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About SHARe KNOWSLEY:
We are a vibrant and impactful charity dedicated to supporting people seeking asylum and refugees in Knowsley, Merseyside. Our mission is: ‘to help refugees thrive not just survive’ by empowering those who have faced unimaginable hardship in providing them with the tools, resources, and opportunities to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope. Through a range of vital services, we work tirelessly to ensure that the rights of refugees and people seeking asylum are protected, they get the necessary support, their voices are heard, and that their contributions are valued in society.

We are seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and visionary CEO who possesses a strong blend of strategic leadership and operational expertise to guide SHARe Knowsley into its next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will not only inspire and motivate teams but also bring proven managerial skills to effectively oversee day-to-day operations, ensure efficiency, and drive sustainable development.

If you:

• Believe everyone has the right to live their best life.
• Are passionate about supporting refugees and people seeking asylum to rebuild their lives.
• Have the commitment, the passion, and the management and leadership skills to lead an organisation that is making a real and lasting impact to the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Then we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead SHARe Knowsley through the next phase of our development and be at the heart of an organisation that truly makes a difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in our community.

As Chief Executive Officer, you will have the chance to shape the future of SHARe Knowsley, expanding our reach and enhancing the support we provide to some of the most marginalised members of society. If you are a strategic leader with good managerial skills and a commitment to social change, we would love to hear from you.

Role Overview:
Reporting directly to the Trustee Board, as CEO, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, managing operations, and overseeing the overall development of SHARe Knowsley’s services. You will lead fundraising efforts and oversee the charity’s budget to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of SHARe Knowsley. You will lead a passionate and dedicated team of staff and volunteers, ensuring that our programmes are effective, sustainable, and aligned with our mission. You will also play a key role in building relationships with local partners, stakeholders, and funders, as well as advocating for the rights and needs of asylum seekers and refugees, promoting a positive and inclusive organisational culture.

Person Specification:
The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader with a passion for social justice and human rights. You will have a proven track record in a management and leadership role, preferably within the charitable or not-for-profit sector. Ideally, you will have experience of working within the refugee, asylum, or social care sectors. You should be a strategic thinker with strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build partnerships and influence at all levels. A compassionate and values-driven approach to leadership, with a commitment to social justice and equality.

Job Details:

• Position: Chief Executive officer
• Location: Based in Huyton, and at times, at the drop-ins located in other parts of Knowsley; with an opportunity for hybrid working
• Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours weekly)
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays and gratuity days over Christmas period

You will be a creative teacher, or former teacher, who is excited to turn the biggest issues in the news into engaging lessons for 10- to 16-year olds, with a particular focus on our bespoke projects and events. You’ll research global topics and consider the best angles and innovative activities.This material will build children’s knowledge about the news and the essential skills they need to make sense of it, through discussion-based activities.

You’ll be responsible for overseeing production of our world-class lessons, live events and Festival resources, with help from a supportive, collaborative team and a wealth of journalistic expertise from across The Economist Group. You’ll be a driven, collaborative manager, able to coordinate a variety of stakeholders including freelance collaborators and internal volunteers, and manage our core content team of Designer and Educational Content Lead.

You will manage projects that help develop the content we offer to schools globally. From implementing AI to unlocking the power of translation, you’ll ensure projects are managed effectively, meet deadlines and keep to budget. You’ll work with the leadership team to monitor and evaluate the success of these projects and scope new areas for growth.

Reports to: Programme Director
Hours: Full time with flexible hours. Core hours are 10am to 4pm. 
Contract type: fixed term maternity cover May 2025 – May 2026
Location: Hybrid. Central London two days per week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) and remote working.
Salary: £45,000 per annum 
Closing date: Friday 13th December, 5pm (GMT)

We will contact all applicants after the closing date.

Our Head of Children, Young People and Families leads the work of our Children, Young People and Families (CYPF) service and the Building Young Brixton (BYB) Partnership, and is a key part of the Senior Leadership team at High Trees, helping us achieve our ambitions across the board.

Our Children, Youth and Families work serves the Tulse Hill and wider Lambeth community, operating from our dedicated youth and play site at Tulse Hill Adventure Playground, where the CYPF team are based. We deliver a multi-faceted and integrated service allowing us to provide seamless support for children and young people from 8-18, including daily after school and weekend open access adventure play sessions, community and school based mentoring programmes, a work experience and youth leadership programme, and youth social action projects. We also deeply value collaboration with other youth and community organisations, and as Head of CYPF, you will also lead and contribute to a number of
youth partnerships that we manage, including Building Young Brixton. This will require demonstrable experience of running a multifaceted service – delivering several projects and programmes simultaneously and managing a team of staff – with the strong organisational, people skills and a collaborative approach that this requires. You will be an advocate for community based youth and play services and passionate about the value and impact of play, as our core offer is centred around our after school and holiday offer at Tulse Hill Adventure Playground.

You will be based at Tulse Hill Adventure Playground, and as a strong and inspiring manager you will lead a team of youth and play practitioners to deliver a range of dynamic, exciting, and meaningful services, ensuring the children who need them most are supported to play, develop, and thrive. You will take both an ambitious, organised, yet hands on approach to your management of the service - we are a small but dynamic team and truly believe services are best when all are involved, from management to practitioners. You will bring enthusiasm and passion to ensure an exceptional service for the children and young people we work with and continue to inspire your team, and the wider Building Young Brixton team, to grow and expand our reach.

Our local community is at the centre of everything we do and as a community-based service you will also understand the value of and build on our excellent relationships with local residents, organisations and statutory services, and help champion and ensure strong coordination and leadership of our youth partnerships. In order to achieve this you will have an excellent understanding of the landscape in which charities deliver their services and the statutory and funding frameworks within which we operate.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Academic and Membership Assistant

Contract: Part time, equivalent to 4 days/20 hrs per week.

Flexibility regarding working pattern, could be worked across 4-5 week days.

Contract: Permanent. 

Salary:  £23,198 pro rata (£29,000 full time equivalent)

Manager: Director of Psychotherapy. The role is assisting both Directors of Psychotherapy and Counselling.

Location: Working hybrid with a combination of required presence at the centre in London and remote working. To be agreed with the Directors.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

We are the Gestalt Centre, an established therapy not-for-profit organisation, supporting the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups and organisations. We are a dynamic charity that runs, accommodates and supports a number of counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses and a range of therapeutic practices that enhance mental and psychological wellbeing.

Gestalt is a life-changing approach to life, counselling and psychotherapy. It enables people to develop meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills and strengths.

Our vision is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives

Our Values In Practice

Diversity, equality, inclusion and anti-discrimination: We value equity and inclusion and welcome diversity and difference in backgrounds, identities, cultures and voices. We also commit to anti-discriminatory action and encourage personal and collective awareness, reflection and learning. It is integral to who we are and how we work and study together. 

Kindness and respect for each other and the space we cohabit. Our relationship with people who work, learn and access therapy at the centre starts from a place of respect and kindness. This way we create a space where we can show up, work and learn authentically and meaningfully. Feel seen, heard and included.  

Collaboration and mutuality: We work and study together, collaboratively and with respect and appreciation for each other. Every person matters and so does the collective.

Community, awareness and personal responsibility: We are a community of staff, students, practitioners and clients; working, studying and accessing therapy at the centre. Individually and collectively, we’re responsible for our presence and behaviour. Also responsible for our community and the space we inhabit.

ABOUT THE JOB

Job Purpose 

We’re looking for an exemplary administrative and people-oriented person who will be administratively supporting the two Faculty Leads: the Director of Psychotherapy and the Director of Counselling. An important role in the organisation with responsibilities towards the Leadership Team.

An important member of the office team, working in a welcoming and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow on the job. 

Main areas of work and responsibility

• Academic and Personal Administration Support to the Faculty Directors of Psychotherapy and Counselling
• Coordinate and support projects and workstreams the Directors Lead on: including overseeing and managing the Counselling and Psychotherapy programmes and faculties, quality assurance and reporting to accrediting bodies and Gestalt Centre membership and accreditation.
• Provide administrative support and coordination of the Gestalt Centre membership and membership cycles.  Including  UKCP reaccreditation processes: coordinate membership renewals and reaccreditation processes from beginning to end, liaise with members, maintain systems and update the membership Directory. In association with the Director of Psychotherapy and the Director of Counselling
• This role resides in the wider course\academic admin team and as/when directed is expected to support/liaise with the admissions and registration team.
• Organise, co-ordinate and provide administrative support for meetings with faculty, Gestalt Centre colleagues, UKCP, BACP, the university and exam Boards, and other external meetings as required in relation to the academic, membership or regulatory functions of GC.  In association with the Director of Psychotherapy and the Director of Counselling
• Prepare meetings set up, information and any required papers in advance. Organise dates, taking and sending out minutes and coordinate follow-up actions ensuring progress and completion.
• Prepare, format, edit and update communications, presentations and reports for internal and external audiences to a high standard – including for meetings with the Faculties, the Executive, UKCP, BACP or the university.
• Work closely with both Directors on the production and content of the various Professional Training Programme Handbooks, including managing version control and ensuring accurate information within and to time.
• Provide a professional first and secondary point of contact and as and when required liaise with the Directors to respond to emails or phone calls and other communications, including the preparation of acknowledgement responses and follow-on actions.
• Carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Gestalt Centre policies and procedures
• Wider office team support such as reception/admin cover or support with events –  as and when occasionally required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

You will be friendly, approachable, and collaborative with a positive flexible ‘can do’ attitude. We are a small, dynamic and busy organisation and as you’ll be part of the Gestalt Centre family, you’ll need to be able to work well with the rest of the team and independently, on your own initiative as and when needed. You’ll extend your friendly manner to our students and clients as excellent customer service would be important to you. You’d also have a good eye for detail and be good with numbers as you’d also be working with databases and finance.

The role is diverse and flexible with opportunities to learn and acquire new skills in a supportive environment.

Key Competencies and qualities

• Educated to degree level or equivalent with good English and Maths or equivalent
• Excellent organisation and planning skills and experience including balance competing demands; prioritise effectively; and effective ability to forward plan and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including conveying information clearly and adjusting approach, language and action to suit varying situations. Including some familiarity with communication utilising EDI considerations in relation to adult students and teaching staff.
• Confident, calm, diplomatic and confidential, with a mature, proactive, problem-solving and flexible approach to working in a dynamic busy setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and good with working with numbers and basic statistical data.
• Good working knowledge and experience of databases and online systems administration, including information and files management.
• Experience and able to work well with senior professionals and in a positive professional matter.
• Able to plan and organise own work effectively, managing interruptions and achieving good work performance in a busy setting.
• Reliable and collaborative approach to working with kindness and respect.
• Able to work with confidentiality protocols and expectations, and seeking guidance when needed, and in line with the Gestalt Centre policies and practice.
• Able to work effectively with others and on own initiative
• Experience working well with data protection, confidentiality, and safeguarding; and some understanding of applying ethical considerations
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and all Office applications; SharePoint and MS teams
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, across the work of the role.
• Understanding and open minded about mental health, emotional and psychological wellbeing.
• Preferably experience working within an educational, training or therapy training setting
• Able to start as soon as possible.

Nightingale Hammerson is an independent charity and a leading specialist in the care of older people. We have served the Jewish community since 1840. We have two care homes, Nightingale House in Clapham and Hammerson House in East Finchley.

Hammerson House, Wohl Campus is a modern 116 bedded home near East Finchley Tube station, with residential, nursing, dementia, respite, and palliative care services.

The home offers a warm and comfortable environment, with personalised care that centralises the needs of the residents, with on-site therapists, dieticians, and a wealth of activities for residents to enjoy.

Hammerson House has been rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in its first year of operation.

The Role

We are seeking a receptionist for Hammerson House to provide a welcoming and professional front-of-house service, support daily operations, and ensure excellent customer service for all visitors and residents.

Who are we looking for?

Although welcome, no previous experience is required as full training will be provided.

You take pride in ensuring your work is always completed to a high standard and can maintain an organised environment. Often managing multiple requests at once, you’ll be comfortable multitasking, able to work on your own initiative unsupervised and where necessary working with other teams to ensure our residents are kept happy in their home.

You will have a cheerful, compassionate, respectful, and caring approach and good communication and interpersonal skills. With an understanding of the needs of older people and the desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others.

Hours

Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

Salary

£25,643.00 per annum

What is in it for you?

• A friendly, supportive, team working environment
• Subsidised staff canteens
• Training & development opportunities
• 25 days (plus bank holidays) annual leave, increasing over time
• Refer a friend bonus scheme (T&C Applied)
• Perkbox

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If you meet the above requirements, we'd love to hear from you! It's also very important to us that as well as meeting the job description, you can bring a wealth of experience and qualities that make you ideal for working with the elderly on a daily basis.

Values

Embrace and embody our core values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Safeguarding

Our positions are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosures, which will be completed upon a successful application. All applications will be handled individually, following our policy and organisational requirements. Please do not apply if you require sponsorship.

Diversity

We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and residents we serve. You'll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Barnet Mencap has been helping people with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults in the London Borough of Barnet for over 50 years. We provide supported accommodation, leisure and learning activities, information, advice, and guidance, and so much more. All while being committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults.

We know job satisfaction, flexibility, work/life balance, and a great team are incredibly important. So, at Barnet Mencap, in addition to offering 30 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays), we have a TOIL system to allow flexible working. There will need to be some face-to-face work, but there will also be opportunities to work from home and/or have different working patterns as agreed by your manager. Travel expenses can be claimed, at the agreed rate, for journeys that are necessary in the course of your work; and claims for additional expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our expenses policy. We also have auto-enrolment into a pension scheme with employer contributions in place, and all staff qualify for schemes like the Blue Light card.

We are looking for a focused individual to join our caring, passionate, and diverse team in supporting adults with moderate learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently in housing situations of their choice. This role gives challenge and satisfaction and will suit someone that has:

• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults in a community setting
• A good team member
• Understanding of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities and autistic people living independently and the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs
• A ‘Person Centred Planning’ ethos
• Excellent communication skills
• Good record keeping skills

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for an Employment Coach to join our team.

You'll support the digital transformation of the employability service by developing new and innovative ways to share information, advice and guidance with candidates. Initially this will take the format of webinars, workshops, web pages and short-form video content and has the capacity to grow and change as the digital strategy progresses.

You'll work closely with colleagues to deliver on the wider aims of the employability service by supporting the delivery of information, advice and guidance to autistic young people aged 18-25. You'll support autistic candidates to secure paid internships, apprenticeships and employment, supporting an online community of candidates to ensure that Employ Autism activities are guided by candidates' needs and wants.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Specialist knowledge of delivering employment information, advice and guidance on a one-to-one and group basis.
• Experience of working with autistic young people to provide information, advice and guidance.
• Knowledge of recruitment and employability barriers for autistic young people.
• Experience of delivering individual and group activities such as one-to-one meetings, webinars and workshops through online/remote delivery.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Join The Team as Group Head of Asset Maintenance!
 
our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to lead their Asset Maintenance Team as Group Head of Asset Maintenance. This pivotal role, based in Warrington with travel across Liverpool, St Helens, and Warrington, is responsible for ensuring the efficient and customer-focused delivery of Repairs & Maintenance (R&M) services.
 
As a leader within their Asset Leadership team (ATL), you will oversee an annual programme of C£35m, including responsive repairs, damp & mould, disrepair, voids management, and estate management services. Your expertise in managing large-scale contracts, responsive repairs, damp & mould, disrepair and vacant property management, coupled with your knowledge of CDM legislation and contract law, will be critical to driving performance and enhancing customer experience.
 
This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate across internal teams and external partners, utilising innovative data analytics to inform decision-making and ensure the highest standards of customer satisfaction, quality and service delivery.
 
Responsibilities:

- Lead, motivate, and develop the Maintenance teams (R&M, damp & mould, disrepair, voids and estate services) to ensure they provide high-quality services to customers and other internal and external customers whilst ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction 
- Lead on the contract administration of the repairs and maintenance contract with HMS and be accountable for managing key, complex stakeholder relationships across Warrington, St Helens, and Liverpool.
- Track and monitor customer satisfaction levels across Asset Maintenance Services and develop action plans to improve performance.
- Lead on performance relating to customer complaints to ensure complaints are dealt with in a timely manner to the satisfaction of customers and within the performance framework.
- Inspire and motivate staff as part of a High-Performance Culture to deliver the Asset Management Strategy, operational plan and the key objectives for Asset Maintenance in order to continually develop individuals and seek opportunities for personal development and growth 
- Act as a coach and mentor in the development of staff and team competencies to promote change, innovation, continuous improvement, and management of risk.
- Provide clear management that builds an environment based on trust, mutual respect, and integrity, where everyone takes individual accountability and responsibility whilst working together as a team.
- Be responsible for staff development, recruitment, deployment, motivation, performance management, training, absence management, and discipline.
- Continuously evaluate the existing processes and procedures to ensure that Maintenance services are being delivered in the most efficient and effective manner and, if not, initiate appropriate action.
- Oversee the coordination of disrepair claims and ensure all works/processes are completed in line with the disrepair protocol.
- Be responsible for monitoring productivity, performance, and financial compliance of the maintenance teams in line with agreed targets, including preparation and submission of relevant LOC and Board papers and associated project progress reports.
- Monitor budget expenditure levels for maintenance workstreams and manage the budgets accordingly to ensure adherence to budgets and forecasts
- Ensure all maintenance works are delivered in an efficient manner, ensuring all health and safety legislation is met at all times.
- Be monitored on agreed performance targets around maintenance performance, productivity, quality, and expenditure against agreed budgets, and provide regular reports focusing on performance, progress, and risk.

Skills & Experience:

- Degree level education in construction or property related discipline or equivalent relevant training/ experience
- Relevant management & leadership experience commensurate with the role
- Membership in RICS, CIOB, or an equivalent professional body is advantageous
- Able to demonstrate a significant knowledge of leading and management maintenance services with a specific focus on the Client/Contractor split gained through extensive and relevant experience 
- Extensive experience of developing and implementing property performance techniques.
- Extensive experience of leading and managing technical roles in a maintenance in a housing or property management led organisation.
- A successful track record of achievement at managerial level in shaping and implementing change through good project management and the use of measured performance data
- Evidence of transforming business processes to improve the customer experience, process and business performance based on intelligence led data and strong project management skills
- Evidence of co-ordinating and demonstrating the importance of value for money in everyday operations
- Demonstrates a commitment to H&S to ensure safe operations and environment for staff and customers

Interview Process:
The interview will assess candidate’s behaviours and competencies to evaluate their suitability for the role. By exploring past experiences, they aim to understand their skills & experience, ensuring they find individuals who align with their values and can thrive within their team.
 
Additional Information:
Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:

- Right to work verification 
- Qualification certificate check
- 2x Completed references 
- OH Health Questionnaire – Fit For Work
- DBS check (if required for role)
- Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s 

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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Youth Mental Health Project Coordinator

Brighter Futures Together is looking for a dedicated and passionate Project Co-ordinator to lead our Bucks Young Mental Health Champions (YMHC) programme. 

Position: Young Mental Health Champions Project Co-ordinator (internal title)

Salary: £14,996 per annum (£30,000 FTE)

Location: Marlow and surrounding areas

Hours: Part-Time, 20 hours per week

Closing Date: Sunday, 15 December 2024 (midnight)

Interview: Friday 20th December 2024 in Marlow

About the Role:

As Youth Mental Health Project Co-ordinator you will work within an innovative peer-education project that empowers 13–18-year-olds to tackle mental health challenges, improve wellbeing, and create change within their communities.

You’ll oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the programme, supporting young people to gain accredited qualifications and develop vital skills. Your work will directly contribute to the programme’s growth and sustainability, ensuring its positive impact continues for years to come.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver the YMHC programme, including facilitating training sessions and workshops.

• Recruit and support young people to become Youth Mental Health Champions.

• Collaborate with schools, colleges, and community organisations to establish YMHC teams.

• Evaluate programme impact, ensuring participation and quality targets are met.

• Support young people in completing accredited qualifications, such as the RSPH Level 2 and Youth Mental Health First Aid.

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including health, education, and mental health agencies.

• Help secure funding to ensure the programme's sustainability. 

About You:

You’re will be an experienced youth practitioner with a proven track record in education facilitation, training, or workshop delivery. Organised, self-motivated, and thrive in fast-paced environments. Your skills in project coordination and stakeholder engagement will ensure the success of this programme.

Key skills and attributes include:

• Strong organisational and project management abilities

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Experience of designing and delivering training/group programmes for diverse groups of young people, including development of materials, including workshop/session plans, presentations, assessments and multimedia resources

• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusivity, and youth development

 About the Organisation:

Brighter Futures Together is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to boosting young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Based in Marlow, we deliver innovative projects and provide training and consultancy to the youth sector. Our work is driven by a commitment to creating brighter days for children and young people, filled with empathy, opportunity, and hope.

Other Roles You May Have Experience of Could Include: Youth Mental Health Worker, Youth Practitioner, Community Programmes Manager, Youth Engagement Officer, Project Manager – Youth Services, Outreach Worker, Youth Programme Coordinator, Mental Health Trainer, Youth Worker, Wellbeing Officer, or Peer Education Facilitator. #INDNFP

Prison Facilitator - HMP Manchester

Location: HMP Manchester
Salary: £27,584
Hours: 35 hours
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Manchester. 

Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

You will have some experience of prison settings, underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. This can be a tough environment, so the ability to work responsively, whilst feeling comfortable in a standalone role, is crucial.

This role is a fixed term role until 1st June 2025 

The role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

‍We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

‍Interviews are planned for Tuesday 14th January 2025

Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.

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About Us

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.

Main Areas of Responsibility

You will play a key role in the delivery of the approved Internal Audit plan and related risk and assurance activities in accordance with recognised professional standards. This will include being responsible for completion of the end-to-end audit process for a portfolio of assigned reviews.

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Being accountable for the delivery of a portfolio of audits to time and budget whilst managing conflicting priorities.
• Planning, undertaking and reporting on audits across the Federation’s Head Office and 55 academies.
• Identifying, assessing and reporting on the risks arising from areas under review.
• To complete follow up exercises on previously agreed recommendations.
• Providing assistance to the Internal Audit Manager in, or leading on, ad hoc audit work, projects and investigations.
• Deputising for the Internal Audit Manager, including at Audit and Risk Committee as required.
• To contribute to the annual planning cycle.
• To produce statistical data for inclusion in termly and annual reports.
• To seek and build professional relationships with key stakeholders across the Federation including at academy sites.
• To contribute to service improvement and the development of the Internal Audit function.

This role will require to Federation sites, currently located across London and Essex, as required to fulfil the job description.

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Sound knowledge of Internal Audit professional Standards and the role of Internal Audit
• A recognised Internal Audit qualification or considerable transferable experience and a willingness to obtain such a qualification
• Current membership of a relevant professional body
• Significant experience of working within Internal Audit
• The ability to complete the end-to-end Internal Audit process with minimal supervision
• A proven track history of maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• The ability to build, develop and maintain effective professional relationships
• Strong time management skills
• The ability to manage conflicting priorities while delivering to deadlines
• Analytical skills including an understanding of data analytics tools and techniques
• The ability to use professional influence to coach management responses to issues raised
• A professional can-do attitude

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Professional Development & Benefits

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

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We are recruiting Associate Facilitators (Freelancers) who specialise in either Young People or Adult's Delivery to join our team! 

Young People's Role:

"Are you a confident and passionate facilitator eager to make a real difference in young people’s lives? Join Khulisa and deliver our flagship ‘Face It’ programme, a cutting-edge, trauma-informed initiative that empowers young people aged 11-18 to build emotional resilience and unlock their full potential"

As an Associate Facilitator, you’ll lead engaging group sessions in schools across the North-West, using creative approaches like drama, art, and storytelling. You’ll play a pivotal role in transforming behaviors and fostering well-being for young people affected by trauma or adversity. This freelance opportunity offers flexibility, meaningful impact, and the chance to work with a dynamic team committed to creating nurturing environments where all young people can thrive. If you're ready to inspire change, this is the role for you!"

Adult's Delivery Role:

"Are you an experienced trauma trainer or facilitator with a passion for supporting parents and carers? Join Khulisa and lead the delivery of our innovative trauma training across schools, while also facilitating our new ‘Nurturing Connections’ programme designed to empower parents and carers navigating the challenges of raising adolescents affected by trauma or adversity."

In this role, you'll deliver specialised trauma training to schools and professionals, helping them build trauma-informed approaches to support young people. You’ll also lead the ‘Nurturing Connections’ programme, providing parents and carers with practical tools, knowledge, and skills to support their children’s emotional development and behavior, while also focusing on their own well-being. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact in both educational and family settings, creating a positive ripple effect that supports the broader community. If you are passionate about empowering adults to better support young people, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for an exceptional Finance & Operations Director, for an interim one-year period, to help us ensure that all aspects of the charity and the Centre run smoothly and efficiently, and to provide effective financial management.

We are based at our beautiful Grade 2 listed building in Southwark. Our Centre houses an amazing collection of 25,000 children’s books as well as being a training and event centre for teachers, publishers and everyone else who works with children’s literature and cares about children’s literacy. We have a friendly, talented and committed team working both from the Centre and remotely. The post holder would be required to work at our Centre at least one day per week but may work remotely for the remainder of their hours.

As we are currently undergoing a restructure of the team, we will consider most models of part-time hours, from 2 to 4 days per week, year-round or term-time only. On application, please detail your availability and preferences for working between 15 and 30 hours per week.

Reporting to our Chief Executive, our Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) will:

· Lead in the production of financial planning, reporting, monitoring and forecasting that assists in making sound financial management and strategic decisions. 

· Oversee the management of CLPE finances prudently to deliver excellent service within budget. 

· Act as the Company Secretary ensuring the charity’s compliance with the requirements of Companies House and the Charity Commission.

The person we are looking for will have:

· a formal accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

· amazing organisational skills and the ability to work and manage others under pressure

· excellent attention to detail and a commitment to evolving systems and processes that make everything more efficient

· the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a wide range of people within and outside of the organisation

· knowledge of building management is desirable

· a willingness to engage, negotiate and hold suppliers accountable for quality service provision

A generous holiday allowance is provided - 30 days a year for a full time plus Bank Holidays and closure between Christmas and New Year.

If you are interested in being part of our team and taking on this key role, we’d love to hear from you. We are scheduling interviews as applications are received. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now with your CV and a statement detailing how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Position: Head of Business Development

Contract: Full-time and permanent

Location: Hybrid working in Sidcup, Greater London 2 days per week and remote

Salary: Remuneration will be commensurate with experience plus benefits

Reporting: this role will report to the CEO

Purpose

The purpose of the role will be to lead business development across Development Pathways with the aim of sustaining and expanding our business portfolio through engaging with more clients and business opportunities, overseeing the development of new products, building our consultant and associate network, enhancing our internal capacity to generate business and maintaining and developing our brand through effective communications.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Head of Business Development are:

Strategy and leadership:

· Developing and leading our business development strategy and plan to consolidate our current portfolio and move us into new areas of growth.

· Providing strategic oversight and management to improve business development functions and increase fee-based revenue, coordinating across our country offices.

· Building and managing to a high standard a strong business development and communications team aligned to the needs of the organisation.

· Ensuring that we are aware of the latest trends in our focus sectors, monitoring competitors and reviewing Pathways’ offering considering competitors’ developments.

· Participating in the Senior Management Team and contributing to leadership and decision-making across Development Pathways

New business development:

· Setting up and maintaining systems and procedures for detecting potential business and tender opportunities through different channels (e.g. online portals, outreach, etc.)

· Building relationships with decision makers within potential client organisations and partners.

· Developing and growing our network of consultants, ensuring Pathways has access to the right knowledge and skills to implement new projects.

· Overseeing the timely delivery of high-quality proposals, submissions and bids across the organisation.

· Oversee the monitoring and evaluating of our business development opportunities.

Communications and marketing:

· Overseeing our communications portfolio including the development of high-quality materials to promote our services and brand to new clients and to reflect best practice in the thematic areas and locations within which we operate.

· Ensuring that our brand reflects Pathways’ values, expertise and the requirements of the global marketplace

· Securing conference opportunities and sustaining general brand development opportunities.

· In coordination with our technical team, ensuring that we maintain our reputation as a thought leader in international development, in particular, on social protection.

· Representing Pathways at relevant senior meetings, conferences and partner and client meetings.

Other:

· Provide effective line management to members of the business development and communications team and external consultants supporting these functions, as required.

· Ensuring compliance of all aspects of business development with relevant policies, regulations and legislation, e.g. GDPR.

· Engaging in other areas of work as determined by the demands of the business and the CEO.

Person Specification

The Head of Business Development should have the following qualifications, skills and competencies:

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

· Relevant undergraduate degree in business, international development or similar.

· Demonstrable and adequate skills and experience in leading business development in the area of international development.

· An enthusiastic entrepreneurial spirit.

· Demonstrable and adequate skills and experience in effectively managing individuals and teams.

· Experience in organization-level leadership positions.

· Excellent interpersonal, time management and communications skills.

· Ability to take initiative and work independently.

· Commitment to social justice, gender equality and women’s empowerment.

· Ability to travel internationally as required.

Desirable:

· Master’s degree

Terms of Employment and Benefits

Recruitment will be at the senior level and is a permanent and full-time post. Along with the basic salary, the successful candidate would receive an attractive package of the following:

· Fulfilling work: work directly in support of some of the world’s most underserved communities and in a dynamic and successful team, in particularly supporting the expansion of social protection systems globally.

· Flexible work: Development Pathways offers employees flexible work hours and part remote working options, with a requirement to work in the London office for at least 2 days per week (currently on Tuesdays and Thursdays)

· Generous time off: recharge with 30-holiday entitlement plus standard bank holidays.

· Travel the World: we expect the successful candidate to travel overseas for work for up to a month in a year.

· Health and well-being provision: access to the company private health care scheme (after the satisfactory completion of the probationary period), pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.

· Commitment to professional development opportunities: we encourage our staff to participate in professional learning and development.

· Provision of a company laptop.

· Working at home benefit

·  Travel to work allowance, and

· Access to Development Pathways’ bonus scheme

How to apply

We invite interested candidates to please apply for the post by including the following:

1. A cover letter explaining why you are applying for this position, and how you would be a good fit for the post of Head of Business Development. Please include your salary expectations in your cover letter.
2. A CV (curriculum vitae) specifying your qualifications, education, and relevant work experience for this role.

Closing date for this post will be 13th December 2024.

Applications should be submitted by email.

While this is a UK based post, we welcome applications from other countries and would be willing to consider a sponsorship visa for the successful candidate.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and high-quality candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. We retain the right to close this recruitment without notice.

Due to the high number of applications expected, unfortunately only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Development Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and abilities without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, family or parental status, or disability status.

About us

 Founded in 2010, Development Pathways has grown into an internationally respected consultancy and advisory organisation, providing high quality consultancies and project management throughout Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific, in social protection and broader social policy, socio-economic analysis and research, training and software development services. We have a strong commitment to social justice, gender equality, women’s empowerment and inclusive development. We currently work in a number of countries across Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Latin America.

We currently employ 56 staff across our four offices, who work alongside a global network of trusted consultants. Our four main offices are located in the United Kingdom (London – Sidcup), Kenya (Nairobi), Australia (Sydney) and Jordan (Amman). As an employer, we put our staff first and are committed to flexible working practices and developing our staff’s professional capabilities. For more information about our organisation, please our website.

The Head of Business Development is a key leadership position within Development Pathways. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for business development. They will lead a small team in London and engage with our offices in Kenya, Australia and Jordan to support and guide them as they engage in business development. The successful candidate will be expected to expand our business portfolio by continuing to engage with current clients but also seeking to enter into innovative areas of new business. They will also contribute to the broader leadership of Development Pathways as a member of our leadership team.

This position will be located in our London office. It is open to high calibre, qualified candidates from outside the UK, as we will be able to provide a visa for those who do not have the right to work in the UK.