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Are you an organised and proactive individual with strong Administration and Organisational skills?
Charity People are delighted to be working with an International Education Charity that provides transformative education, uniting students worldwide to promote peace, sustainability, and global understanding.
There is an opportunity for an Administrative Associate to join their London office on a temporary basis until mid-December.
Administrative Associate
Location: central London (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office)
Pay: £14.50 per hour plus £1.75 per hour holiday pay
Working Hours: 30-35 hours per week (depending on workload)
Duration: Until mid-December
Interviews: Week commencing 30th September
Start Date: ASAP
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily administrative operations of the London office, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
- Provide friendly, professional support to staff, volunteers, and visitors, many of whom are from a global community where English is not their first language.
- Maintain a welcoming and secure environment for all office visitors.
- Manage phone calls, emails, letters, packages, calendars, and travel arrangements for staff.
- Build and maintain excellent working relationships with managers, volunteers, and members.
- Set up and manage corporate accounts (Zoom, Google Workspace) and assist with IT queries.
- Organise and coordinate logistics for office events, such as staff training days and HR Network events.
- Continuously improve administrative systems and processes to enhance office efficiency.
You will be a confident communicator with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Experience in administrative roles, particularly within a multicultural environment, will be highly valued.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply without delay as we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. There will be a one round virtual interview as part of the interview process.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Barnardo's and Amazon have joined together in partnership to deliver a programme which aims to support and transform the lives of care leavers and young people who are not in education, employment or training. The aim of the programme is to equip young people 18-29 with the skills, confidence and ambition to pursue their goals of finding employment, apprenticeships or further education and training.
The full-time Project Management Apprentice will support the functions of the service, be the first point of contact for enquiries, information about the project and communicate key messages. The role will consist of hybrid working of 60% within Barnardo's and 40% within Amazon and will involve remote working as well as office based.
Although it states homebased on the advert, there are 2 Amazon locations. You must be travelling distance to either London or Gateshead (Tyne and Wear).
The role will support The JOBS Project Service Manager and work in key areas liaising with teams to manage the JOBS Project service across sites nationally. The role will work cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels to support the management of the program and initiatives.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
I’m looking to hear from individuals who love to write, looking to join a busy communications team, at an international development education charity. As PR and Communications Coordinator you will enjoy a varied workload, coordinating communications across PR, media relations, content, social media and events. The role is offered as 4 days a week, with flexibility to work from home 3 days, and 1 day based in their Central London office.
The charity is committed to ending the global education crisis and unleashing the potential of the next generation. You’ll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects in the UK and internationally.
It’s essential you have previous media relations or public relations experience, and whether you have developed them in an in-house role or as an account executive at an agency, I’d love to hear from you!
You will join a passionate team, who offer great benefits;
- An inclusive environment, they are in their second year of trialling an innovative 4-day-working-week trial, with the office closed on Fridays.
- Travel – opportunities to visit global projects and attending the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York
- Regular in-house training
- Salary £28,000+
Please apply today with your CV, to start the conversation. The charity is reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so please get in touch now.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven record of supporting young people, who have multiple and complex needs within a supported accommodation setting? Do you have experience of engaging positively with vulnerable young people or other vulnerable groups with understanding and knowledge of relevant policies and legislation
If so, St Giles is looking for a Senior Caseworker to join our dynamic, high-performing team and provide expert Case Management and support to a Caseworker and Volunteers.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this vital role
Leading by example, as Senior Caseworker you will be the day-to-day expert within the team, be a positive role model to the team of caseworkers and escalate concerns to the Team Leader or Service Manager. You will work with – and advocate for - young people and their families at risk of youth violence in residential settings and provide vital support, advice and advocacy using a strength-based approach, which will also include working through person-centred support plans designed to promote choice and control.
We will also count on you to deliver a holistic support service, working solo or with colleagues as the situation dictates, where you will provide a practical service that will include social and housing support, ETE options, benefits work, debt advice, appearing in court, and DIY work. Ensuring, on a day-to-day basis, all monitoring information and evidence is being recorded and collated in line with agreed processes, is also a key element of this role, as is developing and maintaining strong working relationships with partner agencies.
What we are looking for
- Extensive experience of using support plans
- Proven track record of providing support, advice and advocacy to young people
- Experience in working as part of a multi-agency team in a high intensity environment
- To have a relevant qualification to a good standard or be working towards one
- A knowledge of Housing Legislation for Young People
- Strong IT, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- A flexible, professional and collaborative approach to your work
As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check.
We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
To apply please request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.
Closing date: 3 November 2024.
Senior Programmes and Services Manager
Young Enterprise
Reporting to Head of Programmes and Services
Hybrid - London (Brunswick Square) / Oxford minimum 4 times a month
Salary £40,000-£45,000
Permanent
Full time, 37.5 hours per week with flexible working hours
Excellent benefits including 36 days annual leave plus birthday off, group life assurance, NHS top scheme with contribution to dental and opticians costs, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, employee mentoring scheme, discount and additional benefits platform.
Are you an experienced Programmes and Services Manager looking for an exciting new opportunity? If you are passionate about supporting young people, this is could be the perfect role for you.
Charity People are thrilled to be partnering once again with Young Enterprise, a leading employability and financial education charity empowering young people across the UK.
Young Enterprise firmly believes in the boundless potential of the UK's young people and recognises that academic education alone is not enough. The charity empowers young people to thrive in the evolving world of work by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary for success.
The charity partners with young people, educators, parents, businesses, and influencers to build a sustainable future. Through programmes in employability, entrepreneurship, and financial education, Young Enterprise aim to reduce youth unemployment, unlock potential, and inspire a generation to succeed in learning, work, and life.
The Programmes and Services Manager oversees a small team, ensuring effective, on-time, and on-budget delivery of assigned programmes. They also work with the team to keep programme content engaging, relevant, and up to date for the target audience. Reporting to the Head of Programmes and Services, this role provides education expertise to support current and new programmes. As part of the Senior Strategy Group, the Senior Programmes and Services Manager supports functional objectives and deputises for the Head when needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Programme Managers and the Programme Support Manager by overseeing daily delivery and development of programmes. Lead, motivate, and support direct reports for efficient programme delivery; assist with budget management and reporting.
- Collaborate with the Head of Programmes & Services to ensure effective management and delivery of all programmes and deputise for the Head when needed.
- Provide guidance and work with the team to improve processes and share best practices. Train and advise colleagues on positioning programmes represent YE externally in education and political networks.
- Build relationships with stakeholders and contribute to the Senior Strategy Group for strategic planning and cross-functional initiatives. Improve monitoring and evaluation processes, ensure cross-departmental compliance, and manage programme budgets effectively.
The Senior Programmes and Services Manager will have significant experience in managing education programmes for children and young people. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills and excel in building relationships. They should be a team player and effective delegator with operational and financial acumen and a proven track record in complex project management in educational settings.
The candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in presenting to diverse audiences. They should have strong strategic thinking abilities for successful organisational outcomes and exceptional project management skills across national programmes. You will demonstrate clear analytical skills, effective planning for operations, and the capability to supervise and support remote teams.
They will be comfortable in engaging non-direct reports and building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including school leaders and funding organisations.
How to apply:
The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. In the first instance, please send your up-to-date CV to Anish at Charity People or contact for an informal confidential chat about the role and for further details about next steps. The closing date is Thursday 11 October. First stage interviews will take place remotely on 18 or 21 October, with second stage interviews taking place w/c 21 October.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
You will be working within our Housing team to deliver an effective resettlement service for young people. You should be experienced in in working with young people within a housing setting and have the ability to demonstrate transferable knowledge and skills in relation to homelessness and move-on pathways.
Key details
- Contract type and hours: 12 month fixed term contract. Full-time - 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
- Salary: The starting salary for the role is £31,200. The salary scale is £31,200 to £34,736 pro rata.
- Location: Based at New Horizon Youth Centre, 68 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JR but travel to different sites across London on a regular basis will be required.
- Application deadline: 9am, Friday 4 October 2024
Key objectives:
- To deliver an effective transition and resettlement service to young people accessing New Horizon Youth Centre, carrying out thorough needs assessments and support plans, and enabling young people to transition successfully from homelessness to independence.
- Establishing and sourcing an innovative programme of support that responds to clients’ accommodation, employment, educational, communication, independent living skills and move-on needs in order to break the cycle of homelessness.
- To maintain and build an effective and innovative network of relationships with relevant external stakeholders, partners, accommodation providers and internal specialists.
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Reporting to: Service Manager and Head of Services (Housing)
Main tasks and responsibilities
Young people's services
Delivering a resettlement service to young people with multiple needs. This will include:
- Working to ensure young people receive a high-quality service from the point of registration to the move-on. Taking a hands-on approach to dealing with complex or difficult cases and ensuring the quality of support plans to create opportunities to promote independence.
- Managing a caseload of internally referred clients with additional needs as they transition out of homelessness, ensuring that the necessary support structures are in place to facilitate successful tenancy sustainment.
- Carrying out thorough needs assessments and putting in place support plans with young people accessing the resettlement programme.
- Providing expert advice and guidance on Accommodation, Welfare Benefits, Housing Benefit and Tenancy rights, Legal Services, and Employment, Education & Training. Monitoring and evaluating young people’s progress.
- Building and maintaining effective partnerships with accommodation providers and external stakeholders, in addition to cultivating and strengthening existing relationships.
- Referring young people to other internal New Horizon Youth Centre teams in order to support their progression, including Health and Jobs, Education and Training.
- Providing advocacy and referring young people to a wide range of specialist external services including around advocacy, substance misuse, mental health, immigration, counselling, financial/debt advice, and legal services.
- Attending regular briefings, team meetings, reflective practice and clinical supervision, both with NHYC and project partners. Ensuring that Health and Safety or safeguarding issues are addressed at all times.
Sharing best practice -
To proactively share best practice with internal and external stakeholders in order to maximise the impact of the work of NHYC. This will include:
- Identifying and acting to maximise NHYC’s profile by seeking out and responding to opportunities with specialists and agencies who might offer resources, funding, or individual services relevant to client needs.
- Promoting and representing NHYC at relevant forums, meetings and events.
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Information management
To produce and maintain accurate and useful information in a range of formats in order to promote effective service delivery and evaluation. This will include:
- Recording all contacts with clients appropriately and maintaining all relevant files and recording systems.
- Producing written reports in a variety of formats to meet the requirements of NHYC, external service providers and funders, e.g., project reviews and assessment reports.
- Inputting and extracting information from client monitoring systems and other accounting and database systems. Utilising other relevant software for the production of reports.
- Being self-servicing in day-to-day administration, and following team and NHYC’s administrative procedures.
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Reviewing personal and professional development needs
To be proactive in reviewing and evaluating own performance and identifying and acting upon areas for improvement. This will include:
- Reviewing and evaluating own performance to identify strengths and areas for development. Identifying own learning/development needs and opportunities.
- Undertaking development and training opportunities and being responsible for obtaining maximum benefit through review, reflection and practice.
- Taking a proactive approach to supervision including regular line management supervision, team meetings, team reflective practice and clinical supervision.
Other -
To contribute positively and constructively to the development of the team, the service and the centre. This will include:
- Covering for other members of the team where necessary.
- Following NHYC’s policies, procedures and performance expectations in all functions of the post.
- Undertaking as required any other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and/or reasonably required by the Service Manager, Head of Services, Director of Operations or CEO.
Application deadline
9am, Friday 4 October
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 56,000 young people each year. We currently have 44 IntoUniversity centres across England and Scotland, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision
further over the coming years.
We are looking to appoint a Fundraising Officer to join our highly successful fundraising team. This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your career in both fundraising and in the third sector. The role will provide vital support across our Fundraising Team, ensuring you develop the key skills required to become a successful fundraising professional in the years ahead.
The charity is in a period of rapid growth and will see our annual fundraising requirement increase from £12.5m to over.
£16m per year, over the next three years. To achieve this we are adding capacity to the team to ensure we maximise the
opportunities available within the university, corporate and philanthropic community. We have a remarkable track record in
securing major gifts from a diverse range of funding partners and this role will be key to ensuring we achieve our fundraising targets.
The role at a glance
Contract
Full-time, permanent
Start date
As soon as possible
Working hours
09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday. However, we operate core working hours in Head Office so you can choose to start early and finish early (e.g. 8:00 to 16.30), or start later and finish later (e.g. 9.30 to 18:00).
We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people. Our Head Office team is based on the site of our North Kensington centre in West London. We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: we are committed to nurturing talent and providing a developmental culture for all. Our Head Office team works in-person 4 days per week with 1 day from home.
Salary
£30,000 (including £2,600 London contribution)
Location
IntoUniversity Head Office, 95 Sirdar Road, London W11 4EQ
Annual leave
33 days (inc bank & public holidays) + 3 closure days (two in December and one in July) + additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)
Staff benefits
- Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
- Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
- Summer working hours (finish at 1pm on Fridays for six weeks in the summer), pro-rated for staff joining after January in the same year
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support
- Life Assurance scheme with AIG including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
- Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
- Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
What to expect in a fundraising role?
The Fundraising Officer role is a fast-paced and rewarding role where no two weeks will look the same.
A typical day will have different meetings, priorities and team projects. Corporate and University partnerships often involve supporting several different areas of a business or university with varying content, ideas and stewardship, including hosting supporters at our learning centres. Each fundraising area meets regularly to discuss challenges, new ideas and improvements, and the broader fundraising team meets monthly to reflect on progress to date and plan for the rest of the year ahead.
This role will also involve working with colleagues at our centres across the UK to organise workshops that are hosted and/or supported by our corporate and university partners, getting to know our different teams and helping thousands of young people to access vital learning and skillset opportunities each year.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Students' Union is looking for a dedicated Student Adviser who loves to help students and always goes the extra mile in doing so! We are looking for someone who is a good listener, empathic and non-judgemental and who has a genuine desire to ensure that every student has the best student experience whilst studying at London Metropolitan University
Job purpose for the role
· To deliver a high-quality professional advice service to students at London Metropolitan University
· To provide independent, confidential and impartial advice and representation that has a positive impact on the experience of students
· To ensure the advice service operates in line with best practice and that students and elected officers are well-informed on the issues affecting students
· To support the Advocacy & Communications team in identifying and reporting on issues affecting the wider student body, providing evidence-based support for the Students’ Union’s representative work
To apply please send your CV, and a Cover Letter which outline how you meet the person specification in the job description.
Please send your CV and Cover Letter.
Please include the job role you are applying for in the subject of the email.
Deadline: 3rd of October 2024 at 1pm
Interviews: Week commencing 14th of October
We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce, as we understand the importance of having staff with varied lived experiences and backgrounds that reflect various needs of our student community. We welcome applications from all, and we strongly encourage applications from people of ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people with dependants and people who identify as LGBTQIA+. We conduct anonymous shortlisting, and all our interview panels have Unconscious Bias Training to support a fair recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A fast-expanding IAPT compliant Service requires a service administrator to support a team of volunteer counsellors. Mind in Enfield and Barnet is a local, independent mental health charity, working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary organizations to provide a range of services to the local community. The service administrator will work alongside volunteer counsellors, service managers and other clinical staff. This is an integral service of the organization delivering counselling to around 650 people per year. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with work experience in a counselling service.
Seeking a proactive and experienced Administrator to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of a busy and growing IAPT counselling service through excellent administration skills. You will work closely with and support the Therapy Service Co-ordinator and Therapy Service Administrators to ensure effective administration and organisation of the service.
Experience
- Experience of working in mental health service provision and voluntary sector
- Experience of working in a client-facing administrative and reception role
- Experience in appropriate handling and storage of confidential and sensitive information
- Excellent secretarial skills
Skills
- Awareness of the needs of people with mental health issues in the community
- Commitment to valuing diversity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skil
- Excellent multi-tasking and time-management skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to set up and use databases and reports as required
- Ability to meet deadlines and sometimes work under pressure to tight deadlines
- Good listening skills and an ability to work with challenging clients
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a small team as well as on own initiative
- Ability to deal with a range of staff issues with confidence and be a pillar of support for the service
Knowledge
- Excellent IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including OneDrive) and database systems
- Good knowledge of office administration
- Previous experience of diary management and scheduling
Education & Qualifications
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent
- NVQ in Administration or equivalent
This position is part time, (22 hours per week) and is based in our Enfield Office in Fore Street, N9. The office hours are:
Mondays 3-8pm, Tuesdays 3-8pm, Wednesdays 12-6pm, Thursday 10-4pm
Please see attached Job Description for a full list of duties and details on the role.
Deadline for Applications - Monday 30th September 2024.
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable people who are overlooked and isolated? Join Myelopathy(dot)org as a Helpline Service Manager and lead the launch of our groundbreaking pilot helpline service!
With initial funding from The National Lottery for one year,you'll play a pivotal role in planning, delivering, and evaluating the charity’s ambitious new pilot helpline service - the first of its kind across the UK.This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and diligent person to be at the forefront of a life-changing initiative. Working alongside a dedicated team to drive forward our mission and make a real impact in the Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM) community, you will be involved with a great charity team in a position where they will be able to help establish a new service that will greatly help many people across England.
Our mission is to be the catalyst that positively transforms patient outcomes in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM) through patient support, patient and professional education, global awareness, and worldwide research. As our Helpline Service Manager, you will lead play a crucial role in leading this mission forward.
We are looking for a Helpline Service Manager to play a crucial role in managing and overseeing the project plan that will enable us to set up and establish the helpline, and to have the foundations in place to enable the day to day running of this helpline.
What you will do:
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Manage the planning, delivery, and evaluation of a new pilot helpline in line with strategic and operational objectives.
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Work to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Recruit, train, and manage a team of volunteers.
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Work within a quality assurance framework.
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Play an active part in taking forward the helpline project strategy, vision, and values What you will bring:
- Significant experience in leading and developing large-scale, high-quality services, including ideally experience in helpline service management.
- Proven success in coordinating projects, managing every stage from initial development to final evaluation.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a talent for engaging and connecting with varied audiences.
- Advanced IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office, combined with excellent organizational, people management, and customer service skills, ensuring effective task prioritization and timely completion.
This is an incredibly exciting time at Myelopathy(dot)org and we would love for you to join us! As a small charity, you will have direct impact in your role, and will seee the life-enabling difference you are making first-hand. You will work closely in an incredibly supportive work environment and will have flexibility with a remote role. We will work to adapt wherever possible to accomodate the right candidate.
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the job description and person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
·Do you have experience of implementing a fundraising strategy in line with the ambition of an organisation?
·Do you have knowledge about fundraising in the arts sector, including best practice, trends, opportunities and challenges?
·Do you have experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across different areas of an organisations operations i.e., finance and education?
·Do you have experience of working with a CRM system to support your workflow and track progress as well as record financial data?
·Do you have previous experience of writing successful Trusts and Foundations applications?
·Do you have knowledge of GDPR, data protection and fundraising compliance?
·Do you have line management experience?
If you have some or all of the experience mentioned above - we would love to hear from you!
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures is an award-winning, ground-breaking British dance-theatre company, famous for telling stories with a unique theatrical twist. Since 1987 New Adventures has changed the popularity of dance in Britain, creating works that have altered the public perception of what is possible when it comes to telling stories without words.
New Adventures is a charity, and its principal funder is Arts Council England. As well as producing award-winning productions which dazzle audiences across the globe, New Adventures is committed to playing a meaningful role in diversifying the dance landscape for future generations. The company’s Take Part work reaches thousands each year through transformative workshops and masterclasses to schools and communities across Britain; the company’s many strands of talent development work nurture the best emerging talent from communities across the UK, springboarding them into our company and the wider sector.
The Head of Development will support Matthew Bourne’s artistic vision by leading on the development and delivery of the New Adventures Fundraising Strategy to maximise voluntary income, particularly through Trusts and Foundations and Major Gifts. The post holder will work proactively to identify, cultivate engage and maintain excellent relationships with new and current donors and supporters as well as supporting the cultivation and stewardship of Corporate Supporters.
Can you make a BIG difference to children in care?
We are keen to employ TWO full-time Practitioners –working daytime shifts between 8am to 8.30pm.
Children & Young People’s Residential Practitioners
Salary: £27,400 to £29,000 pa + benefits (based on a 36-hr working week)
Location: Working exclusively at our all-female Children’s Home, Yvonne House, SW8 (Zone 2)
Hours: Full-time, shift work
The setting is an all-female Children’s Home for 13-to-17-year-olds.
Ideal candidates will join a strong team of Practitioners who put love and kindness into everything they do.
We are passionate about learning and development and committed to providing an outstanding experience for all staff. After completing your probation, we’ll enrol you on a Diploma programme and give you the time, support and incentives to succeed.
Practitioners typically work at least two 12-hr shifts pw, one 8hr shift, and attend team meetings, training, and group thinking space on Fridays from 9.30am to 12.30pm. The total number of working hours is 36 hrs pw. 4hrs per week are allocated to self-study to support the successful completion of your probation and, once enrolled, the Children and Young People’s Practitioner Diploma (Level 4).
Do you have?
- Some experience of working with children and/or young people - e.g. mentoring, coaching, teaching.
- Key qualities that enable good relationships – e.g. warmth, kindness, humour.
- Strong values and a commitment to inclusion.
- An ability to understand, recognise and respond appropriately to risk.
- Ambition matched with a desire for professional development.
You will collaborate on plans to support their health, education, social, and day-to-day needs including the promotion of sports, culture and arts activities and interests. This is an important and significant role in helping children, who have experienced adversity in early life, thrive and fulfil their potential.
Please note that only women are eligible to apply for the Residential Practitioner position at our all-female unit, under Section 7(2) (b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.
Salary & Benefits
We believe all staff should be paid well for work that delivers excellent services and changes the lives of young people in and leaving care.
As a result we offer:
- Competitive Sector Salary (including options to flex working hours up or down) + Work Related Travel + Pension Contribution
- Generous Annual Leave - 37 Days pro-rata, including Bank Holidays.
- Wellbeing Budget (£25 per month for all staff to encourage self-care)
- Monthly wellbeing time
- Training and Support – online modules, group training and personal training budget
- Line Management and Therapeutic 1:1 Supervision, and Therapeutic Group Supervision monthly
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Appointment Timetable
Apply by: As soon as possible
Interviews: From 9th to 20th September, Rolling basis
Start date: Early October 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Inclusion and Equality
We are committed to embedding inclusive practices, promoting equality and valuing diversity in all of our activities. We understand and acknowledge the positive benefits that this commitment will bring to the young people we support, our staff and our partner organisations.
We are striving to be an employer of choice for all and take measures to ensure that Young Futures is attracting recruits from the most skilled and committed people regardless of their background. Whilst we can already be proud of some examples of excellent practice, we are not complacent and recognise that we can always do better.
No agencies please.
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Ivy Rock Partners is pleased to be working with an outstanding University in recruiting a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their team on a 12 month FTC, reporting directly to the Associate Director of Finance.
This pivotal role will see you working closely with senior stakeholders across the University, providing financial insights, analysis, and strategic advice to support decision-making and drive business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, offering financial insights that support strategic initiatives.
- Help develop financial plans and forecasts, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
- Lead the preparation and analysis of financial reports, identifying key trends and business drivers.
- Provide robust financial modelling and scenario analysis to support business cases and investment decisions.
- Monitor and challenge business performance, providing recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.
- Lead on financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Support the business in achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives.
- Work closely with the finance team to ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and reporting standards.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.
Key Requirements:
- Previous experience in a Business Partnering position where you helped drive improvements.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
- Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting techniques.
- Experience within the Higher Education sector or Public sector is desired
- Strong understanding of financial and management accounting principles.
- Experience using Agresso is desired.
- Professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
What they offer:
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Flexible working options (hybrid working)
- Generous annual leave (equating to around 42 days off a year including bank holidays)
- Generous pension contribution scheme
Please get in contact with Megan Hunter for a confidential conversation about the role.
Believe in People?
The best people have one thing in common.
They care.
At Change Grow Live, we believe in the power of making a positive impact in people’s lives. Our strive to provide support, respect, and a safe space where individuals can find the right path for their personal growth and recovery. We treat each person as a unique individual, working together to achieve their full potential.
We are currently looking for a Young Person's Resilience Worker to be part of our Newham Rise children and young people’s team. This role involves delivering targeted interventions, focusing on drug and alcohol awareness, education, and prevention for young people. You will also work closely with the MOPAC (Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime) youth-to-adult (Y2A) hub, providing support to young adults aged 18-25 who are also connected to probation services.
Working in Newham offers the chance to be part of a vibrant, diverse, and growing community. You’ll find a dynamic working environment where every day presents an opportunity to make meaningful connections and create lasting change.
Working at Change Grow Live in Newham means being part of a vibrant, diverse, and supportive team, where every day presents an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals within a dynamic and multicultural community.
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Full Time Salary Range: £27,449.53 - £31,393.77 (pro rata for part time hours)
Allowance: Inner London Weighting of £4,072.06 (pro rata for part time)
Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months
About the Role
- Support young people and young adults (18-25) from the point they engage with the service, through their entire journey.
- Work alongside the MOPAC Y2A hub, specifically supporting young adults involved with probation services.
- Provide screening, assessments, psychosocial interventions, care planning, and post-treatment support, ensuring seamless transitions in care.
- Respond effectively to safeguarding issues, ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals you work with.
- Reduce drug and alcohol-related harm, helping create healthier communities.
- Advocate for access to relevant services, ensuring holistic outcomes in relation to health and well-being.
- Promote positive outcomes that enable young people to lead safer, healthier, and more purposeful lives, building resilience and reducing risks.
About You
- Experience working with young people, with a good understanding of the issues they face.
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices, particularly concerning children and young people, including the Fraser Competence framework.
- Strong understanding of drug and alcohol-related issues and experience in a related field.
- Knowledge of best practices in substance misuse treatment services, especially in relation to young people.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a high level of IT proficiency.
- Team-oriented with a cooperative, supportive approach to achieving service objectives.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Please note: We encourage you to reflect on the job description when completing your application to help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the role.
If you’re ready to start your journey with Change Grow Live, we’d love to hear from you
If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role.
Interview Date
3/10/2024
Closing Date
27/9/2024
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.
HR Manager
Salary: £41,697 - £47,465 Pro rata and subject to experience
Hours: Part time - 26 hours, approx 3.5 days per week
Location: London office 2 days per week/hybrid
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and up to 3 days Christmas leave / Employer-matched Royal London Pension Plan of up to 5% of basic salary / Private health plan
As HR Manager, your role will be to support Challenge Partners to recruit, develop and retain a happy and effective team and to improve the efficiency of internal systems and processes. The role is important for making sure employees get an excellent experience at Challenge Partners.
About you:
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Previous experience in a generalist and operational HR role, within a charity or education is an advantage but not essential
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Previous experience in a stand alone HR role or a role with considerable autonomy
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Proven track record of successfully implementing new processes, policies and procedures in line with business growth
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In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations (Employment law, right to work, safeguarding, payroll)
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Strong leadership and coaching skills to motivate and develop leaders
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
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Ability to prioritise effectively, manage competing demands, and work under pressure.
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Experience of setting up managing multiple tech platforms and managing multiple suppliers and agencies that support our employee value proposition (HRIS, benefit platforms, occupational health, recruitment portals).
Qualifications:
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CIPD Level 5 or 7 (preferred) or equivalent experience
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Strong numeracy and literacy skills essential
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