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Digital Content Manager
Remote/home working (UK based only)
£23,088 pa plus excellent benefits (FTE £38,480)
21 hours per week (job share)

The Digital Content Manager for our Marketing and Communications capability will focus and lead on developing exciting and informative digital content across RNID’s programmes and audiences with a focus on our website. In this role, you’ll be building new and exciting content in a growing charity for fast moving campaigns to different audiences. This is a job share role on a flexible remote working basis which offers the opportunity to fit work around caring or other responsibilities.  

You will be responsible for:

• Developing and delivering website content plans across all the charity’s campaigns and projects.
• Drafting news story blogs, research panel opportunities, case studies and other stories.
• Ensuring our content strategy is informed by the best possible insight by designing and sharing effective monitoring and evaluation of our digital campaigns and content
• Working closely with our digital team to create user led and accessible content 
• Acting as a key link with corporate / campaign partners to plan campaigns and co-develop messaging and materials
• Supporting Brand & Marketing team’s audience and brand development objectives.
• Providing support for our targeted email content to our different audiences

You are an experienced digital content professional, confident in working across a wide range of topics, audiences and channels to create compelling, engaging web and digital content. You understand the importance of brand and the most effective tactics needed to build a strong one. You are a strong communicator and can craft the right content for different channels and audiences including having strong copy-writing skills for digital channels. A familiarity with wordpress and other website platforms is a plus.

You have the personal experience and confidence to shape and manage and act as a key contributor to projects and campaigns from their inception to delivery.  

You have great interpersonal skills that allow you to influence internal and external stakeholders effectively. You care about social justice and are passionate about getting the voices of people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus heard by the public and those with the power to make change.

We are RNID. Together we’ll make life more inclusive for deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus. 

Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus.

We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better.

RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We’re focused on making the greatest impact possible across the whole of the UK. We champion the latest technology and the opportunities it brings. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

Closing date: 14 July 2024.
Interviews expected: 24 July 2024.

Sales Executive

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development/Sales Executive to join a new awarding organisation (currently going through Ofqual registration) that's revolutionising music education across the UK.

This is a remote working role, offering a generous commission scheme, so there is lots of potential to significantly boost your earnings.

Position: Business Development/Sales Executive

Location: Remote (monthly visit to Gloucester)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours (flexible working considered)

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience (plus commission, circa £57k OTE)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 22nd July 2024. Short-listing will be on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close recruitment early if the right candidate is found. So, apply asap, don't wait!

The Role

These awards equip young people with the skills and behaviours they need to become leaders through the power of music. The Music Leader Level 1 programme has just been launched, signing up over 25 schools as centres set to engage 3,000 young people, with a pipeline of 150 more. The Music Leader Level 2 is set to launch in January 2025.

As the Business Development Executive, your primary focus will be to drive sales growth by building strong partnerships with schools, colleges and other independent training providers nationwide. Your success will be measured by your ability to sell the transformative awards, which have the power to change young lives.

You will use your exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to understand each client's unique needs and demonstrate how the awards can provide effective solutions.

As part of a small but dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to shape sales strategies and contribute to rapid growth.

About You

In this pivotal role, you will have a strong track record of success in relationship-focused, consultative selling, with a strong ability to drive sales growth. With exceptional communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to conduct professional and persuasive conversations, you will have an entrepreneurial spirit and ability to spot new opportunities within the market.

Knowledge and a deep understanding of the schools and education sector is essential in this role.

This role requires a relational approach to sales, where you will conduct yourself professionally and persuasively, both over the phone and in face-to-face meetings.

Your passion, perseverance, and ability to spot new opportunities will be key to expanding reach and making the organisation a leading force in the awarding sector.

If you wish to apply, you will be asked to submit your current CV and a cover letter and complete an equity, diversity and an anonymous inclusion form.

About the Organisation

Join a national award winning charity that uses music to transform the lives of young people. With a mission a to inspire and transform young lives through music, the organisation aims to break down barriers and build confidence, self-belief, and motivation among young people, enabling them to reach their full potential in both music and in their lives. This work focuses on inclusivity and diversity, engaging with under-represented young people, particularly those from challenging circumstances

Benefits include:

• Pension is 3% of basic salary
• Flexible working
• Lots of staff training and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Maternity policy: 6 weeks full pay, 6 weeks half pay, 27 weeks statutory
• Wellbeing and social programme for staff
• Annual leave entitlement: 22 days plus bank holidays plus all the days between Christmas and New Year
• Staff can request additional unpaid leave throughout the year

You may also have experience in areas such as Director, Director of Youth, Director of Community, Community Engagement, Youth and Community Engagement, Director of Community Engagement, Youth Work, Youth Worker, Director of Youth Work, Community, Community Development, Youth, Disability, Music, Music Hub. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Family Support Worker

£21,000 per annum + benefits (company car, 25 days annual leave, reward scheme and pension)

Weston-super-Mare to cover the South West

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver high-quality family support services as part of our South West Care Team.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social, and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.

Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss, and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.

Location:

This role will cover the South West focusing on the Weston-super-Mare area.

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care

· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly

· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines

· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)

· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates

· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

· We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:

· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand

· Company car for front line care posts

· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus

· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%

· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping

· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

Please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Interviews will take place either on Teams or at our Lancaster office, with the dates to be confirmed.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.

The Queen's Nursing Institute is looking for a Digital Engagement Officer. The post holder will be a key contributor to the QNI's digital content and support the QNI's digital infrastructure including websites, social media, financial administration and Customer Relationship Management system. This is an exciting role which will allow someone with creativity and precision to grow and demonstrate their potential, within a supportive and friendly team environment. 

We are looking for a dynamic, organised and proactive manager to join the Youth Work team and support our mission to enable young people who are unsafe or facing homelessness to achieve independence and positive futures. We have an ambitious plan to deliver an innovative and varied programme of youth work, jobs, employment and education (JET) and lifeskills to young people this year and we are searching for an exceptional candidate to help us succeed in this vision.
The successful person will be responsible for delivering an innovative and youth-led lifeskills programme as well as supporting with the coordination of our daily day centre service to young people aged 16-24. You will have experience motivating and inspiring frontline teams, maintaining and building a network of relationships with relevant external agencies and be able to work dynamically and confidently in a fast-paced day centre environment. We’re looking for a candidate who can think on their feet, demonstrate initiative and proactivity, and is an excellent problem-solver.
The ideal candidate is a team player who enjoys working collaboratively across our organisation. They will be committed to the safeguarding of young people and helping us to develop an inclusive and trauma-informed service. 

For more details, please refer to our Job Application Pack.

• Full time, permanent role in our Youth Work team
• Starting salary: £37,024
• Deadline to apply: 9am Tuesday 9 July

St Ann’s Hospice is growing! Currently in the process of building a brand new hospice in Heald Green, this new role will build on the strengths of our existing Major Gifts fundraising programme to provide a significant contribution to our new build target and secure income for the future too.

• Researching, developing and managing a pipeline of HNWI in the hospice delivery area,
• Confidentially asking for gifts of five and six figures to support the work of the hospice
• Developing and writing persuasive funding proposals, propositions, cases for support and progress reports for donors.
• Supporting the fundraising development board to ensure appropriate membership and enable them to engage their networks in support of St Ann’s Hospice
• Monitoring Major Gift income and expenditure budgets, to analyse and produce monthly and quarterly management information.

You'll be looking forward to:

• 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
• Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rate for part-time)
• Heath cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
• Life cover
• Free parking
• Discounted lunches on site
• Flexibility to fit your work around your home life / hybrid working

If you're right for us you'll have:

• Degree level education or equivalent experience of research, proposal writing and business development.
  
• Experience of increasing income through building a portfolio of major donors including asking for and securing gifts over £50,000
  
• Proven experience of building strong relationships with a variety of key stakeholders for the generation of income
  
• Worked to a budget with a solid plan to achieve the target, including an assessment of risk and mitigating actions.
• The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of donors
• Access to a car with full driving licence.

As a Youth & Mentor Facilitator, you will play a crucial role in creating safe and engaging environments for young people to learn, grow, and thrive. Your responsibilities include leading BelEve workshops, activities, and discussions that promote skill development, personal growth, and positive social interaction among young people within our community.

Reporting to the Programme Officer you will serve as a mentor and role model, offering guidance, support, and encouragement to help young people navigate challenges and reach their full potential. Additionally, you will collaborate with colleagues, community partners, and stakeholders to design and implement effective programmes that address the unique needs and interests of the youth demographic. Through your passion for youth development and commitment to empowerment, you will make a meaningful impact on the lives of the next generation.

The duties listed below all feed into a business development objective with the aim of reaching more schools & participants, attract new funders, build brand equity, grow portfolio of current offerings to reach both financial and impact goals detailed in the 5 year strategy and beyond.

This challenging but rewarding role has great opportunities to make a difference and develop personally and professionally.

This role will be based in South London and may require attendance at training events and meetings in the evening.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Facilitate BelEve Programmes

Lead or assist in leading various programmes, workshops, or activities designed for the young people with our community. These could include educational sessions, recreational activities, skill-building workshops, or support groups.

2. Engaging Youth Participants

Create a welcoming and inclusive environment where young people feel comfortable expressing themselves and participating actively. Encourage engagement, participation, and collaboration among youth participants.

3. Providing Guidance and Support

Offer guidance and support to youth participants, both individually and in groups. Listen to their concerns, offer advice, and provide resources or referrals as needed. Able to foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where girls feel empowered to express themselves and build positive relationships.

4. Mentoring

Keen advocate in mentoring youth participants. Build positive relationships with youth participants, providing guidance, support, and advocacy.

5. Developing BelEve Programme Content

Collaborate with other staff members to develop programme content and curriculum that aligns with the needs and interests of the youth demographic.

Adapt materials and activities to suit different age groups and learning styles.

6. Implementing BelEve Safeguarding Policy

Enforce and implement Safeguarding across all BelEve programmes to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants. Address any behavioural issues or conflicts that arise in a fair and respectful manner.

7. Building Relationships

Establish positive relationships with the young people within our community, their families, and the wider community. Foster trust and rapport to create a supportive network for young people.

8. Report & Evaluation of BelEve Programmes

Assess the impact and effectiveness of our programmes through participant feedback, observation, and evaluation metrics. Use this information to make improvements and adjustments as necessary.

9. Collaborating with Stakeholders

Work closely with other youth workers, volunteers, partner organisations, schools, and community leaders to coordinate activities and resources for youth development.

10. Maintaining Records

Maintain clear & concise session notes, keep accurate records of programme attendance, participant demographics, and any incidents or concerns that arise. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and reporting requirements.

11. Professional Development

Stay informed about best practices, trends, and developments in youth work and related fields. Seek out opportunities for professional development and training to enhance skills and knowledge.

12. Advocacy

Support and advocate for the needs and rights of young people within BelEve and the broader community. Raise awareness about issues affecting youth and work towards positive change.

13. Administrative Tasks

Perform administrative duties such as impact studies, end of programme reports as needed to support the smooth operation of our programmes.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Communications Officer to join the New Era team in Staffordshire, working 22.5hrs per week.

The Digital Communications Officer will work alongside our Education, Training and Awareness team to create and publish content on our online platforms to raise awareness of our domestic abuse services for victims and perpetrators and awareness of the impact of domestic abuse on those it affects.

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is based in Stafford, but may need to travel on occasion. We will consider hybrid working after completion of satisfactory probation period.

As a Digital Communications Officer you will be:

• managing our social media platforms
• ensuring our website is up to date and reviewing analytics
• assisting with the delivery of the local Communications Strategy

You will need:

• digital media skills
• a good understanding of domestic abuse
• excellent written communication skills

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

LOCATION: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire

SALARY: £30,208 - £52,679 per annum

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

About the role

We are seeking an organised and compassionate Speech & Language Therapist to join our therapy team. It is an exciting time to join St Elizabeth’s as we look to grow our offer and increase our admissions for 2024 and beyond. You will become part of a dedicated and talented multi-disciplinary team of staff, committed to supporting children and young people to develop and flourish in spite of their communication difficulties.

What makes this role different?

- Our Health Agency is made up of professionals committed to providing high quality, holistic person-centred therapy and support enabling people to maximise their potential
- We work in partnership with GP’s, Psychiatrists, and lead Neurologists from both Great Ormond Street and the National Hospital for Epilepsy.
- Our approach is goal orientated – looking at both needs and aspirations
- The Therapy team works with our Health, Education and Care colleagues all based on site to offer a fully inclusive programme of support and to give access to a wide range of therapies
- We are based in a beautiful countryside location in Hertfordshire

About you

We are looking for candidates with a positive approach and excellent professional skills. The successful candidate will have knowledge of potential communication and dysphagia challenges. You will also have knowledge of assessment tools and a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to our client group, who have a range of needs such as LD, ASD, PMLD and epilepsy.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree, who is HCPC registered, to embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career within an organisation that does great work.

Why work for us

St Elizabeth's is a charity supporting children, young people and adult day clients with epilepsy and other complex medical conditions. Over the past 120 years, St Elizabeth's has grown and developed to comprise a non-maintained special School for both boarders and day students, a specialist Further Education College, domiciliary care for College learners, Supported Living in the community, a comprehensive Day Opportunities programme for adult day clients and 24-hour health provision provided by specialist nurses and therapists.

In addition to excellent staff training, our employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of your employment:

- From 25 days’ annual leave per annum plus bank holidays
- Eligible for Blue Light card
- Discounted gym membership
- Life Assurance
- Opportunity to pursue recognised qualifications of your own
- Free on-site parking
- Recommend a friend payment of up to £500
- Fully paid for DBS
- Contributory pension scheme - eligible employees are automatically enrolled after 3 months at 5% (3% employer contribution)
- Terms and conditions apply

How can you find out more?

To apply, complete an application form and upload an up to date CV on our website. All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. Please note we are not on a public transport route. The salary range advertised is based on a full-time equivalent annual salary and appointment on the scale is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis; therefore, we recommend that you apply sooner rather than later. We reserve the right to close an advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline.

If you require reasonable adjustments at application or interview stage, please do let us know as soon as possible.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At St Elizabeth’s we embrace diversity in all of its forms and aspire to create a diverse and inclusive working culture. We are proud to be recognised as an Investor in People and to hold Disability Confident status. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming all applications from across the community.

Safeguarding

St Elizabeth’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Registered Charity 1176777

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Growing Mission Strategic Lead – Diocese of Durham

The Diocese of Durham is seeking an innovative, proactive and strategic leader with a passion for Church growth and unity to take on a key new role in the Diocesan team.

As Growing Mission Strategic Lead, you will work collaboratively to enable the delivery of the Growing Mission stream of the Diocesan Transformation programme, with a specific focus on local planning and development, raising missional aspirations and growth opportunities, and facilitating local change.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the development and implementation of the Growing Mission strategy through leading the Growing Mission team, encouraging the development of mission and ministries appropriate to context and challenge, and being an advocate for the vision for transformation throughout the Diocese. 

The successful candidate must:

Ø  Have a deep commitment to a personal Christian faith with a motivation to see that grow in others, and a prayerful and hopeful response to challenge.

Ø  Be a strategic and efficient organiser with great initiative.

Ø  Be a skilled problem solver, able to investigate and breakdown underlying issues and identify potential implications.

Ø  Be experienced in change management, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build effective working relationships with multiple varied stakeholders.

Ø  Be proactive in dealing with conflict in a healthy and transparent way.

Ø  Be able to travel widely throughout the Diocese of Durham.

Interested candidates are welcome to request an informal conversation with the Head of Transformation Delivery, Amy Burns.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 8th July

Interview date: Wednesday 17th July

We are looking for an empathetic self-starter to become our new Legacy Manager. This is a varied role, where you will be working with the Head of Individual Giving & Legacies to plan and manage the full breadth of a small legacy programme, which has huge ambition for growth.

You will be managing our legacy marketing programme; maximising the opportunities available to encourage supporters, and potential supporters to leave a gift in their Will, so that we can help more young people in the future. This currently includes a series of in-person legacy events at our centres as well as developing and delivering training to colleagues, so they are confident in promoting legacy giving to supporters they work with.

You will be the internal lead for legacy administration, working alongside our in-house legal team and our external legacy administration agency, to ensure that all estates are correctly administered, and that we realise the full value of the legacies left to The Trust. You will be working with supporters to answer their questions about legacy giving, and working with the next of kin to ensure that their loved one’s legacy is cherished.

If you are supporter-focused, experienced in legacy fundraising or supporter stewardship, and someone who is empathetic and sensitive then this is the role for you.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need a Legacy Manager? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Legacy Managers! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network).

Safeguarding 

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Digital Inclusion Community Builder to join our team of committed, value-driven people focused on mobilising community-led social change across Gloucester.

The Digital Inclusion Community Builder role is part of an exciting partnership, the 'Gloucestershire Digital Hubs Project' which aims to increase digital inclusion across all six districts in Gloucestershire, offering free, accessible, tailored support to individuals, facilitated by a group of seven partner organisations.  As the partner covering Gloucester, we aim to establish digital hubs in communities across the city, enabling people to access and use digital technologies to enhance their lives and participate fully in society. The primary focus is on addressing existing digital inequalities that prevent people from reaching their full potential.

Supported by our team of community builders, you will continue the work of facilitating the development of community-based digital hubs, leveraging existing connections, spaces, and organisations within local communities. Your role will involve understanding how digital tools can support and enhance people's existing skills and passions, as well as encouraging them to share their expertise through formal and informal volunteer roles.

Gloucester Community Building Collective is an independent social enterprise whose vision is for Gloucester to be a great place to live, where everyone can have a good life, by bringing about people-led action to build strong and resilient communities.

We value diversity and want to create an inclusive organisation with equal opportunities for all. We want to attract, develop, and retain a diverse range of people from many different backgrounds who reflect the community we serve. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Digital Inclusion and Community Engagement:

• Facilitate digital inclusion by building confidence and capacity within communities to take action for themselves.
• Encourage the use of digital tools and social networks to build connections within communities. 
• Develop strengths-based approaches to digital inclusion and engage with communities to understand their needs and aspirations.

2. Digital Hub Development and Support:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of existing digital "assets" and community meeting spaces within Gloucester.
• Create, and work towards, an action plan outlining how communities can be encouraged to establish or build upon existing digital hubs, sharing good practices and ideas.
• Develop a training and skills plan to maximise the contribution of existing community builders, organisations, and volunteers, enabling mutual support within communities.
• Identify any gaps or specific training needs and leverage existing opportunities.
• Ensure existing hubs are supported.

3. Collaboration and Network Building:

• Work to establish a network for digital inclusion across Gloucester, fostering partnerships and collaborations with voluntary, community, and business organisations.
• Contribute to the countywide Digital and Community Hub Forum, ensuring consistent progress and momentum.

4. Digital Champion Volunteer Programme:

• Recruit, train, and manage Digital Champion volunteers to build sustainability across digital hubs in Gloucester.
• Provide ongoing support and create a welcoming and inclusive environment for volunteers.

5. Funding and Resource Support:

• Signpost and share knowledge between hubs on how to access funding for their ideas or projects.
• Support the development of a sustainable strategy for digital inclusion across Gloucester.

6. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Storytelling:

• Undertake risk assessments of all activities as required.
• Collect information on successes and lessons learned, contributing to the monitoring and evaluation requirements of the project.
• Help people share and celebrate their stories of success.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Curiosity and interest in people, communities, and their experiences.
• Good general education.
• Strong IT and digital skills, confidence in using a wide range of IT software.
• Understanding of barriers to digital inclusion and their impact on participation.
• Ability to use and promote the effective and safe use of social media.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening, effective communication, empathy, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to motivate and inspire people.
• Self-direction and the ability to seek support and leverage the skills and experience of the wider team
• Ability to build networks and work with a range of people and organisations within communities.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Gloucester and its communities.
• Experience in supporting people's digital needs.
• Understanding of strengths-based approaches and recognising people's contributions.
• Formal mentoring and coaching skills. 
• Experience in working with volunteers, including recruitment and management.
• Experience in managing health and safety requirements, including risk assessments.
• Knowledge of the voluntary and community sector in Gloucestershire and its stakeholders.
• Experience in contributing to action learning and project evaluation.

Values and Principles:

The successful candidate will embody the values and principles of Gloucester Community Building Collective, which include being People-led, Strengths-based, Relationship-focused, Rooted in Local Communities, and Inclusive for All.

How to Apply:

Please submit your most recent CV and a covering statement (maximum 2 pages) or a video explaining how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. 

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact us via our website.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 8th July 2024.

Interviews will be held the week commencing 15th July 2024.

Secondments from local organisations in Gloucester are also welcome.

Eastside Young Leaders Academy (EYLA) exists to nurture and develop the leadership potential, health and well-being of children and young people, especially Black and minority youth, empowering them to become the next generation of successful leaders. We partner with state and independent schools, parents, and the corporate sector to bring about transformations for individuals and communities.

Eastside Young Leaders Academy

Chief Executive Officer

£60,000 - £70,000 per annum

Forest Gate, London, with some flexibility to work from home

EYLA is seeking a visionary and entrepreneurial Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive the organisation forward, continuing their momentum with income generation, building partnerships and expanding networks. Our new CEO will lead the organisation in achieving its mission of empowering young leaders and fostering positive change in the community. Working closely with the board, you will provide strategic direction, leadership, and operational oversight to ensure the effective delivery of EYLA's programs and the continued growth and sustainability of the organisation.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Proven track record of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, preferably in youth development, education, or community services.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with the ability to engage and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to envision and drive organisational change and growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff, partners, donors, and the broader community.
• Business acumen, entrepreneurial flair with experience of developing sustainable income growth strategies.

Our new CEO will be someone who can confidently and expertly lead our charity with compassion and empathy to make a difference in the lives of young people across our community. If you have the ability, drive and experience to manage this highly valued organisation, and have the vision and leadership skills to take it to the next stage, we would love to hear from you.

EYLA is committed to diversifying the background of its workforce and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability. 

For further information please view the application pack attached to the job role on the Prospectus website.

Deadline for applications:  Sunday 7th July

Interviews with EYLA: w/c 15th July   

About MSI

MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world’s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post-abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, affordable, high-quality services for all.

Today, our organisation has over 9,000 team members working in 37 countries across the world. Our success lies in the fact that MSI teams are locally led, entrepreneurial and results-driven, and are passionate about delivering high quality, client-centred care in their own communities. As a social business, we focus on sustainable delivery, efficiency, and funding models that are built to last, so that the women and girls we serve today will have a choice in the future too.

We know that access to reproductive choice is life changing. For some, it can mean the ability to complete an education or start a career. For others, it means being able to look after the family they already have. For everyone, it means the freedom to decide their own future, creating a fairer, more equal world.

About the Role

You will line manage Regional Financial Managers, to ensure high quality, disciplined and supportive financial structure is in place to support all programmes under MSI Africa. You will also be responsible for managing the Regional Finance Teams and coordinating with the Senior Africa, Director and Africa, Director Deputy to ensure strong financial oversight of country programmes. Moreover, you will develop and implement the necessary strategy to ensure standardization, simplification and compliance across MSI Africa operations.

Working closely with the MSI Senior Director, Africa you will have significant internal and external facing responsibilities ranging from ensuring compliance with MSI’s financial internal standards to representing MSI financial systems vis-a-via donors and strategic stakeholders.

About You

We recruit talented, dynamic people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all united by a belief in our mission and a focus on delivering measurable results. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a fully inclusive workplace, where everyone feels able to participate and contribute meaningfully. You must be open-minded, curious, resilient, and solutions-oriented, and committed to promoting equality, and safeguarding the welfare of team members and clients alike.

To perform this role, it is essential that you have the following skills:

• Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and guide finance leadership across the continent and in regional support structure.
• SUN accounts (ideally), Vision XL and Excel skills
• Highly motivated with the ability to motivate and develop the skills of the team and inspire individuals and teams through situational leadership and by providing clear direction

To perform this role, it is essential that you have the following experience:

• 5 – 10 years proven experience of financial leadership within a complex, multi-regional business
• Experience of developing and successfully implementing different financial strategies, with demonstrable push to implement a standardization and simplification across a complex business.
• Experience of communicating a range of complex issues with the ability to convey an inspiring vision.
• An understanding of major policies/ issues that arise when implementing in Africa, strong knowledge of good business practices
• An international mind-set, with an understanding of social businesses, together with an appreciation for cultural differences
• Experience in working with social business preferably in a developing country.
• Experience in producing, delivering and presenting meaningful financial analysis and recommend appropriate actions to enhance organizational performance
• Experience in initiating, developing and maintaining relationships with their staff, peers and external stakeholders at a senior level
• Knowledge and experience of the region
• Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including with people who do not have a background in finance

Formal education/qualification

• Qualified accountant
• Degree-educated or equivalent
• Relevant post-graduate qualification e.g. MBA, MSc, MA (desirable)
• Knowledge of English (Required)
• French language knowledge preferred but not essential

Personal Attributes:

We seek exceptional individuals who are aligned to MSI’s mission and entrepreneurial mindset. You must be a strong communicator, self-motivated and solutions-seeking, committed to driving social change in an environment that measures sustainable results and impact at an individual and global level. You must be able to work effectively with and across diverse teams and be comfortable with ambiguity. 

For this role, we’re looking for an individual who is:

• Energetic, driven and an unwavering commitment for MSI’s mission, with the ability to push boundaries, and make tough decisions and challenge others in line with our mission
• Passionate about system and process improvements to consistently meet and exceed expectations, putting the clients at the centre of everything, and ensuring we deliver high quality, high impact services that meet their individual needs
• Able to work as part of a team, providing support and flexibility to colleagues, demonstrating fairness, understanding and respect for all people and cultures
• Commercially minded, understands the levers for profitability for success within the marketplace. Focuses on results, ensuring long term sustainability and increased impact
• Takes accountability for the decisions made and the behaviours demonstrated
• Aware of the emerging developments within our sector, with the ability to focus and articulate a vision of the future which inspires and excites others, while understanding the detail and looking for the evidence
• Highest levels of integrity, and a strong ethical sense
• Able to travel throughout Africa and international

Please click here to see the job description on our website. 

Location: London Support Office (hybrid working, a minimum of two office days per week) or where any MSI country programme operates.

Full-time: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday (For UK based team members, for other locations the hours will be in line with national labour regulations)

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £66,200 - £86,700 per annum for UK based candidates. Discretionary bonus + benefits. For all other locations, the salary will be banded within the national context.

Salary band: BG 12

Closing date: 9th July 2024 (midnight GMT+1). Interviews may take place before this date for exceptional candidates.

For internal employees applying from an MSI country programme, the role will be positioned within the existing salary structure of the country. Local terms and conditions of the country will apply.