location: Flexible (London and/or remote, plus business travel; must be UK mainland-based)
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 – depending on experience
Start date: ASAP
Do you have a scientific PhD and postdoc/industry experience? Do you want to apply your scientific skills and research experience to health and sustainable development projects? Are you interested in meeting people, sharing your skills and learning to be a first-class communicator? Then this is the job for you.
Who we are
Scriptoria is a values-driven, ethically focused consulting company that has a strong international reputation for excellence. We specialise in helping clients around the world to tackle sustainable development, poverty reduction, health, and climate and environmental issues. Our Consulting, Data, Communications and Training Teams focus on knowledge management, data management and communications to help research, international development, government and other organisations better manage information and communicate their findings.
Who we're looking for
We are looking for a dynamic new team member with a PhD in a science/STEM subject to join our innovative Consulting Team and to contribute to the work of our Data and Training Teams. Agriculture and the health sciences are areas we are particularly interested in.
Specifically, we want an individual with a passion for research and sustainable development, a friendly, outgoing personality and a willingness to learn new skills. We’re looking for someone who wants to engage with international development and research projects to help them work more efficiently and have a greater impact.
This role will offer a range of experience and the opportunity to contribute to the diverse range of services that Scriptoria provides.
Approximately half of your time will be spent working with our exceptionally experienced team of knowledge management and data consultants to help us develop and deliver cutting-edge data-management/analytics solutions and project-management software systems to our clients.
Your work will also involve working to help us manage and organise the projects we deliver to clients. The other half of your time will involve meeting with and training clients (to pass on your skills in research communications), both online and through face-to-face courses. Finally, you will be encouraged to contribute to company-wide strategy and business development.
Your role will include:
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Helping sustainable development and research programs to develop and implement digital tools and analytics systems to better manage their workflows and use their data
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Working with projects in Africa and Asia to provide technical advisory and consulting services to help them to better manage and share information, knowledge and data
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Training and mentoring international researchers by delivering courses, workshops, and individual support in areas including journal article/report writing, grant writing, project management and communications for non-specialists
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Contributing to business development across the company, including marketing and client outreach.
Working with Scriptoria
Our senior team has an exceptional skill set, and we recognise that candidates with all the skills we need simply may not exist. But don’t worry, if you have some of the skills we want but lack others – we will train you to fill those gaps. This will include thorough training in the delivery of our well-respected training courses.
Our staff have the choice to work wholly or partly from home or from our office in Tooting, SW London, during regular operational hours (08:30–17:30). If working from home, staff must have a working environment suitable for holding video-call meetings/training sessions with clients.
Wherever you work, you will interact regularly with senior team members to gain new skills and exchange ideas.
This job will require regular travel to deliver training courses (mostly in the UK, estimated 2 to 8 days per month) and may also involve international travel, including to developing countries. So, applicants must be willing to travel (in line with UK government guidance).
Key skills and experience
Essential
Qualifications and skills
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A PhD in a quantitative STEM research subject
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2 years minimum of postdoc/industry experience (in a research or research-support role)
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A strong understanding of research processes and data analysis and management
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A demonstrated talent for writing - including writing journal articles and writing for non-specialists
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At least one first-author paper in a peer-reviewed journal
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Experience delivering live training/teaching courses
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An excellent, practical knowledge of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
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Excellent English language skills, to the standard of a native speaker
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The right to work in the UK.
Characteristics and interests
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A friendly, open personality (bright, resilient, cheerful, confident)
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A passion for international development and building researchers’ skills
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An interest in information management and technology, data systems and analytics and in helping create new IT systems and software (programming skills are not required for this role)
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A willingness to travel and to take a flexible approach to working hours when travelling
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The confidence required to give presentations and training courses and to lead (facilitate) meetings, online and in person
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The ability to work very well under pressure and self-manage
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The ability to juggle multiple tasks and work alongside the company Directors.
Desirable
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Experience working on collaborative research projects with international partners
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Experience working with programs such as Microsoft SharePoint or other knowledge management tools
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Experience with statistical analysis in R
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Experience in grant writing and/or grant management
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Experience writing communications materials that translate science for non-specialists and encourage engagement.
Salary and annual leave
Salary will depend on qualifications and experience but is expected to be between £35,000 and £38,000 p/a (depending on experience). Annual leave is 25 days per year plus public holidays (33 days).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a Head of People and Operations to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a multifaceted role, leading the people and culture agenda along with responsibility for the smooth running of our operations, including overall office management and managing our IT provider.
Reporting directly to our Chief Operating Officer (COO), the successful candidate will be both forward thinking and focussed on long term sustainable improvements as well as hands on, developing initiatives that will improve efficiencies and ways of working throughout FNF and will have proven experience in working in an operational role within a similar sized environment.
Principle Duties and Areas of Responsibility
People and Engagement
- Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team on the development and delivery of a people plan that drives engagement and performance. This includes proactively listening, learning and acting on feedback from our people engagement survey
- Lead on all aspects of HR, including recruitment, onboarding and performance management, staff benefits, leave allowances and mandatory learning.
- Responsible for managing our employee relations provider, ensuring that their service is fit for purpose and supporting all managers within the charity
- Work with our Occupational Health outsourced service to ensure that we are providing our people with an effective occupational health solution
- Create an approach to reward and recognition that celebrates success and encourages people to go above and beyond and making a difference for FNF, fully utilising our recognition platform
- Lead on the diversity, equity and inclusion agenda, ensuring that inclusion is considered throughout the employee lifecycle
- Work with our Marketing and Communications team to drive internal communications including our newsletter and team meetings
- Champion and embed the new values and behaviours across FNF, ensuring they are reflected in HR policies, practices and employee engagement initiatives to drive a positive and inclusive workplace culture
Policy and Governance
- Ensure that the people KPIs are monitored each month, looking at any themes and trends and associated actions
- Develop and maintain people policies and processes which are fair, transparent and comply with relevant legislation promoting FNF as an employer of choice.
- Maintain all employee records in line with regulation and organisational policy ensuring that all information is up to date and relevant
- Provide transparent and clear people and workforce information to the Board along with the relevant FNF committees
- Work collaboratively with our Finance team and Pension administrator to effectively manage the FNF salary exchange pension
Health and Safety
- Ensure that health and safety standards are met across FNF, this includes the communication of health and safety policies to ensure they are understood and adhered to
- Conduct regular risk assessments across all areas of FNF including office spaces, remote working environments and any other areas where the charity operates
- Establish and maintain an effective system for reporting, managing and investigating accidents, incidents and near misses
- Work with external partners to keep up to date with changes in legislation and to conduct the annual health and safety audit and ensure that any recommendations are implemented promptly
IT
- Act as the primary point of contact between FNF and the IT provider, ensuring clear and effective communication to ensure they deliver high quality services that meet our needs
- Review and manage the IT service contract ensuring that all terms and SLAs are monitored as well as considering value for money and service experience
- Manage the budget for the IT function at FNF
- Maintain an inventory of IT assets (hardware, software licenses etc) and ensure they are properly managed and documented. This includes the procurement and disposal of IT equipment as needed.
Office Management / Administration
- Partner with managed office provider to ensure that all services are delivered as per the contract, building a strong working relationship with the building and facilities team
- Ensure that the office environment is well maintained, welcoming and conducive to productive work
- Oversee the management of office supplies, ensuring that stock levels are maintained and ordered are placed
- Implement best practices in office management, including document management, filing systems and communication protocol
- To identify areas across the charity where processes, systems and collaborative working can be made more efficient, and support the team in implementing improvements
Person Specification
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
- Relevant professional qualifications in business administration or a related field would be desirable
- Previous experience working in a similar varied role ideally within the non-profit sector
- Demonstrable experience in reviewing and improving processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Previously managed HR activities such as recruitment, onboarding, performance management and engagement
- Experience in development and implementing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and best practice
- Knowledge of managing relationships with vendors, including SLA’s and contract terms
- Highly organised with strong multitasking abilities, juggling different pieces of work and meeting deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, interacting with people internally and externally
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to distil and communicate information in a way that is easy to understand
Competencies
- Proactive and committed to continuous improvement
- Adaptable and flexible to changing circumstances and handling unexpected challenges with resilience and flexibility
- Demonstrates a high level of integrity and professionalism
- Able to demonstrate strong leadership inspiring teams through collaboration and communication
- Develops and establishes strong relationships both internally and externally to enhance organisational partnerships and drive success
First interviews will be held: w/c 14th October 2024
Strictly no agencies please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Please note that this role is based at our Old Windsor centre.
Our expert team of canine behaviourists provide behavioural support and advice to teams within Battersea, members of the public, and the rescue organisations we work with around the world. The team design and help implement behaviour modification and training plans for dogs whilst coaching members of the canine care groups through the practical day-to-day steps. They also assist with behavioural and welfare assessments of animals who come into our centres and are on hand to help manage and provide further support with dogs with more complex behavioural needs. The team provide support to dogs during their stay at Battersea, and are also available for continued advice after rehoming.
We are now looking to recruit a Canine Behaviour and Training Advisor for our team in Old Windsor. Within this role, you will work with our operational teams in the assessment and welfare of the dogs in our care and in the provision of behavioural training and advice for staff, volunteers, customers and external organisations. You will be working as part of a care group to create behaviour modification plans, support with handling difficult dogs and make recommendations, along with the individual care group, for individual dog outcomes.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Working with our dogs and cats:
We are here for every dog and cat. Within our operational roles, this means providing the highest level of care and husbandry to our animals. Every day will be different and will sometimes involve emotionally challenging situations. Battersea has created an ethos of open conversations and carefully curated wellbeing initiatives to support our employees handling these scenarios. It is also important to note that the role is very physical and does involve a lot of manual tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals. We ask you consider these aspects of the role carefully before applying.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 17th October 2024
Interview date(s): 24th & 28th October 2024
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Senior Communications Manager
Manager: Head of Public Engagement
Line reports: Communications and Campaigns Officer
Location: Hybrid work with 40% from Breaking Barriers’ offices in London, Manchester or Birmingham
Salary: £42,000-£45,500 (London) or £39,000-£42,000 (Manchester or Birmingham)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours), open to 4/5 days per week
Contract: Permanent
Overall purpose
The Senior Communications Manager is responsible for developing, leading and implementing key aspects of our communications and engagement strategy. Your focus will be to maintain our high reputation and build engagement with key audiences – principally target public audiences, corporate partners, funders and supporters, volunteers, clients, and staff.
Bridging the gap between senior leadership and delivery, you will be a confident and strategic thinker, but remain excited by the challenge of getting stuck in. You will be comfortable supporting colleagues to deliver activity as well as working independently on your own projects. You will have the knowledge and experience to ensure that the right policies, frameworks and plans are in place for our small team to achieve ambitious plans.
The Senior Communications Manager is responsible for campaigns, PR, content and storytelling, brand and creative, and plays an integral role in internal communications. They also support other external engagement activities, such as digital marketing campaigns, corporate partner acquisition and retention, and public fundraising.
Strong copywriting is essential for this role. You will be able to write, edit, and tailor content for different audiences, and publish it across various channels, including the website, social media, emails, and marketing materials.
You will enjoy variety. Your day could involve operational planning, developing a new campaign, briefing freelancers and agencies, finding compelling stories, creating our Impact Report, speaking with journalists, working on internal communications, or drafting social media posts.
The successful candidate will have strong emotional intelligence, relationship building and negotiation skills. They will be collaborative and creative, drive projects forward, work effectively alongside the Senior Digital Marketing Manager, and bring people together across the organisation. They will provide supportive, effective management to the Communications and Campaigns Officer, and be an internal advocate for the impact our Communications and Engagement can have.
It is an exciting time to join our team. Breaking Barriers is an innovative organisation, so you will need to be comfortable with change and building new knowledge quickly. Although our work is fast paced, the Public Engagement Team prides ourselves on supporting each other, approaching problems with a good sense of humour, and being willing to experiment and learn.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Sunday 13th October. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
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NJC Point 23 – 25 - £32,076 - £33,945 per annum
Fixed Term initial 12 months contract (continuation subject to further funding)
37.5 hours per week (core hours between 8-6 Monday to Friday, although this role will require some evenings and weekend work, in line with the role. Please feel free to get in touch with us if you would like further details).
Eccles, Salford
The purpose of the post is to work with a wide range of partners and volunteers to build active, more connected and resilient communities within the city of Salford. This includes recruiting, training and supporting volunteers and VCSE organisations to engage in civil contingencies and humanitarian responses within the city, and more broadly supporting the development of our volunteering work across multiple services.
Salford CVS delivers a range of projects and services that build resilient communities and encourage local people to be active citizens.
The postholder will primarily work on our Volunteering and Emergency Response activity, including the development and delivery of Salford CVS’s own volunteering programmes. We anticipate that, while it will fluctuate throughout the year, the postholder will spend roughly half their time on Emergency Response related work, and half their time on volunteering related work (although both areas overlap).
Overall, we are looking for someone who:
- Can work at various levels, including operationally on the ground
- Is willing to be flexible and able to work outside office hours when we are called to respond to emergencies
- Enjoys and is good at coordinating and multi-tasking in a sometimes-challenging working environment
- Enjoys proactively developing things, bringing new ideas to the table
- Will enjoy working within a team of dedicated, friendly people who believe in making a difference
- Will engage and build relationships with our volunteers, VCSE organisations and partners to further develop our work
- Is passionate about the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector; in particular, the role it plays in supporting people and communities to become more resilient and active
- Someone who loves the city of Salford and the people who live and work here – a person who wants to make a difference every day
If that sounds like you – then we want to hear from you!
The Benefits of Working for Salford CVS
- 28 days’ holiday - rising to 30 days (after five years), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
- Paid sick leave – subject to terms and conditions of service
- A compassionate approach to dependants leave and compassionate leave - to help deal with life’s unforeseen circumstances
- Pension scheme - with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual)
- RHS family membership (optional and non-contractual)
- Development opportunities - we support and encourage our staff to progress in their careers (including formal training)
- A supportive working culture - we respect and support one another to do the best we can
Closing date: Tuesday 22nd October at 12 noon
Interview date: Tuesday 5th November 2024
We reserve the right to review applications before the closing date should we get sufficient applications.
Please note late applications will not be accepted.
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Stoll is the lead provider of housing and support services in the Veterans sector. Founded in 1916, Stoll has provided a sanctuary to help Veterans rebuild their lives for over 100 years. We are currenty undertaking a major transformation programme across all of our operations, including, but not limited to, resource identification across our services, reviewing software use, realigning workflows across our infrastructure, whilst upgrading systems and improving processes. The newly formed Finance & Business Services team is seeking to fill the Business Services Manager position as part of this growth.
The role will be hybrid and flexible by agreement in keeping with the charity’s workflow patterns. Please note that the hours for this role will be Monday-Friday, 35hrs per week.
About the role:
- Experience of leading, then developing the skill sets of operational teams across multiple departments.
- Strong negotiation skills to get the best deals from contract.
- Experience of analysing management information and making recommendations to inform decision making is essential.
- Experience of working on own initiative within policy, procedural and legislative requirements.
- Experience of having worked in a charity or social housing is essential
- Evidence strong IT skills, systems implementation and process review.
- Excellent knowledge of operational policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Essential - qualified by experience, demonstrable by previous roles closely aligned to the above job description.
- Degree educated, with a further qualification from the Charted Management Institute or the Institute of Leadership and management (desirable).
- Educated to a minimum of A-levels (or equivalent) in English, Maths and/or Business (essential).
- Demonstrable commitment to and evidence of continuous professional development and learning.
- Self-starter with a flexible mindset, able to deal with deliverables and objectives changing at
- relatively short notice.
- Logical and proactive approach to issue resolution, able to break down a problem into its parts,
- assess the available options and identify a recommended solution.
- Strong business acumen and detailed knowledge of the supported housing area.
- Strong leadership and management skills and the ability to assign tasks to the correct team or team member.
- Strong interpersonal skills plus good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Good organisational skills including being able to prioritise a diverse workload to ensure targets are achieved and the ability to work to monthly deadlines.
- Good team working skills.
As a small organisation we look forward to recruiting a strong team player who is enthusiastic about developing a new role.
If you would like more information regarding the role, please view the JD attached.
This position may be subject to DBS checks
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.
Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.
Action Against Hunger UK invested in an accelerated the roll-out of the best approaches to prevent and treat severe acute malnutrition. This includes ensuring that operational research is supported by robust costing and cost-effectiveness analysis. The Research Adviser will work within theNutrition Unit of the Operations Department at Action Against Hunger UK.
As Research Advisor you will:
- Support or lead the implementation of a wide range of research projects (including evidence synthesis, economic evaluation, programme evaluations, clinical trials, coverage surveys, Link NCAs and community studies)
- Support the development of new research projects which includes building research partnerships
- Support evidence dissemination, knowledge management, research uptake activities as well as the development of training materials.
You will be involved in internal projects and external consultancy projects. In addition to members of the Nutrition team, you will work with external partners which might include other NGOs, academic partners, UN agencies and independent consultants. You will apply analytical skills, strong technical experience and enjoy a flexible and adaptive working environment, while supporting the positioning of Action Against Hunger as a key reference on nutrition assessments and research. Most importantly, you will work with a very caring team which holds kindness and professionalism at its core.For more detailed information on the roles, please download the attached pdf Job descriptions.
Closing date: 30 September 2024 at 23:30 Interview Date: Between 07/10/2024 and 11/10/2024.
Please read the following carefully before making your application:
Then all you need to do is send your CV and write a covering letter explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role. Please specify in the application which role you are applying for.
- For further information on pay and employee benefits please visit our careers page on our website
- As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
- If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Church Buildings Officer
Hours: Full time – 35 hours/week
Salary: £45,000 pa pro rata
Location: Based in our Office in North Bristol
We are seeking an extraordinary person to lead our talented Church Buildings Team here at the Diocese of Bristol! This is a new and exciting role that is key to delivering on our Transforming Church. Together Strategy.
You will be leading a small team that work with our Parishes and the Diocesan Advisory Committee to support with project, faculty consents and property management guidance.
The role is diverse covering rural, urban, modern, and historic Church buildings, halls and grounds for parishes who often face significant repair liabilities or building layouts and facilities that are no longer suited to their needs.
We’d love to hear from you if you have great interpersonal skills, a built environment or development project background and a clear understanding of Church buildings and their purpose within the future facing Church and the wider community.
Staff benefits include:
Flexible working
28 days annual leave (plus eight days statutory Bank holidays) (pro rata for part time staff)
Free onsite parking
A contributory pension scheme and life assurance
Company sick pay
Please download the Job pack via the link to our website.
For an informal conversation, please contact Lindsey McCullam via our website.
If what we’ve described above excites you and you could see yourself thriving in this role, please apply using the application form via our website.
Closing date: 11:59pm 2 October 2024
The Diocese of Bristol is committed to being a fair, respectful, and inclusive organisation. We believe that diversity enriches us and are dedicated to the promotion of equality where all are able flourish. Disabled people, and those from global majority heritage are currently under-represented in our Diocese and we welcome applications from within these groups.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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- Hours: 30 - 37.5 hours per week
- Location: Rennie House, Tring (working across all our locations is required for this role)
- Salary: £51,971 per annum (pro rata)
- Closing date: 8 October 2024
- Interview date: 15 & 16 October 2024
As a member of the Charity's Leadership Team, you will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of our culture by embracing our vision, role modelling our values and driving positive colleague engagement.
As a member of the People Directorate Leadership Team, you will be responsible for developing and delivering Learning and Colleague Engagement strategies, frameworks and plans that drive a positive employee and volunteer experience, resulting in a job ready and engaged workforce.
You will therefore need to demonstrate your abilities in the following areas:
- Developing the Learning strategy across the organisation.
- Identifying and putting plans in place to address the learning and development needs of all clinical and non-clinical employees and volunteers at all levels (including induction, management and leadership development).
- Setting the frameworks for monitoring and recording all learning activity, ensuring reports are provided to Committees as required.
- Developing the Colleague Engagement strategy across the organisation.
- Identifying and putting plans in place to address the communication needs of employees and volunteers at all levels (including organisational, culture and leadership comms not local and tactical comms).
- Deploying Rennie Grove Peace's chosen Listening Tool then understanding the results and collaborating with colleagues to drive workplace improvement.
- Recruiting, selecting and retaining staff and volunteers with the right skills to deliver organisational strategy in line with our values.
- Performing all people management responsibilities on time, supported by Rennie Grove Peace policies and procedures, including absence management, performance management, disciplinary and grievances.
- Supporting personal development through coaching / support and training.
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If successful, you'll join on the first working Monday of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme.
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Our commitment to equality and diversity
At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care we strive to continuously demonstrate our values. These values are embedded in our recruitment and selection process and we are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both our workforce and within our culture.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Established in 2002, Greenhouse Sports charity is leading the fight for a future where young people are supported and empowered, whatever their challenges, through sport. We coach and mentor young people from deprived backgrounds because the crisis for children living in deprivation is real and it is urgent. Children from the poorest families are 3 times more likely to not participate in any extra-curricular activities compared to those from wealthier families and they lack many opportunities that are available to their wealthier peers.
We have an exciting opportunity to join a mission driven Sport for Development charity that makes a real difference. We are also a great place to work and are proud to be a winner of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work awards for 2024, in the medium category.
The Person
Are you a skilled Financial Accountant with a passion for driving change and making a difference? Do you have strong technical expertise in charity accounting and want to use your talents to support young people facing inequalities? If so, we want to hear from you!
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our finance team on a 12 month fixed-term contract, working 3 days per week. £42,000 - £45,000 FTE, (£25,200 - £27,000 pro rata)
You will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts, producing statutory financial reports, and supporting a variety of finance projects aimed at improving processes and controls. This is a hands-on role, requiring a strong knowledge of charity accounting standards (SORP, FRS102) and advanced Excel skills.
Key Requirements:
- Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
- Charity Accounting Knowledge: Experience with Charity SORP and FRS102 regulations
- Advanced Excel Skills: Expertise in pivot tables, formulas, and financial modelling
- Critical Thinking: Ability to analyse data, solve complex problems, and make informed decisions
- Communication: Strong ability to interact with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
- Teamwork: Energetic, collaborative, and willing to support the broader finance function
Benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements (home/office)
- 20 days’ paid holiday (increasing by 1 day per year) + 7 additional days at Christmas
- Health insurance plan, personal wellbeing budget, and sick pay
- Opportunities for career development and internal promotion
- A diverse and inclusive work culture
Join Us!
If you’re passionate about using your financial expertise to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people, this is the perfect role for you!
Application Deadline: Friday 4 October at 23:59 hrs.
Greenhouse Sports is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore applicants must be willing to undergo child protection training and screening including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and obtaining satisfactory references from past employers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Delivery Manager in Liverpool. If you have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and are a dedicated team player with a youth-led approach this could be perfect for you!
As a member of our Leadership Team, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of our Young People programmes across Liverpool. As part of the management team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a delivery plan and targets for the Liverpool area. You will lead and inspire your team to deliver effective services, ensuring that every young person engaged progresses along an appropriate pathway of learning, and development. You will demonstrate best practices in services that engage young people, creating a safe and supportive environment that maximizes value for young people and our training and employer partnerships.
This role is perfect for you if you have experience leading services for young people and have a deep passion for making a positive difference. You will have the opportunity to develop our current offer and lead a small dedicated team, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone's potential can flourish.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the delivery of our Young People Programmes, ensuring their successful implementation.
- Lead and motivate your team to provide effective services and support for young people.
- Developed Planning and Organisational Skills with proven commercial acumen
- Contribute to the development of our strategy to empower more young people in Greater Manchester with sustainable outcome opportunities.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.