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This exciting HR Administrator role will support the team by being the first point of contact for HR and payroll queries, running our recruitment and onboarding processes and managing the administration of the employee life cycle.

What does the role involve?

• Act as first point of contact for general enquiries to the HR Team, including managing the HR related mailboxes.
• Collating and processing HR related data and producing reports where required.
• Administer and maintain the Foundation’s HR information system, liaising with the system provider and with managers and staff to ensure accurate use and maximum benefit.

What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?

• Recent experience of successfully working in an office administrative role, efficiently managing multiple processes.
• Evidenced strong IT Skills, including extensive knowledge of spreadsheets, databases & relevant software.
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively, proactively and consistently producing high quality, accurate and clear outputs, in a timely manner.

Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

About Us:

Since 1949, the Mental Health Foundation has been the UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health.

Our vision is for a world with good mental health for all. With prevention at the heart of what we do, we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.

We will drive change towards a mentally healthy society for all, and support communities, families and individuals to live mentally healthier lives, with a particular focus on those at greatest risk.

The Foundation is the home of Mental Health Awareness Week.

Our approach is:

Tell the world

• We publish studies and reports on what protects mental health and the causes of poor mental health and how to tackle them.

Find solutions

• We test and evaluate the best approaches to improving mental health in communities and then roll them out as widely as possible.

Inform and empower

• We give advice to millions of people on mental health. We are most well-known for running Mental Health Awareness Week across the UK each year. We enable mentally healthier lives through public information and engagement.

Change policy and practice

• We propose solutions and campaign for change to address the underlying cause of poor mental health.

Build a strong foundation

• We aim to become an exemplar employer and aim to continue to build an organisation that is financially sustainable and thriving.

We have pioneered change for over 70 years and we are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Come join us!

How to apply

If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application on out website. Please ensure you attach an up to date CV and statement of suitability answering all points of the person specification. Applications will close at 9am on Wednesday 31 July and we are unable to accept late applications. Interviews are planned for Wednesday 14 August. There will be an assessment on the day of the interview.

We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.

If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us via our site. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing). We have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home..

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are looking for a confident, competent people-focused individual with great interpersonal skills for this busy Building Safety Manager role. If this is you, come and join us at ISHA as one of our Building Safety Manager.

Job Title: Building Safety Manager
Location: ISHA, 102 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, N4
Hours: 35 hours (Full-Time)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £72,222 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Building Safety professional to join our small, but supportive, Housing & Neighbourhoods Team as a Building Safety Manager. This role focuses on all aspects of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Fire Safety Act 2021 and offers a varied and engaging environment for a solution-focused individual with a passion for building safety and resident well-being. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our residents and the compliance of our buildings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building Safety Management: Ensure all buildings under your management comply with the Building Safety Act 2022 and other relevant regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date records of safety assessments, inspections, and compliance reports.
• Implement and manage safety case reviews for higher-risk buildings, ensuring all potential risks are identified and mitigated.
• Safety Cases: Develop and maintain comprehensive safety cases for higher-risk buildings, detailing the safety measures in place, identified risks, and strategies for risk mitigation. Regularly review and update safety cases to reflect any changes in the building, its use, or the regulatory environment. Ensure that safety cases are readily available to regulatory bodies and other stakeholders as required.
• Resident Engagement: Act as the main point of contact for residents on building safety issues. Provide clear and accessible information to residents regarding building safety measures and their responsibilities. Engage with residents regularly to address their concerns and ensure their feedback is incorporated into safety plans.
• Safety Management Systems: Develop and maintain robust safety management systems and procedures. Ensure regular fire risk assessments and other safety inspections are conducted and documented. Oversee the implementation of safety measures, ensuring they are effective and up to date.
• Collaboration and Coordination: Work closely with the Head of Building Safety and Building Safety officer and other team members to integrate safety measures into maintenance and liaise with external contractors, ensuring they adhere to safety regulations and standards. Coordinate with regulatory bodies and ensure all statutory notifications and reporting requirements are met.
• Training and Development: Ensure that all staff and contractors are adequately trained in building safety protocols and the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022. Promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain emergency response plans for all buildings. Conduct regular drills and training sessions to ensure preparedness for any safety incidents.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor and review building safety practices regularly to identify areas for improvement. Implement new safety initiatives and best practices to enhance overall building safety.

Requirements:

You need to be flexible, proactive, and enthusiastic, and have excellent communication and influencing skills. A great sense of humour will serve you in good stead working in our busy, fast paced office.

Don’t feel you meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At ISHA, we are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited by this role but your experience doesn’t quite align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You just might be the right candidate for this, or other roles, because of your transferable skills.

About ISHA

We are a small but ambitious housing association at a critical juncture. Our ambition is for the communities we are anchored in and exist to serve, and we have done and achieved much over the past few years. But in these challenging times we know we’ll achieve nothing unless we are equally ambitious for own our people.

Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. We strive to build a more diverse organisation, where everyone feels empowered to bring, and be, their best self to work.

We can’t be a brilliant landlord if we don’t partner with brilliant colleagues. Could you be one of them and be trusted to make the difference?

Staff Benefits

We’ll offer you a generous pension scheme (up to 10% employer matched contributions and a death in service benefit), 29 days annual leave (increasing after five years’ service), eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits (see attached). We have an evolving wellbeing offer, that is being developed following employee feedback, and we will invest in your professional development with on-going training and career development opportunities.

This role is based at our Head Office but there is some flexibility to work in a hybrid way if preferred.

If this sounds exciting, we want you on our team. Please do apply.

Deadline: 09:00am on Monday 29 July 2024
Interview: Will be held the week commencing 29 July 2024

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Inclusion and Diversity

We want ISHA to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBTQ+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that passionate commitment to customers, respect for everyone, pride in Team ISHA and trusted to make the difference remains at the heart of everything we do.

Asking for adjustments

ISHA is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us

No agencies please.

Corporate Partnerships Manager – Maternity Cover

Location: South West London (Office is based in Mortlake – 12 mins from Clapham Junction and 23 mins from Waterloo)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract - maternity cover role from September 2024 to June 2025
Job Type: Full time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £38,000 to £41,000 per annum depending on experience.

Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat.
We coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year.

Missing People is an independent charity that relies on donations.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE

As the Corporate Partnerships Manager – Maternity Cover – you will play a vital role in leading and managing your team to build the new business pipeline, build relationships with potential partners, undertake effective and successful proposal writing, ensure quality account management by others, and inspire long-term financial commitment to Missing People.

In addition to new business, you will manage a portfolio of high profile corporate partnership accounts across various sectors, including our rapidly expanding work in the transport industry. Your responsibilities include developing strategic connections, providing excellent stewardship, and expanding relationships with corporate partners and donors. By focusing on enhancing the corporate partner experience, you will drive engagement and help us reach our fundraising goals.

Could you use your Corporate Partnerships fundraising experience to support the charity in its fundraising targets as we expand our efforts in line with our charity strategy, 'From Crisis to Hope'?

ABOUT YOU

You will need to have experience of:

• working a corporate fundraising role, with a proven track record of developing relationships and exceeding fundraising targets;
• developing and monitoring the implementation of fundraising strategies, budgets and operational plans;
• managing people.

You will also have:

• Good networking skills and ability to build relationships with people at all levels;
• Ability to manage high profile people;
• Ability to motivate, enthuse and inspire others;
• Ability to develop and drive forward new projects and initiatives, taking the lead and/or working collaboratively with colleagues;
• Excellent communication skills, both formal and informal, in writing and with presentations.

ABOUT US

Would you like to work for a welcoming, caring organisation which makes a difference to people affected by the issue of missing throughout the UK?

Missing People is a friendly and supportive place to work. Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here. You will find plenty of scope for personal development including: getting involved in cross-charity projects; leadership development or volunteer supervision; training; e-learning; and hearing about the latest topics from some of our amazing partners. We offer a range of enhanced family friendly benefits. We are happy to talk about flexible working in many of our roles.

HOW TO APPLY

If you want to be a lifeline when someone goes missing, click apply to read the full job description, and a letter from the Head of Public Fundraising and Partnerships. We look forward to receiving your application.

Include your CV and a brief covering letter explaining how you would be a good fit for this role.

Closing date: 23:59 on 4th August 2024. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in the event of a very large number of applications, so Apply Now!
Interviews: 7th, 8th or 9th August 2024

Missing People is 14th on the Sunday Times “100 Best Not-for-profit Organisations to Work for” List 2019 and offers the below benefits:

• 28 days annual leave per annum/pro rata plus statutory holidays on appointment. Additional annual leave days awarded on length of service*
• Company pension contribution
• Life insurance (3 x salary)*
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 support helpline
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loans*
• Additional maternity pay and leave*
• Additional paternity pay*
• Additional sick pay*

 *available after probation period passed

You may have experience in the following: Corporate Fundraiser, Fundraising Manager, Business Development Manager, Corporate New Business Manager, Corporate Partnerships Lead, Corporate Giving, Corporate Fundraising, etc.

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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Bank Support Worker to join our Young People service in Hounslow.

£13.15 per hour, Zero Hour Contract.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Bank Support Workers have the ability to accept any shifts available on an ad-hoc basis across from all of Look Ahead's specialisms including Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Homelessness and Young People. Bank Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Conducting key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare
- Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local area to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
- Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
- Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is essentially customer-focused
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

What you'll bring:

Desirable:

Applicants may have some previous relevant work experience. This may be experience gained from care of a vulnerable person or work in similar organisations. Prior experience is not a pre-requisite for the role as key behaviours and core competencies will also be taken into account.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full job description.

Communities and Delivery Lead

As the Communities and Delivery Lead, you will play a pivotal and diverse role, serving as a key driver for the success of our literacy project across the UK. Your responsibilities include ensuring the seamless delivery of our initiatives within the communities we support, managing volunteers and facilitators, and building strong community relationships with schools and other stakeholders. Your work involves leading and tailoring community literacy initiatives, working face-to-face directly with beneficiaries, supporting our partner schools, and orchestrating the recruitment and organisation of volunteer support, all while guaranteeing the efficient delivery of our programmes.

Partnerships lie at the heart of our work, and you will play a central role in developing new collaborations. In your capacity as the CDL, you will forge strong relationships with local individuals, community organisations, funders, and businesses. This collaborative approach aims to foster the growth of our charity while maintaining a tailored focus on the unique needs and challenges present in each local area.

We are seeking a passionate and proactive individual with a proven track record in a similar role, someone who not only possesses practical experience but also embodies an entrepreneurial spirit. You will be comfortable working with vibrant, diverse children and families while also being adept at engaging a range of other stakeholders to help support our wider vision. Your capacity to connect with people, maintain relationships, and oversee community projects will be integral to your success.

Although the job is remote, frequent travel within London and occasional travel across the UK is necessary. Candidates should reside in and around London  to ensure effective means of doing the job.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership and Community Engagement
- Develop and implement strategies to engage with local communities and stakeholders.
- Build and sustain positive relationships with local people, schools, community organisations, businesses, and funders.
- Collaborate with local partners to enhance the impact and reach of our literacy programmes.
- Support wider partnership meetings.

Programme Delivery
- Recruit and manage a team of volunteers and facilitators to support various aspects of delivery.
- Play a hands-on role in the execution and delivery of all our projects and programmes for children, young people, and their families in the communities and schools we work with.
- Collaborate with educators, facilitators, and other stakeholders to ensure effective and tailored programme delivery.
- Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes, making necessary adjustments for continuous improvement.
- Ensure efficient resource allocation for programme implementation.

Key Skills and Experience

Experience
- Proven track record of successfully managing community-focused projects.
- Experience working with children and young people.

Required Skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills with good interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills.
- People-oriented and comfortable delivering sessional work in the community.
- Creative with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
- Adaptable.
- Self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to take initiative.

Desirable
- Experience working within education 

Terms
- 2 days per week as a contractor
- Day rate: £120
- Although the job is mainly remote, travel within London is required with occasional travel across the UK. 

Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with children and young people will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:  DBS Code of Practice  (Applicants in England and Wales)

About us:

Established in 2013, the United Kingdom and Europe World Literacy Foundation have been dedicated to building strong communities through literacy and education. In 2018, UK Reads was introduced to provide literacy support through distributing books and resources nationwide while delivering author-led workshops to children to inspire the next generation of readers who lacked resources and opportunities to develop and excel. Additionally, UK Reads works to facilitate a global pen pal project, inspiring young writers and offering them a platform to connect, fostering cultural awareness and enhancing writing skills.

Our Projects: 

We currently focus on disadvantaged children and young people aged 5-18 years. Approximately 85% of our beneficiaries come from low-income families, and over 10% are students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)—a number that is steadily increasing—reflecting the diverse range of learners we aim to support. We also support a significant number of minority children and young people, making it crucial to promote inclusivity and address potential disparities in literacy outcomes through our work.

We acknowledge that low literacy rates vary throughout the UK and are committed to reaching the most underserved, underrepresented, and marginalised children, young people, and families. We collaborate with schools and community organisations to implement tailored interventions that address the specific needs of each group, offering a diverse range of services to expedite the development of foundational literacy skills.

If you are dedicated to making a positive impact and possess the skills and enthusiasm needed, we encourage you to apply.

We are launching our external training scheme nationally & have an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join Victim Support as a Client Account Manager.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to play a vital role in the success of this new initiative, which will see organisations who sign up become part of a network of organisations who want to ensure victims of crime are understood, listened to and given the best support possible.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is 12 months fixed term, home based, working 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Travel within England and Wales may be required.

As the Client Account Manager, you'll be instrumental in building and nurturing relationships with organisations who we deliver training to. Your responsibilities will include understanding their needs, serving as their primary contact for inquiries, and researching new opportunities. A key focus of the role will be promoting training options to universities, the private sector and other organisations and services.

This is a challenging yet rewarding role, providing an excellent opportunity for the right person. Previous account management experience is not a prerequisite. Instead, we value transferrable skills such as marketing, sales, community development, community engagement or stakeholder management. Regardless of your background, if you believe you have what it takes, we're eager to hear how you can contribute to the success of this role.

You will need:

• Enthusiasm and a flare for building rapport with a wide range of people
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Strong communication skills and confidence in speaking to professionals on the phone, virtually and in meetings
• Exceptional listening skills and the ability to disseminate important information to stakeholders
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent customer service skills
• The ability to think on your feet and be creative and innovative in developing new ideas and ways to engage with external organisations

If the opportunity to be part of this flagship scheme excites you and you think you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Job title: CYP Schools Senior Coordinator

Hours: 35 hours (Full-Time)

Contract: Fixed-term until 31 August 2025, with the high likelihood of an additional year of funding

Salary: £28,879

Responsible to: CYP Schools Lead

Location: Contractual base is Chorley. Delivery will take place in schools across Lancashire.

We’re looking for bold and caring people to join our Children and Young People’s team. We want people who have experience of engaging and working with children and young people in schools, ideally in Lancashire.

To succeed in the role, you will need excellent communication skills, be confident, driven and have the ability to work autonomously. You will be open, hardworking, creative and able to quickly build rapport with young people and school staff.

You will have experience working with schools and colleges and understand the barriers some young people face to achieving good mental health and wellbeing. For the Lead and Senior Coordinator roles we are looking for someone with people and project management skills who are adept at building fruitful relationships. 

This is an exciting time for Lancashire Mind as our children and young people’s services are growing, enabling us to reach and support more people. We want people who believe in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible.  

Lancashire Mind has a dedicated workplace wellbeing programme to ensure staff are supported with their own wellbeing which includes an Employee Assistance Programme, a half-day wellbeing day and wellbeing activities throughout the year.

We also offer a workplace pension scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision, and a commitment to supporting learning and development opportunities. We have also recently enhanced our annual leave offer with basic annual leave of 25 days, plus 3 days closure between xmas and new year, long service leave, the option to buy or sell annual leave and a half-day wellbeing day for all staff.

Above all, we are a friendly and supportive place to work; ‘Great staff team, positive and supportive culture’ (Lancashire Mind wellbeing survey, March 2024) 

Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Deadline for applications: 9am on 5 August 2024  

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 14 August 2024

Somerset Sight, your local sight loss charity, is expanding. We are looking for a positive can- do person with passion and energy to raise the charity’s profile whilst supporting our face to face service provision throughout the county. 

The person will be well organised, proactive, empathetic and have the ability to work flexibly and in partnership with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders. They will grow and support our existing social groups many of which are led by volunteers, lead on expansion of additional groups with the help of volunteers, and increase other provision, such as IT and cookery classes, throughout the county, using our model based on existing learning. 

The person will make regular contributions to publicity and communications, raising the profile and sustainability of the charity and all it does, by gathering authentic stories for publication and sharing. 

This will be a 24 hour per week flexible role, head office based and reporting to the office manager, with much face to face contact with stakeholders. 

The successful candidate must be able to travel extensively across the local area to fulfil the requirements of the role. 

 Competitive salary 

 Experience 

The ideal candidate will 

Have experience in successfully managing and expanding community activities, shaping services and writing relevant reports 

Have high level of communication skills, literacy and able to articulate, produce and get traction on relevant and appropriate stories in different formats 

Willingness and ability to travel throughout the county. 

Empathise and support those with visual impairment many of whom are elderly 

Enjoy meeting and supporting service users and responding to their needs 

Have experience and a track record in successfully recruiting and managing volunteers, able to galvanise interest and enthusiasm 

Be IT literate with enthusiasm to upskill, use of social media and other platforms 

Attend regular internal and external meetings as agreed 

Plan, report, evaluate to improve support for service users, agree service development with CEO 

To be flexible and carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the post. 

Promote Somerset Sight Values at all times 

Understand and implement confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding, H and S and other statutory requirements. 

Main purpose 

To develop and expand current social groups 

To collate and communicate authentic stories from service users and volunteers for regular publicity purposes on various channels 

To initiate and lead on additional new social groups across the county 

To expand community services within and outside social groups 

To recruit manage and retain new volunteers 

Skills and Abilities 

Confident, polite and clear verbal and written communication skills, Excellent telephone manner 

Exceptional organisational skills and ability to plan, manage and prioritise a varied and complex workload 

Ability to cooperate and work well with colleagues and stakeholders 

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ideally Microsoft 365 

Ability to engage and motivate others 

Ability to travel extensively across the local area is essential to fulfil the requirements of the role 

Personal Attributes 

Reliable, honest, energetic, committed team player with excellent time management skills. A good timekeeper. 

Ability to prioritise work load 

Ability to problem solve and make evidence -based decisions 

Self-motivated and able to work independently and in team towards achieving strategic targets 

People-orientated, empathetic, and able to create rapport with people from all backgrounds 

Commitment to equal opportunities and an ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work 

Clean UK driving license if appropriate. 

General : 

To work to all Somerset Sight policies and procedures including CRM system. 

To participate in regular monthly team meetings supervision, training and support sessions 

To work closely with colleagues 

To carry out other duties as may reasonably fall within the scope of the post. 

Please send CV with covering letter, stating why you are interested in the role and the skills/experience you will bring to

At The Brilliant Club, we mobilise the PhD community to support students from less advantaged backgrounds to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there. We work with students who, because of their family income, parental history or the postcode they live in, are at risk of missing out on the life-changing opportunities linked to higher education.

We are excited to be recruiting a Senior Research and Evaluation Officer to join The Brilliant Club. The role will help deliver the goals set out in Join The Club, our ambitious strategy for 2021-26, by supporting the charity’s growing research and evaluation consultancy work via Brilliant Consulting. The Senior Research and Evaluation Officer will contribute to improving the evidence base for what works to drive fairer education outcomes and social mobility. They will do this by supporting mission-aligned organisations to conduct robust evaluations of outreach and education programmes.

The Senior Research and Evaluation Officer will join a small consultancy team and will be managed by the charity’s Research and Evaluation Manager. The team is also supported by a number of colleagues from across the organisation who work on specific projects based on their areas of expertise. The consultancy team is part of the charity’s wider research and impact team, who collectively have two areas of responsibility: evaluating and reporting the impact of the charity’s programmes and providing research and evaluation consultancy and strategy support to education organisations.

The successful candidate will have strong research skills, including in quantitative research, and will be able to communicate technical information and findings to university access and success practitioners and educators. They will also demonstrate professional skills in relation to stakeholder management and project management and will champion the charity’s values and embody them in interactions with colleagues and partners. While this role can be based at any of our offices throughout the UK, some travel will be required (mainly to London) to attend in-person meetings.

The role will best suit someone who

• has a degree in a subject involving applied research (e.g., economics, education, policy, psychology, sociology, statistics).
• has quantitative research skills, ideally with experience of constructing comparison groups and running statistical models to understand impact.
• has experience of mixed methods approaches, including qualitative research methods (e.g., focus groups and interviews). 
• has knowledge of the UK education landscape, including higher education. 
• an organised and methodical approach, with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• has excellent written and verbal communication skills, including being able to communicate with a range of external stakeholders.
• will adhere to information security policies included in the charity’s ISO 27001 manual and complete information security training.
• has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Homelessness service in Slough.

£26,305.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

As a Support Worker you will be expected to enable and support vulnerable individuals with complex needs to address this while maintaining their tenancy with the long term goal of living in an independent setting by providing flexible and individually tailored support package. Working with excluded and hard to reach customers can be challenging, however, with intensive support this challenge can be broken. You will need to be able to engage our customers in a non-judgmental way. You will also be responsible for dealing with emergencies that may arise during your shift whilst remaining calm and using initiative then writing up incident reports amongst other administrative tasks.

As a support worker, you will be working as part of a team as well as with external agencies such as London Probation Service, local substance misuse services, Mental health teams, and police amongst others. Sometimes customers may not be linked in with agencies when they entre the service, as a support worker it is part of your role to ensure they are receiving the correct support from agencies required. Ideally, you will have experience of working with vulnerable people or an understanding of the needs of homelessness. You will be required to support customers with managing their arrears; ensuring housing benefit is applied for as well as monitoring payments and acting appropriately if payments are suspended in order to ensure customer does not fall into any arrears.

You will be responsible for supporting the working shift pattern of the service which is a five week rolling rota which consists of working some weekends as well as long days.

There will be a rota for shifts, with working patterns of 7:30-15:30 and 12:30-20:30. There will be some weekend work.

This role requires a valid Right to Work for the UK as Look Ahead are not a sponsoring organisation.

What you'll do:

Work proactively with Slough Hostel team to handle the service caseload and support an effective team approach to meeting each customer's identified needs.
Motivate the team and champion a positive local culture within the service.
Contribute to a positive service environment, ensuring the service is supportive and a place of safety and stability for customers. This includes working flexibly and being proactively in delivering, reviewing and arranging effective support for emerging needs and risks in order to prevent escalating concerns.
Deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. This may include practical tasks, such a facilitating group actives
Support customers to undertake domestic tasks, including practical assistance to ensure a high quality living environment that promotes customers' dignity, respect and allows customers to feel safe and welcome in their own home.
Participate in support planning, risk management and assessment of needs in line with support planning.
Work with customers to promote social inclusion to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.
Involve customers in the design, development and delivery of the service through co-production.
Report and react to any observations relating to customers welfare.
Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organizations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community.
Maintain a good standard of records as required at the project under the direction of the Managers.
Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times, to ensure the safety of the customers and premises including responding to maintenance, fire and health and safety issues.
Attend and participate in team meetings and managers meetings.
Competent use of relevant systems, company policies and frameworks.
Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care & Support plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements.
About you:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community.
Approachable and open behaviour.
Prefers working as part of a group or team.
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement.
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised.
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments with an ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour.
Is highly motivated and a self-starter.
Enjoys managing and motivating others.
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised.
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem.
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication.
Is passionate and enthusiastic about his/her career and job experiences.
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude.
What you'll bring:

Essential:

Has relevant sector work experience
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Desirable:

Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications

Job Title: Support and Development Worker 

 

Department: England Service Team 

Reports to: Senior Support & Development Worker 

Salary: £28,471 (pro rata for Part-time) 

Hours: 35 hours a week over 5 days (Part-time will be considered) 

Location: Home based – with travel across Teesside, County Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland and Tyne & Wear and neighbouring areas. Occasional travel across wider areas and nationally will be required. 

We are looking for someone who can cover the Teeside, County Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland and Tyne & Wear area. You will be home based but will be required to attend clinics, events and meet members one to one where necessary within your allocated area and occasionally across wider areas and nationally. 

Purpose of Job 

To deliver a high-quality service to and facilitate opportunities for individuals with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families/carers through Shine membership.  To empower and enable members Living with the conditions to lead healthy and happy lives through greater independence, better condition management and by creating links to the Shine community across England. 

SHINE has just under 14,000 members with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus. This post will bring a real focus to the County Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland & Tyne & Wear area and will be an exciting opportunity to engage with members and develop and deliver the services we offer. 

Our Little Stars project for 0–12 year olds has been established for over 3 years supporting younger members and their families with their diagnosis and beyond. We also have a growing Teen membership known as FIRE (Friendship, Independence, Resilience, Equality) Working alongside our multi skilled, established team, you will be supporting members across all age groups and building on the great foundations already in place. 

Core role 

• To provide information to individuals, families, carers affected by Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus including hard to reach communities living within your area. 

• To provide advice, support and guidance to enable people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus to access the correct benefits to become financially stable, the right services to improve their health and well-being, and to better co-ordinate their support and independence through a variety of methods. This will include attending specialist clinics in the area to engage with them. 

• To refer individual members and/or their families/carers to the most appropriate source of expertise and support in Shine’s Health team and other designated leads within the organisation, or signpost to external agencies as appropriate. 

• To develop age-specific groups and peer support networks which will provide opportunities for people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus to connect and interact, enabling social opportunities and to share experiences, support and learn from each other. 

• To work with and develop opportunities for Shine volunteers. 

• To contribute to the delivery of regional and national programme of events to Shine’s membership, based on identified need and interests, geographical location and age. These will be face to face and virtual events.

• To provide information to professionals working with those individuals and families affected by Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus. 

• To raise greater awareness of Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus amongst professionals, external organisations and the general public through presentations, training and attendance at professional events. 

• To actively promote membership of Shine to people with the relevant conditions. 

• To keep clear and accurate records for monitoring and evaluation using our Salesforce database system. 

• To work with other service, fundraising, marketing, trust and foundations colleagues and Shine’s membership to identify and seize potential fundraising opportunities for long-term sustainability of the work. 

• To prepare and keep up to date a directory of relevant contacts across the area and to share relevant information with colleagues. 

• To undertake administrative duties as required of the role. 

• Any other duties in line with the job role. 

Essential criteria 

• Ability to travel across the designated areas

• Flexible working hours. This may include some evenings and weekends 

• Ability to work from home 

• The ability to be motivated and work on your own initiative with lone working from home, whilst also travelling across the area and Region to be part of the wider dispersed team. 

• Full Enhanced DBS checks and referencing will be completed 

Experience and qualifications – essential 

• At least two years’ recent experience of delivering support and advice services 

• Experience of working with people of all ages with disabilities 

• At least two years’ experience of advising on one or more of the following: 

health and wellbeing; independence; benefits; education and learning; employment; developing friendships and social skills; reducing isolation; social care; housing

• Experience of developing and delivering opportunities to enable and empower people with disabilities to achieve their goals towards independence. 

Knowledge, skills and abilities – essential 

• Understanding of spina bifida and hydrocephalus and of the issues and challenges faced by people living with these conditions 

• Ability to work with people individually and to facilitate and run group activities and events 

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written 

• IT literate with a good knowledge of computer systems and programmes (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and use of databases 

• A non-judgemental approach to working with people 

Experience and Qualifications – desirable 

• Hold a qualification in a health, nursing, social care or disability related field 

• Experience of working in the third sector in a paid or unpaid capacity 

Knowledge, skills and abilities – desirable 

• Understanding of the role peer support plays in enhancing services and support to members 

• An awareness and understanding of how to use social media and its effectiveness in reducing social isolation 

In return, Shine will offer you: 

• A competitive salary of £28,471 (pro-rata for part-time hours) 

• 3% pension contribution 

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays + additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year (pro-rata for part-time hours) 

• Support to learn and develop 

• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave 

• Broadband allowance

• Additional annual leave due to length of service 

If you would like to have a chat about the role in more detail or have any questions, please give us a call and ask to speak to Gill Valentine, our Director of Services. 

Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job. 

To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.

*Please note applications without a supporting statement will not be accepted* 

Closing date: Sunday 4th August 2024 at 11pm

Interviews:  Thursday 15th August 2024 (Virtual) 

Please note: we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, therefore we encourage applications as soon as possible. 

Senior Programmes Officer

Generating Genius connects students from disadvantaged backgrounds with universities and top businesses in STEM through our various programmes.

The Position

We’re looking for a highly motivated senior programmes officer with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to run the Schools’ Outreach programmes. These include, but are not limited to, Work Experience Programmes, Corporate Mentoring Programmes and Corporate Insight Days

Annual Rate: £35,000 to £38,000 (pro rata)

Location: This role is mainly remote but there will be a requiremment to travel to schools, companies and event venues across England. Candidates must be based in England and must have the right to work in the UK.

Job Type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract – Full Time (35 hours per week)

Earliest Start Date: Immediate

Security Clearance: DBS Clearance and references will be required.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Senior Programmes Officer (SPO) who is passionate about supporting online and offline learning and programmes. In this role, you will lead the launch of our inaugural online programmes. Your primary responsibility will be to provide day-to-day administrative support for our online and offline schools programmes, collaborating closely with schools and corporate mentors to guarantee a holistic student experience.

If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, delivery driven, environment, is committed to delivering high-quality services, and is passionate about advancing online and offline schools programmes, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of digital learning at Generating Genius.

Responsibilities and Duties:

● Managing our Generating Genius Schools Outreach programmes

● Leading the launch of our inaugural Online Schools Outreach programmes

● Reporting and creating evaluation models for Schools Outreach programmes

● Monitoring and reporting on student progress during and after programmes

● Organising and creating work experience programmes, mentoring programmes and industry skills workshops

● Run a high-volume rolling student and corporate volunteering mentoring campaign

● Organising and attending events

● Representing the organisation with companies, schools, teachers, and parents

● Ensure compliance with all necessary health and safety legislation for every event.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. Demonstrable programme administration experience

2. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, enabling independent drafting of documents, virtual learning content, and correspondence tailored to diverse audiences.

3. Proficient in numerical analysis, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy when handling complex data, employing a data-driven decision-making approach.

4. Experience in the use of student records systems and virtual learning environments, including proficiency in managing online assessments.

5. Proven experience in stakeholder management, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders across two separate areas.

6. Strong time management and organisational skills, adept at meeting tight deadlines and managing competing priorities, particularly across Schools, with a willingness to seek and utilise support as needed.

7. Customer service experience, coupled with the ability to address complaints and service issues efficiently and professionally.

8. Experience of collaborating effectively within a diverse team, demonstrating a proactive approach, and possessing the capability to work autonomously, along with a dedication to fostering equality and diversity in the workplace.

Additional Required Attributes:

● Confident public speaker and presenter

● Workshop facilitator

● Able to create interactive and interesting activities for both online and in-person events

● Happy working with spreadsheets

● Event Planner

● Regular reporting and evaluation creating and writing skills

Desirable criteria 

1. Knowledgeable about e-learning technologies within an educational context, and up to date with current trends in digital education.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

Please email your CV and a cover letter outlining why you’d like to work in our team.

Engineer

(Wales)

£32,145 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

(Ref: SUS4266s)

Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Base: Hybrid with the flexibility to work from Cardiff hub or home based anywhere in Wales 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans Cymru. We are looking for an Engineer, to support in the delivery of our innovative programme of people-focused street and route design.

As a transport charity, the focus of the work will be the integration of Placemaking as an integral part of Active Travel infrastructure projects. The principle objective of these projects will be to encourage higher levels of walking and cycling and the creation of equitable and accessible environments for all. 

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary design and engineering team, working closely with partners including the Welsh Government, Transport for Wales, Welsh Local Authorities and diverse communities across Wales.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.

We offer true hybrid working, a flexible mix of working from home and occasional travel to a nearby office hub.

About you

You should have experience of project management of small defined projects relating to the design of the built environment.

A degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Design, Architecture, Town Planning, Traffic/Highways Engineering, Landscape Architecture or other degree related to the built environment (or other equivalent experience).

Experience in the production of technical drawings and specifications using design software, as well as experience of supervising and mentoring colleagues. 

You will be skilled in demonstrating openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences.

You will have a knowledge of inclusive design: understanding the relationship between streets and social justice and an ability to develop creative design engagement exercises suitable for a variety of audiences including school children.

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. 

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 14 August 2024. 
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the 27th or 28th August 2024

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. 

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. 

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. 

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.

Peiriannydd 

(Cymru)

£32,145 y flwyddyn (pro rata ar gyfer oriau rhan-amser)

(Cyf: SUS4266s)

Amser Llawn 37.5 awr yr wythnos – yn fodlon trafod trefniadau gweithio’n hyblyg

Sylfaen: Hybrid – gyda’r hyblygrwydd i weithio o'r ganolfan yng Nghaerdydd neu gartref yn unrhyw le yng Nghymru 

Gair am y swydd

Mae hwn yn gyfle cyffrous i ymuno â Sustrans Cymru. Rydym yn chwilio am Beiriannydd i gefnogi’r gwaith o ddarparu ein rhaglen arloesol o ddylunio strydoedd a llwybrau sy’n canolbwyntio ar bobl.

Fel elusen drafnidiaeth, bydd y gwaith yn canolbwyntio ar integreiddio Creu Lleoedd fel rhan annatod o brosiectau seilwaith Teithio Llesol. Prif amcan y prosiectau hyn fydd annog lefelau uwch o gerdded a beicio a chreu amgylcheddau teg a hygyrch i bawb. 

Byddwch chi’n aelod o dîm dylunio a pheirianneg amlddisgyblaethol sy’n gweithio’n agos gyda phartneriaid fel Llywodraeth Cymru, Trafnidiaeth Cymru, Awdurdodau Lleol Cymru, a chymunedau amrywiol ledled Cymru.

Bydd y swydd hon yn golygu teithio a gweithio mewn lleoliadau yn ôl yr angen i ymgymryd â phrosiectau ar ran Sustrans.

Rydym yn cynnig cyfleoedd gweithio hybrid go iawn, cymysgedd hyblyg o weithio gartref a theithio i swyddfa gyfagos o bryd i’w gilydd.

Gwybodaeth amdanoch chi

Dylech chi fod â phrofiad o reoli prosiectau bach diffiniedig sy’n ymwneud â dylunio’r amgylchedd adeiledig.

Gradd mewn Peirianneg Sifil, Dylunio Trefol, Pensaernïaeth, Cynllunio Trefol, Peirianneg Priffyrdd/Traffig, Pensaernïaeth Tirwedd, neu radd arall sy'n gysylltiedig â'r amgylchedd adeiledig (neu brofiad cyfatebol arall).

Profiad o greu lluniadau a manylebau technegol gan ddefnyddio meddalwedd dylunio, yn ogystal â phrofiad o oruchwylio a mentora cydweithwyr. 

Byddwch chi’n fedrus o ran dangos eich bod yn agored, yn gynhwysol, yn sensitif, a byddwch chi’n gallu rhyngweithio’n barchus â phawb a deall gwahaniaethau rhwng unigolion.

Bydd gennych chi wybodaeth am ddylunio cynhwysol: yn deall y berthynas rhwng strydoedd a chyfiawnder cymdeithasol a’r gallu i ddatblygu ymarferion ymgysylltu sy’n ymwneud â dylunio creadigol sy’n addas ar gyfer amrywiaeth o gynulleidfaoedd, gan gynnwys plant ysgol.

Mae gan Sustrans ymrwymiad hirdymor i fod yn elusen i bawb – gan leihau anghydraddoldeb, gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth, galluogi cynhwysiant a sicrhau bod pawb yn cael eu trin ag urddas a pharch. Ein nod yw bod yn gyflogwr gwirioneddol gynhwysol ac rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan bobl o bob rhan o’r gymuned, yn enwedig o grwpiau sy’n cael eu tangynrychioli. 

Dyma rydym yn ei gynnig

Gallwn ni gynnig cyfleoedd gweithio gwirioneddol hybrid sy’n addas i’ch amgylchiadau chi ac amgylchedd gwaith hyblyg a chefnogol sy’n rhoi boddhad. 

Llesiant

• 28 diwrnod y flwyddyn o wyliau yn ogystal â gwyliau banc os ydych chi’n gweithio’n llawn amser
• Y gallu i brynu wythnos ychwanegol o wyliau blynyddol (pro rata ar gyfer staff rhan-amser)
• Diwrnodau gwirfoddoli i staff
• Gwasanaeth cymorth diduedd a chyfrinachol yn rhad ac am ddim 24 awr y dydd, 7 diwrnod yr wythnos
• Rydym yn aelodau o’r Green Commute Initiative a'r Cycle Scheme sy’n cynnig cynlluniau beicio i’r gwaith

Ariannol

• Cynllun Pensiwn Personol Grŵp gyda chyfraniad cyflog sylfaenol o 6% neu 7% a chyfraniad cyfatebol gan Sustrans
• Benthyciadau ar gyfer beiciau, cyfrifiaduron a thocynnau tymor
• Buddion o ran gostyngiadau
• Lwfans Pwysoliad Llundain o £4,530 i bawb sy'n byw mewn Bwrdeistref yn Llundain (32 ardal awdurdod lleol a Dinas Llundain)
• Budd-dal Marw yn y Swydd – 3 x cyflog blynyddol

Ystyriol o Deuluoedd

• Tâl mamolaeth a thadolaeth uwch
• Arferion Gweithio’n Hyblyg (yr oriau llawn amser ydy 37.5 yr wythnos, dydd Llun - Gwener)

Gwybodaeth ychwanegol

• Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer derbyn ffurflenni cais wedi’u llenwi yw 23:59, 14 Awst 2024.
• Cynhelir y cyfweliadau drwy gyfrwng MS Teams ar 27 neu 28 Awst 2024.

Gwybodaeth am Sustrans

Yn Sustrans, byddwch chi’n rhan o fudiad sy’n ei gwneud yn haws i bobl gerdded a beicio. 

Rydym ni i gyd yma i newid pethau! Byddwch chi’n rhan o gymuned anhygoel o bobl dalentog, angerddol, greadigol, sy’n datrys problemau, pob un yn gweithio gyda’i gilydd i newid pethau er gwell. Rydym yn gweithredu’n lleol ac mae gennym syniadau mawr. Ein gweledigaeth yw cymdeithas lle bydd y ffordd rydym yn teithio yn creu lleoedd iachach a bywydau hapusach i bawb.

Byddwch chi’n herio’r drefn bresennol ac yn ddigon dewr i ddychmygu byd gwahanol. Byddwch chi’n gweithio ar brosiectau cyffrous sy’n cael dylanwad mawr ac a fydd yn eich ymestyn a’ch grymuso, a’ch gwobr fydd gweld y gwahaniaeth rydych chi’n ei wneud i bobl, cymunedau a’r blaned. 

 Rydym yn credu bod cynnwys pawb yn rhan ganolog o bwy ydym ni a beth rydym ni am ei gyflawni. Rydym yn croesawu gwahaniaethau ac yn ymfalchïo mewn creu diwylliant lle cewch fod yn chi eich hun a lle mae eich llesiant yn cael ei gefnogi. 

Byddwch chi’n siŵr o wneud ffrindiau am oes a gweithio gyda thîm sy’n hynod o hyblyg, cefnogol, moesegol a hwyliog.

This maternity cover post is ideal for someone who is keen to develop existing policy skills as well as build external affairs and communications experience. The role provides the opportunity to join a small agile team at the Council of Deans of Health, the representative body for the UK’s university faculties engaged in education and research for nursing, midwifery and the allied health professions.

We are looking for someone with a broad skill set including experience in developing policy, strong interpersonal skills, good organisation, and clear written communication. The successful candidate will be able to balance varied tasks and provide support to colleagues in the Council of Deans of Health team.

Main responsibilities:

• Support the development of Council policy with a particular focus on research policy.
• Monitor, analyse and evaluate policy developments, producing briefings, position papers and consultation responses.
• Liaise with members on both a formal and informal basis to develop and test policy priorities and positions.
• Represent the Council of Deans of Health to external stakeholders, building effective working relationships with a range of organisations.
• Contribute to the effective external communication of the Council’s policy work, including working with the Council’s communications lead to draft press releases and political positions.
• Help facilitate the meetings of nation, regional and strategic policy groups online and offline including travel across the UK.
• Contribute to other areas of the Council’s work as appropriate including project coordination and cross-team working.
• Undertake any other such duties or general tasks and hours of work as may reasonably be required.

The Council has an office in Woburn House, central London although all staff are currently working in a mixed home/office working model. The postholder should therefore be able to attend the office as required. The salary for this post is £31,000 – £37,500 depending on experience. The Council offers a 10% pension contribution, flexible approaches to working, travelling opportunities and continued development.

The Council is committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming for everyone.

Interviews will be held on Monday 19 August at our office in central London.