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Social Inclusion Officer Work Location: Remote Peterborough

Deafblind UK

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: £25,490.40 p.a.  pro rata

Hours: 22.5 hours/week 

Contractual status: Fixed Term until end March 2026

Car driver required.

Job description

Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised date. If you are interested in the position, please submit an application as soon as possible.

Deafblind UK supports people who have both sight and hearing loss. You’ll be welcomed into our big family of clinical, operational and administrative staff who are all passionate about making life better for our members. Working for Deafblind UK is flexible and friendly. We support a healthy work-life balance and from the moment you join us, you will be fully supported by the wider team. You will also get a generous annual leave allowance and access to our Westfield Health Cash Plan.

We’re looking for a Social Inclusion Officer, based in the Peterborough area, who will work with service users, current and new key partners, stakeholders and volunteers to connect people with dual sensory loss to accessible social opportunities and the services that Deafblind UK provide.

We are looking for someone who can excel at networking and communication, with experience of using own initiative and creativity to develop a project, programme or area of work.

The post holder will become an active member of the Charitable Services team, promoting the delivery of accessible social opportunities in our local communities. The main tasks delivered to achieve this will be:

• To support a monthly local social group for people with dual sensory loss;
• To support a Peterborough-based social group for people with vision loss to deliver their regular activities;
• To co-ordinate any volunteers who provide help at the social groups;
• To work with local people with sensory loss to research the services and support that can best assist them;
• To develop and maintain a wide network of connections to key partner organisations in order to promote the work of Deafblind UK;
• To represent Deafblind UK and its members at local events, within online meetings and forums and to promote the service and generate service user referrals;
• To provide support for Deafblind UK’s Technology Service Lead in the hosting of our Peterborough based technology focus group, as required.

Contact us for further details of the job role on 0800 132320.

The Company

We support people who have combined sight and hearing loss which affects their access to information, mobility, and communication. We help them to live with their condition and to build their confidence and independence.

Deafblindness affects everyone in different ways. Some people might have mild sight and hearing loss whereas others can’t see or hear anything. It can be isolating and lonely and can lead to mental health issues - but it’s far more common than many people realise. Around 450,000 people are affected by sight and hearing loss in the UK.

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekdays

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Remote

To apply please provide a CV and one page cover letter demonstrating your previous experience and suitability.

About the role

Action for Carers Surrey has  a visible and well-integrated HR function, which has a wide remit, including training, recruitment, volunteering, health & safety and building management.  We also coordinate and oversee the zero hours youth team.

This varied part-time role is to support this function as well as to provide administrative assistance to the CEO.  We are looking for a post holder who has a high level of accuracy and enjoys working across a wide remit.

This role is based in our offices in Burpham, Guildford with occasional travel to other locations within Surrey.  There is ample free parking at our offices.  Home working to be agreed with line manager. 

Key responsibilities include

Full duties are included in the job outline, key responsibilities include:

• Manage and maintain accurate and up-to-date employee and volunteer records and input information into our HR Information System (Iris Staffology).
• Prepare and issue employment contracts, offer letters, pay increase letters, and other HR documentation and correspondence.
• Undertake ‘safer recruitment’ activities including reference checking and completing DBS checks.
• Support the recruitment and onboarding process by posting job advertisements, coordinating applications, interviews and inductions.
• Coordinate mandatory and developmental training activities
• Be familiar with Action for Carers policies and procedures and be confident to provide initial responses to HR and training related queries.
• Note take during one-to-one and team/trustee meetings.
• Assist with accident recording, first aid kit management, building management matters and the ordering of equipment and materials.
• Take a hands-on role in supporting the planning and execution of management away days and meetings, staff engagement activities and similar events.
• Provide administrative and diary management support to the CEO and COO including co-ordinating and setting up meetings, travel arrangements, taking minutes as required and ensuring they have relevant papers etc in advance.

About you

You will have:

• Previous experience in an administrative role, within HR, recruitment, training or a related field.
• Previous experience working with a HR Information system / database
• A familiarity with UK employment laws and regulations or a strong desire to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the confidence to respond to written and spoken questions.
• Be able to manage your own time and prioritise a varied workload
• Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

About us

Action for Carers Surrey has a vision ‘that every unpaid carer in Surrey is heard, valued and supported.’ We are a committed, local charity determined to make a difference to young and adult carers across Surrey.

Our values are Focus, Inclusion, Respect and Excellence.  By keeping to our values, we are able to provide an innovative, high quality and compassionate service to carers in every community in Surrey, making a real difference to their wellbeing.

We offer our staff a friendly, supportive, flexible workplace and are committed to welcoming applicants from a wide range of backgrounds as well as supporting staff who have their own caring responsibilities. To this end, we offer staff a weeks paid carers leave.  We also provide a generous holiday entitlement, starting at 28 days plus bank holidays, an employee assistance programme, pension and opportunities for development and training.

Terrence Higgins Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Health Promotion Specialist, working in Essex as part of the wider Essex Sexual Health Service.

The post holder will support in the design and delivery of effective health promotion (HP) and behaviour change communication (BCC) interventions appropriate to the needs of Young People and other groups at increased risk of poor sexual health outcomes.

The post holder will work closely with educational establishments to directly deliver relationship and sexual health education (RSHE), parent sessions, and educator training in both primary and secondary settings.

 Delivery will also involve community engagement approaches that tackle health inequalities including HIV related stigma and discrimination. Delivering targeted interventions that increase knowledge and awareness of sexual health issues including: sexual health testing, consent, confidentiality, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, whilst also increasing access to eC-Card and access to care treatment and the uptake of broader sexual health services across Essex and Thurrock.

We will be reviewing & shortlisting applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy earlier if recruited to. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Marketing and Communications Officer to join the team at a leading Charity, based in London. The successful postholder will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategies that support the Charity’s mission, goals and fundraising objectives.

Due to the fast moving nature of this role, you must be immediately available to interview and start.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Develop and implement innovative marketing campaigns across various channels to raise awareness and drive engagement
• Create engaging content for website, social media, newsletters and other communication materials
• Manage and grow social media presence, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging
• Coordinate and execute events, both virtual and in-person, to engage the community
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure cohesive and aligned communications
• Monitor and analyse the performance of marketing initiatives, providing insights and recommendations for improvement

Ideal candidate profile:

• Strong background in a Marketing and Communications related role, within the Charity or Not-For-Profit sector
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms, including social media management
• Creative mindset and the ability to think strategically and execute effectively

Agency reference number: J81414

Location: London

Contract: 6 months interim contract, with opportunity to extend

Daily rate: £130 a day PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in Central London office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Terrence Higgins Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Health Promotion Specialist to join their team working as part of the Essex Sexual Health Service.

The post holder will support in the design and delivery of effective health promotion (HP) and behaviour change communication (BCC) interventions appropriate to the needs of Young People and other groups at increased risk of poor sexual health outcomes. The post holder will work closely with educational establishments to directly deliver relationship and sexual health education (RSHE), parent sessions, and educator training in both primary and secondary settings.

Delivery will also involve community engagement approaches that tackle health inequalities including HIV related stigma and discrimination. Delivering targeted interventions that increase knowledge and awareness of sexual health issues including: sexual health testing, consent, confidentiality, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, whilst also increasing access to eC-Card and access to care treatment and the uptake of broader sexual health services across Essex and Thurrock.

We will be reviewing & shortlisting applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy earlier if recruited to. 

The Talent Set are happy to be partnering with an exciting professional membership organisation to find their new Interim Marketing Officer.

This is a 6-8 week contract based in London. The role is hybrid with the expectation to be in the office 3 days a week.

Reporting to the Director of Engagement, the Marketing Officer is a key member of the Marketing Team. The role-holder will manage communications, as well as the channels and platforms used to deliver them. 
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting regular email builds and sending communications across various channels
• Supporting engagement activity on social media platforms
• Updating website content and publishing newsletters
• Content updates across various platforms

Person Specification:

• Enthusiastic and able to work in a fast paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and consistency
• Experience of using email platforms, website content management systems (CMS) and customer databases (CRM)

This is paying £125 - £133 per day including Holiday Pay

If we receive a high number of applications, we may need to close earlier than advertised so get your application in quickly! Regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

WECare’s Head of Fundraising is responsible for supporting the Fundraising team in their efforts to raise funds. We have lots of exciting projects and expansion in the pipeline. We need a Head of Fundraising  who can come on this journey with us and help the charity grow whilst maintaining our core values and standards.

Who we are:  

WECare Worldwide is a UK and Sri Lankan registered charity set up by veterinary surgeon Janey Lowes. Our mission is to provide international standard veterinary care for less fortunate animals around the world, starting in Sri Lanka. The WECare Team is made up of passionate, dedicated and brilliant individuals who know how to work hard and enjoy ourselves while we do it. We aim to change the outlook for street dogs worldwide, with 75% of the globe’s dog population going without access to healthcare. We want to plug that gap and provide them with a whole lot of love while we do it!

Key responsibilities:

1. Fundraising Strategy Development:

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to achieve organisational fundraising goals.

• Design and establish fundraising structures, policies, and processes to streamline fundraising efforts and ensure compliance with regulations.

• Identify new fundraising opportunities and innovative approaches to expand the donor base and increase revenue streams.

2. Donor Engagement and Relationship Management:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and potential supporters.

• Implement strategies to enhance donor engagement and retention, including the development of stewardship programmes, and  ensure ongoing engagement, retention, and the growth of regular givers.

• Lead the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and events, ensuring seamless logistics and maximising donor participation.

• Research and identify potential grants and trust funders to diversify funding sources.

3. Communication and Outreach:

• Create and distribute quarterly newsletters and appeal email campaigns to engage supporters and donors.

• Develop and maintain relationships with current sponsors, partners, and key donors.

• Oversee the 'Sponsor a Dog' programme, ensuring its effectiveness in donor engagement and revenue generation.

• Optimise the new supporter journey and create promotional materials in line with current brand guidelines.

• Identify, actively seek, and manage media opportunities, including TV, radio, and social media partnerships.

• Secure support from UK/ Sri Lankan  businesses and establish official partnerships where possible.

4. Fundraising Management:

• Manage fundraising events, including securing sponsorship and maintaining strong relationships with venues and their staff.

• Support WECare fundraisers with all needs associated with their efforts.

• Develop grant applications and supporting documentation.

• Manage the production of fundraising materials and advertisements.

• Oversee the development of merchandise ranges and play a key role in the sales process.

Key Attributes:

• Must have experience in working remotely and setting up fundraising functions

• Must have a positive, can-do attitude even in the most difficult of moments.

• Must have experience in fast-moving, high-stress work environments.

• Strong interpersonal and management skills, with a passion for making WECare the very best it can be.

• Approachable team leader and strong team player, with the ability to work well under pressure.

• Self-motivated and able to learn and take initiative.

• Organised and trustworthy.

• Resilient and willing to take on a challenge.

The Supporter Relations Team plays a pivotal role in building relationships with our supporters and assisting our fundraising team to raise vital funds that will support our mission to beat blood cancer within a generation. The main purpose of this role is to deliver excellent customer service to our supporters from the beginning of their journey with Blood Cancer UK. Our processes need to be as efficient and effective as possible to get the best from our supporters. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with great communication, organisation and interpersonal skills. The post holder will take responsibility to help build lasting relationships with our supporters through written and verbal communication and ensure efficient administration of donations and maintaining accurate data on our CRM system. 

Location: Inscape | Salary: £39,327

EOTAS & Outreach SEN Grade 4 Teacher

EOTAS (Education Other Than At School) and ASC Teacher 

To teach and work as part of outreach team and as part of main school teaching team

We know there is a growing need for Education Other Than at School packages (EOTAS) of support for children and young people with Autism who are not yet able to access education in a school environment. This role would be to support students with school-based anxiety who are not yet ready to access a school environment. The role would also entail working at Inscape House School as part of the main teaching team.

Inscape House School is a non-maintained ASC specialist day school for children and young people aged 5 to 19 years. It is part of the Together Trust, a charity that has been providing care, education and support in the Northwest of England since 1870. The post holder will be a member of Inscape House School on the Cheadle campus and part of the EOTAS Outreach Team.

Previous experience of working with students identified as autistic.

EOTAS Outreach Team and Inscape House School, Cheadle, Stockport

(This role would require the postholder to be a driver and have use of own vehicle with business insurance – mileage paid).

Hours - 37.5 hours per working week

Starting Salary Grade 4 role -£39,327.00 per year

Location - Inscape House School, Cheadle, Stockport SK8 1JE

Part time & flexible working can be offered for this role, this is NOT suitable for ECT.

This role requires an Enhanced, Child and Adult Workforce DBS check and will involve regulated activity.

The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of young people? Are you passionate about equity, fairness, and everyone having the right to a happy, fulfilled life?

What can you bring to our classroom….?

You will need Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with evidence of recent professional development. If you are qualified to teach secondary students, you should have a subject specialism.

Can you adapt the teaching of curricula to meet the varying learning needs of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and develop high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge, both academically and socially?

Do you create a safe and stimulating learning environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect considering pupils’ sensory needs? We are seeking someone who will demonstrate the values and behaviours that are consistent with a positive deposition and empathic understanding of the pupils’ needs, to develop their self-belief and confidence in their own abilities.

Are you able to promote outstanding progress and outcomes by pupils both academically and socially as well as work in a multi-disciplinary capacity with the school’s Therapy Team to ensure that good autism practice is embedded within lessons and progress towards EHCP outcomes are being met?

There is a requirement for occasional attendance at evening meetings, course attendance, and home visits outside normal school hours. Normal arrangements regarding school holidays apply.

Why work for us?

• 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card.
• Proud to be a real living wage employer.
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications.
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance programme for you and adults at your home

Visit our website - Together Trust | to discover more about the Together Trust and the services we provide.

Look at our short video to hear from our colleagues and why they chose to work at Inscape House School https://youtu.be/HYwvUmJuJhY.

We have attached a full Job Description and Person Specification for this role.

To apply for this position, press the “apply” button below. We would love to hear from you!

The closing date for applications is 31st July 2024 at 10:00am.

We currently do not provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.

Neighbourhood Housing Officer

Are you passionate about providing exceptional support to tenants and ensuring their housing needs are met with care and efficiency?

A leading provider of specialised supported housing, is seeking a dedicated Housing Officer to join their team.

Position: Housing Officer – Specialised Supported Housing

Location: Tankersley, Barnsley (with travel from Durham to Worcester)

Salary Range: Circa £30,000.00 per annum

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the role:

As a Housing Officer, you will be the primary point of contact for tenants, providing general and intensive housing management services. From tenancy sign-ups to addressing property concerns, your role will be vital in sustaining excellent communities and ensuring tenant satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering housing management services, particularly for vulnerable tenants
• Handling general and intensive housing management responsibilities, including tenant engagement and resolving any tenancy breaches
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including tenants, support providers, and local authorities
• Ensuring delivery of excellent customer service tailored to individual tenant needs
• Collaborating with colleagues and partners to achieve shared objectives effectively

About you:

To be successful in the role of Housing Officer you will need the following skills and experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience working with the Tenancy Standard, Tenant Involvement and Empowerment Standard and the Neighbourhood and Community standard
• Knowledge of regulatory standards relevant to the role
• Experience of delivering excellent customer services that meet individual needs.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve objectives.
• Problem-solving skills with a focus on customer service and satisfaction.
• The ability to drive and have a reliable vehicle available to use for work purposes with business insurance.
• CIH, IRPM, or equivalent qualification or degree (desirable).

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of tenants and contribute to the organisations mission of providing exceptional housing support, apply now to join the team!

You may also have experience in areas such as: Housing Advisor, Housing Officer, Tenant Support Advisor, Tenant Support Officer, Customer Contact Advisor Housing, Housing Advisor, Housing Options Advisor, Housing Advisor - Supported Housing, Housing Customer Services Advisor, Tenant Support, Tenant Liaison, Housing Adviser, Housing Advice, Housing, Social Housing, Tenant Support, Tenant Support Coordinator, Housing Support Officer #INDSCP.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by Social Care People on behalf of the organisation.

Home-Start is committed to promoting the welfare of families with young children to enable them to have the best start in life. We are recruiting a Family Support Coordinator to help us provide targeted, specialised support to families in Barnet, who could be struggling with any of a range of issues. This includes those with children under the age of 5, expecting parents who may be experiencing poor mental health or families with complex circumstances with children up to the age of 19.

Our Coordinators are integral members of the Home-Start team, as well as wider teams of professionals from universal and specialist services to provide a coordinated response to families’ needs. They assess need and carefully match volunteers with families. This may include instigating Early Help assessments and attending case planning meetings. 

Coordinators work with their own volunteer team, ensuring they are supported and fully trained to achieve the best outcomes for families and, in particular, the children. Coordinators work with families in their own home. They are skilled in recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns, be apt in completing strengths-based assessments and conversations. They also have a deep understanding of the issues families can face and the link with childhood development and difficulties they may experience later in life.

The post holder will build on our existing work and our relationships in Barnet, to deliver a volunteer-led home-visiting service and related activities to local families. This will require a good working knowledge of the borough, community partners and agencies. You will ideally be co-located in one of the community centres or community venues but will be required to travel around the borough regularly. Coordinators will allso participate in weekly family groups in each borough, based in the children's centres and family hubs.

We are recruiting a Coordinator for Barnet to cover a period of secondment until 31st March 2025. However, there may be an opportunity for this to be extended further subject to funding. The work is largely field-based, but will require regular days in the office which is in Finchley, Barnet.

We will consider applications for full-time, part-time and flexible working.

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £26,000 - £29,658 per annum
Location: Stokenchurch (just off Junction 5, M40) Hybrid Working (remotely up to 3 days per week)
Hours: 37.5hrs/week - Part time considered (minimum of 24 hrs per week) Some Antisocial hours required

About us 

Thames Valley Air Ambulance is one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. We’re here for people in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire when they need us most. Bringing hospital-level care by land and air. 

We exist to give everybody in our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. Our mission is to do everything in our power to protect, save and revive lives, with the best critical care at the scene and beyond.
 
We love what we do. Our charity is a place where people care for each other, provide support, and encourage everyone to be their best and we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. As an innovative charity, we are continually developing and pushing the boundaries of patient care to deliver a unique emergency service, where and when it is most needed. We are driven to do the right thing for our patients, their families, our supporters, and community. All our staff live our values: passion, excellence, respect, and care.

The role 

Are you a fundraiser with strong communication skills who enjoys building meaningful and rewarding relationships with mid and high value donors? If so, we have an opportunity to join our Philanthropy and Partnerships team in the newly created role of Philanthropy Officer.

In this role you will support the Philanthropy Manager and Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships in securing new four and five figure multi-year gifts from individuals. Your responsibilities will include day-to-day management and implementation of the mid-value giving strategy, verbal and written presentation of donor funding proposals, prospect research, and account management of your own High Net Worth individual supporters. Much of this role will be involved in the planning, project management and delivery of special major donor events to achieve defined strategic objectives.

About you

You will be an excellent communicator, both orally and written, who is confident in speaking with supporters. You will manage your own pipeline of donors, so will need to take initiative, prioritise and organise your own work, with limited supervision. You may have had experience organising and hosting special events for stewardship and cultivation, but this is not essential. 

 You will have:

- Excellent customer service skills with a background in major donor, relationship fundraising, direct marketing or a similar role working with High-Net-Worth Individuals. 
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills with an ability to present ideas creatively and persuasively.
- Confidence soliciting and securing four and five figure gifts from prospective donors, both verbally and in writing. 
- Be comfortable managing a pipeline of supporters and presenting strategic planning recommendations based on data and analysis.
- A high standard of administrations skills with strong attention to detail.
- Competency with all standard Microsoft office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience of using a supporter database or CRM 

If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love you to apply! 

Vacancy Closing Date:  18 August 2024

You may have experience in the following: Fundraising Manager, Major Donor Fundraiser, Development Officer, Donor Relations Manager, Philanthropy Coordinator, Nonprofit Development Manager, Donor Engagement Specialist, etc.

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Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Title: Policy Advisor (WHO Global Report on Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities)

Location: Kenya, Cameroon, Senegal and Tanzania

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

The purpose of this role is to act as the policy focal point between Sightsavers and the World Health Organization (WHO) in the implementation of the at the country level.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Promote and support implementation of the recommendations of the global report at national level.
• Offer policy analysis and advice to help identify priorities and entry points for engaging with Ministries of Health and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate engagement in relevant policy processes and opportunities related to the implementation of the Global Report and Guide for Action process at the country level.
• Build strategic partnerships and alliances with key actors at the national and regional level to promote health equity, including governments, Organisations of Persons with Disabilities, health sector partners, Civil society and relevant bilateral and multilateral agencies.
• Ensure continuity of information sharing across Sightsavers and act as a point of contact for WHO Disability team and WHO regional and country offices.
• Promote the integration of health equity into national long-term strategic health plans and support the development of Sightsavers' policy analysis on health equity.
• Identify and leverage influencing opportunities at national and global levels in partnership with WHO.

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the for full details.

The role will serve as a resource for Sightsavers and WHO, facilitating and coordinating their joint engagement with Ministries of Health and other key stakeholders in implementation processes, according to a shared workplan. The post-holder will provide technical support (policy analysis, stakeholder management, and coordination) to Sightsavers Country Offices and other stakeholders in promoting and supporting the implementation of the report.

Jobholder Requirements

Knowledge (Education and Related Experience):

• Experience in the international development sector, including health and disability policy work and/or health system strengthening.
• Understanding of development issues and best practices in global health, particularly public health and inclusion.
• Professional experience in disability, inclusion, public health, or a relevant topic.
• Experience in advocacy/influencing work and forging effective policy networks.

Skills (Special Training or Competence):

• Ability to represent the organisation at a high level of engagement.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong intellectual skills for dealing with complex ideas and concepts.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong presentational and public speaking skills.
• Relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluency in English.

Desirable:

• Fluency in French (spoken and written).

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

Schools Coordinator

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Schools Coordinator (Impact Officer) to work as the primary link between partner schools and the CYUK programme.

This youth social action charity challenges 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time social action. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, they support pupils growing up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK.

There are two roles available – 5 days per week (OL16 4RX or WA14 1SR) and 3 days per week (M28 7JB).

Position: Schools Coordinator (internal title School Impact Officer)

Location: OL16 4RX or WA14 1SR - 5 days per week or M28 7JB – 3 days a week

Training Location: M12 6FZ - 1 day per week with occasional working from home

Hours: 5 days or 3 days per week, hours are 8:00-4:30 from Monday to Friday

Salary: £25,432 per annum pro rata (£15,259 for 60% part-time working hours)

Contract: 1 year contract with possibility of extension

Start Date: 12 August 2024 (some flexibility in this may exist)

Work Schedule: Term-time working (with the exception of the second half of August)

Closing Date: 9am on 7th August 2024, with last interviews taking place on the 9th August 2024.

The Role

We have a rewarding opportunity for a School Impact Officer to train, support and develop volunteers, monitor the programme through effective administration, data management and to build a deep partnership between the school and the charity.

The Impact Officer is based predominantly in a school and is the primary link between the partner schools and the programme and is the enabler of the programme delivery.  You will support a team of volunteer mentors, who support school activities by coordinating, managing and evaluating the programme.

The Volunteer Mentors also complete a Leadership and Development programme and you will work with them on a professional development plan to chart their continuous professional development and ready them for employment.

The role is primarily a school-based post from Monday to Thursday and is office based on most Fridays. See locations above.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to be passionate about social change and serving a great cause. As the School Impact Officer, you will strive for excellence and support the core vision and values of the charity.

You will have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong supervision skills, able to connect and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders
• The ability to understand school leadership priorities
• Flexibility in your approach to meet volunteers and pupils developmental needs
• The ability to cope well with multiple demands and to ask for support in ambiguous situations
• Ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines delegate appropriately and apply problem-solving skills effectively
• Good IT knowledge
• A proactive attitude, with the ability to use initiative and a professional manner and approach

Whilst not essential experience of working in a school or with schools would be an advantage in this role.

If you want to make a real difference and believe that young people can change the world, we want to hear from you!

Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter (two pages preferred) demonstrating your suitable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities and stating the postcode location you are interested in. Due to the high volume of CVs received, the charity can only respond back to the successful candidates.

Employee Benefits

As an organisation, particular emphasis is placed on fairness, well-being, and inclusion and offer a range of benefits for staff, including:

• Great holiday entitlement
• Training including degree-level qualifications
• Pension scheme enrolment starts at 4% as standard, and employee contributions are matched up to 5%
• Free eye tests and £20 off glasses
• Interest-free travel season ticket loans
• Interest-free bike loans under the “Cycle to Work Scheme”
• Interest-free Loans to assist employees with welfare or financial hardship
• 2 days per year to pursue volunteering opportunities and 2 days per year to support wellbeing
• Regular all staff wellbeing sessions with external wellbeing experts
• Reservist friendly employer - Bronze award
• Laptop and mobile phone

The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners including young people.

Other areas of experience may include School Partnerships, School Partnerships Officer, School Partnerships Lead, School Impact Officer, School Impact, School, Primary School, Senior School, Early Years, EYF, Volunteer Recruitment, Teacher, Education, School Engagement, School Leadership, Volunteer Management, Volunteer, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement, Lead, Teaching Assistant, Teaching, Youth, Secondary School Teacher, Trainee Teacher, Teacher, Youth Support, Family Support, Children’s Support, Support Officer, EYF, Mentor, Youth Mentor, Volunteer Management, School Partnerships, School Liaison, Programme Officer, Programme Lead, Programme Support, Coordinator, Administrator.

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.