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Community Fundraising Officer – Temporary Position from July 24 for 6 months (£24-25k)

Remote working with regular travel to the West Midlands and London as required

Why join the UK Sepsis Trust (UKST)? Because there’s an exciting opportunity to work for a significant cause and help build its sustainable future. We’re building our new fundraising team and this temporary role will play an important part in accelerating our ambitious plans to increase annual income during 2024/25.

You will become the fourth member of the Fundraising Team (there are 3 full time staff) and will help to support the fundraising team.

Sepsis is the immune system’s overreaction to an infection or injury. There are over 245,000 cases each year in the UK with approximately 48,000 deaths. UKST aims to reduce preventable deaths from this ‘killer’ condition. We achieve this by:

· Raising awareness

· Supporting those affected by sepsis

· Educating health professionals

· Lobbying political organisations for better sepsis and severe infection care

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver supporter journeys i.e. fundraising resources and stewardship communications to maximise supporter numbers, retention and engagement.

2. Use UKST’s CRM system (Raiser’s Edge) to accurately capture fundraiser information and key data contributing to the improved development and implementation of fundraising processes.

3. Communicate proactively and effectively with team members to pass on all relevant information, deliver excellent supporter care and to maximise fundraising opportunities. 

4. Provide excellent customer service members of the public, either via phone, mail and in person, help to develop Fundraising activity whilst also offering our Support Services where necessary.

5. Represent the charity as and when required in schools, local businesses, and community groups, including speaking at events if – not essential

6. Keep up to date with best practice in fundraising and ensure compliance with the latest legislation and guidelines.

7. Assist in prioritising & managing enquiries about our Community Fundraising Programme via our dedicated inboxes.

8. Work collaboratively with the fundraising team and our Communications and Marketing Team to ensure maximum press and social media coverage is obtained for UKST’s community fundraising activities.

Day to day activities will include:

1. Managing an inbox and replying to enquiries in a timely and professional manner

1. Problem solving for fundraisers – finding the optimum way they can achieve their goals

2. Support the Event Team Lead with sending out merchandise

2. Download Giving reports and send thank yous to donors and fundraisers

3. Record Supporter details on CRM

4. Cover for holiday periods and manage an inbox in their absence

To be successful in this role you will have:

1. Experience of working in fundraising in a UK registered charity

2. Experience of donor relationship management using a fundraising CRM.

3. An understanding of community fundraising.

4. A proven track record of working effectively in a team.

5. Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills.

6. The ability to prioritise diverse workloads and meet shifting demands.

7. Flexibility to work evening and weekends as necessary and travel when required.

8. The ability to undertake most of your work remotely, and plan and co-ordinate your day effectively.

The Queen's Nursing Institute is looking for a Digital Engagement Officer. The post holder will be a key contributor to the QNI's digital content and support the QNI's digital infrastructure including websites, social media, financial administration and Customer Relationship Management system. This is an exciting role which will allow someone with creativity and precision to grow and demonstrate their potential, within a supportive and friendly team environment. 

Conservation Investment Business Lead – Business Engagement
Reference: MAY20243845
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £43,096.00 - £46,264.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave
Duration: 12 Months

About the job

The RSPB are expanding our Business Engagement arm as we continue to build on recent successes and increased public awareness of our efforts to collaborate with businesses, enabling collective action in support of nature's recovery.The RSPB sees working with natural capital markets as a key tool to support our mission to solve the climate and nature crisis. We have an established and growing focus on using carbon markets to help us, and our partners, deliver restoration and conservation at scale in the UK.

To drive our carbon programmes forward, we are seeking to recruit an experienced individual who can work right across the organisation and with partners to secure new nature-based partnerships. You will play a vital role in raising awareness of the crisis that nature is facing and to make a significant impact in restoring habitats, saving species from extinction, and providing opportunities for people of all ages to connect more closely to nature - protecting it for the future.

About the Role

This role will support the development and delivery of the RSPB’s UK carbon partnerships and reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Partnerships. You will provide critical expertise and capacity needed to engage with business, driving significant income growth and reaching challenging targets.

You will work closely with Senior Programme Manager – Carbon Finance as well as with colleagues across Conversation Investment, Business Conservation Advice, and the wider Business Engagement function to secure high-value corporate partnerships which will have a significant impact in the fight against the dual nature and climate crisis.

You will play a leading role in the development and delivery of the overall sales strategy for business engagement and the conservation investment pipeline projects and to secure partnerships and blended finance models with a particular focus on carbon markets in the UK. This role will also be pivotal in acting as a conduit between the Business Engagement team and technical expertise in the Conservation Investment team and across the charity.

What we need from you

The post-holder will be someone who thrives in relationship management and successfully securing new partnerships.

The successful candidate will have significant B2B new business experience and a proven track record of securing complex corporate partnerships with strategic communications packages and financial values of £1m+.

Flexible location with regular travel across the UK to visit partners and attend events alongside scheduled working at the HQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire with team members - currently monthly.

Essentials:

• Experience in negotiating and securing high-value, multi-dimensional partnerships in the private or third sector.
• Able to take a leading role in the partnership development strategy, generating ideas, bringing external insight, and delivering on agreed areas of work.
• Experience in developing and implementing ambitious sector strategies and producing tailored new partnership propositions that meet corporate and RSPB objectives.
• Able to proactively generate leads, build networks, and influence others, both internally and externally to secure multi-dimensional £1m+ value partnerships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective proposal writing and correspondence to internal and external audiences.
• Logical, methodical and analytical, with good attention to detail, time management and organisational skills

Desirables:

• Exprience of utilising CRM systems
• Knowledge of natural capital markets specifically the voluntary carbon markets

Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 7th Jul 2024

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position on w/c 15th July 2024.

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

We reserve the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been received.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.

Location: currently Hammersmith, likely move to Farringdon autumn 2024

Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of poverty. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we are committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If like us you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all. 

This is a varied and interesting role working with the National Grants Team and colleagues across the Programmes & Partnerships Directorate. We awarded over £2.4m of grants in 2023-24, supporting individuals and families experiencing financial insecurity. This role is about helping the team to operate efficiently, use our resources effectively and facilitating opportunities so we can listen, learn and improve using the insights we gather from our data, partnerships and people with lived experience.

This role requires a proactive, organised, and collaborative person with good attention to detail. We’re looking for someone who is committed to supporting impactful grant-making processes and fostering strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You’ll need to be great at managing a varied and busy workload, capable of working on your own initiative and as part of a team and feel comfortable working flexibly to manage different priorities and timeframes.

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month.

Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us. This can be removed and is always something discussed at a later date.

Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Closing date: 08 July 2024

1st Interview date: 18 & 19 July 2024

I’m looking to speak to a data-driven marketer to join a health research charity as their new Marketing Insights Officer, based in Fleet, Hampshire in a hybrid role. You will have experience running both qualitative and quantitative insights projects and be excited to join an ambitious charity and established CX team!

The Marketing Insights Officer is a rare breed of marketer/fundraiser and data analyst, with the unique ability to analyse and interpret data. You’ll have a natural curiosity to explore and interrogate all the data points available to the charity (both on and offline), being able to clearly communicate to non-technical colleagues at all levels.

This is a technically led role, it’s key you have the following skills and knowledge:

• Sound understanding of direct marketing practices
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• BI visualisation software—eg Microsoft Power BI
• Digital automation and CX software – eg SalesForce Marketing Cloud Interactive Studio, PeopleStage, Pardot etc
• Familiarity with analytical and database tools
• Hands on experience with content management systems
• Advanced use of an ESP – such as Marketing Cloud, DotDigital or similar
• Market research tools – eg Alchemer or SurveyMonkey
• Strong project management, prioritising and organisational skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines

They are open on sector background, you may have worked on marketing, campaigns or events in the past, with varied project teams across an organisation.

• Salary £32,950. Benefits include flexible working styles, 25 days holiday, Cycle to Work Scheme, Perkbox, Wellbeing support.
• Full-time, permanent role
• Location- Fleet, Hampshire. Hybrid- 2-3 days in the office a week, the others from home.

The charity is reviewing applications on a rolling basis, for more info, apply with your CV today! Interviews will be 2 stage, the first virtual, the second at their offices.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Richmond Carers Centre, a network partner of the Carers Trust, is a registered charity providing information, support, advice and a voice for carers living and caring in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

Helping Carers to Live Well is our organisational aim. We provide a targeted service to young carers, aged 5 – 18 years. Young carers, provide vital emotional and practical support to a family member with a care need including sibling young carers. Their care role can have an impact on their wellbeing, education and social opportunities. We are looking for someone with the skills and ability to offer a coordinated approach in supporting young carers in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

As Young Carers Support Worker you will be part of a small, dedicated team which directly deliver a range of services for young carers, including information and advice, emotional support and mentoring, promoting awareness of young carers and delivering a wide selection of group activities, both term-time and in the school holiday programme. Using all your skills, you will work with the young carers’ team to deliver, review, and continually develop services for young carers to best meet their identified needs.

With your proven knowledge of working with children and young people, families, carers or other vulnerable groups on an individual and/or group basis, you will recognise the importance of being client focused and have a commitment to enhance the lives of young carers and their families, including knowledge and awareness of sibling young carers and vulnerable families. You will be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of young carer’s needs, a wide range of skills in relation to service delivery to support young carers and have a sound understanding of social care provision in both statutory and voluntary sector environments.

You will be self-motivated and positive in your approach to working with both young carers, their families and team members, and have a willingness to embrace our organisational values.  Being innovative and creative, you will identify and implement a range of support mechanisms for young carers, enhancing their wellbeing and supporting them to achieve identified goals.  Strong administrative, time management, IT and organisational skills are essential.  Your ability and willingness to regularly work outside normal working hours is required.

In return, we offer regular supervision, training and professional development for this rewarding position, along with generous annual leave, work-based pension or employer’s contribution to your pension scheme and above all, a supportive and friendly working environment. 

Richmond Carers Centre welcomes and encourages applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Benefits of working for Richmond Carers Centre:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year (pro rata)
• Bonus 3 days of annual leave per year over the festive period (subject to Trustee approval)
• Workplace Pension Scheme with Peoples Pension
• Flexible working/option of working from home (subject to CEO approval)
• Equipment and support to be set up to work from home
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Training and personal development opportunities
• Staff away days and socials
• Staff retention grant to support with wellbeing
• Access to shared resources and training opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment

Closing date: Midnight on Monday 7th July 2024

First round of shortlisting will be ongoing

Second round of shortlisting with Richmond Carers Centre – Week commencing Monday 15th July

Provisional interview dates – Week commencing Monday 22nd July

Provisional job starting date – End of August / early September

Thanks to the support of the City Bridge Foundation we are seeking a passionate and experienced Community Growing Programme Lead with a track record of coordinating engaging, educational and accessible food growing and environmental workshops and learning opportunities for the local community.

This is a new, varied, and exciting role with the opportunity to maintain and develop a beautiful, versatile garden alongside a small and supportive team.

If you think this is the role for you please download our application pack and follow the instructions closely to apply. 

Benefits include Contributory pension, Group Life Insurance and Long Term Sickness Income Protection
Responsible to CEO

Main purposes of the job:
To plan, organise and facilitate volunteering sessions and community courses which may include weekend volunteering sessions, and corporate volunteer workdays.

To involve the diverse local community of Hackney and neighbouring boroughs in activities at St Mary’s Secret Garden with an emphasis on individuals and communities who may otherwise be excluded, particularly disabled and learning-disabled people, and people with mental ill health and long-term health conditions.

To use horticulture and other knowledge relating to growing and caring for plants, nature conservation, garden maintenance and landscaping to engage with people, encourage learning and promote health and wellbeing.

To promote the social, therapeutic and training aspects of horticulture to community groups, and individuals in the London Borough of Hackney and beyond.

To work flexibly and independently within our small team to support each other, to assist with the physical maintenance and general organisation of the St Mary’s Secret Garden ensuring that the garden is cared for, open and accessible to the wider local community.

To proactively develop SMSG as a resource for the local community, creating and facilitating new projects.

Are you a good leader and ready to inspire others? We are working with an amazing health charity who are looking for a Volunteer Co-ordinator to join their dedicated team. Providing information, advice and support to enable people to improve their quality of life.

As Volunteer Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for leading and developing existing volunteers, ensuring their abilities are best suited to their roles, and enabling them to have a positive experience in the organisation. You will lead the recruitment process, network and attend events. You will maintain records and evaluate the success of the Volunteer Programme while working closely with the fundraising and service delivery teams.

To be an excellent Volunteer Coordinator, you will need:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in volunteer recruitment and development
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Organised and self-motivated

Salary: £ 11,000 pro-rata
Contract: 2-year Fixed Term, Part-time (2 days p/week)
Location: Hybrid, London (1 day a week in office)

Closing date: ASAP

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Chloe on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, and supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

The Fundraiser will play a key role in raising funds and awareness for the Friends of Bereaved Families Forum, a UK charity established to support the work of the Parents' Circle in Israel and Palestine. 

This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies, cultivating donor relationships, and ensuring the sustainability and growth of our programs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising, excellent communication skills, and a passion for the peace mission and values of the Bereaved Families Forum.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Fundraiaser will work in close consultation with the Chair, Trustees and with members of the Steering Committee in carrying out the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the organization's goals. Develop strategies to expand, enhance and cultivate the current donor base. Set targets for fundraising and report against targets.
• Identify new donors and cultivate existing donors. seek new sources of funding such as charitable foundations and trusts. Submit grant applications and reports, as needed.
• Develop and maintain database of donors and donations.
• Constantly follow PCFF activities, projects, achievements, and evolving content matter. Work closely with the PCFF Israeli-Palestinian fundraising team to address needs and identify opportunities.
• Organisation of speaking visits to the UK by PCFF representatives. Plan programme of events and manage relevant arrangements, bookings, etc. Designing and executing a programme of awareness-raising and fundraising events, marketing, and alumni engagement.
• Maintain and increase FBFF’s media presence – in Jewish, Christian, Muslim and national press.
• Field general queries from external groups and individuals.
• Newsletter - produce and distribute periodic written/visual material about FBFF activities for the newsletter and translating/adapt relevant PCFF materials for UK audiences. Constantly increase distribution and readership.
• Constant update of social media and website – [may work with website maintainer on improving design]
• Steering Committee - set up and attend meetings, prepare agendas, reports, minutes, and other relevant documentation – and work closely with members to initiate and develop activities.
• Reporting - monthly, in a format to be agreed to the Chair and Trustees on activities, achievements, and future plans.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Educated to at least degree level or equivalent experience - Desirable

Values

Believe in and share the core values of the organisation - Essential

Experience

Essential

- Experience in fundraising administration, researching potential donors/trusts and assisting in creating fundraising opportunities

- Experience in organising events

- Experience of working successfully as part of a team

Desirable

- Experience in writing trust applications 

- Experience of using a fundraising database

- Experience in writing articles, newsletters or copy for magazines or similar 

Skills and Abilities

Essential

- Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills

- Highly developed organisational skills, able to meet deadlines and manage a varied workload

- Good verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to write clearly and expressively

- Attention to detail

- Ability to identify, initiate and sustain effective relationships with donors, other professionals and organisations.

- Excellent interpersonal skills that demonstrate a balance of warmth and boundaries

Desirable

Excellent presentation

Knowledge of history of Middle East and in particular Israel/Palestine desirable

Leeds Trinity Student Union  

Chief Executive Officer  

Salary: £45,673 

Location: Leeds (Horsforth Campus) 

Contract: Full Time- 35 hours per week   

Are you interested in being the Chief Executive of a small yet mighty charity? If so, we’re looking for a values-driven and dedicated leader to join Leeds Trinity Students’ Union and help us to harness the strengths of our organisation to unlock its full potential. 

About Leeds Trinity Student Union (LTSU) 

Leeds Trinity Students’ Union is an independent and multi-award-winning education charity led by, and for, students.

LTSU is central to the University experience and works to support all aspects of student life for the 3500 students studying at Leeds Trinity University. Located in a vibrant and cultured city, we are an ambitious and diverse organisation, committed to supporting every student at Leeds Trinity University in achieving personal success. 

We are committed to creating a positive impact for all students and we do this by representing, supporting and developing our students by running a variety of services including various sports clubs, societies, student representation, advice service and development opportunities to prepare our students for life after university. We create unforgettable experiences for students with various events throughout the year and our Student Bar is more than just a place to eat and drink!

We work closely in partnership with the University and this will remain a big priority in the future, something we believe is very important to achieve the best outcomes for students. 

About the role  

Our next CEO will be someone who excels at building relationships and partnerships, being unafraid to advocate and challenge effectively to communicate the student voice and further the goals of the Charity. You will need to be an inclusive and empowering leader, able to bring people together towards a shared vision. You will be able to motivate our permanent staff and elected student leaders to thrive in their roles, providing support, guidance and development.

You’ll have a good understanding of charity governance, financial management and strategic planning. We have been through some significant change across our team over recent years and are looking for someone that will bring a clear vision and ambition for the Students’ Union.   

The successful candidate won’t necessarily need to come from the Higher Education sector, but you must be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the trends and issues that affect our students.

We offer an inclusive and fun work environment and a very good overall benefits package. We’re a flexible employer and believe passionately in the wellbeing of our people. We’re also committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the world and community we’re based in. We respect everyone's individual identity and celebrate difference and encourage applications from all candidates irrespective of background. We’d particularly welcome applications from candidates from Global Majority backgrounds and those who are disabled.  

 Closing Date: Sunday 14th July at Midnight 

First Stage Interviews (Remote): Tuesday 30th July 

Final Interviews (In-person): Tuesday 6th August  

How to Apply 

Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and Job Description and find details of how to apply. 

For an informal conversation about the role and application process, please contact our recruitment partners, Atkinson HR Consulting. Their contact details can be found in the recruitment pack.  

Job Title: Hounslow Volunteer Coordinator

Salary:          £ 15,000.00 Actual (£25,000 FTE)

Working Hours: 21 hours per week  (contracted through till 31st March 2025)

Location: Hounslow Borough Based with some home working

Benefits: NCT membership with access to exclusive benefits, pension  scheme, 30 days annual                                                  leave  plus 8 bank and public holiday (pro rata)

About us at the NCT

A lot of people know NCT for our antenatal classes, and we want to continue to support as many parents and families as we can to access evidence-based information. But we are also much more than this. We are a charity that campaigns on the issues that matter to parents. We run breastfeeding and infant feeding support, provided by specialist counsellors. We run thousands of free community activities and events across the UK, led by our fantastic volunteers and peers. And we support women and families facing specific challenges, such as social isolation, feeding difficulties or poor mental health.

Our Hounslow Infant Feeding Support project is commissioned by Hackney Council and the Integrated Care Board, to offer infant feeding support across the region. The support is delivered by staff, NCT Breastfeeding Counsellors and volunteer peer supporters.

About the Role

You will be responsible for coordination and recruitment of volunteers to support at our services. Peers will all receive accredited training to provide support to other parents whether that’s sharing their breastfeeding and infant feeding knowledge, welcoming parents or providing social interaction to those they support. Our services within Hounslow include four NCT Baby Cafes, other Infant Feeding community peer support drop-ins and our home visiting service across Hounslow.  

· Engage with underrepresented communities through outreach and networking with other local organisations, scoping of new groups within region.

· Attend community groups and working with volunteer peer supporters, supporting them to carry out their role, and providing coordination, direction and encouragement

· Following home visiting criteria to support parents unable to access group drop-ins

· Responding to referrals, signposting and partnership working with health professionals into the service. Providing updates whilst building relationships with key stakeholders. 

· Ensure that data collection and feedback is collected in a timely manner adhering to NCT data protection policies and processes.   

· Use a variety of platforms and media to promote the service and recruit volunteers

· Maintain the Infant Feeding Website ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.

You must have good communication skills and be able to build relationships and create a rapport with a wide range of people easily. This project covers multiple locations and demographics so you must be able to confidently prioritise your own work, be organised and able to work independently.

Being able to make decisions and respond appropriately to our staff, peer supporters and parents and other external stakeholders is essential, alongside good IT skills– including Outlook, Word and Excel – and you must have good attention to detail.
 
It is essential for this post that you undertake the training to become an NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. This requires the candidate to have given breastmilk. The training can be undertaken within your working hours. The role is 21 hours per week, which will be covered across the working week between Monday to Friday. The working hours range between 9-3. The role will include occasional evening and weekends. This is a community-based role in Hounslow, with some home working.

About you

·       Are you willing to undertake our Breast feeding Peer Supporter Traning?

.       Are you passionate about breastfeeding and supporting parents?

· Can you work at pace and juggle a number of different priorities?

· Are you passionate about supporting families to reach their parenting goals and contribute to their positive wellbeing?

· Do you want to join an amazing Charity that supports parents across the UK?

· Would you like to be part of an amazing team of passionate staff?

If so, please read the job description attached.
 
What we offer

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support.

We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity.We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. 

We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability. 

The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please apply for the role via our careers page .You can Also find further details and information on our website.

Closing date: 05/07/2024
 
Interviews: Week beginning 08/07/2024

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Diocesan staff team as we seek to live out our commitment to racial justice, from someone who shares this commitment and is passionate about equality and inclusion.

You will be able to put your experience of adult education and learning into practice, by supporting the implementation of the Diocesan Strategy (Anti Racism Charter) through the establishment of a racial justice training pathway and the creation of racial justice resources that can be accessed and utilised across the Diocese by Diocesan staff, parishes, and schools.  

This will include:

• Evaluating our current Unconscious Bias training programme and implement the lessons learned. 
• Delivering racial justice training to parishes and Diocesan staff, particularly Unconscious Bias training.
• Develop the “Train the Trainers” approach and support the training of parish leaders and diocesan staff in becoming racial justice training trainers
• Identify training and resources needs for a variety of stakeholders
• Research and identify new models to be incorporated into a training pathway including in the areas of theology, power, privilege and prejudice.
• Liaise with other Dioceses and the National Church to learn from and seek best practice for racial justice training content and delivery.
• Work with other members of the department to establish a coordinated training programme that offers both face-to-face training and eLearning. 
• Develop and maintain an evaluation process for training, including the development of impact indicators. 
• Review existing racial justice resources and produce/commission the development of new resources that can be used both locally and national, such as toolkits, cultural occasional offices guide, liturgical resources and school-aged resources for young people and leaders.
• Be an advocate for Racial Justice within Diocesan structures, identifying and promoting best practice regarding racial justice, diversity, and inclusion.

People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services. 

About the role

Volunteers are highly valued at Parkinson’s UK because of the vital contribution they make to our aims for supporting people affected by Parkinson’s.  You’ll help us build our engagement with volunteers and local groups by connecting, listening, sharing and celebrating the contribution they make and the impact they have for people living with Parkinson’s. 

What you’ll do:

• Support the Engagement and Recognition Manager to deliver our volunteer and local group engagement and recognition strategy
• Schedule, write and publish content for our volunteer management system (Assemble)
• Support the preparation and delivery of  our quarterly All Volunteer Calls
• Write, edit and co-ordinate the distribution of monthly newsletters to local group volunteers
• Support and facilitate the connections between both volunteers and local groups 
• Be responsible for the day to day delivery of our plans to thank, recognise and celebrate volunteers
• Support the Engagement and Recognition Manager with the preparation and delivery of key annual events to celebrate our volunteer community, for example Volunteers’ Week
• Support colleagues around the organisation with engagement and recognition activities
• Collaborate with colleagues and volunteers from across the charity to gather stories and ideas for sharing and celebrating
• Gather feedback from volunteers to ensure that we are listening and responding to their insights and opinions, and determining areas for development/improvement

What you’ll bring:

• An understanding of volunteering and the value it brings to individuals and the community 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of different audiences
• A friendly and approachable manner; the ability to work collaboratively, and quickly build and maintain strong working relationships
• Ability to work with volunteers as equal partners 
• Strong planning and organisational skills, including time and process management, with good attention to detail; ability to manage and prioritise own workload 
• Experience of introducing administrative processes to enhance team systems 
• Experience of managing administrative tasks, including collating and maintaining information, and coordinating and arranging meetings 
• Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace, including using digital tools to work collaboratively and productively 
• Experience of adhering to GDPR, confidentiality and wider data protection requirements 
• Desirable: Ability to use creative platforms to create resources, e.g. videos, to engage different audiences.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

As well as flexible working hours, this role is offered on a flexible contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home three days a week. You’ll be required to cover your own travel expenses to the office.

We are operating rolling recruitment for this vacancy and reviewing applications as they are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive sufficient applications for the role, and will interview candidates on a continuous basis. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job summary 

We are currently seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Education Coordinator, passionate about community-based learning to join our small and friendly team. The Education Coordinator will be responsible for the delivery and development of all aspects of the work of the adult and family learning programme and will have the opportunity to develop other provision at the centre. Our adult learning programme supports over 250 local adults each year through a range of programmes designed to improve their English language, digital and maths skills and increase their employability and involvement in the community. Our family learning programme supports over 200 children with online after-school classes in Maths, English and Science. You would also be responsible for coordinating 6 teachers remotely to deliver weekly online after-school classes for Year 3 to Year 9 in all three subjects. We also deliver a range of informal family learning provision across our Family Programme services to over 1000 users, and some of these programmes may be included in our Adult Education offer and so you will be required to support with the administration of these activities. 

The Education Coordinator will be based at our centre at 2 Thorpe Close W10 5XL and will have responsibility for working with the heads of departments, tutors and education administrator, to plan and deliver the learning programme. The successful candidate will have a full UK teaching qualification in the Further Education sector, and delivery of FSE/ESOL at various levels would be desirable; have excellent leadership and inter-personal skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; be highly organised and efficient.

The salary is £33,500 per annum and in addition to bank holidays we offer 25 days’ annual leave, additional Christmas time leave, a pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and a comprehensive training programme.

The employment is subject to a probational period of twenty-six weeks from your start date of employment with Nova, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the leadership team’s satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you are employed.

If you wish to apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter by 3pm on 10th July. If shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview at a mutually agreeable date. If you would like any further information about the charity do look on our website.

The successful candidate must: 

• Have a degree or equivalent and a full UK teaching qualification in the Further Education sector or equivalent experience. 

• Teaching experience at various levels in the FSE/ESOL sector, ideally inclusive of preparing and entering students for FSE/ESOL exams. 

• Have management experience in the education sector or in a relevant field   

• Have experience in project management and coordinating across small teams and departments. 

•  Planning and implementing changes to curricula.  

• Have excellent interpersonal, leadership and people management skills and be able to communicate effectively with and motivate a diverse range of people, both as individuals and groups.

• Be able to think creatively about different ways to help both staff and students to progress. 

• Be able to carry out effective planning, monitoring and evaluation of courses alongside planning and implementing changes to curricula.  

• Be self-motivated with a positive and enthusiastic personality and the ability to work as part of a small team. 

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce and present reports to a variety of audiences.  

• Take pride in being efficient, well organised and on top of tasks.  

• Be able to use initiative, work effectively under pressure, meet tight deadlines, prioritise and pay excellent attention to detail. 

• Demonstrate awareness of and commitment to the provision of a quality service; the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and valuing equal opportunities and diversity. 

• Be able to demonstrate flexibility and commitment to taking a full and active part in the life of the charity, including ad hoc support of other programmes, adapting to and managing change. 

• Be highly computer literate, conversant with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook. 

• It is essential you have the right to work in the UK at the time of application – this is an office-based role in North Kensington, London. 

• Desirable Experience 

• Some knowledge and experience of the charity sector. 

• Demonstrate experience of teaching FSE/ESOL to a high standard through ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ teaching observation records. 

Responsibilities/ Core duties:  

• To organise, administer and develop all aspects of the learning programme and achieve given targets for retention, achievement, pass rates and other set KPIs in all curriculum areas, including Adult Education and children’s after-school classes delivered by our Family Programme. 

• To overview the accredited and non-accredited learning courses and develop curricula as appropriate. 

• To organise appropriate accreditation in each curriculum area and ensure that the requirements of the awarding body/ies are met as an internal verifier, and ensure that all paperwork meets the required standard of the awarding body/ies. 

• To ensure that the RARPA process is fully implemented. 

• To ensure compliance with OFSTED rules and procedures. 

• To plan progression routes into further learning or employment. 

• To work within the agreed departmental budgets and targets set by funders. 

• To manage the teachers and tutors, including regular observations, performance management and professional support, including children’s teachers delivering after-school classes remotely. 

• To identify and assess the continuous professional development needs of tutors and organise and facilitate education team meetings, including the Family Programme children’s teachers. 

• To keep up to date with national and regional developments in adult learning and cascade the information appropriately. 

• To plan and monitor the programme of courses in each area of the curriculum including liaison and/or partnership with other organisations, timetabling, holiday cover, including the Family Programme after school classes for children. 

• To oversee volunteer tutors to include monitoring, feedback and follow-up and ensure the line managers are assigned for specific subjects, including volunteer online classroom assistants or teachers for the Family Programme. 

• To maintain a Tutor Area on Share Point with examples of best practice and practical tips and advice for both Adult Education and Family Programme. 

• To ensure compliance with all necessary regulations and legal requirements, including Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety and Safeguarding of vulnerable groups. 

• To oversee internal and external data input and use data on enrolment, retention and achievement to monitor and plan provision. 

• To monitor and report on Children’s classroom attendance and learning progress in our Family Programme classes. 

• To prepare and present written reports to Heads of Department, trustees and funders as required, to include the analysis of attendance and achievement data

• To attend staff and trustee meetings, as required. 

• To prepare and present the annual and termly quality assurance and learner progress documents (eg. SAR – Self Assessment Report). 

• To oversee examinations across the organization and work with the exam boards in meeting their standards and requirements. 

• To maintain and develop our links with other organisations within the local area and London-wide. 

• To market and promote courses and services in order to attract potential learners through local schools, public organisations and community networks. 

• To deliver agreed elements of the learning courses and prepare syllabuses, evaluate individual lesson plans, schemes of work, sessions and courses. 

• To be available to cover, or arrange cover, to ensure all planned classes and courses go ahead. 

• To encourage students to extend their engagement in the community and to play a full part in the activities of the charity. 

• To create/ collate and manage calendar of events for Education, organise trips, workshops and talks for adult learners. 

• To provide a work environment that engenders positive energy, creativity and teamwork, to include regular tutor meetings and listen to/ act upon issues and concerns and by setting a professional example. 

• To support the wider work of the charity and undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post. 

• Be competent in promoting the work of the wider Nova New Opportunities team to a variety of corporates, statutory and voluntary organisations  

As much as we would love to respond to all applicants, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard from us by 15th July 2024, unfortunately you have not been selected for the position.

Nova New Opportunities is committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse team and student population. We are also committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK. 

Application Instructions 

PLACE OF WORK: 2 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL as well as some outreach offsite

SALARY: £33,500 

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours a week. Some additional weekend & unsocial hours will be required. Time off in lieu will be awarded in accordance with our policy document. 

HOLIDAY: 25 days per annum + bank holidays + days between Christmas and New Year. 

MANAGEMENT: This position will be line-managed by the Heads of Service. 

QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE QUALITIES: A full UK teaching qualification in the Further Education sector such as DTLLS (ESOL/ ESOL Literacy/ Literacy) or PGCE/Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL/ ESOL Literacy/ Literacy), or another equivalent qualification, is desirable. Ideally, although not essential, the candidate should hold QTLS or QTS and other relevant qualifications to teach numeracy, literacy or ICT. Qualifications in internal verification and/or observation of teaching and learning would be preferred. Management experience in the education sector or in a relevant field; experience of delivering FSE/ESOL at various levels, ideally preparing and entering students for FSE/ESOL exams. A track record of good – outstanding teaching. Ideally QTLS or QTS and other relevant qualifications to teach numeracy, literacy or ICT. Experience of internal verification and observation of teaching. Excellent inter-personal and management skills; excellent written English and digital skills; efficient organisation skills; an outstanding teacher; creativity and innovation.

TRAINING: There is an initial induction period and on-going support.

APPLICATION: Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining why you would like to work with us and how your knowledge and experience meets the personal specification. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview which will be held on a rolling basis. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 
If you have not heard back from us by 15th July 2024 you have not been successful. 

CLOSING DATE: 3pm, 10th July 2024. We suggest applicants submit in good time because late applications will not be considered.

SELECTION PROCESS: If shortlisted, to be interviewed at a mutually agreeable date. Shortlisted candidates might be invited to demonstrate your skills and competencies via set practical tasks. 

If you have not heard back from us by 15th July 2024 you have not been successful.