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Would you like to help families with seriously sick children in hospital stay together? Then join The Sick Children’s Trust as our Finance Assistant.
We have an exciting opportunity to join a super friendly, motivated and supportive Finance and Administration Team.
The role is conveniently located near Liverpool Street and hybrid working is available working Monday to Wednesday in the office.
You will be an effective team member working alongside the Finance Manager to ensure that income and expenditure are appropriately processed in accordance with The Sick Children’s Trust's procedures, and that coding and costing are accurate and appropriate. You will work with the Finance Manager to support a range of financial procedures from banking to preparation of budgets and forecasts.
You will be the first point of contact for finance queries. Therefore, strong numeracy skills, previous experience in a finance role and good communications skills are essential.
For further details regarding the role, please see the job description and person specification in our recruitment pack.
As part of this role there will be the opportunity to access financial support towards further education in accountancy qualifications, if you so wish.
In addition to the above, we also offer an attractive benefits package to all our employees, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits include:
· Hybrid working
· 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days dependent on service
· Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
· Flexible working hours
· Pension, life insurance and permanent health insurance
Our vision is to work to a future where every family with a seriously ill child in hospital will be able to stay together, just minutes from their child’s bed during their treatment.
If you strongly believe you can contribute, then join us and we will give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.
To apply please submit your CV. You will be asked a number of questions to give you an opportunity to tell us more about yourself, your skills and experience.
Closing date 15 September 2024
Student Voice Manager
Who we are:
Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen.
Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). We also fund and facilitate student activities on campus, including societies, sports clubs, media groups, and raise money for charities via Raising and Giving (RAG) initiatives.
About the job
Are you an inspirational leader who cares about empowering the voice of students and delivering genuinely impactful change?
Do you like working in fun, dynamic and varied roles in which no two days are the same, and that possess significant development and growth opportunities?
If so, then you’re in the right place, and the Student Voice Manager role might well be the position for you!
Armed with a bold and ambitious new strategy, there couldn’t be a more exciting time to join our organisation.
LSESU is seeking to set the global standard for what it means to be a world class students’ union, and this role sits right at the heart of that lofty ambition.
With a renewed, strategic focus on policy, this position will play a leading role in establishing a policy function that will enable us to be the definitive and credible home of student voice at LSE. A function which will become even more important when we enter the second stage of the strategy in 2026, when student voice will become the central strategic focus of the organisation.
Sitting within the broader Student Voice Department (alongside the Advice Team), you would lead a friendly, talented team of four permanent Student Voice Coordinators (SVCs) who together account for all of the Union’s policy, democratic, representation and campaigning work, alongside a part-time member of student staff.
Variety is hard-wired into the role. In addition to overseeing policy and research output, you would be responsible for leading a democratic and governance structure that is so innovative it is currently the source of an international academic study. Accountabilities here would include delivery of our biannual student elections and sector-leading Student Panels.
You would also be responsible for leading on how we support our elected student representatives and campaign groups; and for the Union’s academic representation work.
Given the breadth of work undertaken within the team, expect there to be plenty of opportunities to grow, develop and pick up new skills outside of the main responsibilities of the role.
Who are we looking for?
This role is fast-paced and so you’ll need exceptional organisation and planning skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities at once in a calm, effective manner.
The team you will be managing cuts across several areas and contains five people. We’re therefore looking for a confident leader with line management experience who is able to inspire, motivate and develop a talented and ambitious team to reach their full potential.
You will be a kind, supportive leader who cares about the people in their charge, but who also has high standards and that is able to performance manage when needed to ensure the team meets expected standards and delivers expected results.
We are looking for someone with exceptional written and verbal communication skills; an ability to interpret complex information and present it in a concise and accessible manner; and with experience of delivering high quality research and policy output.
With responsibility for leading on several projects, both within the team and cross-organisationally, prior project management experience and knowledge will be important, as will the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
Knowledge or prior experience within Higher Education or the student movement would certainly be an advantage, but is not essential and we very much welcome applications from those outside students’ unions who have transferrable skills and a who possess a willingness to learn.
We want to be the best, and for that we want to recruit the best. If you share our ambition and want to join a fun, supportive team seeking to set the benchmark for excellence in the sector, we would love to hear from you.
Why apply?
Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.
Benefits and Perks
In return for your passion and experience we offer:
● 25 days holidays per year
● Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter on top of your 25 days annual leave and bank holidays
● Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership, advice from dedicated sports professionals, wth a wide range of activities including yoga classes, dance classes, pilates classes available free for SU staff
● Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on a bicycle purchase
● Access to LSE staff training courses
● Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card giving wide range of discounts
● Flexibility for work-life balance
● Interest-free Travel loan
How do we recruit?
We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:
Part 1. Complete a Supporting Statement, telling us about your suitability for the role (this is what will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for an interview). In doing so, please (1) ensure that your personal statement is no longer than 2 sides of A4, (2) ensure that you don’t include any personal details within your personal statement, and (3) use the job description and person specification as a guide to help write it.*
*Your supporting statement is all that we will see when shortlisting, so please be sure to cover everything that you’d like us to know about your suitability for this role within it, making it clear that you meet all of the job’s specification requirements.
Part 2. Complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form, so that we’re able to contact you if shortlisted for an interview. This will only be seen by our HR team (and will therefore have no impact on shortlisting), but it does help us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants.
Part 3. Please attached your completed CV outlining the jobs or voluntary roles you have had.
Want to apply?
To apply for this role, please complete an online application.
Job application timeline
Job posted: 23 August 2024
Closing date:23 September 2024
Intended Interview date: 3rd October 2024
Compulsory Requirement - The UK Government sets the legal regulations that we are required to follow. As an employer we must ensure that everyone is eligible to work in the UK and this is done by us checking and making a copy of the correct original identification/documentation before your first day of work. Currently we require you to have the right to work in the UK, as we are not a Home Office approved sponsor.
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CXK is an award-winning charity which supports young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment, or training. We continually strive to provide the best services to meet the needs of the 260,000+ beneficiaries that we support each and every year – empowering individuals and strengthening communities across the south of England.
We are looking for a Level 6 Careers Advisor who is passionate about supporting young people and adults towards their next steps in education, training or employment. The post holder will work in schools, colleges and community settings supporting a range of beneficiaries delivering IAG, mentoring and group work.
The ability to adapt and be creative is a must within this role due the dynamic nature of the work and who you’ll be working with.
Passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of our culture. Therefore, we’re dedicated to bringing together highly skilled people who are passionate about making a difference. In return, we offer a flexible, professional, and friendly working environment in which our staff are truly valued and invested in.
Looking to make a positive difference and love IAG? Come and work for CXK!
Main duties and responsibilities
- Deliver workshop training and mentoring support to unemployed young people and adults in the community that enables the development of their personal, social and employability
- Support work placements and other community opportunities and be confident working in detached and outreach settings.
- Deliver independent CEIAG to young people in schools, colleges, or other institutions.
- Work creatively and in a person-centred way, in a 121 or group setting.
In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive the following benefits:
- An annual salary of £26,398 – £31,554 per annum pro rata, depending on skills and experience
- 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays pro rata
- Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service)
- Death in service life assurance policy (3 x annual salary)
- Flexible working
- Generous sick leave benefits
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Comprehensive training and development programmes
- Mental health first aiders
- Home and Tech scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Refer a friend recruitment bonus
- Interest free parking permit loans
- AXA Be Supported – Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 9th September 2024
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18th September 2024 Ashford, Kent.
**Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**
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Job Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the cutting edge of the growth in Shaw Trust Supported Internships.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with neurodiverse young people or adults, be flexible, committed to making a difference and be able to work under pressure and be an effective communicator. The job coach role will need to successfully be able to work with vulnerable young people and engage employers to offer placements and work opportunities. The position will be based in High Wycombe town centre.
Shaw Trust provides support to young people across London funded by Local Authorities, Schools, SFA that include providing information advice, guidance and support to ensure young people are able to assess their attributes and circumstances, planning to meet learning goals, supporting them to implement their plans and keeping these under review.
We would like individuals that are committed to supporting and engaging with young people to ensure they develop resilience and are able to make positive and sustainable transitions through education and training into employment. In particular those that are energetic, passionate, dynamic and innovative in their approach to achieving the above.
Job Description
- Provide direction and organisation to the on-site learning programme
- Recruit appropriate students with disabilities for the programme / conduct education assessments for those who have applied
- Plan and deliver (including virtual) daily classroom activities and lesson plans in line with agreed units to achieve the Pearson’s employability award (Entry Level 3 – Level 2),
- Deliver daily classroom support in literacy and numeracy.
- Support interns to develop the Pearson’s portfolios to achieve the accreditation and skills attained, letter of recommendations from internship sites, etc.
- Be responsible for the emotional and social welfare of the interns
- Work with local authorities and businesses, attend reviews and other meetings as required to meet student progression and employment needs.
- Develop IEP and transition plan for students and creates “career plan” based on individual preferences and skills
- Attend host business induction to ensure intern understanding and learning
- Works with job coach and with department managers to develop internship sites, write job descriptions and plan for necessary job modifications
- Works with parents, the local authority and other supported internship stakeholders to support the progression of the interns
- Provides individualised support for interns at the host business worksite placement or competitive job including job coaching, identifying job placements, assistive technology, etc.
- Develops professional relationships with parents to support interns
- Works with managers and co-workers to educate on disability awareness
- Meets regularly with business liaison, managers and peer mentors to discuss student strengths and challenges, issues, progress, etc
- Works with job coach to plan events such as induction, information nights/Open days and graduation.
- Works with other team members to provide internal and external marketing for business and community such as newsletter articles, website information, tours, community presentations, social media
- Work with employers, families, job placement specialist, agency personnel, school personnel and other appropriate parties to problem solve issues related to training and employment.
- Train interns in the areas of personal hygiene, communication, interviewing and behaviour as they relate to successful employment.
- Works with Supported Internship team to make final decisions regarding any issues that may affect student success at a worksite rotation or competitive job site.
- Participates in decision-making process to identify and implement training strategies and/or services with other staff and host business staff.
- Adheres to and promotes standards of the host business and/or competitive work site in order to promote job productivity and efficiency.
- Submits and completes appropriate job coaching paperwork.
- Applies for Access to Work funding on behalf of the interns
- Provides basic information about benefits, work-related expenses etc
- Recognises and acts on the legal responsibilities concerning the safety and welfare of the interns
- Develop a clear understanding of the nature of each student’s learning difficulties and or social/emotional needs and take steps to address these needs
- Utilise a variety of support methods and resources appropriate to the needs of the interns
- Undertake a training programme such as first aid if appropriate
Person Specification
- Level 3 Education and Training Award (PTTLS) (or willing to work towards)
- Strong communicator verbally, in writing and using various IT tools with a diverse group including Senior Managers, other professionals, young people and parents.
- Entrepreneurial and dynamic able to identify and implement new ways of working that enhances service delivery and outcomes for young people.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Experience of working with teams to set and maintain a positive culture.
- An ability to develop and sustain effective relationships with key organisations.
- Well organised and able to manage own workload.
- Strong track record of achieving contract KPI’s and achieving outcomes for young people.
- An ability to work in and create strong partnerships with other organisations.
- Track record of developing new services for young people.
- Track record of bringing in additional income or contracts
- Personal and professional demeanour which generates credibility and confidence with clients, managers, staff, external partners and all other stakeholders.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and guidance relating to Children and Young People’s Services and SEND
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Racial Equity Programme Lead
Job Description
Join Clore Social Leadership as a pivotal member of our team dedicated to advancing justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are seeking a dynamic individual to manage racial equity partnership programmes, driving our mission to develop inclusive and effective leadership in the social sector.
About Clore Social Leadership
Since 2010, Clore Social Leadership has supported over 4,000 individuals from nearly 3,000 social sector organisations. Through our transformative skills and development programmes, we empower individuals from local grassroots initiatives to global organisations to become agents of change. In partnership, we have developed leadership programmes for people with lived and/or learned experience of racial inequalities, youth services, immigration systems, criminal justice systems, social immobility, homelessness, gender inequalities, health inequalities and climate change.
We aim to create a more equitable and inclusive society where individuals from all backgrounds have equal opportunities to lead, participate, and contribute to positive social change. Leadership Lighthouses, a strategic partnership programme, is our largest initiative to date that aims to address systemic inequities and promote meaningful and inclusive representation.
About Leadership Lighthouses
Leadership Lighthouses will support the development of social leaders from Black and racially minoritised communities, aiming to increase their confidence, skills, resilience and wellbeing, and ultimately, increase the impact they have with the communities they support. This national programme, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund*, follows on from a research project and a successful pilot in 2022.
Over the course of five years, we will work alongside a range of expert partners, and specialised coaches and facilitators to reach around 300 leaders, primarily through local programmes in England, in addition to national activity.
The Racial Equity Programme Lead will be critical to the success of this, managing all aspects of the programme. If you are passionate about making a profound impact and thrive in a dynamic, values-driven environment, we invite you to join us in shaping a brighter future for social leadership.
Person Specification
We seek an ambitious, bold and collaborative individual with an inclusive approach who is driven to ensure an impactful programme and a positive experience for both partners and participants.
● Planned: Highly developed organisational skills enabling efficient planning and management of tasks and resources.
● Passionate: Believes in the power of learning and development in catalysing social change, particularly within racial justice and equity.
● Focused: Able to think analytically, analyse data and extract key messages. Strong attention to detail. Strong service delivery skills to achieve agreed outcomes.
● Courageous: Able to challenge the status quo to seek continuous improvement and innovative solutions.
● Collaborative: Developed skills in managing internal and external relationships. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to adapt communications for various audiences.
Role Description
The Racial Equity Programme Lead will be part of our talented, agile and welcoming team of 7. This is a newly established role that will be managed by the Programmes Director, and work closely with the CEO, the wider organisation and those involved in this programme, including expert collaborators, partners and a steering group. There are no line management responsibilities.
The key responsibilities of the role are to:
● Offer valuable insights and learning from the Leadership Lighthouses programme and support their integration to ensure our organisation's work remains inclusive and impactful.
● Lead and manage the Leadership Lighthouses programme, with a collaborative approach, building strong relationships with partners and participants, actively listening and responding to their needs.
● Ensure effective deployment of resources to achieve the programme objectives and targets.
● Design and implement robust management processes to ensure good governance and successful project outcomes.
● Support delivery partners and manage the partnership relationship, ensuring consistent and high-quality work, addressing any shortcomings appropriately.
● Provide administrative support to the Steering Group.
● Anticipate and mitigate risks to ensure milestones and targets are met.
● Monitor expenditure against the programme budget, working with delivery partners to ensure optimal use of available funds.
● Collaborate with the Clore Social Marketing team and other agencies to promote the programme.
● Manage the relationship with the independent programme evaluator and implement evaluation findings as necessary.
● Provide written quarterly reports to funders, partners, and stakeholders. Offer regular verbal updates to the Programmes Director, CEO and programme partners, providing assurance around project performance.
● Manage relationships with the National Lottery Community Fund, ensuring timely and accurate responses to queries or requests for information.
All staff are expected to work independently and as part of a team, manage work to meet multiple deadlines, build effective relationships and be proficient with Google Suite, MS Office, Salesforce and online meeting tools.
Skills & Experience - (E=essential, D=desirable)
● Strong track record in successfully managing complex programmes or projects (E)
● Experienced at managing leadership programmes or similar projects with racial justice and equity at their core (E)
● Lived and or learned experience of themes related to racial injustice. (E)
● Thorough understanding of developing and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders (E)
● Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively with audiences from diverse backgrounds (E)
● Financially astute and analytical with a proven track record of managing budgets (E)
● Track record of driving change, fostering innovation and promoting new ideas (E)
● Exceptional problem-solving skills, making evidence-based decisions with pragmatism and flexibility (E)
● Ability to demonstrate a passion for social impact and leadership development within the social sector (D)
Terms and working hours
We are open to discussing flexible arrangements before or on application.
● This is a five-year fixed term contract role.
● You must be UK based to apply for this role.
● The role is to be fulfilled over a 28-hour week, ideally within our core working hours (Mon-Fri, 10am–4pm UK time), with flexibility as required.
Place of work
● This is a hybrid role with one day a week in our shared office space in London (Better Space, 127 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3DA), the travel costs of which must be covered by the individual. We are open to discussing this arrangement further to accommodate individual needs and preferences.
● Further UK travel will be required on occasion, the costs of which would be covered by Clore Social Leadership.
Pay and benefits
● Salary for this role will be £32,000 based on 28 hours per week (£40,000 full time equivalent FTE).
● The post holder is entitled to 20 days of annual leave (25 days FTE), in addition to UK statutory holidays.
● The office is closed for one week during the winter festive period (25-31 December), providing an additional three days of annual leave in addition to the above allocation.
● You have the option to join our contributory pension scheme. The employer's contribution is 3% with a minimum employee contribution of 5%.
Application process
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We value and respect every individual, regardless of their race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or background. We actively seek to eliminate bias, promote equality and provide equal opportunities for all to showcase their talents and be evaluated solely on their qualifications, skills and potential. If you are passionate about making a profound impact and thrive in a dynamic, values-driven environment, we invite you to submit an application.
Please apply through Charity Jobs. You will be asked to send:
● Your CV (two pages max.), including relevant work experience.
● A cover letter (one page max.), which addresses your suitability for and interest in the role.
Please note, through Charity Jobs, we conduct a blind recruitment process to ensure fairness and equity by anonymising applications, removing names and identifiable information.
Key dates
The below dates have been provided as a guideline as applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 8 September 2024
First round interviews (online): Week commencing Monday 16 September 2024 (flexibility can be offered)
Final interviews (in person): Week commencing Monday 23 September 2024 (flexibility can be offered)
Travel expenses for in-person interviews will be reimbursed on submission of valid receipts.
In line with the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Registered charity number: 1136727
Thanks to National Lottery players, Clore Social Leadership has received five-year funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK. The funding will be used to support the leadership development of people from Black and racially minoritised communities.
Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK. It is a charity with over 48,000 members. We provide opportunities for 300 staff and have an annual turnover of more than £10.5m.
We are on a journey to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world and we want you to join us on that mission.
Job description
The Networks Coordinator position will play a pivotal role in supporting the development of our student networks to create inclusive, dynamic, and engaging communities at UCL, a global top 10 university.
You’ll empower, train, and support our students to host events, run campaigns, and raise awareness. You will help broker new partnerships with charities and other student groups facilitating our students to build community and get the most out of their time at UCL.
Our networks are run by student leaders, and you’ll act as a key link between them and our elected officers to ensure they can make meaningful change locally and nationally.
How to apply
Please apply directly through our website.
Applicants should note that CVs will not be accepted and that the statement of support for application should address the selection criteria in the person specification and outline your reasons for applying.
Interviews will take place on Friday 20 September, 2024.
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We are looking for an individual who will thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding role helping to change the lives of young people by taking up a fixed-term role as a part-time Project Worker in our IntoUniversity centre in North Islington. You will work closely with our existing team, supporting the delivery and organisation of the IntoUniversity programme in the centre.
Contract: Fixed term until July 2025, part-time 7.5hrs per week
Start date: As soon as possible, as agreed with the candidate and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check, and right to work checks.
Working hours
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EITHER 7.5 hours per week across two afternoons: between Monday and Thursday 14:00-18:00 and between Tuesday and Wednesday 13:30-17:3
- OR 7.5 hours one day a week (between Monday and Thursday. The hours would be 9:30am - 6:00pm if you were employed on a Monday or Thursday and 9.00am - 5:30pm if you are employed on a Tuesday or a Wednesday.
Salary
Starting salary is £30,000 (pro-rata)
Pro-rated salary is £6,000 per annum
Location
IntoUniversity North Islington
29 Marriott Road, Finsbury Park
London N4 3QN
Main duties of the role
To deliver the IntoUniversity programmem effectively to children and young people in different settings, including schools-based workshops, Academic Support sessions and educational visits. This includes positive behaviour management and adherence to the IntoUniversity safeguarding policy.
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To assist with the organisation and delivery of the Academic Support, FOCUS and Mentoring Programmes.
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To assist the IntoUniversity Centre Leader in liaising with schools and other partner bodies, in organising the classroom and resources and in planning project delivery.
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To update and maintain IntoUniversity displays, publicity and resources.
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To work with the IntoUniversity Centre Leader to recruit children and young people to the programme, including after-school Academic Support and FOCUS Weeks.
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To develop educational resources and worksheets for use across all IntoUniversity programmes.
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To ensure compliance with all necessary regulations and legal requirements, including the Children’s Act, Children and Young People (Scotland) Act, Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act, Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, and legislation and policies related to Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety.
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To champion diversity and inclusion in your role at all times, referring to the Diversity and Inclusion Staff Responsibilities Guide.
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To undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.
Staff benefits
- 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
- Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
- Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
- Employer pension contributions of 6%
- Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to inspire students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year. We have forty-one centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.
We are seeking a skilled Grants and Compliance Manager to join our charity. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the grant application process and building relationships within the local community.
The Grants and Compliance Manager will: -
Manage the grant application process including
- Inviting people, groups, schools, churches and charities to apply
- Work with grant applicants to produce good quality grant applications
- Reviewing applications against the applicable criteria
- Produce reports and evaluations of applications
- Conduct due diligence on applicants
Manage the grants award process
- Undertake correspondence with applicants
- Arrange bank payments to be made including liaise with trustees to ensure timely payments of success grant awards
- Monitoring and evaluating supported projects through visits and reports
- Maintaining records of grant awards and all applications
Financial Management and Accounts
- Ensure financial management of grants and undertake any financial control requirements
- Keep accurate financial records and liaise with Accountants and Clerk
- Maintain accurate accounts and records of expenditure, ensuring an adequate documented audit trail is available for all activities and spending
- Work with Clerk and trustees to produce budgets and in year forecasts
Administration
- In collaboration with the Clerk and secretary, prepare and assemble papers for trustee meetings, including financial forecasts, investment reports, reports on applicants and other papers as required.
- Host, attend, and advise at trustee meetings, including all preparatory work and if required minute taking.
- Prepare documents to comply with statutory regulations, e.g. Risk Assessment, Policies, GDPR
- Update trustees on best practise and appropriate updates
- Keep website up to date.
- Undertake any other administration duties as reasonably requested by trustees.
General Practice
- Be accountable for own personal development, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills in order to continuously improve and progress and keep fully up to date with relevant legislation and practice.
- Assist in the implementation of procedures & practices that develop legally compliant, efficient and effective support to the charity.
- Ensure the confidentiality of all documentation and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Undertake regular CPD in order to develop and apply knowledge of legal compliance, e.g. Anti-money Laundering, GDPR, Equality & Diversity, Financial Crime, Cyber Security, Modern Slavery, Anti Bribery, Health & Safety.
- Assist in the induction of new trustees and provide information, advice, guidance and training as required.
- Comply with individual responsibilities for health and safety at work, reporting any problems or areas of concern to the clerk and Chair of Trustees
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative psychologist to join our warm and friendly team at our Dose of Nature hub in Kew, London. Dose of Nature is in an exciting phase as we continue to receive funding to expand our reach, particularly for young people aged 16 – 25, we are seeking a psychologist with passion for the natural world to support us with the expansion of our young people’s programme, as well as support with our main programme for adults.There is great potential for the psychologist to lead on areas in which we seek to develop and expand, and the post-holder would be closely supported by the psychology team, as well as the wider team, to do so.
Dose of Nature is a mental health charity whose objective is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of individuals through increased engagement with the natural world. Our work is rooted in a wealth of scientific evidence that demonstrates the physiological and psychological benefits of spending time in nature.We deliver ‘nature prescriptions’ to people referred by their GP with a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. Our Dose of Nature Prescription is overseen by psychologists and is a genuine alternative to both medication and more traditional psychological interventions. Through a combination of education, first-hand experience, and practical and motivational support, we aim to encourage a greater connection with nature, and inspire lifestyle changes that will have a significant and lasting impact on mental wellbeing.Dose of Nature is a fun, supportive and lively organisation that encourages creativity and independence, as well as a strong sense of working together as a team.
The nature of the role requires occasional evenings and weekends to cover volunteer training evenings and social events as necessitated by the needs of the charity.
Please see the job description for more details.
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About Kinship:
Kinship is a charity committed to supporting families with kinship care arrangements. They provide vital support to families across the UK, ensuring that children in kinship care receive the love, stability, and opportunities they deserve. As they continue to grow, they are looking for a dedicated Research Manager to join their team and support their mission.
Purpose of Role:
Join us in a new and impactful role where you’ll significantly contribute to our expanding research program. At Kinship, the leading provider of services for kinship carers in England and Wales, you’ll collaborate with internal teams and research partners like the University of Oxford and Lancaster University. Your work will span all research stages, from design to impact, directly influencing our services, policy, and practice. Your research will make a tangible difference, supporting over 12,000 kinship carers and building a robust evidence base for kinship family support.
Key Responsibilities:
In this impactful role, you'll contribute to shaping and executing Kinship's research strategy. Key duties include:
- Leading research design, data analysis, and reporting.
- Conducting desk research, surveys, and focus groups.
- Collaborating with the Head of Policy and Public Affairs on the annual kinship carers survey.
- Analysing Salesforce CRM data to inform policy and service development.
- Managing research projects with external partners, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
- Supporting kinship carers' participation in research.
- Presenting findings and maintaining an up-to-date online research bank.
This role is critical in generating insights that directly impact kinship care services and policy development.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Proven expertise in applying qualitative and quantitative research methodologies across diverse projects.
- Strong experience in planning, commissioning, and managing research projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.
- Track record of delivering impactful research in a relevant field.
- Exceptional written communication skills, adaptable to various audiences, including kinship carers.
- High-level data analysis and presentation skills, with a focus on strategic thinking and influence.
- Proficiency in CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) and strong financial literacy for managing research budgets.
- A collaborative, self-starting attitude, committed to meaningful participation and the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Candidate Profile:
We are seeking a confident and strategic individual with the ability to build and maintain positive, productive relationships both internally and externally. Financial literacy and experience in managing research budgets are essential. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, capable of taking initiative and driving projects forward.
Desirable Experience and Knowledge:
- Postgraduate-level training in research methods.
- Experience with peer researchers and fundraising for research.
- Understanding of children's social care.
- Lived experience of kinship care.
Attributes:
- Flexibility to travel across England and Wales.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Enthusiastic team player with strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Permission to work in the UK.
-Dedication to the values and objectives of Kinship is essential.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Full Time/Perm Position
- Hybrid Working (3 Days in Office in Vauxhall, London)
- Pension scheme
-- 30 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of families in kinship care and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for this role by Wednesday 4th September 2024.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Kinship family!
Kinship is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a positive and inclusive working environment.
Please ensure you have submitted your full CV and Cover Letter
Application deadline: 5pm on Wednesday 4 September.
Interviews (online): Thursday 12 and Friday 13 September.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
LEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Please complete and upload the application form via Breathe HR. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form (Please see vacancy documents at the bottom to download the form)
If you have any problems with attaching the form, please send it to talent @ bookmarkreading .org
At Bookmark Reading Charity, we exist to change children’s life stories through the joy of reading. We have seen significant growth over the past few years and have built a network of engaged supporters. As we launch our new strategy, we are looking for a talented individual to lead our Philanthropy Team and grow both our major donor and Trusts & Foundations programme so that we can support more children to develop the reading skills and confidence they need for a fair chance in life.
Job Description
Delivering the Philanthropy plan
- Manage the philanthropy programme at Bookmark, working with the Head of Fundraising to grow the major donor and Trusts & Foundations portfolio within the wider strategy
- Lead a team of three to deliver on the fundraising strategy, providing direction, support and guidance. Directly line manage the Philanthropy Manager and support their professional development
- Work with trustees, staff, and our wonderfully supportive Partnerships Board to build a robust pipeline of supporters and secure introductions
- Own and build a portfolio of donors through the full donor cycle who give £50,000 or more, ensuring a first-class cultivation and stewardship journey
- Lead on the philanthropy events strategy and programme, providing support to the Philanthropy Manager and wider team in delivering income generating, cultivation and stewardship events
- Lead the philanthropy team to compelling, relevant and tailored funding proposals, reports and collateral to inspire and inform donors, reflecting Bookmark’s strong brand
- Work closely with the Corporate Partnerships team to ensure opportunities to maximise income for the fundraising team
Work with the rest of the Fundraising team
- Devise and deliver annual plans, together with associated budgets, in line with the charity’s strategic objectives.
- Work with the Senior Leadership Team, Chair of Trustees and colleagues across the charity to ensure major donor fundraising activity is aligned with the charity’s wider plans and objectives
- Use Salesforce to manage the accurate recording and forecasting of major donor income, enabling efficient reporting and KPI management
- Ensure that all activity helps to build Bookmark’s brand and is always brand compliant
- Ensure Bookmark’s ethical fundraising policy is adhered to
Person specification
Essential
- A successful track record in high value fundraising and acquisition, including a proven track record of securing five-and-six-figure gifts, to meet or exceed targets
- Experience line managing individuals, nurturing their development and managing their performance to achieve results
- Excellent understanding of complex relationship-based fundraising from high-net worth individuals and/or grant making organisations, and experience developing relationships with donors through all stages of the donor cycle
- Experience working with a fundraising board or high value committee
- Experience developing and managing a calendar of successful charity events that meet fundraising targets
- Great verbal communication skills, a passion for presenting and public speaking
- You will have the skills to influence, motivate and persuade people to donate
- Demonstrable experience of writing successful, inspiring, emotive, and technically accurate cases for support and proposals tailored to a major donor audience
- Experience growing and managing a pipeline, planning for your portfolio and increasing income
- An understanding and ability to build budgets and work with financials
- Experience using of Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- You have experience using Salesforce, or another fundraising database
Desirable
- Experience managing and growing a Giving Circle
Location: One to two days per week based at the Bookmark office (London), with flexibility around home working for the remaining days
Contract type: Permanent, 3-5 days per week
Salary: £48,000-£50,000 pro-rata
Hours: 22.5-37.5 hours per week. Flexibility around compressed hours.
Deadline: Sunday 15th September 2024, 11:59 pm
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK and a charity with over 48,000 members. We provide opportunities for 300 staff and have an annual turnover of more than £12m.
It's an exciting time our growing organisation as the delivery partner for UCL’s new Student Life Strategy. In 2023 we received a multi-million-pound investment to enhance student life at UCL. The financial backing from our parent university is recognition of the transformative effect that extra and co-curricular experiences have on students at UCL – helping them develop skills, build networks, reduce loneliness and isolation, grow in confidence, and enjoy their time here.
We are looking for a Policy and Influencing Coordinator.
The successful candidate will provide, develop and support strategies that support our policy and national influencing capacity. The role holder will also contribute to the development of influencing strategies that deliver change locally and nationally.
The role is a full time and fixed term contract for 12 months. This role is also a hybrid working role, where 40% of the role will be on campus based.
Have you got knowledge and understanding of National and Regional influencing? Have you got demonstrable experience of working effectively on own initiative and experience of working effectively in a team? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.
Our ideal candidate will contribute towards horizon scanning and the scrutiny of relevant evidence, trends, and datasets to identify student issues, and support student officers and representatives to translate these into change objectives and campaigns. The right candidate will also maintain relationships with local and national movements and organisations, including the relevant regulators, to enhance the impact of our campaigning and influencing work. The successful role holder will support the contribution to University decision-making bodies, formulating reports and consultation responses, as directed by line manager.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Project Officer – Behaviour Change & Engagement
England South
£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
(Ref: SUS4318)
Part-Time 22.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Contract: Fixed term until 31 July 2025 (with possibility of extension)
Base: Local Authority offices in Crawley and with the flexibility to work from home on days when not delivering activities in schools or the local community.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans, working in partnership with Crawley Borough Council Sustainability Team as a Project Officer, delivering active travel initiatives in schools across Crawley.
As the Project Officer, you will communicate confidently about walking, cycling and wheeling within school and communities in Crawley. You will be working closely with schools, enabling the pupils and families in the schools' surrounding area to leave their cars at home for the school journey.
You will engage with schools and communities across Crawley; developing and delivering activities and events in schools which promote and enable all forms of active travel to school, through practical skills, incentive programmes and classroom sessions.
Contributing to the objectives of Sustrans and Crawley Borough Council, you will promote the benefits of active travel.
You will build and manage internal and external relationships with key people such as school leadership teams, governors, parents and students.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans and provide training and support to the school and community champions enabling them to independently run events and initiatives about Active Travel.
About you
You should have experience of leading physical activities or behaviour change projects for children and young people and be experienced in the planning and delivery of these events.
With the ability to build relationships with ease across a wide range of people, you will be able to adapt your communication skills to the diverse audiences you will be engaging with.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 17 September 2024.
- Interviews will take place in via MS Teams on the 2nd or 3rd of October 2024
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
Our client, a prestigious London University, is currently seeking a dynamic individual to join them as a temporary Learning & Teaching Department Administrator . The position is 35 hours per week, until the 4th of October in the first instance. The role offers hybrid-working, with 3 days per week based on-site in Central London and the rest remote.
Key Responsibilities for this role include:
- Providing team assistance, including complex diary and calendar management.
- Being the first point of contact for enquiries to the team, providing a customer-focused service to students and colleagues.
- Supporting relevant team meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, note and minute-taking.
- Maintaining accurate data and documentation.
To be considered for this position, you should possess:
- Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within a higher education setting.
- Demonstrable, strong experience in customer service, particularly in providing information, advice, and guidance to diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency in using various IT systems.
The position aims to start as soon as possible, requiring candidates to be available immediately or have a short notice period to be considered.
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, kindly express your interest by submitting your CV in Word format below to take the first step toward this rewarding role.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
PART TIME HEAD OF FINANCE AND IT
Location: Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex
Salary: c£70,000, depending on experience, plus benefits
Work for one of the most significant and influential journalism-related organisations in the UK, the standard bearer for quality, trusted journalism and diversity.
The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) exists to help create a better society . We provide a world-class education and training system that develops current and future journalists from all walks of life for the demands of a fast-changing multimedia industry. NCTJ is a trusted brand and its kite-mark for professional journalistic training is highly regarded and universally recognised in the media industry.
The charity is looking to appoint a part time head of finance and IT to help take the organisation to the next stage of its development. This is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for the financial and technology functions of the charity and its trading company.
This multifaceted position requires a hard working pragmatic and practical strategic thinker who can ensure sound financial management, accountancy and administration, and drive technological innovation as appropriate.
Reporting to the chief executive, you'll have a proven track record in financial accountancy and IT management and an interest in corporate governance. It's very important to have a strong commercial understanding as you'll need to provide sound business advice and support.
Degree level education and/or senior level experience is preferred. Professional body recognition and membership such as ACCA or CIMA and/or relevant IT certifications would be advantageous.
A familiarity with non-profit/charity sector regulations, compliance and financial reporting would be useful but is not essential.
You're likely to have experience in managing digital transformation and IT contracts, and an interest in information technology trends, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Proficiency is required in financial software (Sage preferred), IT systems and Microsoft Office.
Good leadership, collaborative working, communication and interpersonal skills are important for this role.
You'll need to be able to think strategically as well as being adept at dealing with the detail - so strong management, analytical and administration skills are all important.
As the company secretary, the role includes responsibilities to ensure compliance with charity and financial regulatory requirements.
You should have an interest in journalism and appreciate its importance in our democratic society. You'll identify with our values as a charity.
We have a dedicated team based in a converted granary in the lovely North Essex village of Newport, near Saffron Walden in Essex, only 30 seconds' walk from the Newport train station, and just one hour by train to London Liverpool Street and 20 minutes to Cambridge.
We're a friendly, professional team and we're all very passionate about what we do - this comes across in the way we work and our organisational values. We pride ourselves on recruiting high performing people who are flexible in their approach and adaptable to change. This extends to how we see our work-life balance and we support staff who have family responsibilities or other needs.
This is a part-time role, 21 hours per week. We would prefer this role to be undertaken in the office, although an agreed hybrid working arrangement is possible.
This senior role is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive contribution to a high performing and successful charity. If you feel you have the skills, experience and commitment we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you.
For more information and details of how to apply please contact our recruitment consultant, Simon Bascombe, at Harris Hill: [email protected] .
Closing date for formal applications: 9am, Thursday 12th September 2024.
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.