Education Jobs
Summary
Summary
- Enable delivery of a portfolio of improvement and change initiatives across the Housing team, ensuring change is monitored, managed, and supported effectively, working across teams, senior leaders, and people managers to support delivery from definition to implementation.
- Develop robust and deliverable project plans.
- Support the adoption of change management processes to ensure that all proposed projects and initiatives are fully defined, resourced, and delivered.
- Coach and mentor the team in effective delivery of change.
- Relevant training and qualifications e.g. in programme or portfolio management.
- Experience of supporting and delivering change and business improvement initiatives in complex organisational environments, and in aligning projects to organisational strategy.
- Experience of managing project/portfolio delivery and change implementation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including inspiring a team to work towards common goals.
- A salary of £34,099.80 (FTE £56,833) plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abby with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
£58,000 per annum
Permanent, 35 hours per week (other flexible arrangements will be considered)
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as our ICT Security Manager.
UNICEF UK needs an ICT Security Manager who can take responsibility for overseeing and implementing ICT security standards for our organisation of 400 hybrid-working colleagues in the UK. You will need a good understanding of Microsoft E365 and Microsoft Defender and will be well-versed in ITIL standards, change control processes and risk investigation and assessment.
You will need relevant ICT security qualifications (minimum AZ500, CISSP, CISM) or demonstrable equivalent knowledge derived from significant experience in roles which may have included IT support, network management, security management, server or applications administration. Putting your skills to work in this forward-looking organisation, you will play a critical part in enabling our work for children.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 17 December 2024.
Interview date: Week Commencing 6 January 2025 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open-plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process. When answering written pre-selection questions be aware that every question is scored on its own and without reference to your other answers. AI-generated answers will be discarded.
We anticipate most colleagues will work flexibly in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London (and at home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, women and disabled candidates because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with 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 welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 28 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
Home-Start South Warwickshire is seeking a Charity Operations Manager to lead our team and oversee our mission of supporting local families as they navigate the challenges of early parenthood. This is a unique and fulfilling oportunity to shape the direction of our charity, collaborating closely with our passionate staff, volunteers and Board of Trustees.
About the Role
As Charity Operations Manager, you will be the public face of Home-Start South Warwickshire, building strong relationships with stakeholders and representing the charity with professionalism and passion. You will lead the staff team, driving the organisation toward achieving its strategic goals and vision while ensuring its financial sustainability through a robust multi-year strategy.
In this role you will oversee the delivery of impactful services, ensuring that our work continues to meet the needs of local families and communities. You will provide strategic leadership, inspire and motivate our team, and cultivate partnerships with stakeholders to enhance our reach and sustainability. You will uphold the highest standards of practice in supporting families, ensuring that safeguarding is always a priority.
Equity, fairness, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do, and you will champion these values in all aspects of the charity’s work, ensuring that we continue to deliver accessible and impactful support for families across our community. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference by shaping the future of a vital local charity.
Key Responsibilities
-
Take responsibility for the operational management of HSSW ensuring that the staff and financial resources are deployed effectively in line with budgets and funding requirements
-
Undertake the Strategic Lead role on ensuring the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare within the charity
-
Report to and support the Board of Trustees in ensuring the effective strategic management, development and future funding of the charity.
-
Ensure accurate records are maintained and readily accessible, enabling high standards of reporting and GDPR compliance
-
Ensure that HR practice meets current statutory requirements
-
Ensure that HSSW employees maintain high standards of practice in supporting families within the Home-Start model and that they adhere to HSSW policies and best practice
-
Work with the team to develop a culture of continuous improvement through effective feedback mechanisms; engaging with stakeholders to identify future needs and implement improvements.
-
Ensure all Home-Start policies, processes and procedures are implemented consistently and reviewed regularly, so that HSSW is viewed as a role model for best practice.
-
Ensure that HSSW meets or exceeds the Home-Start Quality Assurance standards and that any QA reviews mandated by HSUK are carried out in a timely manner.
-
Attend and present at all Board meetings, and other out of hours activities.
About You
We are looking for a dynamic leader who is passionate about making a positive difference in the community.
You will have:
-
An understanding of the needs of families with young children
-
Relevant previous or current employment in a leadership or management role
-
Knowledge of safeguarding issues, legislation and processes
-
Have demonstrable experience of leading, developing and motivating a team, including both employed staff and volunteers
-
Confident in developing relationships and partnerships with a variety of stakeholders
-
Knowledge of the charity/volunteer sector
-
excellent interpersonal and communication skills
-
Excellent planning and organisational skills
-
Keen attention to detail
-
Positive attitude to problem solving
-
The ability to analyse and interpret statistical information
We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity.
We are also fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You will play an essential role in addressing individuals’ health and wellbeing needs, working with GPs and other health and social care professionals to assess patients holistically. In partnership with the individual, you will co-produce bespoke wellbeing plans that focus on mental health outcomes and health and wellbeing. A skilled communicator and advocate for the service, you will promote WellFamily Plus across the locality by collaborating with stakeholders and local agencies to strengthen community resilience and capacity. You will raise awareness of the service and positively promote co-production. You will reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health outcomes and enable a holistic and personalised approach to care, improving health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals, children, young people, and families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
- Creative design and content production
- Graphic training and development
- Brand and visual identity across digital and print
- Digital evangelism and strategic implementation
- Website development content management
- Reputation and media management
- Analytics and performance, as well as out-of-hours social monitoring
- Digital and social media trend awareness and networking
- Hybrid working arrangements and must be able to work within the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- A salary of £38,918 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abby with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
OUR VISION
A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success.
OUR MISSION
To prepare talented students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training programmes.
OUR VALUES
- Diversity: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought.
- Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and forward thinking. We continuously seek new ideas to support our service users while ensuring the meaningful engagement of our sponsors.
- Integrity: We act with integrity and communicate openly with all our stakeholders.
- Collaboration: We provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.
Overview
About SEO London
SEO London is a registered charity in the UK dedicated to offering educational, training, and mentoring support to students and young professionals from low socioeconomic and ethnic minority backgrounds.
Our programmes foster pre-professional development, facilitate career access, and ensure long-term success in various competitive global industries. Since our establishment in 2000, SEO London has played a pivotal role in advancing workplace diversity and inclusion. Numerous alumni, who have benefited from our transformative initiatives, now occupy key positions in leading UK and global corporations and firms. Our collaborations span across industries such as investment banking, asset management, consulting, commercial real estate, technology, alternative investments, insurance, and corporate law. Through partnerships with our sponsor firms, we empower our participants by providing industry insights, employability support, and exclusive access to job and internship opportunities in their chosen sectors.
Who we support
SEO London supports students and young professionals from ethnic minority groups and low socioeconomic backgrounds. We aim to support those who need us the most.
Ethnic minority groups: As per UK government guidelines, we use ethnic minority to describe all ethnic groups other than White British or other White backgrounds.
Low Socioeconomic backgrounds: At SEO London, socioeconomic background is assessed as belonging to one or more of the following: household income, free school meal status, refugee or asylum seeker background, experience of local authority care, education and occupation of parents, and history of having lived in social housing.
Role Description
Overview
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO London) is looking to hire a Senior Marketing Coordinator, reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager.
- Job Title: Senior Marketing and Communications Coordinator
- Team: Outreach and Communications
- Location: 41 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0ES
We offer flexible and hybrid working but office-based work is required from all staff on a regular basis. For this role we require the post-holder to be in the office for a minimum of 2 days per week.
- Reports to: Head of Outreach and Communications
- Term: Permanent Role
- 14 hours per week
- Ideal start date: ASAP
- Annual salary: £31.5K (pro rata)
We are open to flexible arrangements.
The Senior Marketing Coordinator role at SEO London presents an exciting opportunity for a detail
oriented professional to work in a dynamic environment. This position requires a hands-on approach, allowing the individual to execute various marketing strategies and initiatives effectively. The primary responsibility is to implement the marketing plan across multiple platforms, ensuring alignment with SEO London's mission, values and strategic objectives.
Accountabilities
Social Media Management
- Input into a review of SEO London’s social media plan and engagement tactics.
- Manage SEO London's social media accounts, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok.
- Oversee the social media request process, liaising with other teams to capture compelling content.
- Execute the social media plan by creating weekly posts, including content writing and visual asset design, and social media ads where relevant.
- Maintain the DEI calendar, ensuring timely updates and incorporation into the weekly plan.
- Collaborate with the charity to engage staff with external communications and monitor programme-specific accounts for brand consistency.
- Collate social media metrics for internal reporting purposes.
Website Maintenance
- Conduct regular maintenance and edits to the website, ensuring content is current and relevant.
- Update the media centre and monitor analytics and reporting to assess website performance.
- Design 2D and video assets for the website, with the potential for video editing for other purposes.
Administrative Tasks
- Manage design administration by maintaining Canva and PowerPoint templates and supporting other teams with finalised external assets.
- Oversee merchandise inventory and orders, as well as other ad-hoc administrative tasks as needed.
Content Creation and Management
- Create engaging content for social media posts, newsletters, and website updates that reflect the organisation's impact and promote its mission.
- Think creatively and outside the box to deliver exciting and engaging content and visual assets targeted at students and existing and potential sponsor firms.
Analytics and Reporting
- Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing efforts across social media and the website, using metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with other departments to ensure marketing efforts align with programme goals and organisational priorities.
Other Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Support the marketing and promotion of programmes to student audiences across campuses in the UK.
- Assist in the execution of digital marketing campaigns during recruitment seasons, collaborating with the outreach staff members to align marketing efforts.
- Contribute to the execution of B2B marketing strategies aligned with SEO London’s business development goals.
- Foster relationships with various stakeholders including corporate partners, students, alumni and the broader community, ensuring targeted communications are relevant and impactful.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent.
- Advanced level in English, with strong creative writing abilities.
- Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in a similar role.
Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in social media management and digital marketing.
- Familiarity with analytics tools to assess and improve social media and website performance.
- Project management skills with a focus on execution.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Canva.
Desirable Skills and Knowledge
- Experience with Salesforce CRM and Photoshop.
- Understanding of the UK’s education system and DEI principles.
- Salesforce CRM.
- Photoshop.
- Knowledge of the UK’s education system.
- Good understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Behaviours
- Positive and proactive self-starter.
- Creative thinker with the ability to generate innovative ideas.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organised and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Flexibility and ability to work collaboratively and with various.
- Application of DEI knowledge to foster a positive organisational culture.
What we offer?
- Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays.
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policy.
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Flexible working (2 days in the office) and a lovely office space by Borough Station.
- Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted Gyms via Medicash
- Charity workers discounts
- Critical Illness Cover
- Cash plan Healthcare and more…
Closing date for applications
Closing date for applications: January 6th
First and Second interview: on rolling basis
Equal opportunities Statement
SEO London is committed to ensuring that no prospective or current employee is discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, gender, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, socioeconomic background, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We also strive to avoid disadvantaging individuals due to any condition or requirement that is not demonstrably justifiable.
Safeguarding
All posts at SEO London involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding. Successful applicants are required to complete a Disclosure Form from the Disclosure and Barring Service ("DBS") for the position. Failure to declare any convictions (that are not subject to DBS filtering) may disqualify a candidate for appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light subsequently.
Right to work
Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot provide sponsorship or consider overseas applications.
Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Supporter Fundraiser who will proactively engage with supporters, community groups and volunteers in the community.
The Digital Mobilisation and Fundraising Specialist is a new post, joining the Fundraising team within a newly formed Cause and Engagement team. It is an exciting time to join with investment in the Fundraising team, a new organisational strategy and direction, and a roadmap for fundraising planned. The charity is recruiting for 5 other fundraising roles alongside this role, including another digital fundraising role.
This post holder will curate, creates and manage digital content for fundraising purposes at Sight Scotland. The role will introduce and test new, innovative digital products and tools that build audience engagement, supports fundraising and campaigning goals and encourages people living with sight loss to contact the charities for support. The role will also manage Sight Scotland’s website and email marketing.
This is the first role of its kind at Sight Scotland. There is a world of opportunity we want this role to explore, and there is budgetary support to test and trial new ideas.
It is important that the successful candidate for this role has existing experience of working within a charity/fundraising environment. In order to ensure the role is successful, an understanding of fundraising and how we can effectively apply digital tools and techniques to support income generation is vital.
To apply, please download the candidate pack for the contact info and next steps.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are working in partnership with Anvil Arts, an independent charitable trust, and the largest performing arts organisation in Hampshire. They operate three fantastic cultural venues in Basingstoke, including The Anvil (1,400-seat), which is renowned as one of the top 5 concert halls in country. Within the same building is The Forge – an intimate 95-seat studio theatre, and in the heart of the town centre is The Haymarket, a 400-seat theatre set within a Grade II listed building.
Anvil Arts creates a year-round programme encompassing the best in music, performance, cultural education, arts participation, and outreach work. Since opening in 1994, they have sold over 5,000,000 tickets and brought audiences to Basingstoke from as far afield as Argentina, Iceland, Canada, and Japan.
They are now seeking to appoint a Deputy Chief Executive, a new post in the Executive Leadership Team structure, reporting to the Chief Executive. The postholder will have a tight grasp on the overall operations of Anvil Arts, ensuring the continued growth of their reach and activities. Responsibility for all operational aspects of the artistic programme, strategy development that sets ambitious yet achievable targets that reflect the brand and values of Anvil Arts, driving additional earned revenue opportunities and ensuring that financial and operational capacity matches the organisation’s ambitions, will be expected.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:
• A proven track record of successful management in venue/s or performing arts company operations, including financial oversight.
• Experience in strategic planning, policy development, and decision-making.
• Experience of maximising revenue streams and cost effectiveness.
• Health and Safety training or qualification, e.g. IOSH Managing Safely.
• Personal Licence holder.
We are seeking a dynamic and creative individual, able to balance the strategic and operational aspects of this rewarding role. Great communication and interpersonal skills, and strong leadership qualities, with the capacity to motivate and manage a diverse team will be key.
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
• Closing date: 12th January 2025
• Interviews with Anvil Arts: 23rd January onwards
• Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by close of play on the 16th January prior to shortlisting on the 17th January
To engage with children, young people and their families and deliver a combination of advice and signposting, 1:1 sessions, groups and workshops, online and telephone interventions to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
We are looking to recruit an empathic, warm, friendly, hard-working and flexible person who is passionate about improving children and young people’s emotional wellbeing and mental health. They must be a team player with excellent communication and organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage their own workload. They must be able to work independently within the community.
To help assess the needs and strengths of the referred child or young person and help them identify individual goals to achieve desired change.
To deliver and assist with the evaluation of interventions for children and young people which aim to improve mental health and well-being, build on existing strengths, and increase levels of resilience.
Record and collect data with various tools such as goal-based outcomes (GBO’s) and use this to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
To take responsibility for own caseload of children, young people, and families some with complex and multiple needs with support from senior Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health (EWMH) staff.
To help involve children, young people, and their parents in the co-production of programmes, activities and services.
To work collaboratively with partner organisations in the Surrey Wellbeing Partnership, Surrey and Borders NHS Partnership, Surrey Children’s Services, local CAMHS/CYPS teams, schools, and other community-based services to provide the most effective service for children, young people and families. To keep accurate records of individual engagement, evidence of change and celebrate progress with children and young people.
To provide, record and report the appropriate data to ensure support programmes can be accurately monitored and evaluated.
To apply safeguarding and child protection procedures.
To help provide written case studies as evidence of the effectiveness of individual interventions.
To work as part of a team and attend team meetings, training events and participate fully in one to one, peer and group supervision.
The jobholder may be required to carry out other duties as directed by the EWMH Services Manager, the responsibility level of which should not exceed those outlined above.
Occasional evening work required (with a corresponding later start time or possibility to claim time off in lieu).
Any other duties are required to be performed within the grade and renumeration of the role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. This role will require an enhanced DBS disclosure (with barred children/vulnerable adults). We require you to understand and demonstrate this commitment and attend any required training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Supporter Fundraiser who will proactively engage with supporters, community groups and volunteers in the community.
The Fundraising Manager – Corporates and Philanthropy is responsible for developing and implementing plans to maximise income from corporate partners and individuals with the propensity to donate significant sums. There is huge scope to develop both income streams at Sight Scotland, as this is the first dedicated position covering these income streams.
The primairy focus initially will be on developing corporate partnership income, as there is huge potential for partnerships ranging from transactional right up to transformational. The role supports the organisation’s purpose to make a significant impact on the lives of people living with visual impairment in Scotland by maximising fundraising income to deliver brilliant services and create a positive impact on our ability to deliver for the long term.
This specialist manager role would suit someone who is already operating at a senior fundraiser level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a corporate and/or major donor pipeline, creating operational plans and delivering income.
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment for an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
We are recruiting a creative, flexible, and fun Therapist to provide 1:1 therapy to children and young people in care aged 13 to 19 years old. You will support the development of critical social and emotional skills to help emotional regulation, improve social skills, and deal with here-and-now issues.
Therapist, Children’s Home & Community Settings
Part-Time, 3 to 4 days per week
£45,000 pro-rata + pension + travel to work expenses + external clinical supervision + wellbeing budget
Location: London
At Young Futures we put love and compassion into everything we do. We’re here to make a BIG difference to the lives of the children and young people in our care. We are also passionate about learning and development and committed to providing an outstanding experience for all.
A typical working day will include up to 4 x 1:1 therapy sessions, attending key meetings with the network, and internal meetings around care and safety planning.
Do you have?
- At least 2-years’ work experience along with an outstanding track record in making a difference to the lives of children and young people.
- An understanding of how previous experiences and present emotions can be communicated through behaviour and have the competence and skills to interpret these, and to help young people do the same.
- Safeguarding competences to identify and act upon signs that a child or young person is at risk of harm.
- An understanding of the challenges in delivering frontline support.
- Ambition matched with a desire for continuous professional development.
Please note that under Section 7(2) (b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 only women are eligible to apply for the position as a large part of the work will take place at our all-female Children’s Home, Yvonne House.
Timescales
Applications submissions: Ongoing, please apply ASAP
Interviews 1st Round online on Teams before Tuesday 17th December
Start date: From January 2025
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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
You will be a Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead who is passionate about supporting MAC-UK’s objective of working collaboratively with young people, innovating services and systems and their approach to mental health, to address health and social inequalities. We aim to support services to be more accessible, flexible and responsive to excluded groups, and to change the systems that lead to and maintain inequality. This role will have management responsibilities and is ideal for someone who is looking to apply their proven management and therapeutic skills alongside the area of social action.
We are very excited to be part of a pilot service, new in England working as part of a consortium of four organisations, alongside Lambeth Council. This will be a residential support service for young people aged 16-24 years at risk of serious youth violence, who are already caught up in the criminal justice system and at high risk of remaining part of the system. You will be working across three London properties alongside a large multi-agency staff team made up of experts by experience/profession in psychology and therapy; youth work; offending; education, training, and employment (ETE) and housing. The service will work creatively and holistically to enable young people to exit environments involving youth violence, identify and reach their goals and aspirations, move on successfully to appropriate independent living, and importantly to sustain this life. Wherever possible staff and young people will co-produce what this service looks like and what activities the young people engage in.
The deadline for expressions of interest is Friday 20th December 2024 at 5pm.
Stage 1 interviews will take place on Tuesday 14th January 2025 and Stage 2 interviews will take place on Tuesday 21st January 2025 .
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Goodman Masson are delighted to have partnered with Ambition Institute, who are currently recruiting for a new Finance Director.
At Ambition, their vision is an education system where every child can thrive, no matter what their background. They do this by supporting teachers at every stage of their careers through evidence-based professional development.
You will be a qualified accountant with strong experience in a senior financial leadership role and exposure to working at board level.
Day to day responsibilities include:
- Lead on financial strategy, engaging with the CEO, COO and Executive Committee (ExCo)
- Work with leaders to enable them to make informed decisions in line with overall financial strategy
- Engage with the Board of Trustees, ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary data and analysis
- Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Lead financial modelling and projections across the short, medium, and long-term
- Develop competitive and compelling financial proposals that align with Ambition's goals
- Provide strategic guidance on the financial viability of new products
- Lead financial aspects of bidding processes
- Ensure the integrity of financial records and that the charity's financial operations are compliant
Essentials:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified
- Experience in a senior financial leadership role
- Experience operating at board level
- Track record of strategic financial planning and management
- Strong leadership and team management skills
Desirable:
- Financial modelling associated with product development and bidding processes (highly desirable)
- Experience working within the charity sector or mission-driven organisation
Salary is £80,000 + Excellent Benefits including generous employer pension contribution of 11%.
London based with hybrid and flexible working on offer.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Supporter Fundraiser who will proactively engage with supporters, community groups and volunteers in the community.
The Digital and Social Media Creative is a new post, joining the Fundraising team within a newly formed Cause and Engagement team. It is an exciting time to join with investment in the Fundraising team, a new organisational strategy and direction, and a roadmap for fundraising planned. The charity is recruiting for 5 other fundraising roles alongside this role, including another digital fundraising role.
This role is responsible for developing and creating engaging digital content and for managing Sight Scotland’s social media channels. This role requires a mix of creativity, digital storytelling and a passion for social media in the charity sector. The role will enhance Sight Scotland’s online presence and engage their audiences, inspiring people to donate, take part in sponsored events and online campaign actions as well as contacting the charities for support with sight loss.
It is important that the successful candidate for this role has existing experience of working within a charity/fundraising environment. In order to ensure the role is successful, an understanding of fundraising and how we can effectively apply digital tools and techniques to support income generation is vital.
To apply, please download the Candidate pack and contact THINK Recruitment for a screening call.