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The Policy Communications Officer will assist in increasing the visibility of Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) to external audiences, with a particular focus on influencing key political stakeholders, such as the next UK government, to support policy change.

The Policy Communications team sits within the Communications Department but works closely and collaboratively with the Policy and Public Affairs Department to maximise the success and influence of their work by gaining cut-through with key audiences and inspiring positive, urgent action. This is a varied role, covering areas across diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The postholder will also assist with efforts to shape public health policy around dementia, including dementia risk reduction and brain health messaging.

The postholder will develop engaging and compelling content for a range of communications channels, with the aim of developing the charity’s voice as an expert commentator on dementia policy and establishing the charity as a thought leader in the UK.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

· Working with the Policy Communications Manager to lead on the creation and delivery of communications and content to support ARUK's policy and public affairs activity, working through multiple channels including national media, newsletters, website content and social media.

· Develop effective relationships with ARUK’s Communications Department, Policy & Public Affairs Department, and with external stakeholders and partners, in order to identify and deliver on communications needs.

· Help find, develop and pitch news stories, press releases, thought leadership pieces and other content to national press on ARUK’s policy and public affairs activity, bringing the charity’s expertise and key messages to the forefront.

· Support the running of ARUK’s press office by co-ordinating responses to breaking news stories relating to relevant dementia policy developments, including drafting reactive comments, briefing spokespeople and accompanying spokespeople to interviews when appropriate.

· Monitor relevant media coverage; keep up to date with policy, social, scientific and charitable sector issues which could benefit, or have relevance to, ARUK.

· Assist with the organisation and delivery of events, including ARUK’s research conference and events in parliament.

· Develop effective working relationships with relevant members of the media, government and NHS communications contacts; respond promptly to queries, including occasional out-of-hours queries.

· Work with the Public Affairs team to build on existing relationships with ARUK’s campaigners and parliamentary advocates, developing engaging content to strengthen our communications with these groups.

· Work with the Internal Communications team to create and disseminate materials to support staff across the organisation in engaging their stakeholders and the wider public with ARUK's policy and public affairs work, including toolkits and Q&As.

· Liaise with the Social Media team to develop compelling content in support of the charity’s policy and public affairs work.

· Ensure activities comply with ARUK’s branding and style guide.

· Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Policy Communications Manager in line with the responsibilities of the post. 

What we are looking for:

· Educated to degree level in related subject or equivalent level of experience.

· Experience of working with national media on health/science or policy issues.

· Experience of working with external stakeholders and partners.

· Experience of delivering communications programmes through a variety of media (e.g. press, social media, email, events).

· Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Microsoft office packages and databases, good keyboard skills.

· Understanding of the UK political landscape, its potential impact on health policy and the role communication plays in policy change.

· Excellent journalistic skills and news sense.

· Ability to understand and translate complex policy into consumable communications for journalists and the public.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.

· Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage many tasks with internal and external stakeholders to multiple deadlines.

· Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with a broad range of people, including journalists, policymakers, representatives from partner organisations, and people affected by dementia.

· A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences.

· Working with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative.

· Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 7th July 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 15th July 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised as part of the selection process.  Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please do contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK:

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

The Charity:

Fresh Futures is a regional charity working with vulnerable and disadvantaged children, young people and their families, within Kirklees and surrounding areas. Our vision is that all young people have opportunities for a better life, now and in the future. We are thoughts leaders and together with partners, we deliver outcomes through four interwoven strands of activity - providing education services and facilities, building healthy relationships, promoting health and wellbeing and improving employability skills

Job Overview:
We are seeking an enthusiastic Income and Engagement Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role through income generation activities and engaging with stakeholders to support our charity's mission

Purpose of the job:

• Supervise income generation through a diverse range of sources including, but not limited to, corporate and community fundraising and grants and trust applications
• Delivery of marketing and communications across the charity
• Internal and external event delivery
• Project delivery of discrete projects and fundraising campaigns
• Involvement in volunteering activities

Knowledge, training and experience:

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Packages
• Ability to work to given deadlines and prioritise workload
• Knowledge of a range of fundraising approaches and marketing techniques
• Ability to engage and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience of working within a fundraising team, generating income and assisting with fundraising events
• Experience of working within a fundraising team, generating income and assisting with fundraising events
• Experience of working within the voluntary sector
• Experience of Canva, CRM systems, Google Analytics and social media scheduling platforms
• Knowledge of Kirklees and surrounding areas

Key personal characteristics

• Team player
• Flexible and reliable
• Ability to work in a busy and fast paced environment independently
• Willing to work out of hours on occasion if required

How to apply

CVs are not accepted as part of the application process. Please ensure you fully complete the application form. If you have a disability that prevents you from completing the application  form, please contact us to discuss.

Use the job description and person specification as your guide and give specific examples, where possible, to demonstrate how you match the requirements for this post.

Please sign the declaration on the final page of the application form. If you are submitting your application electronically, you will be required to sign this page if invited for interview.

Job Title: Homelessness Advocate

Service: London & SE Children’s Rights service

Reporting to: Children’s Rights Services Manager (or nominated supervisor)

Salary Range: £25,500 to £29,500 per annum (depending on experience)

Work Pattern: 35 hours per week

Location: Hybrid and flexible – a mix of working from our London office, from home and regular work with young people in the community

Contract Type: Permanent

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About Coram Voice

Coram Voice is the leading provider of specialist advocacy for children and young people. We run a range of children’s rights projects, including advocacy for children in care, care leavers, children with disabilities and homeless young people.

At Coram Voice we have a wealth of experience advocating on behalf of homeless young people. We work side by side with some of the most vulnerable children and young people in society and reach out to those who have missed the support they need. Join us as we work to transform the lives of children and young people, by supporting them to uphold their rights and actively participate in decisions about their lives.

Coram Voice is part of the Coram group of charities that develops, delivers and promotes best practice in the support of children and young people. Our vision is that every child has the best possible chance in life, and we work together to do this from our leafy campus in Bloomsbury.

About the role

You will:

-Provide direct advocacy support to children and young people children and young people experiencing, or at risk, of homelessness. You will hold a caseload, and be committed to championing the rights of these young people, working with a broad range of other stakeholders and agencies to do so.

-Support with developing the quality of services and projects delivered by Coram Voice to children and young people. This includes under Coram Voice’s Homelessness Outreach Project.

-You will support in the promotion of good practice across both Coram Voice and external organisations, building equitable and inclusive practice across the sector for homeless children and young people.

Our advocates will have relevant experience with children and young people, and may hold a suitable Advocacy Qualification. For the right candidate, we may also be able to offer this post as a Trainee position, and offer support to gain qualifications. The salary offered will reflect the candidate’s experience and skills.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on the role and what we are looking for in a candidate.

Benefits of working with us

We wish to reward and recognise the valuable contributions our staff make to the organisation and offer an attractive benefits package to do so. You can read more about our benefits package on our careers site. This includes:

-A competitive salary

-A matched pension scheme up to 5% of salary

-Generous leave entitlement, including up to 28 days’ annual leave, as well as an additional 3 days of paid leave between Christmas and New Year

-A suite of family-friendly policies

-Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Recruitment process

Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend interview. The interview process comprises of a written exercise and a panel interview. Successful candidates will be required to take part in a Warner style interview as part of our safer recruitment processes given the nature of the role. Internal candidates will need to notify HR of their interest in the post and they will provide further information on the internal application process. When completing your application form, please address the person specification in order to demonstrate how you are suited to the role as please note we do not take CVs.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date: 28th July 2024 at 23:59pm

Interviews dates: TBC

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBTQ+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care or homelessness, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Marketing and Campaigns Officer

We are looking for a Marketing and Campaigns Officer to be responsible for the marketing across the charity, particularly focusing on the digital channels and campaigns.

This is an exciting role offering hybrid working and the opportunity to develop the organisations reach across the UK and beyond.

Position: Marketing and Campaigns Officer

Location: Huddersfield/hybrid (minimum of 2 days per week in the office)

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Salary: Circa £26,000 - £29,000 per annum

Duration: Permanent

Closing Date: 16th July 2024. Please note this role may close sooner than advertised if a suitable candidate is found.

The Role

The Marketing and Campaigns Officer is responsible for developing and delivering multi-channel marketing plans, with responsibility for marketing across the charity. This will have a particular focus on digital channels and campaigns, providing copy and strategic direction, but also including marketing of events, products and services. You will collate, analyse and interpret campaign and marketing data to ensure KPIs are met and makes recommendations for future marketing activity. Working closely with the Brand Marketing and Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will liaise with colleagues across the organisation to develop reach through a range of activities.

Main duties include:

• Work with the Brand Marketing & Corporate Partnerships Manager to implement the marketing strategy for the organisation.
• Create and support multi-channel marketing campaigns.
• Track effectiveness of marketing campaigns, report findings to the relevant manager and use data to propose future strategies and campaigns.
• Build the digital presence, increasing traffic and user interactions.
• Research and analyse market trends and competitors.
• Provide copywriting and content management.
• Support the design and production of relevant promotional materials.
• Oversee the organisation’s attendance at events and trade shows.
• Update Content Management Systems and CRMs with relevant content, in particular, the use of Wordpress.

About You

As an experience Marketing and Campaigns Officer, you will also have experience of:

• Creating multimedia content
• Planning and developing marketing campaigns
• Copy writing and proof reading
• Managing a demand-led workload
• Working with marketing team and colleagues to achieve delivery as a team
• Working in a fast-moving environment with an ability to handle numerous projects with competing deadlines and priorities

About the Organisation

Join an award-winning charity and membership association that supports nurseries, early year’s settings and their workforce to deliver the best possible early education and care to our youngest children.

A charity that believes in quality and sustainability and puts members’ businesses at the very heart of what it does. This innovative thinking gives members the edge and an advantage that makes your nursery the best it can be.

Benefits include:

• Free onsite car parking
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to Doctorline providing 24/7 access to a UK GP from anywhere in the world

You may have experience in areas such as Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Marketing and Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Digital Campaigns, Marketing Officer, Marketing and Communications Officer, Marketing and Campaigns Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, Digital Campaigns Officer, Marketing Executive, Digital Marketing Executive, Campaigns Executive. #INDNFP

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

Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good. 

Purpose of the role:

Leading a small but highly motivated and ambitious team, you will be responsible for driving income through our services to business. You will achieve this by delivering excellent, unique and dynamic services to businesses and corporate partners throughout the UK which will help them improve their business practices to mitigate modern slavery risks.

You will play a key role in Unseen’s senior management team. Using your strong experience in managing and delivering services to businesses of all shapes and sizes, you will be required to work closely with the senior leadership team to develop and deliver the organisation’s five-year strategy for 2022-2027 to meet Unseen’s charitable aims. Project management and the ability to organise effectively is key.

To apply: 

• Please complete Unseen’s application form for the role which includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, some personal details and equal opportunities questions, and;
• Please send a copy of your CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.

The deadline for applications is 7th July 2024.

Interviews will likely be held during the week of 22nd July 2024.

As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community. 

 Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk .org. 

Job Title: Head of Projects and Business Development

Location: London Borough of Camden, coworking space available in Camden Town, requires regular travel to events across the borough. 

Hours and Pay: £43,200 - £50,400 - 36 hours per week for 50 weeks annually £20-24 per hour (dependent on candidates experience)

Contract type: Freelance contract - renewed annually 

This is also available as a job share. 

Start date: 17th September 2024

About Think & Do: 

Think & Do is a climate and social action organisation based in the London Borough of Camden. We work on a range of projects across the borough which tackle environmental and social issues. Within our work we put a focus on imagination as a key driver for finding solutions and aim to work on projects that have an element of fun in order to bring joy to the communities we work with and ourselves.

About the role:

Think & Do Camden is looking for a Head of Projects & Business Development to manage the Think & Do Projects team and deliver local climate and social action projects across the Borough of Camden. This is a creative opportunity in a fast paced environment to work on meaningful projects in collaboration with other local organisations and businesses including Camden Council. A key part of this role is the organisation's strategic development working alongside the Cofounder & Head of Imagination. This role will be reporting on a monthly basis to the T&D Directors and will also require autonomous working. Think & Do is a small, grassroots organisation with a passionate team who work hard to deliver innovative projects across Camden and beyond. 

Tasks will include 

• Collaboratively leading the strategic direction of the organisation to be in line with the mission and vision.

• Fundraising for different projects through applying for grants and building relationships with local businesses.

• Developing and codesigning projects in line with Think & Do’s mission and vision in response to needs and challenges within Camden’s community and beyond.

• Facilitating hiring decisions for the organisation, creating job roles, working through the interview process and onboarding new team members. 

• Building new business connections and managing relationships with key partners and stakeholders. 

• Providing overall direction for multiple projects with different timelines.

• Nurturing the team to thrive in delivering their projects and supporting in terms of wellbeing and growth. 

• Overseeing project costs, budgets and timelines through liaising with project coordinators and approving monthly invoicing and expenses. 

• Maintaining project lessons learnt, risk registers and other project management documents. 

• Joining the team on community engagement events, including door knocking and at our Sharing Spaces, getting to know the local community at a grassroots level. 

Essential/ Desirable Skills 

• Interest in and passion for local climate and social action

• Good IT skills, familiarity with google workspace and/or Microsoft

• Good time management skills

• Good use of written and spoken English 

• High level of organisation and attention to detail

• Ability to work on multiple projects at once

Personal Attributes

• Warm, friendly and welcoming 

• Willingness to learn

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

• Inclusive and kind way of being 

Requirements 

• Ability to work from home using own laptop and internet (coworking space available) 

• Able to travel to Camden based projects 

• Connection to Camden or neighbouring Boroughs. 

Victim Support are looking for a Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA ) to cover hospitals within the Greenwich & Lewisham Trust. This role is for 37.5 hours per week and will involve hybrid working both from home, across hospitals within the Trust as required and from our London office.

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

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

What we offer:

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

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

About the Role:

As a Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advisor you will be supporting victims of domestic abuse. This is a key role at the hospitals working alongside the safeguarding team to ensure that victims of domestic abuse have access to appropriate support. As an IDVA you will be:

• Providing a high quality support & advocacy service to victims of domestic abuse
• Managing a caseload; identifying and assessing risks and needs, providing a tailored crisis intervention service through individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional & practical support
• Advocating on behalf of service users to help them access services to keep them safe
• Working within a multi-agency framework to offer a coordinated response to domestic abuse
• Delivering training to hospital staff & local partner agencies

You will need:

• Knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse
• An understanding of domestic abuse & it's impact
• Knowledge of risk assessment, safety planning & risk management
• Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
• Experience of direct service delivery to vulnerable people
• Good communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals
• Strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.

Please note that the successful applicant will be required to sign an honorary contract with the hospital trust, in addition to the contract of employment.

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

About Us:

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

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

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

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

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

How to apply:

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

We look forward to hearing from you.

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

Your responsibilities will include:

Programme Development and Implementation

• Develop and implement mentoring programme and initiatives in alignment with the BelEve's goals and objectives.
• Implement programme guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and effectiveness in mentoring relationships.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify programme needs, goals, and target populations.

Mentor and Mentee Recruitment and Training

• Recruit and screen potential mentors and mentees, ensuring they meet programme criteria and expectations.
• Conduct training sessions for mentors and mentees, providing guidance on programme goals, roles, and responsibilities.
• Match mentors and mentees based on compatibility, interests, and goals, and facilitate introductions and initial meetings.

Relationship Management and Support

• Provide ongoing support and guidance to mentors and mentees throughout the duration of the mentoring relationship.
• Facilitate regular check-ins and evaluations to assess progress, address challenges, and provide feedback and support.
• Mediate conflicts or issues that may arise between mentors and mentees, providing guidance and resolution as needed.

Programme Evaluation and Reporting

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of mentoring relationships and programme activities, collecting feedback and data to assess impact and outcomes.
• Prepare regular reports on programme metrics, accomplishments, and challenges for internal and external stakeholders.
• Use evaluation findings to inform programme improvements and enhancements.
• Effectively deliver against the agreed Programme KPI’s

Collaboration and Outreach

• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including schools, and community organisations to promote mentoring opportunities and expand programme reach.
• Represent BelEve at events, meetings, and conferences to raise awareness of the mentoring programme and recruit participants.
• Develop and maintain relationships with mentors, mentees, and partner organisations to support programme sustainability and growth.

Safeguarding

• Act as the Deputy Deputy Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
• Collaborate with the Safeguarding Lead to review, update, and develop safeguarding policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with legal requirements and best practices.
• Support the dissemination and implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures throughout the mentoring programme.
• Provide support and guidance to staff, volunteers, and stakeholders on safeguarding-related matters, including responding to queries, concerns, and disclosures in a timely and appropriate manner.

Community Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with our community organisations, schools, government agencies, and other stakeholders to enhance collaboration and resource-sharing for youth development efforts.

About the role 

Smart Works is looking to appoint a Head of London Service Delivery for 12 months, to start in September 2024. This is a maternity cover role for an established leadership role within the Smart Works staff team.

The Head of London Service Delivery is responsible for leading the delivery of the Smart Works service across London. Last year the Smart Works centres in London supported over 3500 unemployed women from across London, and the demand for our service is expected to rise significantly in the coming months.

By effectively leading and managing a team of nine, the Head of London Service Delivery will ensure Smart Works is well positioned to meet the growing demand for our services and maintain quality as the charity grows. They will ensure that every client who visits Smart Works leaves their appointment feeling confident and with the best possible chance of job success.

They will monitor performance against KPIs and will work with their team to ensure there is a steady flow of referrals, the volunteer community is engaged and supported and client feedback is consistently positive.

More broadly, the Head of London Service Delivery plays an important role in creating a welcoming environment and a supportive team culture in all three London centres. The successful applicants will need to build strong working relationships across the staff and volunteer teams, as well as with external partners and other senior staff working across the 11 centres across the UK.

If you’re experienced in programme delivery and passionate about supporting women, then this is an ideal opportunity for you.

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will lead a range of activities including:

• Being responsible for delivering a quality, consistent service across all three London centres; this includes the delivery of virtual appointments
• Leading and developing the Service Delivery team working in London, ensuring strong performance against targets and KPIs and creating a supportive team culture
• Representing London in group forums, sharing learnings and best practice with other Smart Works centres
• Acting as a key public brand ambassador for Smart Works Charity in London, especially within the referral partner community
• Day-to-day management of the client CRM system in London, ensuring complete and timely data capture
• Accountability for the management, retention, development and growth of London volunteer community
• Safeguarding Officer for London and the Smart Works Group

Person specification

Essential Criteria

• Excellent interpersonal skills with an adaptable style to suit different people and situations
• Experience managing a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
• Proven record delivering results against ambitious targets and KPIs
• Strong experience leading change and delivering innovative solutions to complex problems
• An understanding of safeguarding requirements for a charity like Smart Works
• Confident public speaker, with experience of representing an organisation to external stakeholders

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with and managing a community of volunteers
• Experience managing data collection and producing reports for senior staff and trustees
• Experience as a Safeguarding lead or Officer
• Understanding of the UK employability sector

General duties of a Smart Works staff member

• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with all team members and take an active part in staff meetings and discussions
• Adhere to our policies and procedures and be an ambassador for our charity
• Play your part in ensuring that each woman who comes through our door is treated with respect and empathy

Benefits, terms, and conditions

• Full-time role
• Salary of £38,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
• Monday-Friday with typical working hours 9 am -5 pm in line with centre opening Hours. Whilst occasional work from home days can be accommodated, due to the nature of the role, it cannot bedone remotely. We are happy to discuss flexible working
• The role will be based across all three Smart Works centres in London, with the successful applicant being required to regularly spend time in all three centres. The centres are located in Islington, Ladbroke Grove and Croydon
• There may be occasional evening and weekend work as the successful candidate will be part of the wider centre team, supporting with networking and key events support
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year
• Positive working environment with investment in training and progression
• VIP access at Smart Works sales, events and pop-up shops
• All successful applicants must provide references and complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check

How to apply

Please submit a CV and answer the following questions by 5pm on Thursday 11th July 2024.

• Why do you want to work for Smart Works? (Max 350 words)
• What relevant experience do you have for the role? This may include experience delivering charitable programmes, working with volunteers, delivering against targets or lived experience of the services offered at Smart Works. (Max 300 words)
• How would you create a collaborative and supportive culture across the London Service Delivery team? Please be mindful the team works across three different sites in London (Max 350 words)
• Is there anything else you would like to share? (Max 250 words)

Closing date for applications 5pm Thursday 11th July.

First round interviews will be held virtually on Tuesday 23rd July, via Microsoft Teams.

Second Round interviews will be Monday 29th July, in person at our London Office. 

Role to start in September 2024.

Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.

We do not use AI in any part of our recruitment process. Your application will be carefully considered by the People Team.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitment processes, please contact us about submitting a manual application.

Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.

At Smart Works we will apply suitable measures to keep your information secure in accordance with our Privacy Policy (a current version of which is available on our website) We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of female unemployment as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Smart Works.

Smart Works promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching the Charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates. These decisions are made irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Are you between 18 to 23 and a Member of the Methodist Church?*

This is a exciting and unique opportunity to become our

YOUTH PRESIDENT 2025-2026

13-Month Fixed Term Contract from 1 August 2025 – 31 August 2026
A full time role offering a salary of £25,760-£29,120 per annum**

We are looking for our Youth President for 2025-2026 to work with the Connexional Team to:

• Enable, encourage and enthuse children and young people to get involved in every aspect of Church life
• Represent and host 3Generate, the Children and Youth Assembly of the Methodist Church
• Listen to the voices of children and young people from across the Methodist Church in Britain and to be advocate for them in the life of the Church at every level – this may involve a lot of independent travel, and evening and weekend travel
• Influence the decision-making of the Church by sharing the opinions and priorities of children and young people

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to travel and work around Britain and overseas, supporting children and young people from all backgrounds. The work is challenging and varied and you will have experience of public speaking, debating, team and independent working, report writing, listening and facilitation, worship leading and more.

Interviews will take place in central London on Friday 13 September 2024. At this time there will be an opportunity to explore and discuss the role more fully.

Candidates must be available to attend 3Generate at the NEC in Birmingham as part of the election process from 4-6 October 2024. It is at this time that the children and young people of the Methodist Church will vote in elections for the next Youth President.

In this post, you could work from home or from our office in central London. 

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities. 

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact HR (see our website for contact details).

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 18 August 2024

*There is a genuine occupational requirement for you to be aged between 18 and 23 and a member of the Methodist Church by 1 August 2025. Only completed application forms will be considered. CVs will not be accepted.

**Salary offered will be dependent on location. London-based employees will be paid at the upper end of this range. Non-London-based employees will be paid at the lower end of this range

We're looking for a Communications Officer to join our small team with big ambitions to lift people out of poverty and end the need for foodbanks.

Responsible for:

The support and delivery of Chichester District Foodbank’s external communications as well as the image Chichester District Foodbank portrays externally to our clients, volunteers, donors and stakeholders.

About Chichester District Foodbank:

Chichester District Foodbank was founded in 2012 and has four foodbanks in Chichester, Midhurst, Petworth and Selsey.  We are part of the Trussell Trust network providing emergency food and support for people locked in poverty and campaign for change to end the need for foodbanks.

We are committed to working alongside people struggling against poverty which results in food insecurity, to learn from and be shaped by their knowledge and experience.

Overall responsibility of the job:

Support the development of communications strategies working with the different areas of the Foodbank to galvanise support for ending hunger and inspire action from key stakeholders.

Support the creation of and deliver communications campaigns both short and long term in line with the overall strategy for Chichester District Foodbank.

Manage conception, design and development, implementation of communications materials and campaigns and analyse outcomes.

Position Chichester District Foodbank as a leading voice for change and promote buy-in of our vision to end hunger in partnership with the charitable and public sector.

Deadline for applications:

Please submit your application by the end of Thursday 18 July.

Interviews:

Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 23 July.

Please see the attached role profile for a full job description and person specification. 

Can you help us tell the story of the 200 amazing people who support refugees via the Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network? And can you help us connect with the folks who will offer donations if they know more about our impact? 

The Community Fundraising and Communications Coordinator will

• Lead on LASSN's Community Fundraising – responsible for developing and delivering a community fundraising strategy that maximises the amount of funds generated by volunteers and supporters, local community groups and individuals.
• Lead on the implementation (and review) of LASSN's communications strategy - ensuring that LASSN's staff, volunteers and experts by lived experience, are central to the production and promotion of LASSN's key messages; the work and impact of LASSN are shared effectively with key audiences; communications support and enhance LASSN's fundraising efforts.

The person we appoint will

• Share LASSN's commitment to ensuring asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants at risk of harm are safe, respected, supported and empowered to rebuild their lives free of persecution;
• Have a successful track record of identifying and supporting individuals, groups and institutions to raise funds for values-led organisations or charities like LASSN.
• Be an excellent communicator, in person, online, and in print, and be committed to building the confidence and capabilities of everyone at LASSN.
• Understand the strengths and potential of different communication platforms (e.g., print, social media, film) and be able to use these to convey the values and impact of LASSN's work.
• Enjoy working flexibly in a small, friendly team – and alongside 300 motivated and talented volunteers and supporters from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Be a confident self-starter, able to design, plan and deliver campaigns – and to enthuse and engage other people.
• Commit to helping ordinary people find ways to make Leeds a friendlier, more welcoming city.  

Their can-do approach and ability to complete tasks to agreed deadlines will play a vital role in the smooth running of a team that values diversity, kindness, and high standards of support.

Applicants are asked to submit a CV with a cover letter of no more than 1200 words, demonstrating how they meet the personal specification and job description with the subject "Application CF&COMMS + your name". 

This post is funded by LASSN's unrestricted reserves and is offered on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. The future of this role will depend on the success of the post holder in securing funds to pay for their role beyond this fixed term and the value the role has added to LASSN's work.

The closing date for applications is 9 am Monday, 15th July 2024

Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 5 pm on Friday 19th July 2024

Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 30th July 2024

People with lived experience of migration and relevant skills and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Leeds Asylum Seekers' Support Network: Charity Number 1092647

We are looking to recruit a Community Development Officer in Stirling, to engage key partners and stakeholders in the region tailoring support, training, and education to create suicide safer communities.

What you will do:

Identify, develop and maintain effective partnerships with local communities, volunteers and key partners across the region to engage them in the prevention of young suicide.

Proactively promote suicide prevention including raising the profile of PAPYRUS and engaging with those personally affected by young suicide.

Equip a wide range of stakeholders to enable them to create sustainable suicide safer communities through the provision of tailored support, training, and education.

Deliver training and awareness raising products to a variety of groups including professionals, parents, young people, volunteers, and other trainers.

Contribute to the development and review of projects, and education and training products, in line with the strategic plan.

Contribute to and promote campaigns, training and opportunities as outlined in the Regional and Strategic Plans.

Represent the charity at events including conferences, panels, working groups and through media channels as required.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Previous experience working in a community setting, delivering information and training sessions, leading workshops, or educational activities.

A proven track record of networking and building and managing effective relationships, tailoring the approach to meet the differing needs of the audience.

Experience as a qualified ASIST Trainer or willingness to gain qualification and experience.

Experience of using own initiative and creativity to develop a project, programme, or area of work.

The ability to travel to different locations across Scotland and the wider UK to attend meetings, events and deliver training.

Salary: £29,269 per annum (NALC SCP 18) progressing by increments to £32,076 per annum (NALC SCP 23)

Hours: 36 hours per week Location: Stirling Office with regular travel across Scotland

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.

Closing date: 14th July 2024.

Shortlisting: WB 15th July 2024.

Interviews: WB 22nd July 2024.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.

Growing Hope is a charity that champions accessibility and provides free therapy for children and young people with additional needs in partnership with local churches across the UK. We aim to grow hope for children, hope for families and hope in Jesus.

Growing Hope was founded in December 2017 and has a vision to see 20 clinics set up across the UK by 2030. We have five clinics, King’s Cross, Brockley, High Wycombe, Gateshead and Redbridge. Each clinic is a local CIO which runs in partnership with Growing Hope and the local church. We have worked with over 1000 children, young people, parents, carers and siblings since we launched. As a national charity Growing Hope has trained over 1500 professionals & parents. We are continuing to expand, with the set-up of further local clinics on the horizon

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to our senior leadership team of four individuals – our CEO, Executive Director of Services, Director of Operations, and Director of Growth. We are looking for a strategic and innovative individual with strong planning and organisational skills who is committed to the Growing Hope vision and values. As the charity grows we require support for project management and development of processes across the organisation. We’re looking for an individual who looks at the bigger picture, can help us with horizon scanning and can bring new ideas and processes to our ways of working.

Job Purpose
As Growing Hope reaches towards its vision to have twenty clinics by 2030, the Senior Team require additional support in order that they can fulfil the strategic direction of their roles. The Executive Assistant will be flexible and adaptable and able to help the team with streamlining processes as the charity grows. This role will provide essential daily support to the senior team including diary management, project management and process support across the organisation.   

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

Duties and responsibilities will be discussed and developed as the charity continues to grow. The role will involve: 

• Providing administrative support for the Senior Leadership Team, making effective use of their time by planning and managing their schedules through diary management, forward planning and managing deadlines. 
• Strategically developing processes to enable the senior leadership team to manage their work effectively. 
• Taking initiative within the team in order to support the function of the charity. 
• Having a flexible approach and working with individuals at all levels. 
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise work and projects.
• Supporting standing meetings and committees: scheduling meetings in liaison with participants, compiling papers, taking and distributing minutes.
• Support managing inboxes as requested. 
• Managing complex diaries and scheduling meetings across the team.
• Maintaining the charities strategic risk register.
• Support with policy and procedures. Helping to ensure policies and procedures are up to date and reflect current legislation. 
• Maintain data protection and confidentiality in line with Growing Hope’s information governance policy.
• Ensure adherence to Safeguarding and wider Growing Hope policies.
• Upholding Growing Hope’s Christian values and leading and participating in prayer and worship within meetings. 

Project Management:

• Managing specific projects as agreed with the team for example, Fundraising Event planning, Christian Therapists Forum etc. 
• Liaising with external organisations to support various functions within the charity, including IT, HR, insurance, and governance. 
• Support of the Director of Operations with general office admin and volunteer onboarding and supervision

Person Specification 

The ideal candidate will have be highly organised and innovative in their approach.
ESSENTIAL 

• Occupational Requirement - This role has an Occupational Requirement to be a Christian, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010. 
• Experience of working in business or administration support and developing systems for executive teams. 
• Commitment to Growing Hope’s vision 
• IT skills – experience of MS Office and Google Drive or similar.
• Excellent telephone manner and written English 
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, as the task requires
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to carry out administrative duties effectively 
• An innovative and creative approach 
• Desire to learn and develop skills 
• Experience in managing spreadsheets and databases
• Experience in using outlook and mail features including mailmerge.

DESIRABLE

• Experience in using Salesforce
• Experience, interest in or commitment to a career in additional needs and inclusion 
• Interest in or experience of working in the charity/NGO sector