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Location: Remote - Multiple locations
Gloucestershire · Wiltshire · Dorset · Somerset · Cornwall · Devon · BristolHome based in the South West
About the role
Our passionate Regional Casework Coordinators are SSAFA’s front line of support for members of the armed forces community in need. They are the first point of contact for all beneficiaries into the Regional Office, assessing needs and allocating the case to one of our volunteer caseworkers.
You will sometimes handle complex problems from individuals who may be distressed, identifying the presenting and potential underlying needs to determine the best way to support the beneficiary. You will have ownership of cases from beginning to end, coordinating the casework process in a timely manner and ensure that the beneficiary journey is at the centre of the Service. You will have the opportunity to shape processes and procedures within the office which will lead to improvements in the service offered to clients.
To help you establish yourself in this new post you will receive excellent training and induction to SSAFA.
Whilst the post is homebased, to be eligible for this role you are required to live in the South West region in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire or Somerset. There will be occasional travel around the South West Region, and you will be required to travel for quarterly face to face team meetings.
About the team
The team work remotely and pride themselves in maintaining a close working bond which ensures the smooth operation of the office. You will work closely with volunteers from the eight SSAFA branches in the South West, supporting them to administer casework for SSAFA beneficiaries. The successful candidate will work as part of a larger team of 10, which includes two Regional Casework Managers and a Regional Operations Manager.
About you
To carry out this role successfully you will have a track record of providing welfare advice in key areas such as housing benefits, debt, disability, mobility or immigration issues. You will have knowledge of safeguarding and GDPR and experience in dealing with sensitive information and people in vulnerable situations. You will be able to provide excellent customer service by telephone, e-mail and face to face. You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard. It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision.
It would be advantageous if you have an understanding of the way of life for today’s Armed Forces, veterans and their families and if you have experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers. An understanding of the voluntary sector and preferably the military charity sector landscape across the South West would be valuable
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
Closing date: Midnight on 09 October 2024. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews: 18 and 21 October 2024
As part of the selection process, you will be required to complete an IT assessment.
Anticipated start date and induction: 02 December 2024
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We are currently seeking a Digital Marketing Lead as part of the Communications Team at Carers First. The Digital Marketing Lead will play a central role in enabling us to deliver our 2024-2027 strategy and provide support to unpaid carers. This will include:
· Raising the profile of Carers First, building our brand awareness and engagement levels to reach new carers and to raise awareness of the issues affecting carers.
· Building on how Carers First engages with carers and supports them in accessing timely and relevant information.
· Managing Carers First’s digital marketing activities using a variety of digital marketing tools
· Overseeing Carers First’s digital presence, focusing on promoting our digital offer to reach more carers
To be successful you will be a digital expert, with proven experience of developing and delivering exceptional digital work as part of an overall communications strategy. You will be data driven with a passion for implementing and analysing effective marketing campaigns.
This role is hybrid with the expectation that it will be mostly remote working with some travel to Carers First locations required.
In return, you will benefit from working for a not-for-profit organisation that delivers a service which makes a real difference to people’s lives. We offer training and development to help you grow your career, good annual leave entitlement, flexible working options, access to our work-place pension, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.
If you are interested in becoming part of our team and have the skills and experience, we are looking for and are passionate about making a real difference then please read the Job Description and Person Specification within the candidate pack and complete our application form.
Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.
We encourage and welcome applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
If you would like to discuss this role confidentially, please contact us and we will be happy to organise for one of the Team to contact you. Please note that if you have not been contacted within one week of the closing date, your application has not been successful.
Carers First is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Our new three-year strategy will enable us to grow our work to reach and support significantly more carers delivering innovative programmes of support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a dedicated individual to provide administrative support within our Facilities department, based in our London Central Office. As a key point of contact you will liaise with all departments of the charity, volunteers, external parties and tenants, ensuring the smooth operation of the building and contributing to the success of our mission.
This is a varied role in a diverse and busy charity. Some of the key responsibilities of this role are:
- Manage the administration relating to the maintenance of the building, it’s equipment and supplies.
- Issuing and recovering building passes
- Maintaining contracts
- Preparing invoices for payment
- Administering lease cars
- Booking meeting rooms
- Assisting the Health and Safety Officer
- Regularly communicating with our tenants
There is an opportunity for IOSH training as required.
This role offers both challenges and rewards, providing a sense of satisfaction as you help us achieve our goals and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our beneficiaries.
About the team
The Facilities team of four work closely together to maintain the building facilities for SSAFA and tenant’s floors, covering for each other as required, Every day is varied and challenges are overcome by great teamwork.
About you
Success in this role requires a personable and confident individual with strong skills in administration, customer service, and communication. Flexibility and a readiness to handle any task are essential to maintain the smooth functioning of the building and other charity areas you will be involved in.
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way, they need us.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
Closing date: Midnight on 13 October 2024. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews: 29, 30 and 31 October 2024
Post: Projects & Engagement Worker
Responsible to: Director
Salary: £27,344 FTE (NJC Scale 6, point 18)
Actual salary £14,583.47 (20 hours pro rata)
Hours: 20 hours (over 3 days per week)
Holidays: 24 days per year pro rata
Pension: 5 % Employer and 3% Employee contribution.
Fixed term contract: 12 months from date of start, continuation subject to funding.
Main purpose of the post:
• To work alongside SLDAS full time Project and Engagement worker to develop and grow the outreach service.
• To work as part of a specialist team providing high-quality direct casework support, advice, information and advocacy to survivors of DA.
• To provide access to a full range of services for women from all communities, through the delivery of outreach sessions in discreet local venues by using creative and engaging methods with women from local communities concerned about the issues of domestic abuse and violence against Women & Girls for evaluation and development of SLDAS services and programmes.
See Job Description/Person Specification for further details.
Women from Black, Asian or other ethnic minority communities, those with disabilities and long-term health conditions and women with lived experience are encouraged to apply.
We have committed to ensuring that disabled, or Black, Asian or ethnic minority candidates have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled, or Black, Asian or ethnic minority candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job role in order to diversify our team and represent the community we serve.
If you are interested in applying for any of the above posts please see attached information pack and application forms.
Closing date: Sunday 29th September 2024 by 5pm.
Interviews: Week commencing 14th October 2024
Due to the specialist nature of the work, All posts are designated to women only, permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.
Additional Information: DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Employment Advisor
Programme Overview
The Restart programme offers enhanced support to Universal Credit claimants who have been out of work for at least 6 months to find jobs in their local area. Starting at the end of June 2021, it will benefit more than 1 million Universal Credit claimants who are expected to look for and be available for work but have no sustained learnings. The scheme will provide up to 12 months of tailored support for each participant. Palladium will work with employers, local government, and other partners to deliver tailored support for individuals.
There are two roles, one based in Southampton and the other based in Eastleigh
The Employment Advisor will play a vital role in the success of the programme. They will be in charge of managing a case load of customers, working with them to create and follow an individualised workplan towards sustained employment. They have the ability to be a catalyst for change and really empower people to progress.
Primary Duties and responsibilities:
- Take responsibility and accountability for customers as assigned and working with them through to employment. This will include:
- Assessing the customer’s starting position to decide how to best meet their needs.
- Building rapport and a positive working relationship with each customer.
- Creating and following through with individualised action plans ensuring appropriate and effective activity is undertaken by each customer.
- Address customer’s personal constraints to employment, providing challenge, advice, and guidance where appropriate to develop customers capability in the recruitment process ensuring they have the necessary skills and confidence to secure employment.
- Identify, structure, and recommend vacancy and training solutions, working in close consultation with the team to meet the specific needs of customers and employers.
- Maintain customer records to a required quality standard to ensure the customer journey is documented in accordance with our quality standards and contractual requirements.
- Develop an understanding of specialist signposting services in the local area/region, building knowledge in areas such as specific disabilities, housing, benefits etc
- Meet personal performance targets, Key Performance Indicators and all Quality and Compliance measures by delivering high quality employability provision to customers, both remotely and face to face
- Develop relationships and networks with key stakeholders including employers, Job Centre teams and provisions and funding providers to ensure smooth operation of all processes.
Skills and experience:
Required
A passion for working with people and have a solution focused approach
Experience of working in a customer focused, target driven environment.
Experience of providing one to one support and coaching to individuals with the ability to constructively challenge where needed.
A level of independence and professionalism to work independently and in a small team;
Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills;
Interest in welfare to work
Desirable
Educated at university degree or alternatively have a demonstrated track record of performance and success in target driven sales, customer service or case-management roles
Knowledge of the employment market in their area.
Key Competencies:
Creative intelligence;
Ability to motivate, challenge and inspire;
Proactive and solution focused;
Excellent communication skills;
Performance and target focused;
Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills;
The determination and drive to want to make a positive difference.
Location and compensation
There are two positions available, one based in our Southampton office and the other in the Eastleigh ffice.
Compensation: You will receive a salary in the range 25,500-29,000 GBP per annum, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including private health insurance and up to 10% employer pension contributions.
**Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply early if you would like to discuss this role with us.
Company Overview:
You would be joining Palladium, a global impact organisation, with 3,000 employees in over 90 countries. We are a mission-driven business, for whom the impact of our work is as important as the commercial return; the common feature of all our work, regardless of contract size, is the requirement that it contributes to positive social and economic impact. We simply call this ‘Positive Impact’. For the past 50 years, we have been helping our clients to see the world as interconnected in over 90 countries- by formulating strategies, building partnerships, and implementing programs that deliver lasting positive impact. We are experienced in implementing large, complex programmes supporting refugees in different elements of their integration journey and are currently delivering 30 programmes for the UK Government.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or any other circumstance, please let us know.
Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.
Palladium is a Real Living Wage Employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are a dynamic mental health charity on a mission to support Londoners facing mental health challenges to harness good employment as part of their mental health recovery journey. We have been successfully changing lives for over 30 years by applying innovative evidence-based approaches to employment support. Our approach is guided by our core values, and we are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation.
The service you will work in enables NHS Talking Therapies (TT) services in Harrow to offer a personalised package of psychological therapy and employment support to all TT clients who want to find, sustain, get back to, or positively leave, work. As an Employment Advisor at Twining Enterprise, you will play a crucial role in our employment support services. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our clients, changing their lives by guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.
A day in this role might include client meetings in person or online, reviewing client documents and providing feedback, following up on new client referrals, completing client records using Twining's client database, completing performance/progress reports, liaising with employers about potential job vacancies, going to jobs fairs, and liaising with referral partners.
Why Twining Enterprise?
Joining Twining Enterprise means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.
We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:
- A commitment to Twining's mission, vision, values;
- A dedication to promoting mental health and meaningful employment;
- A positivity to champion equality, diversity and inclusion'
- Engage a mixed caseload of around 25-35 clients at any given time (100-125 per year), with common mental health problems, to establish trusting, collaborative relationships to support them to find new employment or support them in, or to leave, existing employment. Support will be provided face-to-face in TT settings, via secure online meeting platforms or over the telephone.
- Along with their NHS clinician, assess clients' support needs with a view to creating, implementing and adjusting a personalised action plan to help improve clients' mental health and achieve their stated employment goals.
- Develop and deliver a range of practical services to support clients to find work, including career guidance, job searching skills, CV preparation, application form completion, interview skills, advice on local labour market opportunities and advice on education and training to further their career.
- Provide guidance to support clients to stay in existing work, including advice on mental health disclosure, negotiating reasonable adjustments to existing workplaces, creating wellness action plans and improving productivity, support to return to work after sickness absence or to leave an existing role with dignity, and signpost clients to organisations that can represent them (EAs should only look to represent clients in exceptional circumstances).
- Facilitate access to other advice in areas such as financial benefits, debt management, food banks and community food outlets and social housing providers, as necessary.
The role holder must also:
- NVQ Level 3 minimum or equivalent in either employment support/advice, mental health or other relevant area, or equivalent experience gained through work experience in the field.
- Understanding and experience of the support needs of people with common mental health conditions in finding, retaining, returning to, or leaving mainstream employment.
- Knowledge and experience of working in a health or social care setting.
- Evidence of basic counselling skills.
- Ability to assess individual client strengths and needs in relation to employment and think creatively to provide bespoke client action planning and solutions.
- Experience of effective diary management, prioritising tasks and working to tight deadlines to manage own caseload and associated administration.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with clients (face to face, by telephone and in writing) and as part of a team.
- Able to present confidently to external stakeholders and partners at various levels.
- Proven ability to work effectively and be accountable in an outcome-driven environment.
- Ability to collect and report data to support service performance and evaluation.
- Excellent computer skills including ability to utilise database and Microsoft packages.
- Willingness and ability to undertake the relevant training associated with the role and then integrate that training into practice.
- Knowledge of employment and disability related benefits.
- Knowledge of and commitment to relevant policies, procedures, and standards e.g. Health & Safety, Confidentiality (Data Protection), Equality & Diversity and Sustainable Development, Equality Act 2010 and employment law.
- Willingness to travel in designated Borough of Harrow.
- This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Twining Enterprise is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
King’s Business School (KBS)is a top five rated business school for business and management studies in the UK.
As part of the World class King’s College London the focus of the Business School is to develop bold ideas to tackle the world’s major challenges. We foster the knowledge, confidence, and adaptability our students will need to be the right kinds of leaders for the economy and society.
As the school celebrates its 6th birthday, we continue to invest in achieving a wide range of Business School accreditations to identify areas for growth and encourage continuous improvement within the school.
The role sits within the Business Operations function, and you will work in the Accreditation team to directly support the maintenance of the KBS accreditations alongside Business Operations colleagues.
About the role
The school holds a triple crown accreditation having AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS as well as other accreditations such as Small Business Charter and Bronze Athena Swan Award. The Senior Projects Officer (Accreditation) will play a crucial role in working alongside the Strategic Projects Manager (Accreditation) and the Associate Dean (Quality Assurance & Accreditation) to ensure effective implementation and coordination of the faculty’s accreditation function.
The role involves working alongside multiple functions and stakeholders in the faculty (business operations, alumni, careers, and external engagement) on multiple and varied activities, including collation of data for annual report submissions, overseeing, and servicing the Accreditation Steering Group, supporting accreditation visits, and providing accreditation project support across the Business School. You will represent the Business School at relevant events, gain training in a wide variety of Quality Assurance and Accreditation processes and will contribute to coordinating additional projects across other faculty functions.
The ideal applicant will be confident at gathering, collating, and presenting quantitative data in different formats, coordinating multiple and competing projects, and be confident communicating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to deliver a quality project coordination function.
King’s Business School embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion. We attract students and staff from across the world, from many different backgrounds, with a variety of ethnicities, religions, and sexual and gender identities. We promote flexible working as a key enabler of inclusion. We particularly encourage and welcome applications from women, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, and from candidates who are LGBTQ+ and/or have a disability.
Contact details: Rachel Rice.
Closing date: 27 October 2024.
To apply, please click “Apply Now”.
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Head of Exercise-Based Cancer Pre and Rehabilitation Services (also to be known as ‘Head of Active Together’)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire - The role is predominantly based at the Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre in Harrogate, with some requirement to work across our other centres as we expand. There will be some options for flexibility following successful completion of the probationary period.
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Head of Active Together, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
Yorkshire Cancer Research has embarked on an exciting programme to transform and improve the survival and the quality of life of cancer patients.
Active Together is a multimodal prehabilitation and rehabilitation service that has been developed by world leading academics and practitioners at the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU).
Reporting to the Director of Research and Services, The Head of Active Together will lead the charity’s Active Together team to directly deliver Active Together services in various locations across Yorkshire as well as overseeing funding contracts with NHS Trusts to deliver the service on behalf of the Charity. They will work in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University to evaluate and ensure continuous improvement of all the Active Together services.
Specifically, you will:
Leadership
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Manage resource levels to deliver the charity’s Active Together Services to a consistently high-standard and within budget.
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Coaching and developing the charity’s Active Together team, role modelling the internal personal development and objective setting approach.
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Driving continuous improvement across the team, ensuring learnings from the management and evaluation of the services influences future strategic decisions.
Roll out of Active Together across Yorkshire with External Stakeholders
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Lead the charity to achieve the vision of all patients in Yorkshire having access to Active Together through:
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Collaborating with Sheffield Hallam University to continue to develop and implement new Active Together Programmes across Yorkshire including the quality assurance, evaluation, and continuous improvement of existing services.
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Ensuring public and patient involvement informs development, delivery and continuous improvement of the Active Together services in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University and the charity’s internal Public and Patient Involvement team.
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Supporting the Director of Research, Services and Policy on the negotiation of contractual terms with NHS Trusts to deliver Active Together Services.
Service delivery and Operational Management of the charity’s Active Together Programme
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Lead and manage our in-house service delivery teams (including Personal Trainers, Dietitians and Counsellors) to deliver the Active Together service in the charity’s first bespoke Yorkshire Cancer Centre in Harrogate.
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Work closely with the AWRC to ensure the Active Together Programme is implemented correctly ensuring treatment fidelity and to ensure evaluation data is collected.
Governance
Ensure the highest levels of good governance within the Active Together team by:
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Working with the Risk, Compliance and Governance team to ensure the governance of the in-house Active Together Services is fit for purpose.
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Ensuring that the charity’s Active Together operational policies and procedures are fit for purpose and are continually reviewed and updated as required.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
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To have excellent track record of management and leadership, with relevant experience at a senior manager/team leader level in delivering exercise-based, or cancer-related, services in the public or charity sector setting.
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To have proven experience of managing internal budgets, risk registers and complying with internal and external governance requirements such as data protection regulations in a public or charity sector setting.
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To have proven experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with a broad range of external senior and operational stakeholders including health service providers and commissioners in addition to patients and service users that is relevant to the role.
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To have excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
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To be able to develop reports and present complex information to a range of stakeholders.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 13 October 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Post: Communications and Marketing Officer
Responsible to: Director
Salary: £27,344 FTE (Scale 6, point 18)
Actual Salary: £14,583.47 (20 hours pro rata)
Hours: Part time 20 hours (over 3 days per week) may include evenings
Holidays: 24 days pro rata per year plus public holidays
Pension: 5% employer + 3% employee
Fixed term contract: 12 months from date of start, continuation subject to funding.
Main purpose of the post:
• To work with the Director and SLDAS Board of Trustees on the delivery of the charity's Communications strategy as we look to grow our portfolio and engagement with supporters.
• This role will develop online and offline communications to maximise digital, marketing and media opportunities; in line with SLDAS Communications Strategy, Objectives and wider strategic objectives.
• This is a role that offers you real scope, challenge and reward and the chance to contribute and enhance an organisation supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
See Job Description/Person Specification for further details.
Women from Black, Asian or other ethnic minority communities, those with disabilities and long-term health conditions and women with lived experience are encouraged to apply.
We have committed to ensuring that disabled, or Black, Asian or ethnic minority candidates have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled, or Black, Asian or ethnic minority candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job role in order to diversify our team and represent the community we serve.
If you are interested in applying for any of the above posts please see attached information pack and application forms.
Closing date: Sunday 29th September 2024 by 5pm.
Interviews: Week commencing 14th October 2024
Due to the specialist nature of the work, All posts are designated to women only, permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.
Additional Information: DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
We are looking for a Corporate Performance and Reporting Manager in our Clerk of the Parliament’s Office at the House of Lords. This is an exciting opportunity to use your strong analytical skills and flair for communicating and engaging a range of stakeholders, to drive progress against our strategic objectives and report on our performance.
This is a hybrid working opportunity where you will work on-site at Parliament 3 days per week, with 2 days per week working remotely. This is a fantastic role for someone who enjoys working with varied and high volumes of data, can build strong relationships across a large organisation and can work in a fast-paced, unique environment.
You’ll be accountable for –
- Acting as operational lead for the Administration’s approach to corporate performance management, including the implementing and reviewing of the House’s performance management framework.
- Building partnerships with Heads of Office, service leads and others across the House to embed, co-ordinate and continuously improve performance metrics and baseline performance.
- Providing a leading voice in the co-production of the quarterly performance report to the Management Board and Finance Committee.
- Embedding performance measuring and reporting approaches that meet the best functional standards, using a range of management data to provide accessible and actionable insights.
- Working with other colleagues across Parliament to help to ensure that other performance monitoring processes allow for comparison.
- Working with Parliamentary Digital Service, and the House of Commons to develop common practices for Corporate Performance Management across Parliament.
If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below.
What we’re looking for
- Corporate Performance Management knowledge including relevant experience of corporate performance management and corporate governance processes.
- Strong Analytical Skills including the ability to gather and interpret complex information from a range of sources with differing data quality, visualising data to present the data in a meaningful way to both technical & non-technical audiences.
- Communication Skills such as the ability to find accessible, insightful and creative ways to present data in order to support the production of timely, credible and concise reports through a range of delivery modes.
- Building stakeholder relationships, with experience of developing effective working relationships and working collaboratively across a range of stakeholders in a complex environment, including with senior managers.
- Personal effectiveness with excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage your own time and deal effectively with conflicting demands.
- Organisation and forward planning including experience of planning schedules of work and liaising with others to ensure deadlines are set, maintained, and met.
It would be even better if you had…
- Relevant corporate governance/performance management qualifications
- Experience of working in the public/parliamentary sector
The job description provides full details about the role and what we are looking for.
What you’ll get in return
- 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years’ service)
- Generous pension scheme
- Discounts from well-known brands and retailers
- Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme
- The opportunity to witness history in the making!
The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to:
- Make laws
- Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates
- Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise
Please complete your online application by 23.55pm on Sunday 29th September 2024.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us.
Job offers are standardly offered at the minimum of the salary range.
The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. The Administration will also consider flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. For this role we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently underrepresented within the team, including applications from Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates and candidates with disabilities.
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!
Job Title: Marking and Communications Officer
Salary: up to £32,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Type: Permanent
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ, on site role
Close date: 20th September 2024
Do you have a passion for storytelling and digital communications?
Are you ready to make a difference to the lives of others?
We are looking for a talented individual to join our team as Marketing and Communications Officer.
As Marketing and Communications Officer, you will create compelling content for our website, social media, and e-communications.
Additionally, you will engage with our audiences on socials and contribute to website development, including SEO and analytics.
If you're ready to make an impact in the digital realm, this position is for you!
About Seashell
Here at Seashell, we offer specialised care and education for children and young people facing severe, profound, and complex challenges such as learning difficulties, disabilities, sensory impairment, communication disorders, and Autism.
With over 200 years of dedicated service as a recognised charity, Seashell Trust stands as a pillar of expertise and support for those in need.
Located in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, our Trust encompasses the Royal School Manchester (RSM), Royal College Manchester (RCM), as well as outreach health and family services and residential homes, all designed to provide a nurturing and safe environment.
Our exceptional facilities, which include gardens, forest school, swimming pools, hydro pools, bike tracks, and sports fields, set Seashell apart as a truly unique and inclusive learning institution.
What you’ll be doing:
Reporting into the Digital Marketing and Media Manager you’ll be responsible for the delivery of digital marketing and communications, website content and press.
You’ll help to directly build brand awareness and grow our fundraising and services which will transform the young lives of those with the most complex disabilities.
Seashell is mid transformation!
Our site is continuously growing and developing, we’re currently undergoing works to build a brand-new Royal College Manchester, so the demands of our site are ever changing, with a lot of external contractors on site.
We're looking for a Seashell Ambassador with a true passion for our charity and a commitment to expanding our impact for the children and young individuals we support. Join us in creating positive change!
What you’ll need for the role:
- Knowledge of the public, charity, education or care sectors, with a focus on fundraising
- Proven experience in the delivery of marketing and communications materials
- Experience of working with website content management systems and social media management software
- A history of developing and delivering effective communications across a range of social media platforms
- Ability to write high quality marketing communications copy that is engaging, informative, interesting and has story telling at its heart
- Skilled at producing photographic and short film clip content
- A keen eye for design with a high level of creativity
- Proficient in the preparation, scheduling and engagement with social media across platforms using management dashboards
- Adept in the use of image manipulation software, email marketing systems and automation platforms
- A degree or qualification in communications is not essential but would be beneficial.
- We’re looking for a motivated and results driven marketing officer, to embrace and drive change and improvement through effective communication.
*Please request a full copy of the Job Description by contacting a member of our team.
Think this role sounds like the right fit? Apply now and our recruitment team will be in touch.
What we can offer you:
Our detailed 2-week induction program ensures that all Seashell employees gain the essential knowledge to work within our amazing setting. With our commitment to ongoing training and development through appraisals and supervisions we encourage career progression and development throughout the business.
Other benefits include:
- Use of our on-site gym, fitness classes, and state of the art swimming pool
- Free membership to the Trusts inclusive gym, fitness centre and swimmingpool
- Access to a range of onsite fitness classes including yoga, Zumba and more
- Discounts on cinema tickets, high street shopping, travel, days out and more Private Health Care – through Benenden giving access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advise.
- Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Employee recognition and reward Summer and Winter events.
- Paid Enhanced DBS
How to apply:
Please upload your CV to apply. As part of our safer recruitment policy, you will be
asked to complete a Compliance Application Form, and successful candidates will
be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be
taken.
About Seashell Trust
We provide a caring environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting
learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all of our students.
We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly
skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values!
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive
employer and welcome all applications.
Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will
be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an
interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.
This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment.
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to
achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members
of their communities.
We will require a formal application form to be completed after submitting a CV. The recruiter will notify you if this is required.
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!
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead Tearfund's UK and International Partnerships Team as they embark on an ambitious mission to double their high-value income over the next five years. If you're passionate about making a global impact, have a heart for transformational change, and thrive in strategic leadership, this role could be your calling.
Tearfund is a Christian organisation who work with local churches and organisations in over 50 countries to tackle the complex challenges of poverty and support the lives of those in greatest economic need, through sustainable development, and by responding to disasters and challenging injustice. Their vision is to see people freed from poverty, living transformed lives and reaching their God-given potential.
As Head of UK and International Partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in the future of Tearfund's fundraising strategy, leading a talented team of over 20 people dispersed across the UK and globally. Your challenge? To guide your team in building and nurturing high-value relationships with individuals, churches, trusts, and foundations in both the UK and internationally. With an ambitious goal to grow income from £10 million to £20 million, this role offers a unique opportunity to help Tearfund continue to deliver life-changing work around the world.
We're seeking a dynamic leader with deep experience in high-value donor engagement, who thrives in building cross-cultural relationships and managing complex, high-stakes projects. Your expertise in strategic planning and fundraising, paired with a strong Christian faith, will allow you to connect meaningfully with supporters and bring innovative ideas to Tearfund's partnerships.
Your leadership will be vital in shaping a team culture of growth, ambition, and spiritual leadership. You’re someone who sees fundraising as more than just a numbers game - you see it as a ministry, building a network of supporters who share a heart for Tearfund’s mission.
For more information, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the postholder is a practicing evangelical Christian and in agreement with the Tearfund statement of faith.
Closing date: 16 October 2024
Interviews with Charisma: Must be completed by 17 October 2024
Interviews with Tearfund: 24 October 2024
Post: Counselling Supervisor
Responsible to: Director
Salary: Scale 5/6 points 16-21 £26,357-£29,439 (dependent on experience) Hours: 22 per week with occasional evening and/or weekend work.
Holidays: 24 days pro rata per year plus public holidays
Pension: 5% employer + 3% employee.
Fixed term contract: 12 months from date of start, continuation subject to funding.
Main purpose of the post:
• To provide counselling services suitable for women recovering from domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.
• To supervise Counselling Diploma students on placement with SLDAS.
• To ensure the organisation delivers high quality therapeutic services to women from a range of backgrounds, beliefs, and situations, and to support the organisation towards greater inclusion, equality & fairness.
• Commitment to providing talking therapies to women whose first language is not English, primarily through recruitment of multi-lingual trainee and volunteer counsellors.
See Job Description/Person Specification for further details.
Women from Black, Asian or other ethnic minority communities, those with disabilities and long-term health conditions and women with lived experience are encouraged to apply.
We have committed to ensuring that disabled, or Black, Asian or ethnic minority candidates have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled, or Black, Asian or ethnic minority candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job role in order to diversify our team and represent the community we serve.
If you are interested in applying for any of the above posts please see attached information pack and application forms.
Closing date: Sunday 29th September 2024 by 5pm.
Interviews: Week commencing 14th October 2024
Due to the specialist nature of the work, All posts are designated to women only, permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.
Additional Information: DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
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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!
A Mission priority of The Salvation Army is to Seek Justice and Reconciliation. The Family Tracing Service which has been serving communities since 1885, continues to strive to locate family members for the opportunity of reconciliation or reconnection.
As our Communications Coordinator you will be responsible for all-source Communications Management from a range of stakeholders. You will be a confident communicator especially via telephone and digital channels and possess the ability to adapt to a variety of communication styles. You will have experience delivering a professional service in response to enquiries and the ability to formulate bespoke correspondence. You can create insight reports from electronic data to sensitively secure client consent to share their good news stories for publication in media channels. You will support the Caseworker team in handling new enquiries and general service administration as required. You will hold a small allocation of tracing cases, since, integral to everything we do is the continual experience of working alongside our core service users with empathy and care and to join with the team in helping to bring about reconciliations.
Are you a person who compassionately helps others and genuinely enjoys speaking with and advising people? Are you ready to create new opportunities for Family Tracing to continue to be the go-to service of its kind and to support the people who entrust their personal situation to us? Are you in sympathy with the aims of the Salvation Army as a church and charity? And could you thrive each day by upholding our values of integrity, boldness, compassion, passion, respect, and accountability. If you are someone with natural enthusiasm who can help us to expand the reach of the Family Tracing Service, this new role could be for you. We offer this new role in a committed team within the Mission Service, alongside flexible working policies, Learning and Development opportunities and a range employee benefits.
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.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme
Working hours: 35 hours per week. Hybrid working dependant on service needs, with a minimum of 40% at Territorial Headquarters, London, SE5, remainder at a UK base.
Closing date: Wednesday 2nd October 2024.
Are you looking for a rewarding home-based role within a supportive team, working for a small and friendly charity? If you’ve got at least two year’s administration experience and good office IT skills then we’d love to hear from you as we recruit for the following new roles:
- Member Support Assistant
- Events and Office Assistant
Both roles are:
- £11.89 per hour plus benefits
- 7 hours per week, worked over 2 days
- One of the days to be a Thursday (for overlap with other staff)
- Hours to be worked between 09:00 and 17:00
To apply you will need to complete our short application form (CVs will not be accepted) available through our website. The deadline for submitting your application is 9am on Monday the 14th of October 2024. Further information is available in the attachments to this advert and on our website under 'About Us' and then 'Our Team'. Successful candidates will be invited to take part in a written test w/c the 21st of October. Interviews will then take place w/c the 28th of October 2024. Please note we are looking for two separate people for these roles, You can apply for both roles but will be offered only one.
About the charity: Cavernomas look like raspberries and are found in the brain and spinal cord. They're formed of abnormal blood vessels with thin leaky walls, which can bleed at any age without warning. 1 in 625 people are thought to have a cavernoma, and whilst most people won't experience symptoms 1 in 2,700 do. Symptoms can include haemorrhages, seizures and other neurological problems. Treatment involves 'wait and see', neurosurgery or stereotactic radiosurgery; with no medications currently available.
Cavernoma Alliance UK (CAUK) is a member-led organisation, run by and for those impacted by cavernoma with more information available on our website. We work from a model of empowerment, recognising the value of our members’ lived experience to provide mutual support, improve standards of care and drive research into finding a cure.
Since the charity was founded in 2005 it has grown from a volunteer-led organisation based in Dorchester to a UK wide registered charity that now has 2 part-time permanent staff, looking to increase to 4 Part-time staff (all home-based), 50+ volunteers, and 4,000+ members. Our support services include a helpline, buddying, counselling, online support groups, meet-ups, webinars, lectures, newsletter, leaflets, website and social media.
About the roles: The Member Support Assistant is responsible for assisting our Volunteer Manager with administration relating to the support of the charity’s 4,000 members and volunteers. This includes offering a professional service to members of CAUK, typically via phone, email, online, chat, or on occasion in person. The role involves supporting the membership and volunteering processes, ensuring all admin is accurate and up to date. Over time the post-holder will be expected to build a good working knowledge of members and volunteers. They will also be expected to develop strong communication skills, including active listening, alongside the ability to multitask, manage time and prioritise.
The Events and Office Assistant is responsible for assisting the Charity Manager with the administration of events alongside some general office activities for the charity. This includes assisting with the organisation of the virtual Annual Conference, virtual Monthly Information Webinars, in-person Annual Snowdon Climb for Cavernoma, online Cavernoma Awareness Month activities, in-person Autumn Lecture, virtual Secret Santa, attendance by volunteers at external conferences, and any other events organised by CAUK. As and when time permits in between events the post-holder will also assist with some general office activities, including posting t-shirts/fundraising packs to fundraisers and arranging Zoom meetings.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.