Education Management Jobs
This is a Full-Time Contract from 10th March 2025 to 10th April 2026 to cover a staff member on Maternity Leave. The position is office based; however, we operate a hybrid working model and you will be expected to work 3 days a week in the office.
Position Summary/ Objective
To ensure the smooth functioning of the IFAW UK office, responsibilities include the delivery of core office services and facilities, processing mail and deliveries, providing HR and Finance support, welcoming visitors and other general office duties as reasonably assigned. The operations, administration, and office Coordinator works to ensure that IFAW meets fire, safety, and security obligations.
Role and Responsibilities
Office Facilities and Administrative Support:
- Ensure that the office is a professional, safe, and organised environment, maintaining office contracts and relationships with contractors.
- Liaise with building management on matters affecting the office facilities - service charges, utilities, building services – attending tenant meetings as required. Liaise with the Director of Finance and Operations UK on matters relating to the office lease arrangements.
- Oversee office security – ensure secure access to the office by staff, visitors, and contractors, issuing office fobs and managing their safe-keeping.
- Maintain office stationery and kitchen supplies. Ensure that all parts of the office are kept neat, tidy, and orderly and ensure confidential waste is removed appropriately.
- Induct new staff on the office protocols incorporating health and safety, fire, and security, to include visitors, temporary staff, and volunteers. Keep key policies and procedural documents up to-date and visible, and keep staff informed of provisions and changes.
- As Fire Warden, take lead responsibility to ensure that fire evacuation procedures are effective; maintain the Fire Logbook, fire equipment, fire alarm and fire doors. Conduct statutory checks on fire and electrical equipment. Ensure appropriate numbers of and training of Fire Marshals.
- Work with Director of Finance and Operations UK to evaluate appropriate office insurance to ensure adequate and appropriate cover.
- Undertake key projects to maintain the effective operation of the office and other duties as consistent with the post as requested.
Incoming and Outgoing Mail:
- Receive and process all incoming mail. Frank and dispatch all outgoing mail, ensuring it is sent in a cost-effective manner in accordance with procedures.
- Ensure that key staff members are kept fully trained on the franking machine and DHL/Courier services and that cover is put in place for days when the operations, administration, and office Coordinator is out of the office.
Miscellaneous:
- Work with the Director of Finance and Operations UK to maintain the UK HR records in accordance with legal requirements. Ensure all leave records are kept up to date and correct. Draft new staff contracts.
- Assist with UK recruitment ads and induct new staff members.
- Manage IFAW’s Travel Management Company and assist staff with booking travel and accommodation in accordance with the IFAW travel policy.
- Help with Board and Management visits and meetings in the UK.
- Manage the UK accounts invoicing inbox, processing office invoices and forwarding invoices to the correct departments.
- Process and deposit the weekly banking.
- Assist with other administrative or operational tasks as requested by the Director of Finance and Operations UK.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Proven organisational skills and ability to work in a collaborative and structured manner to get effective and efficient results.
- Excellent time management skills and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to act independently and to work effectively with staff at all levels across the organisation.
- Effectively able to multitask and deal with shifting responsibilities from across the organisation.
- Excellent attention to detail is essential.
- Strong team player with ability to use initiative and to take direction as required.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
UK Office Benefits
- 8% employer pension contribution
- 25 days’ holiday + public holidays + 5 discretionary days
- Cycle to work scheme
- Modern office
- Dog friendly office
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities will change from time to time to meet the needs of the department and our company.
At IFAW, we aim to create and foster a workforce that reflects and contributes to the diverse, global community in which we work to improve the lives of both animals and people. We are dedicated to fostering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion so we actively encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Executive Officer: Legal and Constitutional Practice
Location: London (Hybrid)
Hybrid Working: Connexional Team staff based at Methodist Church House have a hybrid work pattern which is currently 3 days in the office.
The Vacancy
We are offering in interesting and varied opportunity to support the work of the Connexional Team and the wider Methodist Church in our Legal and Constitutional Practice team.
Working alongside the Conference Officer for Legal and Constitutional Practice and colleagues within the Legal and Constitutional Practice team, you will be providing executive support to the Law and Polity Committee, and working on operational and policy issues relating to Methodist constitutional, charity governance, trusts and property matters.
About You
We are looking for someone who wants to make a positive contribution to good charity governance, enjoys matters of detail, and is interested in supporting the work of the Church.
You will preferably have experience supporting governance bodies and working within a regulatory environment.
It is essential that you are experienced in producing reports for governance bodies, and taking minutes for them. You will need to be able to assimilate new information quickly and keep abreast of rapidly changing legislation, situations and work themes.
We are a collaborative team and therefore welcome applications from those who wish to contribute to the work of the team in a positive and proactive way.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Well-being Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. If you are interested, we encourage you to send us your application as soon as possible.
Closing date: Sunday 8 December 2024
Interview date: Friday 13 December 2024
Registered Charity
101 - 500
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
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Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page
Travel: Travel will be required across the UK, approx. once to twice a month
Closing date: 23:59, Monday 9 December 2024
Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.
Are you passionate about improving the lives of people with arthritis?
Are you experienced in promoting and marketing services. Are you good at building and developing relationships across different sectors? Do you have a good knowledge around using data to measure and demonstrate impact?
The Health Development Team at Versus Arthritis are looking for an experienced officer to support their new MSK SKILLs programme of work supporting health and care professionals to provide better care for people with arthritis.
About the role
The Health Development Team works across the UK, delivering education and training courses, attending health and care conferences, supporting service improvement projects and developing resources to help provide health and care professionals with the skills, knowledge and information they need to improve outcomes for people with arthritis.
As the MSK SKILLs Development Officer you will Support the Health Development team in developing and delivering a flexible, responsive and evidence-based education programme for health and care professionals. Through effective marketing and relationship building, promote the Advanced MSK SKILLs programme for health and care professionals and support the development of a health and care professional customer journey.
About you
If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:
- Experience of developing and delivering communication plans to promote and effectively market a range of education and training products, with the ability to demonstrate impact.
- Excellent communication skills with a range of key stakeholders in order to develop relationships.
- Ability to promote a programme of activity through a range of different communication methods, e.g. social media, mailing platforms, including defining audiences, messaging, targets and timescales, delivered against the plan and budget and evaluating success.
- Ability to apply evaluation and impact measures to programme activity.
- Ability to embed and oversee data processes and meet the data requirements of the programme.
*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.
Benefits
Your excellent benefits include:
- Flexible hours, environments and working practices to promote a healthy work/life balance.
- Health and wellbeing support – including the Employee Assistance Programme (free confidential 24/7 support with mental health, legal and financial queries).
- Simplyhealth cash plan.
- Supportive and inclusive culture, with a wide range of employee networks and support groups available to join.
- Learning and personal development opportunities.
- Competitive annual leave, with the option to buy/sell up to five days per year.
- Generous pension plan, with employer contribution of up to 10%.
- Life Assurance plan (4 x salary).
You must be based, and hold the right to work, in the UK to apply for this position.
Application deadline and shortlisting
- We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales.
Interview
Interviews expected to be early January.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Chief Executive Officer reporting to the Chair of the Ampleforth Abbey Trust
Ampleforth Abbey Trust is looking to appoint a dynamic strategic leader to the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Purpose of the role
The post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) leads the works of the Abbey Trust on behalf of the monastic community, providing strategic leadership and managerial oversight of the Trust’s activities. In conjunction with the Chair of the Trust, the post-holder will support the Abbot in ensuring that the needs and ambitions of the monastic community are met, whilst also ensuring that the contents and pace of the Trust’s forward plan align with these needs. The post-holder will work closely with the Abbot to understand fully the needs and plans of the monastery and identify the business challenges and opportunities facing the Trust arising from these.
The post-holder will take the lead in ensuring that staff, volunteers and external stakeholders are engaged in the work of the Trust. They will also maintain a professional relationship with the Head and Bursar of Ampleforth College to ensure effective co-ordination and open communication where necessary.
The CEO is accountable to the Chair of the Ampleforth Abbey Trust and will work in liaison with the Abbot, and the Head and Bursar of Ampleforth College. In addition, they will also work closely with the Co-ordinator of Hospitality and the General Manager to reflect the importance of hospitality, retreatants, groups and general visitors, to the work of the Abbey Trust.
The post-holder will work effectively with all regulatory bodies, particularly the Charity Commission, to ensure that all regulatory requirements are met.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the CEO fall under the headings Strategy, Leadership and Management, with a particular focus on finance.
Strategy
· Developing and leading the implementation of the strategy for the Ampleforth Abbey Trust which supports the needs of the monastic community and the delivery of the Trust’s charitable objects and which has in-built clear key performance measures;
· managing the General Manager and the Finance Manager to ensure the financial sustainability of the Abbey Trust across all of its activities;
· managing the Director of Safeguarding and Wellbeing to ensure that the highest standards of safeguarding are implemented and embedded across all Trust strategies, plans and activities;
· in conjunction with the Clerk/Company Secretary ensuring that matters relating to legislation and governance – compliance, structures, policies and processes – are in place to facilitate efficient and effective working across the Trust in order to improve organisational effectiveness.
Leadership
· providing effective leadership and management to the Trust’s senior officers and finance team, and managing selected Trust-wide contracts (for example, HR, IT and fundraising);
· working with the Chair of trustees to lead and deliver the Trust’s fundraising activities;
· working with the Co-ordinator of Hospitality and General Manager to ensure that the Trust’s activities are supportive of, and aligned with, the hospitality apostolate;
· engaging in an open and inclusive manner with all staff and volunteers who work for the Trust, engendering staff buy-in and trust developing the Trust as a highly regarded employer;
· ensuring that trustees have the information required for informed decision-making and the fulfilment of their statutory duties and that a positive and effective relationship exists between the trustees and senior officers.
Finance
· Providing effective leadership and management to the senior officers and finance team;
· Leading and building on the existing finance function, ensuring on a day-to-day level that correct policy, procedure and systems are in place for:
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- effective monitoring and reporting
- an effective internal control environment
- effective management of costs
- compliance with relevant financial regulations
· Ensuring trustees have the financial information they require for them to fulfil their statutory duties.
- Working with the Investment Committee to ensure maximum return on capital for all the Trust’s assets and with the directors of Ampleforth Abbey Trading Limited and the Hospitality team to diversify and maximise income streams for the Trust.
Person Specification
The CEO will be expected to demonstrate evidence of the following skills, capabilities and experience:
Essential
· Proven experience as a CEO or an appropriate other relevant role, ideally within a regulated environment;
· Demonstrable competency in strategic planning, business development and performance metrics;
· Proven experience of operation at Board and Senior Management level;
· Outstanding organisational and servant leadership abilities;
· Proven experience, understanding and working knowledge of key finance and business functions within the remit of the role;
· Accountancy qualification and experience;
· Education to degree level, ideally with a business-relevant qualification;
· Proven experience of leading change, providing clarity and direction; including team development, matrix management and project management;
· Proven experience of managing staff and as necessary addressing supportive and remedial action;
· The ability to be a successful figurehead and ambassador for the Abbey and to make effective use of internal and external networks;
· Decision-making and problem-solving skills;
· High level negotiating and influencing skills;
· High flexibility of thought and diplomacy to manage a wide variety of stakeholders;
· An empathy towards the works of the Monastic Community and to uphold the values of that community;
· Exceptional communication skills including presenting / public speaking skills;
· High levels of resilience with a positive attitude;
· Excellent interpersonal standards and skills that include personal integrity, courtesy, patience and humour;
· Satisfy all criteria and checks relating to suitability to work in a school environment.
Desirable
· Experience of working with faith-based organisations;
· Experience of working within the charity and/or education sectors;
Resources Managed
· Line management of the Director of Safeguarding and Wellbeing, the General Manager, and the Finance Team.
· Budgets: To be advised by line manager
Line Manager and Annual Appraisal Reporting Officer
· Line management from the Chair of the Ampleforth Abbey Trust. Responsibilities to additionally report to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and to the Investment Committee, and directly to the trustees of Ampleforth Abbey Trust.
Safer Recruitment
· Ampleforth Abbey Trust adheres to safer recruitment as part of its commitment to upholding the highest standards of safeguarding for children and adults. All offers of employment will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant pre-employment checks and the receipt of employment references.
Salary
· Highly competitive based on skills and experience
Work Location
- Ampleforth Abbey
Ability to commute / relocate
- Ampleforth Abbey: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Ampleforth Abbey Trust
· Ampleforth Abbey Trust is a charitable trust registered with Companies House and the Charity Commission. Ampleforth Abbey is home to a monastic community, part of the English Benedictine Congregation, and is located in the Howardian Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The main work of the community is hospitality, through the welcome of visitors to its retreat centre and refurbished Visitor Centre, Shop and Tearoom.
Expected Start Date
- March 2025
Closing Date for Applications
- Midday Monday 9 December 2024
Interviews
- Friday 3 January 2025 at Ampleforth Abbey
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Purpose: To coordinate and deliver an exciting range of Short Breaks activity clubs for children and young people aged 5 - 17 with additional needs and disabilities at weekends and school holidays.
Salary: £29,120 - £33,280
Working Pattern:
Term time hours: Tuesday – Saturday 09:00 – 17:00
School holidays hours: Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Employment type: Permanent, full-time
Location: YMCA Sovereign Centre, Slipshatch Road, Reigate, RH2 8HA
Annual leave:Starting allowance - 25 days plus Bank Holidays. Please note that school holidays are key delivery periods and annual leave is not usually agreed during these periods.
Benefits:
Free Gym Membership: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA childcare for dependents.
Free Parking : There is free parking availableat all our delivery site. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme.
Pension Scheme: There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request.
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 2nd December 2024
Interviews to be held: Interviews to be held on shortlisting.
Proposed Start Date: ASAP
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Job description
Summary
To manage the development of LE’s Aftercare programme to ensure its successful delivery against a range of desired outcomes for individuals, communities and our organisation. Our Aftercare programme is for adults, children and young people who have received Counselling from Listening Ear to help them cope with bereavement, separation & loss, domestic abuse and/or stress & anxiety. Our Aftercare beneficiaries benefit from ongoing support in a group context with support from experienced Counsellors. We run a number of Aftercare groups, all at different stages of development, and have recently been awarded funding from the National Lottery Community Fund for a period of just over four years. This will enable us to develop, evaluate and embed a more consistent Aftercare approach that is informed by our beneficiaries.
We are looking for an experienced Projects & Partnerships Manager, with a passion for providing effective services for people of all ages who face challenges with their mental health. You will work with our amazing team of Counsellors (who deliver the Aftercare groups) and with Aftercare beneficiaries and potential beneficiaries to plan, manage and evaluate an ongoing Aftercare programme, including positive activities. You will be responsible for managing a project budget of up to £30,000 per annum.
Job Purpose
- To gain a full understanding of the needs and interests of Aftercare beneficiaries (and potential beneficiaries) through regular consultation using a variety of methods.
- To work with our Aftercare delivery team to design a programme of positive activities that will help beneficiaries connect, take notice, keep learning, stay active and give (The Five Ways to Wellbeing). The programme will be informed by regular consultation with beneficiaries and will be delivered online and face to face dependent on the group.
- To research and identify appropriate external activity providers, supporting them to deliver high quality experiences that achieve outcomes against the Five Ways to Wellbeing and are safe, inclusive and appropriately resourced within budget.
- To ensure that all external providers, activities, venues and equipment are risk assessed and that appropriate mitigations are in place to manage and minimise risk.
- To ensure that all required materials and resources are purchased and posted to participants in advance of online activity sessions.
- To ensure that all Aftercare opportunities are communicated to potential beneficiaries in a timely and effective manner, maximising engagement and attendance through supportive reminders.
- To directly support the delivery of face-to-face Emotional Youth Club sessions, which take place on one Saturday of every month, usually in the Knowsley or St Helens areas, always involving a positive activity. You will do this alongside a team of two trained Counsellors and the selected Activity Provider.
- To work with colleagues in Operations to ensure the right systems are in place to monitor and evaluate our desired outputs and outcomes, using a CRM system (Lamplight) for which training will be provided.
- To ensure that Aftercare delivery staff understand and are fully recording the required monitoring and evaluation information.
- To convene a regular (monthly and later quarterly) Aftercare Project Team involving staff of LE, circulating agendas, distributing notes and actions and supporting their input as required.
- To communicate about the project internally, ensuring a high level of awareness of its benefits and working with Counsellor colleagues to ensure referrals to Aftercare groups increase and are consistent.
- Contribute to the vision, strategic planning and relevant policy development, for LE and actively participate as a member of the management team, supporting and working closely with the SMT.
- To work collaboratively with other Project and Partnership Leads within Listening Ear.
- To contribute significantly to biannual project reports for the National Lottery Community Fund, and quarterly Commissioner reports working with the Development Manager.
- To attend meetings with funders/Commissioners as required to give progress updates.
- To complete all administrative tasks relevant to the post.
- To manage the project budget, with support from the Finance and Development Teams.
Why Listening Ear?
- Face-to-face training, induction and warm welcome provided at our headquarters in the North West to meet colleagues and welcome you to Listening Ear
- Values-driven organisation supporting vulnerable people across England
- Work within a BACP-Accredited Organisation that delivers support recognised by the Support After Suicide Partnership and Public Health England as best practice
- Annual Training and CPD Allowance to support growth and career development
- We support flexible home working practices and you will be supplied with an iPhone and laptop, plus a DSE Assessment during induction to support safe and comfortable home working
- Access to free and confidential counselling provided through LE’s Insurance Provider, to support staff welfare
- Pension contribution at 3%
- Daily informal communications with colleagues via remote platforms
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone with creative vision and great attention to detail to help us make this project a success. You will thrive on helping people find meaningful activities that will inspire and empower them to improve their own mental health and wellbeing. You will have the energy and enthusiasm to drive this exciting project in the context of a busy organisation with multiple priorities.
Ready to apply?
Please complete the application form (found on our website) and return with an up to date CV.
Deadline for applications: 9am on Monday 2nd December 2024.
Interviews will be conducted virtually on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th December
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our services are focused on impact and we are proud of the difference we make to people’s lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an Interim CEO who will be responsible for continuing to action our 2023-2027 strategy.
Job Title: Interim Chief Executive
Location: Bristol/Hybrid
Hours: Part-time – 4 days a week (28 hours)
Contract: 12 months fixed term
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 FTE (£56,000 to £60,000 for 28 hours per week)
Bristol Animal Rescue Centre is seeking an Interim Chief Executive to cover the CEO position during a period of family leave.
About Us:
Our mission is to ensure that animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve. We are committed to helping, healing and homing animals for as long as they need us.
In the last year alone:
- we provided nearly 24,000 days of care to domestic animals
- we rehomed, or reunited with their owners, nearly 500 animals
- we delivered over 2,600 consultations through our community outreach clinics
About the role:
In 2023 we embarked on an exciting new 5-year strategy “For people, for pets, for Bristol”. We aim to expand our reach to more animals and residents in Bristol and the surrounding areas through a more comprehensive Community Pet Support Scheme.
We have a number of key organisational projects that need to be driven through over the next 12 months and so are looking for a strong and authentic leader to work closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees, and lead our Senior Management and Leadership Team, in the delivery of our services and strategic initiatives.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- a passion for the protection and wellbeing of animals
- a track record of senior roles in the charity or not for profit sectors managing multi-disciplinary teams
- substantial experience and success in organisational change and programme management
- inspirational leadership and people management skills with a commitment to motivating, multi-functional teams; optimising their knowledge, skills and potential
- a flair for engaging with supporters and internal and external stakeholders
- the skills and experience to maintain the financial viability of the organisation
- substantial experience of setting, monitoring & reviewing objectives, key performance indicators, and standard compliance mechanisms, including evidence-based measurement of improved outcomes
Full details of our current strategy and this role can be found in our attached strategy document and Job Description.
Closing date for applications: 15th December 2024
Interview dates: mid to late January 2025
To apply:
If you feel you have the necessary skills and passion to take this charity to the next stage, we would love to hear from you. Please upload a copy of your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the attached role requirements.
Our aim is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us, and be themselves at work.
Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1).
No agencies please.
Please upload a copy of your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the attached role requirements.
For more information, or for an informal chat, about this exciting opportunity, please email hr[@]bristolarc[.]org[.]dot[.]uk with your contact details and somebody will be back in touch.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Our mission is to ensure animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Nightingale Hammerson is a leading specialist in the care of older people, supporting over 250 Residents from the Jewish community. We have two care homes- Nightingale House in Clapham and Hammerson House, Wohl Campus in East Finchley. We provide residential, nursing, dementia, respite, and palliative care.
We understand the importance of personalised care that centralises the needs of the Resident, with an on-site therapy team, which includes a dietitian, and a wealth of activities for Residents to enjoy.
We are incredibly proud that Nightingale House is rated “Outstanding” and Hammerson House, Wohl Campus as “Good” in its first year of opening, by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
As a Relationship Centred Care Coordinator, you will foster positive relationships, enhancing staff and Residents' wellbeing, and promote a respectful workplace culture.
What will your typical day involve?
In this role, you will lead workshops on key topics like Namaste Care, Dementia Care, communication, and team building to enhance staff skills and the care experience. You will advocate for staff wellbeing through reflective practice sessions, Schwartz Rounds, and other initiatives, fostering resilience and peer support. Collaborating with the psychology team, you will help build a culture of respect, communication, and inclusivity. Additionally, you will listen to relatives' feedback and support the relative peer support group every other month.
You will guide RCC Champions alongside Registered Managers, encouraging effective communication and engagement, and work to embed the Relationship-Centred Care strategy throughout the organisation. As a role model, you will demonstrate excellent communication with residents, promoting respectful, meaningful interactions
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 or QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, along with a strong understanding of dementia care, communication strategies, and relationship-centred care principles. A passion for person-centred care is essential, as is experience in healthcare, social care, or a related field with a focus on dementia care or RCC principles.
The candidate will also have leadership or coordination experience, particularly in facilitating team building, care-related workshops, and staff development. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
While understanding Jewish culture and familiarity with reflective practice and Schwartz Rounds are desirable, they are not essential.
What is in it for you?
- Car parking on site (Nightingale House)
- Transport from East Finchley Tube Station (Hammerson House)
- Access to the Apples and Honey Nightingale preschool and daycare on-site (Nightingale House)
- A friendly, supportive, team working environment
- Highly competitive rates of pay
- Training & development opportunities
- Flexible working patterns
- 25 days including bank holiday annual leave, increasing over time
- Subsidised staff restaurant (Nightingale and Hammerson House)
- Refer a friend bonus scheme (T&C applied)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Perkbox
Hours
The role is part-time (3 days per week) and a job share with an established Relationship Care Coordinator.
22.5 hours per week
Salary
£17.77 per hour
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If you meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you!
It is 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.
Our 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 successful application. All applications will be dealt with on an individual basis in accordance with our policy and organizational requirements.
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.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Everything we do is with a ‘Residents first’ approach.
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Role overview
Are you passionate about creating content that resonates with the intended audience? Are you enthusiastic about using social media and communications to have a meaningful impact on global women's health? This exciting opportunity offers you the chance to join the marketing and communications team of an international membership body and women’s health charity; ISUOG. You will deliver the communications and engagement plan for ISUOG, working directly with international experts in ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology.
Role responsibilities
The successful candidate will coordinate the social media calendar and create content and communications for ISUOG’s activities and international awareness campaigns. You will work closely with the rest of the marketing and communications team, the events, education and journal teams as well as external suppliers to ensure activities are communicated effectively and contribute to the success of ISUOG as a whole. You will have the responsibility to test and optimise our communication channels, engage our international audience and encourage registration to our events and courses.
Role requirements
We are seeking candidates with a social media and communications background, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organisational skills, creative thinking and an interest in women’s health.
Please read the job description to find out more about the position and person specification.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum dependent on experience, plus benefits.
Location: The role is based from ISUOG House, 122 Freston Road, London, W10 6TR. A hybrid working system is in place and the job holder will be expected to work from ISUOG House for a minimum of 2 days each week. Due to the nature of the role, the job holder may be required to work from the office more than 2 days a week.
Benefits include: 20 days’ annual leave per annum plus eight Bank/Public holidays (rising by 1 day per year for every complete year of service, up to an additional 5 days), together with 3 additional days over Christmas and New Year. 4% (matched) employer pension, rising to 6% on successful completion of probation. Employee Assistance Program. Season ticket loan scheme.
About the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG): ISUOG is a highly respected professional membership organisation across 140 countries, comprised primarily of clinicians who are ultrasound experts in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. The Society includes obstetricians and gynecologists, trainees, medical doctors, scientists, sonographers, midwives and other health professionals who work to advance women’s health and well-being globally.
Our mission is to improve women’s health through the provision, advancement and dissemination of the highest quality education, standards and research information around ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology. This is achieved through education and training, programmatic initiatives and advocacy.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
Please submit your application, CV, examples of your previous social media work and covering letter as soon as possible; we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date of 2nd December 2024, once we have received sufficient applications. Interviews may be organized before the closing date (or if not, week of 2nd of December).
Regrettably, we are not able to provide feedback to those candidates who are not shortlisted, as it simply would not be manageable to do so.
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Contact is a national charity for families with disabled children. We provide information, advice and support, and bring families together so they can support each other. We campaign to improve their circumstances, and for their right to be included and equal in society.
Your role
You will provide an advice, information and support services to families using hospital services at the Great North Children’s Hospital.
What we're looking for
- Experience of working with and supporting families who have disabled children.
- Good organisational and administrative skills.
- Knowledge and experience of the issues and concerns that affect families who have disabled children e.g. benefits, social care, and education.
- Knowledge and experience of welfare benefits, especially DLA/PIP and other benefits targeted at families with disabled children.
- Good communication, listening skills, time management and networking skills.
How to apply
Please return a completed application form along with an equal opportunities monitoring form (downloadable as part of the job pack) by the date stated below.
Important dates:
Closing date: 23:59 o’clock on Sunday 8 December 2024
Interview date: Friday 13 December 2024
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to work with a leading social justice charity organisation supporting those in need?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
About the role?
Reporting to the Bid Manager you will:
- Plan, write, edit and submit tenders owning an opportunity through all stages from tender release to submission
- Research and review opportunities, identifying key requirements and communicating the requirements effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Obtain information required to produce compelling, high-quality bids from internal and external stakeholders, including through own research
- Effectively work to bid project milestones to ensure timely submission
- Work collaboratively with key members of the operational teams to ensure that ways of working are positioned in line with USPs and agreed win themes
- Undertake in-team quality control of other writers’ bids to ensure that all submissions are the highest-possible quality
- Review submissions to drive continuous improvement through analysis of feedback, taking account of market knowledge and suggesting changes/improvements
- Continually update the information library for future bids, ensuring good knowledge of market competitors
- Work well with the wider team to ensure coordination and compliance of the defined bid process is maintained
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About you
We are seeking a Bid Writer to enhance our Business and Strategy Team. Experience in bid writing is desired, but not essential. We would like to hear from you if you are looking to enhance your writing skills and experience to create high-quality commercial bids. You should have good project management skills and be able to bring information from various sources into compelling written proposals. We welcome applicants who have recently graduated from university with a degree that demonstrates excellent analytical and writing skills. Reporting to the Bid Manager you will be a supportive team member able to work in a fast-paced environment, with competing deadlines and able to use your excellent communication skills to influence key stakeholders. Having experience of Local Government tendering would be an advantage.
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme.
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance.
- Support with continuous professional development.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact Human Resources for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on the advert page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 2nd December 2024; however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as applications are received and therefore withdraw the vacancy before this date.
Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role? Click to apply to see more details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an ambitious and visionary leader with a passion for delivering holistic, trauma-informed services?
The Nelson Trust is looking for its next CEO to provide inspiring leadership and steer the organisation on the next exciting phase of its journey. Bringing belief, hope and long-term recovery across the South West and Wales, the charity supports people affected by trauma, living with multiple layers of disadvantage and substance use. The Nelson Trust's hallmark is a values-led and trauma-informed approach that centres client needs at the heart of every decision.
Salary: £100-110k per annum
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week, full time
Location: Hybrid, working across the region (head office in Stroud and locations across South West & Wales), willingness to travel and work flexibly to meet business and geographical needs
Benefits: 30 days holiday, 6 % employer pension contribution, enhanced maternity and sickness
Culture: Supportive, flexible and values-led
About the charity
The Nelson Trust has grown rapidly in recent years and now provides an increasingly wide range of services, including their celebrated gender-specific work via women's centres and women-only residential rehabilitation houses (which currently makes up around 90% of delivery), as well as rehabilitation, therapy, education and training for all genders.
With the support of an engaged and proactive Board, as well as an incredibly passionate staff team, you'll drive The Nelson Trust forward with values-led leadership and clarity of vision. Current income sits at £11 million with approximately 250 staff. The Nelson Trust has a complex funding structure, mostly made up of contract income and additional support from fundraised activity with ambition to continue to diversify.
About the role
As incoming CEO, you'll be tasked with developing a new five-year strategic plan (2025-2030) that ensures the charity's sustainability and continued commitment to excellence and innovation. You'll also ensure The Nelson Trust is placed firmly on the map, as a respected voice and advocate at local, regional and national policy-making level.
The organisation's effectiveness and impact relies on the depth and quality of its partnerships, forged and embedded across a wide geography with national and local governments, agencies and communities.
About you
This is an absolutely vital recruit for The Nelson Trust, so we're looking for someone with confidence and capability across a range of essential criteria. We are open to someone with previous experience at this level, or someone stepping into their first CEO role.
Here are key elements on our 'essential' list, we'd encourage you to consider how you meet each one:
- Significant leadership experience (within a multi-million pound organisation) delivering person-centred and trauma-informed services.
- Emotionally intelligent leader with a motivating leadership style.
- Skilled and passionate builder of teams, creating an environment where people can thrive.
- Leads by example, embodying and embedding values throughout.
- Knowledge and expertise in securing charity sector contracts and fundraising.
- Confident external advocate, welcomes and encourages collaborative outreach.
- Strong track-record of engaging and partnering with multiple stakeholders.
- Solid understanding and ability to develop robust governance frameworks that maximise operational efficiency and excellence.
Of course, we'll need to see passion, commitment and ambition for The Nelson Trust's ethos too.
There's so much potential to make a big impact here. If we've captured your imagination, then we'd love you to get in touch.
To apply, all you need to do is send a copy of your CV or profile to Amelia Lee as the first step. We'll be back in touch with further details on the application process, providing your experience meets the brief.
Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 11th December
Interviews: TBC, likely to be early to mid January
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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Salary: Up to £37,619 (pro rata)
Hours: 30 - 37.5 hours per week (we’re flexible!)
Location: St. Michael’s Hospice, North Hampshire
Are you a people person with a passion for community, events, and making a real impact? We’re looking for an enthusiastic fundraising professional to head up our Community Engagement Team! You’ll help us bring in vital support by managing corporate and community fundraising, and inspire even more people to join in our Hospice-led events like the Moonlight Walk and Light Up a Life.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead & Inspire: Oversee a dedicated team, driving funds and engagement through amazing events and partnerships.
- Build Connections: Develop new business and community partnerships that align with our mission.
- Represent the Hospice: Be our champion at community events and speaking opportunities, spreading the word and growing our presence.
- Stay Flexible: No two days are alike! Some evenings and weekends are part of the adventure.
What You’ll Bring:
Experience in fundraising is great, but if you’ve got skills in leadership, relationship-building, and meeting income goals, we want to hear from you! You’ll be a natural at connecting with people and helping supporters reach their fundraising goals.
Perks:
- Flexible hours and hybrid working options
- A fantastic team dedicated to making a real difference every day
- The chance to use your creativity and skills for a meaningful cause
Ready to Apply?
Send us:
- A cover letter telling us why you’d be perfect for this role (required!)
- Your CV
- Completed application form (downloadable from our website)
For a quick chat about the role, contact Sarah Shearman.
Join us – let’s make a difference together!
Closing date: Sunday 1st December 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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JOB PURPOSE
UK for UNHCR is looking for a Digital Communications Officer to join its team, raising vital support for displaced people around the world through creative campaigns such as the Refugee Dictionary, Cuppa Hope as well as fundraising appeals and partnerships.
Reporting to the Digital Communications Manager, the Digital Communications Officer will have particular focus delivering day to day social media communications, including community management, publishing, content management and development. This role will also support wider digital communications activities, such as with the Senior Digital Communications Officer who manages the website.
This involves identifying opportunities to amplify appeals, campaigns and partnerships through social media to support UK for UNHCR’s fundraising and public advocacy objectives. Raising awareness of global refugee crises and UNHCR’s humanitarian operations forms a central part of this storytelling, as well as thematic campaigns and PR moments throughout the year.
One of your first focuses will be helping grow and verify UK for UNHCR’s TikTok account and LinkedIn presence, in addition to transitioning the charity’s channels to a new social media management tool. You will also work closely with the wider Communications team in supporting online and offline fundraising appeals.
The Digital Communications Officer will also work with the wider Communications team to identify and support storytellers (including refugees and supporters) to share their stories through the charity’s social media channels.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.
Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.
Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.
UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion.
We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning, coordination and growth
- Deliver and schedule social media content on a daily and weekly basis, with flexibility to respond to news events and emergencies at short notice.
- Produce or commission multimedia content, including videos, graphics and photography to support charity activity on social media.
- Apply understanding of UNHCR’s humanitarian work to deliver strong storytelling and relevant content to the audience.
- Adapt content from UNHCR’s head office and field communications to localise for UK audiences.
- Develop social media editorial plans to amplify campaigns, milestones and events.
- Deliver planning and scheduling in a timely manner and be quick to respond to news and emergencies.
- Flag and navigate political sensitivities in line with UNHCR and charity policies.
- Deliver on a paid media strategy to amplify social media content more broadly, with a focus on Meta ads manager.
- Update and maintain community management guidelines on a regular basis.
- Work closely with the Communications Coordinator to monitor and moderate all of the charity’s social media channels.
- Other support for digital communications as required, such as helping cover website activities when colleagues are on leave.
Analytics, reporting and best practice
- Deliver regular reports outlining the performance of our content and channels, ensuring we’re on track to reach 100k followers by the end of 2026.
- Create and lead on a testing roadmap, leveraging new features across all social media channels.
- Keep up to date with social media content trends, news and tools to inform best practice and strategy.
- Provide subject matter expertise, proactive assistance and advice as required for planning and delivery of digital and supporter journey projects.
- Observe all legal and legislative requirements, comply with policies and procedures, and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to perform duties that are not detailed above.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Experience
- Experience using native social media tools, like Meta business manager and YouTube Creator studio, to manage online communities.
- Experience of creating social media content that created an impression, raised awareness and prompted followers to take action.
- Experience of identifying and driving iterative improvements to digital channels through testing and analytics.
Essential Skills/Knowledge
- Proficient in using social media tools to evaluate performance and identify improvements.
- Proficient in creating content for online use, using software such as Adobe Suite, Canva or similar, to edit and produce basic assets.
- Researching images and writing compelling copy for different audience profiles.
- The ability to prioritise multiple tasks, working proactively and sometimes under pressure.
- Good attention to detail, strong ability to proofread and pick up inconsistencies.
- Understanding of data protection principles.
- Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- An interest in global humanitarian affairs.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Working in a not-for-profit or advocacy organisation.
- Experience with refugee issues or field work.
WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?
You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.
What else?
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
- Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
- Office wellness perks.
- Discount on gym memberships.
- Hybrid and Flexible Working.
- Staff socials.
Financial
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
- Non-contributory group life assurance scheme
- Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
- One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Enhanced sick pay scheme.
Development
- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
- Individual training budget.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 9th December 2024
First stage interviews: Week commencing 9th December 2024
Second stage interviews: Week commencing 16th December 2024
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us using the email address provided when you click through to our online portal. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.
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Finance Officer
* Salary: £36,354 (ILW) per annum, plus pension and other benefits
* Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
* Location: Hybrid 2 days per week in the office, based near London Bridge
* Contract: 6-Months Fixed Term Contract
* Immediate start essential
Charity People are thrilled to be working with a leading UK charity dedicated to supporting individuals at risk of homelessness. This organisation works across the country, providing innovative services that prevent homelessness, build resilience, and create opportunities for education, employment, and volunteering.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales Ledger
* Oversee the day-to-day operations of the sales ledger.
* Ensure accurate and timely invoicing and income collection.
* Manage credit control processes and resolve queries regarding income invoices.
Banking and Cash Administration
* Monitor and record cash transactions promptly.
* Ensure compliance with cash handling policies, including managing petty cash and reconciliations.
Purchase Ledger
* Manage purchase ledger operations and weekly payment runs.
* Reconcile supplier statements and aged creditor reports.
* Ensure all non-payroll costs comply with internal policies and controls.
Management Accounts
* Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and reconciliations.
* Post accurate journal entries and review ledger activity to meet month-end deadlines.
Systems and Process Improvements
* Enhance the efficiency of finance systems and processes.
* Support continuous improvement across accounts receivable, cash book, and related systems.
Other Duties
* Provide cover for Finance Assistant roles as needed.
* Support year-end audit preparations and respond to auditor queries.
What We're Looking For:
We're seeking a proactive, organised finance professional with:
* Part-qualified accountant status or extensive experience in financial roles.
* Strong experience in accounts payable, receivable, and credit control.
* Excellent IT skills, with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
* Strong numeracy, attention to detail, and decision-making skills.
* A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the values of the charity sector.
Why Join?
* Be part of a team delivering life-changing support to vulnerable individuals.
* Work in a supportive environment with comprehensive training and development opportunities.
* Make a meaningful impact within a values-driven organisation.
How to Apply:
If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the requirements, please send your CV as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't delay in applying!
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We know that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.