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Full time, permanent
About us
Practical Action is a change making organisation that works in unconventional ways. We put ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.
We do things differently, so answers that start small can grow big – bringing people together in bold collaborations, using innovation and knowledge to build futures free from poverty and help shape a world that works better for everyone.
About the role
We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Global Learning and Development (L&D) Coordinator to join our vibrant, international team. In this exciting role, you will play a key part in shaping the learning journey for our employees across the globe, ensuring they have the tools, resources, and training needed to thrive in an ever-evolving world. You’ll have the opportunity to coordinate cutting-edge training programs, manage state-of-the-art digital learning platforms, and help drive the implementation of innovative L&D strategies that impact employees from different cultures and regions.
About you
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for learning and a talent for digital technology to make a real difference. If you're detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced, global environment, and are excited about contributing to a culture of continuous development, then this is the role for you! You’ll collaborate with colleagues around the world, tackle diverse challenges, and help shape the future of learning and growth within our organisation.
Accountabilities
Training Coordination:
- Schedule, coordinate, and manage all internal and external training sessions.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, external trainers, and venues to ensure smooth delivery of learning programs. In the room and virtual rooms
- Maintain and update training event calendars and records.
Digital Learning Management:
- Administer and manage digital learning platforms (e.g., LMS - Learning Management System), ensuring content is up-to-date and accessible.
- Troubleshoot issues related to digital learning tools, ensuring a seamless user experience.
- Support the creation and curation of digital learning content, including e-learning modules, videos, webinars, and virtual training sessions.
Learning Analytics & Reporting:
- Monitor and track learning and development progress using data analytics tools, providing regular reports on key metrics (e.g., participation, completion rates, learner feedback).
- Analyse learning data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in training programs.
Employee Development Support:
- Serve as a point of contact for employee learning and development queries.
- Provide guidance on learning paths and career development opportunities based on employee and organisational needs.
- Assist in the design and delivery of personal and professional development initiatives.
Digital Skills Development:
- Assist in the development and delivery of digital skills training, supporting employees in improving their proficiency in digital tools and software.
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to identify areas where additional digital skills training is required.
- Support the L&D Manager in managing the L&D budget, tracking expenditures and processing invoices.
Learning and Development Projects:
- Support the implementation of new learning initiatives and programs, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
- Participate in cross-functional projects that contribute to a culture of continuous learning.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience
Essential:
- Proven experience in a learning and development coordination role or a similar administrative position.
- Strong proficiency in digital tools and platforms, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning tools (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Captivate, Canva, Synthesis), and other digital collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom).
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with diverse stakeholders across the organisation.
- High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and data.
- Ability to analyse data and present actionable insights.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) to generate L&D reports.
- Experience in developing and delivering training.
- CIPD qualification in Learning and Development or equivalent
- Skills, Abilities and Competences
Collaboration and Teamwork:
- Skilled in working within a global team, fostering collaboration across departments and regions.
- Ability to facilitate virtual teams and work with colleagues and partners globally in different time zones
Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusion:
- Strong competency in promoting inclusivity and ensuring training materials and delivery methods are culturally sensitive and accessible to all learners.
Organisational Agility:
- Ability to navigate and thrive within a fast-paced, global organisation, responding quickly to changing business needs and priorities.
Innovation in Learning Design:
- Ability to introduce innovative approaches to learning, such as incorporating mobile learning, social learning platforms, or AI-driven personalised learning pathways.
Attention to Detail:
- Ensuring accuracy and high standards in managing training records, tracking certifications, and preparing training-related reports.
Global Mindset:
- Understanding of global business environment, with sensitivity to cultural differences and regional learning needs.
- Ability to adapt learning products to the cultural context locally
Problem-Solving:
- Strong problem-solving ability to handle challenges such as differing regulatory requirements, regional variances in skills development, and access to learning platforms.
Time Management:
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks and coordinating global projects that involve multiple stakeholders and time zones.
Continuous Improvement Focus:
- Passion for continuous learning and staying updated on global L&D best practices, tools, and emerging technologies.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Why join us?
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, and working with values-driven and highly engaged colleagues are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.
This will be a global role based either in the UK or in one of our country offices in Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Peru, Boliva, Nepal or Bangladesh. The final salary and benefits for this role is dependent on the country of base and job market conditions.
The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the country from which they will be based. They must be in a commutable distance from one of our global offices, as the successful candidate would be expected to attend the office on regular occasions.
Additional information
Practical Action believes that having a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture based on respect will enable us to be an effective organisation. We seek to create an inclusive workplace in which people are accepted as individuals, regardless of their differences and where they feel their contribution is valued. Practical Action is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.
We stay committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse working environment and believe that people from different backgrounds or cultures give us different perspectives, and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we will be. By building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued we give everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.
Closing date for applications: 17th November 2024. Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.
Interviews: It is anticipated that interviews will take place in the week commencing 25th November 2024.
If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
HOW TO APPLY
If you want to work for a charity with significant people ambitions, then we would like to hear from you. For more information, please visit our careers page.
To apply please submit a copy of your CV (A4 No more than 2 pages) and send us a supporting statement that addresses person specification, Skills, Abilities and Competencies listed, and please make this no more than 2 A4 pages.
Our vision is for a world that works better for everyone. We believe where there’s action, there’s hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Routes To Roots was formed to meet the identified needs of those experiencing or effected by homelessness across Poole. Providing individuals with a daily hot meal, social interaction and access to additional health and wellbeing support.
As a Project Worker at The Genesis Day Centre, Poole, you will play a vital role in providing support and assistance to individuals who are homeless and vulnerably housed.
You will contribute to the daily serving of food as well as the successful implementation of support groups and programmes. Working within a small team of staff and volunteers you will help address the immediate needs of homeless individuals, whilst promoting long-term solutions and empowerment. A faith based charity, the organisation seeks to provide the daily essentials in addition to ongoing support and signposting.
Main Duties
- Offer emotional support, guidance, and advocacy to help meet the immediate needs of individuals presenting at The Genesis Centre as well as navigating them through their homelessness journey.
- Empower and motivate individuals through 1-1's and groups.
- To work with multiple agencies based both at the Gensis Centre and externally to ensure effective and efficient collaborative working
- Identify and coordinate appropriate group sessions that provide support and encourage the growth of networks and peer support.
- To contribute to the daily delivery of the Genesis Centre offer including organising, preparing and serving meals as well as providing access to provision including washing and laundry facilities.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, including progress notes, incidents and attendance records, whilst ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality policies
Experience
- Working collaboratively with multiple agencies to provide client focused support
- Working with people affected by homelessness and the risk of homelessness
- Managing/participating in community projects
- Facilitating support groups
- Working with vulnerable adults
- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages and database systems
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Organisation:
The Hardman Trust is the only UK charity focused specifically on the needs of people on long term sentences. We support people during their sentence, as they prepare for release, and as they settle back into the community. Our vision is a future where everyone can achieve their potential within and beyond prison.
To find out more about The Hardman Trust, visit our website.
The Role:
The Hardman Trust is at an exciting point in its development as it celebrates the arrival of its new team, the realisation of its first ever strategy and looks forward to the next phase of its journey.
Our recently successful applications to both the Lottery (Reaching Communities) and the City Bridge Trust means we will continue to be part-funded by them until 2027. Deeply rooted in the criminal justice sector, we plan to develop further our programme of support for those on long sentences both within and, we hope, beyond prison too; we aim to extend the reach and deepen the impact of our support and grants; and attract new partnerships with funders and like-minded third sector organisations. We have recently completed a merger with another charity and are open to further such mergers in the future.
Person Specification:
You will bring the following skills and experience to the role:
• Strategic development
• Leadership and management
• Financial and commercial
• Outreach and communications
Please download our Candidate Information Pack for the person specification and more information on the role.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, please provide the following with your application:
• An up-to-date CV
• A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, outlining your experience, motivations and suitability for the role.
All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Russam. All applications should be uploaded via the Russam website.
If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter - Managing Partner, Charities.
Application Closing Date: Friday 22nd November 2024
Interviews with The Hardman Trust:4th/ 10th/ 13th December 2024
We look forward to recieving your application.
Are you passionate about supporting student-led activities and fostering inclusive, vibrant communities? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can make a real difference in student life? If so, this is the perfect role for you.
We are the University of Manchester Students’ Union (UMSU), the largest Students’ Union in the UK, representing over 48,000 students. We’re looking for a Senior Student Groups Coordinator to join our team and help student groups flourish by offering guidance, administrative support, and practical solutions.
As Senior Student Groups Coordinator, you will be a key player in empowering students to lead societies and networks that shape the vibrant student community. Your role will be vital in ensuring that student groups have the tools, space, and financial support they need to run successful events, trips, and other activities. From handling day-to-day queries to managing compliance with health and safety standards, you'll be the go-to person for student leaders looking to create engaging and inclusive group activities.
In this role, you will provide one-to-one support and guidance to student leaders, assisting them in effectively managing their groups. You’ll handle the administration of grants, ensuring that student groups make the best use of available funding, and collaborate with internal teams, such as finance, to manage budgets and keep financial records up to date. You’ll be responsible for ensuring compliance with risk management and health and safety protocols for all group activities, including events and trips. You’ll also develop resources such as toolkits and guides to help student leaders navigate group management and event planning. In addition, you’ll work closely with other departments to support a range of exciting events across the Union.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need proven experience in delivering excellent customer service and providing support in a busy, fast-paced environment. You’ll have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with students and colleagues. Knowledge of risk management, compliance, and health and safety protocols is essential. You should be competent in using digital tools such as Microsoft Office, Teams, and expense management systems. The ability to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining high standards of service will also be key.
The salary for this role is between £26,640 - £29,820. The position is permanent and full-time (35 hours per week), with hybrid working options available. You will have the flexibility to work from home when duties allow. The role also offers a generous benefits package, including 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, employer pension contributions, and free tickets to Manchester Academy gigs.
If you’re passionate about working in a student-focused environment and want to make a lasting impact on student life, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become our next Senior Student Groups Coordinator and help shape the future of student engagement at UMSU.
Please read the full role profile before applying, as well as our guide to recruitment.
Details
Salary: £26,640 - £29,820
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a senior leader looking for a move into the charity sector OR already in the sector looking for your next challenge?
If so get in touch with us!
At West Devon CVS, we are looking for a new Chief Officer to provide leadership, direction and overall management of the charity and our friendly team of 12 staff.
The role of Chief Officer in a VCSE infrastructure support organisation is wide-ranging and requires an agile leader, adept in relationship and people management and multi-tasking as well as being fearless in furthering the aims and objectives of the VCSE sector in West Devon. Someone who is capable of operating at both a strategic and an operational level.
Our Services and Projects
- Leadership and advocacy: We provide leadership in our community, strengthening our sector’s voice and influence on key decision-makers and funders.
- Partnerships and collaborations: We create and nurture opportunities for collaborative working by building networks and partnerships between local organisations and strategic partners so that communities are better equipped to collaborate and work together to develop and deliver projects; to respond in times of crisis; to understand need and develop solutions
- Community Development: Practical support to local voluntary and community organisations so that people and communities become more resilient and able to flourish. We provide training, resources and advice to strengthen the capabilities of local groups, enabling them to develop and strengthen their services.
- Active Citizenship: Active Citizenship and Volunteering is integral to thriving communities. We encourage and nurture volunteering opportunities, so that people can build connections and work together on things they care about, driving positive change locally.
- Health and Wellbeing Projects: Our projects deliver improved health and wellbeing outcomes where they can be supported by services from the not for profit sector. Current projects are Social Prescribing, Hospital Discharge and HOPE workshop facilitation. Whilst these projects are aimed at individuals it is with the explicit aim of re engaging them with their communities. The understanding of the services required and the ability to support services provide a wrap around service to the groups concerned.
If you enjoy a challenge then this is the role for you.
Please read the Recruitment pack attached
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About Us:
First Love Foundation is a Christian charity, founded with a mission to transform society through justice, dignity, and equality for all. We empower individuals to break free from poverty and crisis, offering comprehensive support and guidance. Our AQS-accredited service helps those facing income shocks, housing difficulties, health challenges, and more.
The Role:
As a Generalist Adviser/Caseworker, you will provide advice, case management, and advocacy services to individuals in need. The ideal candidate will have at least two years’ experience in advocacy or advice roles, with at least one year in casework. You will manage a diverse caseload, collaborating with our team to achieve life-changing outcomes for our clients.
Key responsibilities include:
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Providing advice & advocacy on welfare benefits and housing.
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Managing complex cases, including preparing for appeals and representing clients at tribunals.
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Offering guidance and support to colleagues and volunteers.
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Maintaining accurate case records, adhering to AQS standards.
Who We’re Looking For:
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, a passion for helping others, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience with welfare benefits and case management systems, such as Advice Pro, is essential.
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and from diverse backgrounds, particularly those reflecting the communities of Tower Hamlets.
Join us in our mission to transform lives and help create a Britain free from poverty!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Procurement & Contracts OfficerLocation: Central London
Job type: 12-month temporary contract
Hybrid working: 2 days remote, 3 days work from the London Office
- To undertake procurement projects in one or more key categories in line with the Local Authorities' strategic and tactical management arrangements for procurement.
- To undertake data and market analysis for category spend in order to recommend procurement strategy opportunities in line with Corporation Standing Orders, procurement regulations, and public procurement law
- To support the delivery of the recommended category strategy for aligned categories in line with all relevant regulations, legislation, government directives and codes of compliance, to reduce risk of legal challenge to the Corporation, whilst maintaining the balance between high quality of goods and services procured and price, and to develop new strategies in line with market trends, changes in procurement law or guidelines, or corporate priorities.
- To act in a business partner role for a small range of departments, providing guidance and Procurement expertise to officers involved in strategic and tactical procurement exercises.
- To champion and drive measurable responsible procurement benefits across all commercial activity
- To be committed to providing the highest level of customer service, delivering the best value to the Corporation, working with both internal and external customers/suppliers and actively seeking to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post.
Candidates need to have the following experience/ qualifications:
- Previous experience within the Public Sector is essential.
- Candidates must hold or be actively working towards a CIPS qualification
- Candidates must have completed training on the Procurement Act
- A generalist background in Procurement is necessary.
This role requires an immediate start, so candidates must be available immediately or have a notice period of no more than 1 week. Please note that the day rate and hybrid working arrangements are non-negotiable.
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If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Research Funding Officer (Research Impact)
Permanent
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, plus benefits
Full time – 37.5 hours a week
London N1
We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're currently required to come into the office a minimum of 2 days per week, currently Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday.
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 8th November 2024
Interviews: w/c 25th November 2024
Preventing cancer, saving lives
Ready to play a pivotal role in advancing cutting-edge cancer prevention research? Join us as a Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) and support innovative global studies on how diet, nutrition, physical activity and body size influence cancer prevention and survival.
We are seeking a Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) to work mainly on our Research Grant Programme. As part of our Research Funding team, you will support high quality and innovative research on the effects of diet, nutrition, physical activity, and body size on cancer prevention and survival, managing an international portfolio of projects and working closely with leading researchers around the world.
In addition to the Research Grant programme, you will have the opportunity to contribute to other Research Funding activities such as our Academy programme and work closely with colleagues across the Science department and with other departments such as PR & Editorial and Fundraising.
The Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) will work mainly on the post award phase (e.g. active monitoring of funded projects, liaison with our grant holders, supporting our Academy programme initiative and evaluation of the impact of our funded research).
You will have experience working in a fast-paced research environment, whether in academia or research administration/management. Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills are essential for engaging a diverse range of audiences. Additionally, you should possess a solid understanding of statistical analysis. A Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or Nutrition is required, while a Master’s degree is preferred but not essential. An interest in science communication and social media is also desirable.
Application Details:
If you are interested in this role/s and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. Please indicate in your covering letter which position you are applying for.
You must have current right to work in the UK.
Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
WCRF is a UK cancer prevention charity. We look at how diet, weight and physical activity affect the risk of developing and surviving cancer.
We’re looking for someone with a track record of engaging families and a passion for supporting people to make informed health decisions. You’ll be a clear communicator and a good listener. You’ll work across our team, alongside our Information and Advice Worker, and potentially engage some of our volunteers. You’ll also bring in Parent Champions and lead sub-contracted work with a local community partner to help us reach residents in community languages. You’ll help us hear and collect resident stories. The information you collect will be reported to decision-makers responsible for health and care services.
You’ll enjoy working as part of a team committed to improving health and care services and access for Islington residents. You may have lived experience as a parent/guardian/carer of a child and/or be from a minoritised community.
Improved health and care outcomes for local residents
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme)
Designed and delivered by social work charity Frontline, we teach social work differently. By blending learning and practice, what you discover in theory is eased into real-life settings, supervised by a social worker. Gaining your postgraduate diploma within 12 months, will be the first step in your life-changing career.
You’ll learn how to connect with children, young people, parents and carers. How to gain all important trust, so a family opens their door to you again. You’ll gain the technical knowledge and build on your relational skills. We’ll give you the time and support to develop your approach, with confidence.
You earn while you learn, and once you gain your qualification you’ll step right into a job. And through our Frontline Fellowship, you’ll join a network of peers intent on transforming social work practice in England.
Be part of something bigger. Join the next generation of social workers.
What’s in it for you?
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Earn as you learn with a salary of up to £34,000 from year two.
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Qualify as a social worker and complete a fully funded master's degree.
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Get high-quality training and supervision from experienced social workers, academics and coaches in a rich, supportive environment.
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Become part of the Frontline Fellowship and receive ongoing support and training throughout your career.
What to expect as a trainee social worker
Year 1:
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Start with five weeks of intense online study, including five in-person sessions, led by experts in social work theory.
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Begin your 12-month placement in a local council social work team, where you'll work closely with fellow trainees and an experienced social worker. You'll gradually take on more responsibility in supporting children and families.
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Qualify as a social worker by the end of your first year.
Year 2:
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Manage your own caseload, building on your skills and confidence.
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Engage in ongoing study to further develop your professional abilities.
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Receive continued support from Frontline tutors, your employer and fellow trainees.
Year 3:
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Conduct a research project and complete the academic credits needed for your fully-funded social work master's degree.
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Receive leadership coaching to enhance your professional capabilities.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for your potential to become an outstanding children’s social worker and leader, empowering families to achieve positive change. No specific experience is required to apply. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and a commitment to advocating for the communities’ social workers serve. We're dedicated to fostering diversity in our programme and supporting applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.
You will also meet the following criteria:
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Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent)
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Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent qualification)
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Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2028)
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Be resident in England by the time the programme commences
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Not be a qualified social worker
Be part of something bigger. Join the next generation of social workers.
The new CEO will represent the charity across the UK, building strong commercial networks, identifying opportunities for growth, business development and diversification. Furthermore, the role will be ultimately accountable for the operational running of the Association, to ensure legal, regulatory and financial compliance.
The successful applicant must be a ‘people-centred’ leader who believes that success is achieved by enabling others to achieve their potential. Engagement with – and growing of – will be very important. Having a passion for school libraries, children’s literacy and children’s books will be essential. For further details please refer to the CEO Recruitment pack
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Ambitious College is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Coordinator. Our college is growing and we are looking for a dynamic and confident Learning Support Coordinator to join our dedicated team based in Isleworth. You will work alongside a transdisciplinary team to support our learners to achieve outstanding outcomes.
Ambitious College is an award-winning, Ofsted rated ‘Good' specialist further education provision for autistic young people aged 16-25. We believe that every young person attending Ambitious College deserves a fulfilling, happy, and rewarding life. Our ambitious educational approach focuses on the individual at all times, supporting our learners' wellbeing and independence. We aim to ensure that when they leave our setting, they have the opportunity to access employment, further education, or training, and to live as part of the communities of their choice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Management: Lead and manage a team of Learning and Behaviour Specialists, ensuring they deliver exceptional support to our learners.
- Quality Service Delivery: Ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred programmes that cater to the unique needs of each learner.
- Care and Support: Maintain excellent levels of care and support, adhering to agreed practices and protocols.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of autistic young people.
If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you!
Join Ambitious College and be a part of a team that is committed to providing an outstanding educational experience for autistic young people. Apply today and help us empower our learners to achieve their fullest potential.
Closing Date: 3rd November 2024
Start Date: January 2025 or sooner
Interview date: 12th/13th November 2024
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.
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Do you want a job where you can really make a difference? Do you enjoy working with people?
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Carers Information Service as an Advice and Assessment Worker.
The Carers Information Service was established in 1997 and is part of the John Whitgift Foundation. We are a small, friendly team dedicated to providing free advice, information and support to carers in Croydon.
Offering a wide range of services including health and wellbeing activities, carer's assessments, respite care, bereavement support, digital and printed publications, meeting room hire and much more. We are supported by Croydon Council and work closely with colleagues across the borough from the voluntary and community sector, NHS, and local authority.
As an Advice and Assessment Worker your main responsibilities will be to carry out Carer’s Assessments, giving advice, information and support to adult carers who are looking after a relative, partner, friend or neighbour of someone who needs help due to illness, disability, or old age.
The ability to work well in a team is essential!
This role is for 35 hours per week.
As a Croydon Good Employer, we are recognised for ensuring our employees are paid a fair wage, for the support we provide to the local community, and the creation of job opportunities.
All our staff benefit from a competitive remuneration package, including:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Membership of a generous money purchase pension scheme for all support staff that includes 3 x salary life assurance cover.
- Free access to an employee discount Club, which offers discounted rates on a range of products and services, including insurance, holidays and travel, fashion and retail
- Membership of the Bupa cash plan scheme, which gives financial support towards the cost of optical, dental, and medical costs as well as a free 24 hour advice line for all staff
- A range of family-friendly benefits including, enhanced maternity pay and childcare vouchers
- Season ticket loan
Closing date: 6 November 2024
Interviews will take place on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th November.
However, applications will be reviewed daily, and interviews can occur at any stage after applications are received so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Centre Administrator
£28,000 p/a + cost-of-living increase (pending), full-time 35 hours per week, plus excellent benefits and opportunities for progression
Did you know that there may be over 20,000 Sutton residents who care, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is sick or disabled due to a physical, mental health or substance misuse issue? Sutton Carers Centre works in partnership to help improve and maintain the quality of life for these Young and Adult Carers living, working, studying or caring in the London Borough of Sutton.
We are looking to recruit to a key and rewarding role in our charity. The members of our team are highly skilled, passionate and committed, so we are looking for an experienced administrator who can support them. The successful candidate will be skilled in office administrative functions, to ensure the delivery of an efficient, friendly and smooth-running Centre as well as office co-ordination and support services. The post-holder will have experience of developing, maintaining and improving systems in an office environment. The post-holder will also oversee reception functions, including the support of the administration and reception volunteers.
You also will have excellent IT, literacy and numeracy skills and be able to express yourself well in person and in writing. The successful candidate will be positive, empathic, creative and boundaried in their ability to work alongside Carers as well as our colleagues and partners, in helping Carers maintain their own health and wellbeing alongside their caring roles.
Sutton Carers Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS and other appropriate checks.
We value the diversity of our teams and are looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. We particularly encourage people who are black, from other minoritised ethnic or refugee groups, or from LGBTQ+ communities to apply. Men are currently under-represented in our team as well. We also seek applicants with personal caring experience as well as welcoming applications from people with lived experience of mental health issues.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer
Contract type: Fixed term, Full time, 39.50 hour per week
Location: Ghana, Tamale
Salary: GHS126,598 -GhS176,630 per annum with excellent benefits
About WaterAid
It’s hard to believe that today 771 million people do not have clean water and 1.7 billion do not have a decent toilet – around 1 in 5 of the world’s population. Every two minutes a child under five dies from diarrheal diseases caused by poor water and sanitation.
Join WaterAid as our Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Role:
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer holds a central role in ensuring the quality, impact, and accountability of WAG’s projects through the implementation of comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems. This role is designed to support fostering projects MEAL systems, ensuring learning and quality improvement in projects implementation. By leading the implementation of robust projects MEAL activities, the officer ensures that project insights and data are effectively harnessed for continuous improvement, aligning with performance indicators. This position supports the Programme Performance and Effectiveness Manager in capacity-building for program teams, ensuring that MEAL is leveraged for knowledge management and innovation. This position exists to support the creation of a culture of accountability and learning, where project delivery and effectiveness is continually improved through best MEAL practices, contributing directly to the overarching goals of the national program and WaterAid's mission.
In this role, you will Lead in planning and implementation of MEAL systems for projects, ensuring alignment with WaterAid's PMER Core Procedures, M&E System, M&E policy and guidelines as well as Hold regular project reflection meetings and data quality assessments and ensure effective use of monitoring data for adaptive management.
You’ll also:
- Enhance community involvement in MEAL processes, ensuring that projects meet donor and organizational MEL standards.
- Support the planning and implementation of CP Annual M&E Plan and Learning Agendas and Annual Review Meetings
About You:
To be successful, you’ll need to be Degree in Development Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Research, Quantitative Analysis.
- Demonstrated capacity in implementing MEAL, including the working of consultants.
- Proven effectiveness in facilitating training and building the capacity of partners and community members.
- Fully committed to WaterAid’s vision, mission and values and a way of working that demonstrates this, with the ability to communicate this enthusiasm to others.
How to Apply:
Click on ‘Apply’ to download the job description: If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, end your application, consisting of a letter of interest using the link given in the job description:
Deadline to apply: 03 November 2024
Interviews: December 2024
Please note: to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Ghana. Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date for applications.
Our Commitment:
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. As a safeguarding measure, WaterAid carries out background checks on all potential employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.