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The Tank Museum’s innovative and award-winning marketing team is highly regarded in the arts and culture sector across the globe.
The Membership & Fundraising Co-ordinator is a new role, the need for which has emerged from the museum’s continued growth.
The post holder with be tasked with formalising a fundraising function within the Museum: integrating and developing existing schemes whilst identifying and undertaking new projects to raise funds to support the charitable objectives of The Tank Museum.
Primarily the role will focus on “public fundraising” activity (rather than making applications to grant making bodies), using the Museums existing and sizeable international online audiences as a base for support.
Specifically, this will include:
- The management of The Tank Museums membership schemes (Friends, Patreon & YouTube Membership) – developing retention and recruitment strategies, measuring and reporting on satisfaction, and member communications/engagement.
- Seeking corporate sponsorship opportunities for The Tank Museum’s online activity & assist in the management of existing key strategic partnerships relationships.
- Manage fundraising projects (such as vehicle conservation/restoration projects), liaising with internal colleagues, ensuring targets are met, and our communities of supporters engaged and appreciated.
- Identify opportunities for small scale fundraising projects – for example, where capex can be supported by public donations.
- Running e-bay auctions, raffles, etc, in support of museum fundraising objectives.
- Establish administration required to support existing fundraising activity (such as a new CRM system) – and the potential for increased activity in the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Can you inspire and be inspired? Can you motivate others to deliver great customer service? Are you looking for a chance to shine? We have fantastic opportunities for progression and development and the Freedom to nurture ideas and flair within a Framework of support to develop you whilst you develop and lead a team of up to 25 stores in the Newcastle and surrounding area to success.
At Barnardo's we believe in children the funds we raise in store support the most vulnerable children and Young People in the UK and now's your chance to play your part in this vital work. As well as maximising sales and profit in your area, you will take full ownership of the day to day management of your stores, you'll maximise their income and lead and inspire your team of managers.
You will have a sound retail management experience, which will ideally be from a multi-site environment; you will have shown in your experience an ability to achieve budget, revenue, cost and profit targets as well as KPI's. You will be an outstanding leader who can bring team building and organisational strengths to your team alongside ensuring that the very highest standards of presentation and customer services are upheld throughout your area – your aim will be to make your store's the best in town, for customers to visit and for your colleagues to work in.
If you are interested in applying for these roles, you must live within the area East Coast from Darlington to Berwick and must hold a full time driving licence for a minimum of 2 years.
Please note salary offered will be non negotiable.
In return you will work for one of the UK's largest charity retailers with benefits, including full training and development package, promotion prospects, pension and benefits.
Generating the money we need to make children's lives better is a truly fulfilling role so if you'd like to use your talent to make a positive difference then we would love to hear from you!
The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience. It is a requirement of this role to hold full time driving licence for a minimum of 2 years.
*As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Housing Income Manager is Refuge’s expert lead and responsible for all elements of housing income management for our accommodation, including the policy framework, service charge calculation and rent setting, housing income budgets, training and management of rent collection, reporting and ensuring that all the processes meet the high standards set by the organisation and regulations in place.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to Join the finance team of a leading Membership Organisation?
As Sales Ledger Controller You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and leading a finance apprentice.
This is a Fixed Term Contract for between 10 and 12 Months
Your Day to day will include:
- Manage the Sales Ledger, ensuring all revenue is processed efficiently
- Lead and coach a finance apprentice
- Oversee Direct Debits and credit control activities
- Process invoices, payments, and refunds
- Generate reports and manage communication with the Sales team
- Reconcile accounts and ensure month-end processes are completed on time
- Support the broader Finance team with various tasks
You'll be a great fit if you have:
- Strong accounting software and MS Office proficiency
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A keen eye for detail and a proactive work ethic
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively
If this role aligns with your experience and you would like to be considered please apply with you CV.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with a dynamic University in Wales to help them recruit for a Senior Philanthropy Officer to join their Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO).
This role is offered on a permanent basis paying a salary of £31,396- £37,099 per annum. This is a flexible hybrid role where you can work between home and the University.
Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager, the post holder will deliver integrated plans to increase the number of major donors giving to the University and embed a programme of proactive legacy giving activity and stewardship, to increase the number of gifts received in wills. They will manage a mid-level portfolio of individuals (including legacy prospects), maintaining relationships, producing prospect management plans for each individual and developing clear strategies to cultivate relationships and secure philanthropic support.
The post holder will develop and present compelling and creative proposals through face-to-face meetings within the UK and internationally, presentations and fundraising events and written publications.
We are looking for someone with experience of major donor and/or legacy fundraising and a passion for relationship-based fundraising. If you are ready to take your fundraising experience to the next level within a University setting, then please do get in touch for more information.
This position will require both English and Welsh written and spoken communication (B2 Level).
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
This is a dynamic service, providing bespoke interventions to a small group of six to eight Looked After Children aged 16-21 years, to enable them to live in safety and stability, and have a place to call home.
The Specialist Support Worker will be responsible for delivering direct support to a small group of young people with complex needs. The young people will live in the community and the HFFY service will provide 24/7 support to ensure their safety, promote their stability, and build resilience to enable them to manage their tenancy.
Essential Criteria
- Experience of supporting Looked After Children or homeless and/or vulnerable adults to identify personal goals and meet person-centered targets while working through the process of change
- Experience of working within a fast moving and challenging working environment in the areas of mental health, care for young people, alcohol and drug use, independent living support
- Experience of using a high level or communication skills, both verbally and in writing, using Microsoft Office applications
- Full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, an alternative means of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full.
- NISCC registered (or willing to become registered if appointed) and willing to be subject to Access NI checks. (Successful applicants must commence NISCC registration process prior to employment)
Desirable Criteria
- 6 months experience of supporting young people (under 25) who have experienced any of the following:
+Care System
+Justice System
+Prison
+Institutional Care
+Supported Accommodation
Why work for the Simon Community?
We offer an extensive benefit package, including:
- Pension Plan
- Employer funded Healthcare - Benenden Health and Health Shield (includes savings on gym memberships and retail outlets)
- Death in Service Benefit
- Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Compassionate Culture
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Free Access NI check
- Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
- Management Development Programmes
- Long Service Awards
- Blue Light Card Scheme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Alexandra Palace is a major event, heritage and cultural destination and Park in North London.
The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational advice to the Director of Finance and Resources alongside championing continuous improvement of financial management across Alexandra Palace. The role spans financial management, strategic finance & business planning, and leadership.
This is a full time, permanent role.
The salary is £70,000 pa
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Financial Management
- Develop the annual budget strategy with the Director of Finance and Resources
- Provide an expert, long term view on all areas of finance
- Oversee the preparation of annual statutory accounts
2. Strategic Finance and Business Planning
- Develop the organisation’s financial strategy in support of the Vision
- Lead the review of finance systems, processes and procedures
- Support the implementation and reporting of the organisation’s strategic risk framework
3. Leadership
- Provide leadership and direction to the finance team
- Develop financial awareness across the organisation
Person Specification
Essential
- Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent)
- Membership of a recognized professional accountancy body
- Proven experience in a similar finance role at a senior level
- Experience motivating, leading and developing a team
- Ability to influence and build credibility with colleagues and senior leadership
Desirable:
- Knowledge and experience of: Charity Accounting, Managing CAPEX budgets, managing fundraised income, business planning processes
This is not an exhaustive list. Please see the JOB PACK for further information
To apply please send a CV and a cover letter summarizing how you meet the requirements of the role
The closing date for application is 9am on Monday 16 September
Our mission is: To repair, restore and maintain the park and palace for the recreation and enjoyment of the public forever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Community Engagement Officer
Reporting to: Community Engagement Manager
Based: Our Head Office is based in London, but we have an agile working policy enabling people to work at another UK location up to 4 days/week. Permanent remote working in the UK is possible and we welcome applications from people based in other parts of the UK.
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract, with the possibility for extension. Requests for flexible working will be considered
Salary: £28,600 - £34,424 per annum
About the role
The British Science Association's mission is to transform the diversity and inclusivity of science. We want more people, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in science, to feel that science is relevant to their lives. The BSA’s community engagement programmes focus on reaching these groups.
The Community Engagement Officer will provide support in delivering the BSA’s community engagement programmes. This role would suit someone with experience of supporting community engagement programmes.
Key responsibilities: Community Engagement programmes
The main responsibilities are to:
- Support the delivery of the British Science Week Community Grant Scheme and the creation/dissemination of the British Science Week Community Activity Pack
- Provide support for the delivery of the Community Buddies programme, the Community Lead Research Pilot and a Community Grants scheme for a new funder.
- Manage the BSA Communities social media accounts, working with Communications team colleagues
- Coordinate and help to grow the Community Engagement Network
- Manage communications for, and support development of, the Community Engagement Network members including writing newsletters, email updates and working with Comms colleagues to develop blog content
- Support with writing of funding proposals that lead to the growth of the community engagement portfolio
- Support projects delivered by other BSA teams as needed and undertake other duties as reasonably required by the line manager
Benefits:
- Agile Working policy enabling you to work at home or in another UK location up to 4 days per week, if office-based, and to vary your working hours outside our 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm core hours, subject to the needs of the BSA;
- 27 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees);
- Up to two days paid leave per year for significant voluntary commitments in support of professional and personal development, such as being a trustee of a charity or a school governor;
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme (4% paid by employer) after 3 months in role;
- Up to five days’ unpaid leave per year (this is down to the Manager’s decision and ensuring it does not affect work);
- Life assurance for death in service benefit from your first day, (subject to scheme rules). Complementary access to 24/7 online GP service;
- Occupational sick pay: up to six weeks’ full pay per year (pro-rata for part-time employees);
- Confidential telephone counselling service, offered by our legal insurance;
- Interest-free loan for season ticket, bike to work, and assisted study;
- Discounts may be offered on Science Museum tickets and in the shop.
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 15th September 2024.
First interviews are due to take place 30 September and 2 October.
You will be informed as soon as possible after the application deadline whether you have been selected for interview.
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.
As part of the British Science Association’s commitment to being a Disability Confident employer, all disabled* applicants who meet the ‘essential criteria’ for this vacancy will be offered an interview under our guaranteed interview scheme.
If you wish to apply under the guaranteed interview scheme, you will be asked to indicate this when you submit your application by selecting ‘yes’ in the relevant box when asked during the application process. Applicants do not need to state any further information or declare their disability at the application stage.
Whether you are applying under the scheme or not, if you are successful in being shortlisted, we will ask candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions to let us know if they need any adjustments during the recruitment process.
Terms & conditions
From time to time the job entails working extended hours and occasional weekends, for which no overtime payments are made. The BSA operates a time off in lieu policy for weekend working and some other out-of-hours instances.
Only applicants who have a legal right to work within the UK will be considered. You will be asked to bring along proof of nationality and/or proof of ability to work in the UK.
You will also be asked to declare any previous convictions in line with your rights under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975.
This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. It is the practice of the Association to examine job descriptions from time to time and to update them to ensure they relate to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are reasonably required, in discussion with the postholder.
It is the policy of the BSA to offer starting salaries at the bottom end of the salary band where appropriate.
A copy of our Privacy Notice is available on the vacancies page of our website.
*The Disability Confident scheme’s definition of disability is in line with the Equalities Act 2010: “a physical or mental condition which has a long-term and substantial effect on your daily life”.
Further information about our Disability Confident commitments can be found on the Disability Confident page of our website.
No agencies please.
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for Senior Service Manager – Prison Services
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 pro rata
Location: HMP Peterborough and HMP Bronzefield
Hours: 21 hours per week – with a possibility of increasing hours; to be confirmed at interview
Contract: Fixed Term – until 31st March 2025 with a possibility of an extension to March 2026
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
As an experienced senior manager with a proven track record of leadership in providing services in prisons and possibly, to women in contact with the Criminal Justice System as well as working collaboratively with other partner organisations, criminal justice services, Ministry of Justice and HMPPS. The post holder will manage the prisons advocacy services and teams for unsentenced and sentenced women within the custodial settings at HMP Peterborough and HMP Bronzefield. She will have a great understanding of the prison systems and regime including some of the challenges faced.
She will build and maintain key relationships, partnerships and contracts with relevant partners and funders, together with the Head of Criminal Justice Services and Director of Criminal Justice Services.
She will be an inspirational leader, responsible for recruiting, developing and managing her team and will be responsible for coordinating, reporting, and the delivery of the related services as commissioned by the Ministry of Justice. She will be accountable for managing her teams safely and securely whilst carrying out all activities within the prison setting.
The post holder will be working primarily from HMP Peterborough with travel across the regions to HMP Bronzefield; twice per month. She will be working 3 days across the week, and the working days will be specified at interview.
A car may be desirable for this role, though not essential
About You:
To be successful as the Senior Service Manager for Prison Services you will need the below experience and skills:
- A thorough understanding of and knowledge of the issues relating to women in the criminal justice system
- A sound knowledge of safeguarding adult and children principles, child abuse, child protection issues and safeguarding
- Experience of working within a custodial setting
- Significant experience of working with women and/or service users with a complex range of needs, particularly within the criminal justice system, in custody and/or community.
- Experience of developing relationships with funders/commissioners and achieving required outcomes.
- Experience of implementing quality assurance frameworks, monitoring, evaluating and measuring impact.
- Strong influencing skills, enthusiasm, self-confidence, excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills , and a can do proactive solution focussed approach
- Strong negotiating skills and the ability to build strong and effective relationships and partnerships, dealing with ambiguity and resolving conflict effectively, achieving the right outcomes for the organisation, collaborating and networking.
- Able to think, act and plan strategically to develop practical and creative solutions to the management of existing and new services and complex problems that may arise while maintaining high levels of diplomacy and professionalism
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 8th September 2024
Interviews are taking place on: Interviews to take place w/c 16th September 2024
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
A 35-hour working week
An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
Pension scheme
Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Employee eye-care scheme
Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
Organisation wide away days
Thorough induction and training
Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Our Team: Lottery and Promotions Lead at St Barnabas Hospice
Join a dynamic and purpose-driven team at St Barnabas Hospice where we are committed to providing compassionate care and support to our community and we are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
We are seeking an experienced, creative and strategic Lottery and Promotions Lead to join our Fundraising and Lottery team and play a vital role in raising funds to help us advance our mission of delivering compassionate care. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of those we care and support throughout Lincolnshire
About Us:
At St Barnabas, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support including end of life to more than 12,000 patients and their families every year across Lincolnshire affected by a life-limiting or terminal illness.
Our hospice is known for its compassionate approach and dedication to enhancing quality of life.
Our aim is to enable people to live as fully as they are able for however many days, weeks, or months they have left.
Role Overview:
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in our Fundraising and Lottery team. As the Lottery and Promotions Lead, you will be responsible for conceptualising, planning, and executing innovative Lottery and Promotions campaigns that drive engagement and sales across Lincolnshire. Your primary focus will be on increasing our income generation from Lottery and Promotions activities, adapting to the challenging economic climate.
You will work closely and collaboratively with the Head of Fundraising and Lottery to develop and implement a strategic approach to expanding our reach, reducing attrition rates, increasing income and enhancing brand awareness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Champion and promote Lottery and Promotions products within the organisation and throughout our Lincolnshire community and beyond to support the Charity’s Trust-wide Organisational and Income Generation Strategies for 2024-2029 in order to drive growth.
- Identify and seize business development opportunities to promote the Hospice Lottery across Lincolnshire.
- Increase sales of Lottery and Promotions products, including lottery memberships and raffles.
- Understand supporter motivations and tailor Lottery and Promotions activities to meet their needs.
- Manage an income target of circa £700, 000 across Lottery and Promotions products.
- You will be the primary contact for Lottery and Promotions advice, guidance, and support to ensure that activity is delivered to the highest standard, and levels of confidentiality and is compliant with Gambling and Charity legislation, including the Gambling Act 2005, GDPR, Fundraising Code of Practice and Gambling Commission
Benefits:
- Competitive salary, recognition and reward schemes.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.
- A supportive, collaborative and passionate team environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Qualifications and Experience:
Applications are welcome from candidates who ideally are educated to degree level or equivalent qualification and have a minimum of 2 years in Fundraising/Business Development experience with knowledge of Gambling Commission requirements and a proven track record of achieving targets.
Knowledge and Experience
Ideally you will have:
- Innovative and strategic with a strong background in business development and campaign management.
- Proven experience in leading successful Lottery and Promotions initiatives.
- The ability to champion and promote Lottery and Promotions products within the organisation and throughout the Lincolnshire Community and beyond.
- Excellent communicator with the ability to engage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Understand and analyse the market, identifying opportunities and supporter motivations to tailor approaches effectively.
· Focus on ongoing donor stewardship, building strong and lasting relationships with supporters.
· Committed to St Barnabas’s vision, values, and behaviours
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours
Salary: From £29, 802, Contributory pension scheme or continuation of NHS pension
For further details please contact:
For an informal chat about the role please contact Caroline Swindin, Head of Fundraising & Lottery.
To apply for this position:
If you are inspired by our mission and ready to take on this rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Please visit the St Barnabas Hospice website.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end-of-life challenges. Together, we can build meaningful partnerships that support our vital work at St Barnabas. Apply today and become a valued member of our team
Closing Date: 31 October 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please Note:
- We do not accept CV’s only completed application forms for clinical roles.
- St Barnabas Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer it believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
- We reserve the right to extend, withdraw or close vacancies where necessary.
- Please be aware that if you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via the email account you used to register on this site. Please check your spam folder.
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To ensure all individuals facing the end of their life in Lincolnshire receive dignified, compassionate care when they require it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Church & Community Organiser is a crucial and exciting role that aims to utilise community organising as a means support mission in and amongst estate and low income communities in the parish of St Peter de Beauvoir Town.
This role has been enabled by a grant from the Hackney & Islington Programme as part of the Church of England’s Diocesan Investment Programme. The role includes oversight of a small budget awarded as part of the grant, and line management of a .4 FTE Operational Support Officer to be recruited following the successful appointment of the Church & Community Organiser role.
The successful candidate will utilise a community organising methodology to
- build relationships
- listen and discern existing community leadership and institutions on estates and among low income communities
- work to organise communities to overcome identified need whilst building relationships and a habit and culture of acting together to deliver agency, ownership, and change
- signpost to/create appropriate groups/spaces to meet identified need or to enable action to be taken together to deliver social and community change
- to create new worshipping opportunities and nurture disciples from low income communities
- create and devise mindful and prayerful spaces and worshipping activities in St Peter’s and in appropriate spaces in the community with the aim of launching a new worshipping community or service
Main Duties
- to oversee membership with and relationship to Citizens UK/Centre for Theology and Community or another recognised partner institution utilising community organising
- to undergo community organising training (if not done so already) in order to be able to train local leaders and congregation members in community organising
- to building relationships with and discern the spiritual and material needs of residents of estates and low income communities through a regular pattern of 121 conversations (on average 3 a day)
- to identify local leadership and institutions on estate and low income communities, and to help develop local leaders
- to convene small groups and local actions to discern and meet identified need to enable action to be taken together to deliver social and community change
- to listen actively via a programme of 121s with members of St Peter’s congregation (and Warm Welcome guests) especially those living in estate and low income communities to develop St Peter de Beauvoir’s ability to welcome and develop agency of guests and worshippers from estate and low income communities
- to create spaces and opportunities to meet spiritual needs of residents of estates and low income communities through creation of prayer spaces, worshipping opportunities and new services/worshipping communities, in addition to signposting to existing services and activities currently taking place at St. Peter’s.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Experience of setting up a new or consolidating an existing project
- Experience of working with and developing the leadership potential of volunteers
- Experience of working with different faith communities, as well as those of no religious faith
- Experience of risk taking to create a project/ situation/event that illustrates your values
- A working knowledge and good understanding of St Peter de Beauvoir and its communities (or a similar community and clear desire to do so locally)
- Ability to inspire, motivate and lead (particularly people who are different than you)
- Ability to organise yourself and others and to work responsibly in an unstructured environment
- Ability to use imaginative strategies to help improve disadvantaged communities
- Ability to plan and organise under pressure
- Ability to work with and relate to all types of people
- Ability to teach and facilitate workshops
- Ability to develop the potential of others
- A passion for justice, and the role of church communities in achieving justice for all at a local level, especially amongst those from marginalised communities
Desirable:
- A demonstrable track record of successful Community Organising
- Experience of carrying out a power analysis and using the results to initiate new relationships
- Experience of successful fundraising
- Clear evidence of campaigns won
- Financial management skills including ability to set and manage a budget
The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 part 1(1-3) applies to this post.
The post is restricted to practicing Christians as leading prayer and devising opportunities for prayer are part of the responsibilities of this role.
The Community Organiser will be required to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. The above list of tasks is not intended to be exhaustive and may be subject to change, which will be done in discussion with the post holder and line manager.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
More people are experiencing what it means to be homeless. Emmaus Sheffield provides a unique solution to homelessness and we have an ambitious plan to do even more.
This is an exciting time to join our team as we work to develop and grow our Community.
The Deputy Community Leader will play a central role in the pastoral care of the Companions at Emmaus Sheffield, ensuring the smooth running of the Community in line with all organisational policies and procedures. They will take a person-centred approach to enable Companions to maintain and improve their health and mental wellbeing. We are looking for someone with experience of working with vulnerable people with complex needs and developing .
The successful candidate will have good communication skills, be able to develop strong relationships and have a strong commitment to helping those in our care
Duties and Responsibilities:
Working closely with the Community Leader you will be the first point of contact for Companion pastoral care needs and wellbeing, this will include:
• Providing cover for the Community Leader in their absence, maintaining Community discipline and cohesion in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Being the first point of contact for referral applications and enquiries.
• Completing initial needs assessments and ongoing risk assessment.
• Completing Companion Personal Development and Structured Support Plans.
• Liaising with partnership agencies, drug workers, referral agencies, doctors, mental health services etc.
• New arrival inductions, providing relevant information about Emmaus Sheffield, including room licence and conduct agreements.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team at the Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People. You will support our work in providing assistive equipment for Deaf and hard of hearing people in the Bristol area, as well as providing administrative support to our community development projects and CEO.
We welcome applications from people who have experience of working with or supporting Deaf and hard of hearing people, and those with administration skills who would like to use these skills in a new and rewarding area of work.
Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People:
The Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People (CfD) is a registered small-sized charity that delivers a wide range of services including community development initiatives and assistive equipment services to people in Bristol who are Deaf, deafened, or hard of hearing. Our mission statement includes, we are working toward creating a Bristol “where everyone can participate in all aspects of life in the city, whatever their level of hearing”.
CfD challenges the prejudice and barriers that Deaf and hard of hearing people face in their daily lives. We are developing exciting new plans for activities that will contribute to our aims and promote equality for all deaf people.
Summary of duties:
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the administrator will support the Equipment Service Team to achieve a high standard of service delivery.
The administrator will also support the Communities Team and CEO with organising and delivering activities run as part of our community development projects.
The administrator will also provide broader administrative support to the CEO and to the charity.
Responsibilities:
● Be the first point of contact for equipment service clients, usually by phone and email
● Book appointments for clients for the equipment service
● Input client records into our database
● Send out surveys and summarise the responses
● Schedule meetings and take minutes where necessary. This may include taking minutes at Board meetings
● Support with event and activities’ organisation such as booking rooms, preparing publicity, registering participants etc ● Typing standard CfD letters e.g. invoices, communication with clients etc.
● Monitoring and maintaining levels of office supplies and consumables
● Meet and greet any visitors, contractors, clients to the CfD office or to the equipment service resource room
● Answer the CfD office telephone and take messages for staff
● Receive and respond/deal with general email and phone enquiries, postal mail, and messages
● Support with photocopying and scanning as required
● Develop reports as requested
● Proofread letters and documents written by other staff
● Help CfD to meet its Health and Safety responsibilities
● Be part of the team representing CfD at local events and exhibitions
● Part of your role will involve communicating with a mix of hearing, Deaf and hard of hearing people. British Sign Language interpreters and other communication support will be provided to support you if required.
Any other duties as may be reasonably required for the performance of this position.
Essential skills and competencies:
● At least one year’s experience of working in an office as an administrator
● Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated software, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Planner, and simple databases
● Effective and professional telephone manner
● Ability to compose letters and short documents and write in a friendly and direct style
● Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
● Excellent organisational and time-management skills
● A positive attitude towards Deaf and hard of hearing people with some understanding of the barriers they face in their lives.
● Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in communicating with Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users and hard of hearing people. CfD will provide training for the successful candidate if they do not have BSL skills
● Good attention to detail
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
● Experience working with Deaf and hard of hearing people
● Knowledge of British Sign Language (CfD will provide training for the successful candidate if they do not have BSL skills)
● Experience of working, paid or unpaid, in or with communities, the disability sector or in the third sector
● Experience of taking minutes
● Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and ability to carry out Health & Safety checks
● Experience using CRM databases
Things we expect all staff to support us with:
● Actively seek out opportunities for development and income generation
● Read, understand and adhere to CfD’s policies and procedures
● Stay up to date with key developments in your specialist area
● Be willing to occasionally work evenings and weekends
● Participate in team-meetings and development days
● Be willing to travel across Bristol and occasionally further afield
● Represent CfD at local, regional and national meetings and events
In return, you will receive:
• Competitive pay and holiday allowance (25 days a year plus Bank Holidays pro rata)
• Employee pension contributions
• A flexible working policy (Our core hours are 10.00 until 16.00 Mon to Fri)
• The opportunity to be part of a committed, skilled and supportive team
• Support to develop your skills further
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Beyond Support – Women’s Telephone Support Worker – Southampton
Beyond the Streets is a small charity with a big determination to see routes out for women selling sex in the UK. Our ‘Direct Work’ is central to the organisation, and due to an increase in service demand we are looking to increase our staff team by recruiting a Women’s Telephone Support Worker.
Working as part of a small team in our office in Southampton, you will be responsible for providing regular telephone support to a caseload of women. Within this, you will be often the first point of support for women involved in the sex industry, offering a listening ear for them to process some of their feelings and experiences within this space and providing emotional support; as well as providing more practical assistance to overcome the barriers they face in accessing support. This could be through advocating with external agencies e.g., mental health, housing, problematic substance use, homelessness, poverty, domestic abuse, sexual violence, the criminal justice system; and to make positive steps forward with their lives.
You’ll be…
- Compassionate – communicate well with women using their chosen methods to support individuality
- Encouraging – promote empowerment and independence where possible & encourage women to achieve personal goals
- Supportive – provide support to ensure the safety & wellbeing of women using our services
- Observant – monitor & report any changes in health or circumstances of women as part of safeguarding their well-being
- Engaging – support women to engage in the local community where possible
You’ll enjoy…
- Competitive pay – earn up to £30,000 (FTE)
- Guaranteed hours
- Flexible working incorporating a Time off in Lieu system
- Career opportunities – develop yourself and your career in a specialist VAWG sector, reputable national organisation
- Personal training allowance – to further your work-based skills and knowledge
- Paid holiday – to support your personal life
- Pension Scheme – to help prepare for your future
- Cycle to work scheme – tax free allowance to purchase a bike
- Travel season ticket loan scheme - an interest-free loan to enable team members to purchase a season ticket for travel between their usual place of residence and their usual place of work
- Monthly 1-1 clinical supervision – through an external counsellor to support the work you do with women
You’ll need…
- Good understanding of working with individuals with a variety of support needs, including social, emotional, physical and practical
- Commitment to providing quality, women-lead support
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills including listening, reflecting, summarising and agreeing actions
- Patience, compassion, non-judgemental and motivational attitude
- Resilience to work with women who have often experienced trauma
- A responsible, dedicated and flexible approach to work
- Competent IT knowledge and computer skills
When you join, you’ll receive a structured induction and training plan, including access to all our in-house paid training.
All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Location: Southampton - office based.
Hours: 28 hours per week with some core working hours
Leave:25 days, plus Bank Holidays (F.T.E)
Salary: £22,800 - £24,000 (£28,500-£30,000 full time equivalent)
Line Manager: Beyond Support Team Leader
Pension: 5% Employer Contribution, 3% Employee Contribution
Contract: Permanent
Please complete the Application Form via our website by clicking 'Apply', giving as much information as you can that is relevant, and return it to us along with the equal opportunities form to the email address specified in the job advert on our website.
Make sure that you demonstrate in the application form your ability to meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification in the application pack (which is also found on the job advert on our website) by giving clear, concise examples of how you meet each criterion, as set out in the Person Specification.
We recognise our responsibility to remove any barriers in our recruitment process. If you have identified any barriers in the Job Description or Person Specification, please tell us of these in your application. We are committed to making any reasonable adjustment to the job where possible, and it would help us to know your needs to do this.
The Equal Opportunities monitoring form will be detached from your application and kept separately. The information given on it will not be used to make decisions about who is short-listed or recruited.
Deadline for applications: Monday 9th September at 9am.
Interview: Monday 16th September 2024, in person in Southampton.
Follow up Interview: Tuesday 24th September 2024 - in person in Southampton.
Potential start date: October/November 2024 (open to negotiation for right candidate)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Delivery Manager working from our Newcastle centre . If you have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and are a dedicated team player with a youth-led approach this could be perfect for you!
As a member of our Leadership Team, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of our Young People programmes across Newcastle. As part of the management team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a delivery plan and targets for the Newcastle area. You will lead and inspire your team to deliver effective services, ensuring that every young person engaged progresses along an appropriate pathway of learning, and development. You will demonstrate best practices in services that engage young people, creating a safe and supportive environment that maximizes value for young people and our training and employer partnerships.
This role is perfect for you if you have experience leading services for young people and have a deep passion for making a positive difference. You will have the opportunity to develop our current offer and lead a small dedicated team, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone's potential can flourish.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the delivery of our Young People Programmes, ensuring their successful implementation.
- Lead and motivate your team to provide effective services and support for young people.
- Developed Planning and Organisational Skills with proven commercial acumen
- Contribute to the development of our strategy to empower more young people in Greater Manchester with sustainable outcome opportunities.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.