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As our People & Finance Systems Owner, you will play a vital role managing the systems for these two critical business areas. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across both directorates, planning the continuous improvement and maintenance programmes and leading a small team to deliver these improvements alongside the management of external support contracts. This role would be suitable for a Senior People or Finance Systems Manager with strong stakeholder management skills who is looking to take the next step in their career combining both disciplines. Knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors or SUN Systems would be beneficial as you will need to be able to offer configuration guidance and support to the team. 

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need a People & Finance Systems Owner? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of People & Finance Systems Owners! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network).

Safeguarding 

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

We are delighted to be working with a leading disability charity to find an experienced customer service professional to lead a high-performing Sales & Reservations function. The charity provides essential short breaks for disabled people and their carers that boost wellbeing and rejuvenate relationships and this role is vital part of their mission. You will focus on achieving revenue and occupancy targets, while also providing robust reporting, complaints handling and liaising with internal stakeholders to coordinate guest arrivals. 

This is a great opportunity for an expert in customer service delivery to lead on the optimisation of their in-house bookings function, including guest experience, systems efficiency, current processes and implementing strategic initiatives to increase occupancy. You will be working as part of the External Affairs division and will regularly represent the Sales function at wider Executive level meetings.

To be a successful Sales and Reservations Manager, you will need:

• Previous experience of leadership and line management in a customer-focused team, ideally in a hospitality or care environment
• Commercial awareness and experience in reporting/analysis and operating and optimising a CRM system and online bookings
• Team management experience, building high performing teams

Salary: £37,485
Contract: Permanent
Location: London/Hybrid
Deadline: 31^st May
Interviews: 6/7^th June

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 are 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, 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. www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Background Information:

Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge (MindTHNR) has a strong reputation for delivering good quality counselling services for over 20 years, achieving positive recovery outcomes. 

This is a BACP accredited service and operates using a volunteer counselling placement model alongside paid clinical counselling staff, delivering bereavement counselling to adults living in Newham.

The Counselling Coordinator will be required to complete, oversee and screen clinical counselling assessments and referrals, provide administrative and data support for the smooth running of the counselling services including managing administrative assistants, and provide duty management to therapists in accordance with safeguarding policies and procedures.

Management Structure:

All Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge staff are accountable to the CEO.  The Counselling Coordinator will be supervised by the Counselling Service Manager who reports to the Operations Director.

Overall Purpose of the Post:

The Counselling Coordinator will be required to effectively support the coordination and supervise the activities of Newham Bereavement Service and Tower Hamlets Bereavement Service at an operational and clinical level to ensure that it meets its contractual obligations and KPI’s. Currently this service consists of bereavement counselling, brief counselling, and early bereavement support.

 Key Responsibilities of Post

 1. Management

 1.1. Ensure the delivery of the service is in accordance to the contractual agreement

 1.2. Effectively monitoring the database, looking for outliers and rectifying this on the Views database system.

1.3. Monitor and manage service capacity in accordance to contractual KPI’s

1.4. Ensure counsellors are at capacity within their individual caseloads and maintain effective clinical work at this level.

1.5. Monitor, identify and report any gaps in volunteer staffing levels both planned and unplanned to the Counselling Services Manager and take appropriate action

1.6. To provide duty management to therapists (counsellors) and support / guide them in accordance to safeguarding policies and procedures

2. Training

 2.1. To support the Volunteer Counselling Placement Programme

2.2.  To support the recruitment and induction of Volunteer Placement Counsellors in line with Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge policies and procedures.

2.3.  To support with ensuring that all new volunteers understand how to use the Views and IAPTus database system to meet the quality and recording requirements of the counselling services.

2.4.  Ensure that all administrative assistants understand how to use the Views and IAPTus database system to meet the administrative requirements of the counselling services.

2.5.  Consult with counsellors and provide guidance for extensions and signposting where necessary 

2.6.  To work with the team to coordinate and deliver periodic training workshops for counsellors according to service needs as part of their continuous professional development and to promote team building

3. Clinical

3.1. Complete clinical counselling assessments and recommend interventions for clients referred to the service.

3.2.  Coordinate and oversee clinical counselling assessments and referrals to the service

 3.3.  Manage referrals received by this service ensuring that all relevant client information is accurately and regularly updated onto the Views system

3.4.  Screen referrals to the service for counselling in accordance with the service’s inclusion and exclusion criteria

3.5.  Identify inappropriate referrals and discuss with the Counselling Services Manager

3.6.  Ensure that the service is operating to full capacity in order to maintain required KPIs for waiting list levels

3.7.  Manage client queries and related administrative requirements including answering the phones, data input, allocations to counsellors, updating care pathways and schedules, sending appointment letters and other communication.

3.8.  Act as Duty Manager as required and respond to safeguarding issues and risk in an appropriate manner

4. General Duties

4.1. To support service monitoring and patient feedback mechanisms in partnership with the management team.4.2.  To contact clients at the top of the waiting list and book in clients to the counsellor’s diary and send follow up client and GP letters when needed

4.3.  To monitor discharge procedure by discharging people who have not engaged

4.4.  To promote the services to other professionals, GP’s, IAPT providers within Tower Hamlets and Newham

4.5.  To develop the profile of services in Tower Hamlets and Newham by maintaining close links with referral sources in particular local GP’s

4.6.  To take measures to increase the accessibility of the service, by targeting under-represented groups in Tower Hamlets and Newham multicultural community. To promote cultural awareness and sensitivity in the process of service delivery

4.7.  To ensure the service is operating within the BACP code of Ethics and Practice and complies with the BACP Quality Standards

4.8.  To attend service contract meetings when required

Duties required of all Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham employees

5. To work unsocial hours as required, evening and weekends as the service needs are identified and cover required

5.1. Undertake the induction programme as devised

 5.2.  Participate in staff meetings, team meetings, supervision meetings, appraisals, consultancy, training, team development sessions, working groups and other meetings as required, reporting back as required

5.3.  Provide cover for staff who are absent, at the direction of the Counselling Services Manager

5.4.  To be administratively self-servicing, with good organisational skills

5.5.  Share responsibility for the effective use of systems and procedures for service users, finance, staff communication, and dissemination of good practice and effective working methods within Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge

5.6.  Share responsibility for health and safety practices, safeguarding or suicidal risk and reporting any concerns to line management and taking immediate action as required

 5.7.  Undertake all duties in accordance with Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge’s policies, with particular reference to the Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies, and work towards their continuing development and implementation.

 This job will be reviewed periodically in line with the organisation’s Business Plan.  The role as described is not exhaustive and so there may be other areas which are the responsibility of this role

Qualifications

1.  

Counselling or Psychotherapy qualification to Advanced Diploma level or above

E

2.  

Accredited membership or registration with any recognised professional body or prepared to work towards this within the first 6 months in post

D

Experience

3.  

Substantial and demonstrable experience of providing psychological interventions of at least 1 years post qualification

E

4.  

Experience of managing client’s risk to self/others and making onward referrals to secondary care services, crisis teams, CMHT’s and safeguarding referrals. Also able to guide others in conducting comprehensive risk assessments and onward referrals accordingly

E

5.  

Experience of the use of clinical outcomes measures, (eg. CORE-10, PHQ9 and GAD7)

E

6.  

Experience using of IAPTus, Views or similar patient database system

D

7.  

Experience of engaging and communicating effectively with a diverse range of people, including clients, staff and other professionals

E

8.  

Experience of keeping accurate records and writing clear and concise case notes, reports and other forms of communication both internal and external

E

9.  

Demonstrable experience of screening referral suitability and knowledge of suitability within the stepped care framework

D

10.   

Experience of working with volunteer counsellors including recruitment, induction and line management 

D

11.  

Experience of delivering training/presentations to a range of audiences, ideally on topics which relate to mental health and wellbeing

D

12.  

Experience of developing and running group-based treatment interventions

D

Skills and Knowledge

13.  

Ability to work independently and as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team

E

14.  

Ability to prioritise and manage own workload and use own initiative in identifying and solving problems

E

15.  

Ability to work flexibly and work unsocial hours, as required

E

 Qualities

19.

Ability to influence and lead others to achieve shared goals

E

20.

Ability to work flexibly and work unsocial hours, as required and help others

D 

21.

Demonstration of respect for diversity, inclusivity, and good working relationships

E

22.

Upholding ethics and organisational values

E

23.

Demonstration of commitment to own learning and continuous improvement through training and development

E

Work setting: Hybrid (once a week from the office), Fully remote options also available

Salary: £58754 - £64,696 per annum

Hours: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)

Location: London or fully remote

Can you support the Senior and wider leadership team with monitoring performance and risk against the overall organisation strategy? Are you a leader used to managing and motivating? Is horizon scanning and driving down a reactive culture second nature to you?

TPP are recruiting a Head of Performance and Governance on behalf of our client, a well established nationwide medical charity supporting young people fighting a severe health condition.

The Role:

As the Head of Performance and Governance, you will lead a team to enhance planning, management, and compliance efforts. You will ensure that the organisation monitors achievements and supports risk management and re-planning. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering executive support and addressing compliance issues promptly.

Main responsibilities:

Supporting Strategic Decision-Making:

• Aid the Senior and wider leadership team in monitoring performance and risk and use performance and risk data to regularly replan priorities.
• Make informed recommendations to the leadership team while maintaining sight on the organisation's strategy vision.

Overseeing Risk Management:

• Promote understanding of risk management and compliance across the organisation to support strategic objectives.
• Develop and continuously improve risk management approach, facilitating strategic conversations at senior levels.

Establishing and Running High-Quality Governance Processes:

• Oversee and update the organisation's policies and procedures.
• Serve as deputy company secretary, supporting the director with company secretary duties.
• Coordinate responses to compliance, safeguarding, and data protection issues, liaising with relevant departments and external bodies.

Line Management and Leadership:

• Lead a team of subject matter experts, including the Chief Exec PA, Compliance Lead, Safeguarding Lead, and Performance and Risk Lead.
• Manage budgets and forecasts for the Governance and Performance team.

Essential requirements:

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build trust.
• Experience in running risk and performance management processes for a charity.
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and prioritisation at a senior strategy level.
• Excellent communication skills, conveying complex information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong collaboration skills to support cross-directorate initiatives.
• Expertise in compliance, with the ability to provide credible advice.
• Pragmatic approach to risk and priorities-based decision-making.

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!

TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

HR Business Partner 

(a charity committed to community transformation)

Permanent, part-time post, 20 hours per week (0.5FTE), inclusive of breaks

Salary:  £21,850 per annum (if based in London add an additional £1,612 p.a.) for a 0.5FTE role

Hybrid: Some travel around the UK will also be required.

Are you a Human Resources practitioner looking for your next challenge, and passionate about building community and creating social change? We are looking for an HR Business Partner who can help develop our people and teams, supporting a positive culture built on our relationships, vision, and ethos.  

Oasis exists to create healthy thriving communities and reduce exclusion, through a holistic approach to community development and social innovation. Our work is centred in local communities where we provide education; youth, children and families work; and community services. We are also working in reducing homelessness, the prevention of human trafficking, and the creation of the UK’s first secure school, Oasis Restore.

Oasis’ work and mission has grown rapidly in the last decade. We are looking to recruit a HR Business Partner to help us move into our next phase of growth and build the capacity of our Oasis Operations Team. 

This is a new and integral position in our charity, so you will need solid employee relation experience and employment law knowledge, to advise managers confidently. Working as part of the established Operations Team, you will also input into finance and budgets, recruitment at senior levels, and developing our policies in line with our ethos and 9 Habits. It’s a bit of everything, which is what makes this role exciting and a great opportunity for someone who is eager to get hands-on experience in working on the People Strategy of a national charity. As part of the wider Oasis family you will be well supported; being able to work collaboratively with different teams and functions, as well as managing your own workload, is essential.

While we envisage the ideal candidate would have a relevant HR qualification, we recognise that as a people professional, a candidate may bring extensive experience, creativity, and wisdom in this field, instead. We are looking for applicants who demonstrate that they align with the Oasis ethos and values. So, if you are interested in this role but aren’t sure, please do contact us for a confidential discussion. We would love to hear from you!

For your expertise and commitment, Oasis can offer:

· A truly supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment.

· A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% Employer contributions.

· 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holiday), rising to 33 days over time (pro rata for part-time)

· A Cycle to Work scheme and eligibility to join a cashplan healthcare scheme.

· The opportunity to be part of a movement making positive change in communities.

For further information or to apply, please go to the Oasis UK charity website.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Friday 2nd August 2024.

Final interviews will take place in London on Wednesday 14th August 2024. Please submit your CV and covering letter at your earliest convenience. In your covering letter, please answer the following three questions:

1. With all the HR opportunities available, what inspires you about this role and what is your motivation for applying with Oasis in particular? 

2. Please give examples that demonstrate you have the personal qualities, experience, and skills required for this role. Please highlight your experience in previous HR roles, and detail examples of where you have been successful in making an impact in terms of developing people and advising management. You may not have equal experience in all areas (of a wide-ranging brief) so please highlight what you consider to be the areas of strength or particular experience that you’ve gained to date.

3. After researching the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits, do any of these stand out to you? How might you incorporate them in your daily work and practice?

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. The successful candidate will need to show proof of right to work in the UK.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

Rights & Security International (RSI) is seeking a Team Leader on International Civic Space to help us take our international work to the next level, especially in Latin America and East Africa. The successful candidate will lead our engagement strategy across Global Majority countries while building and supporting coalitions around country-specific projects.

Fluency in Spanish is required.

**You must have a right to work in the UK and plan to be based here.**

Role overview:

After two years of coalition-building with partners, we have developed a network of relationships with human rights activists and groups in El Salvador, Colombia, Brazil, Kenya, Indonesia, the Philippines and elsewhere. We are looking for a strong organiser and human rights advocate to continue building this network and help other groups organise to create impact.

We aim to facilitate civil society groups’ engagement with UN and regional human rights bodies, support grassroots-led research projects through small grants, and facilitate collaborations on shared advocacy projects.

This position reports to the Executive Director and supervises the work of the Eastern Africa Human Rights Assistant (EAHRA).

Person specification:

· Degree in law, human rights, public policy, international development or another relevant field.

· Fluency in spoken and written Spanish as well as English.

· A minimum of 4 years of experience in international human rights advocacy or relevant community organising, including at least some experience in building or leading coalitions.

· Experience in designing and implementing effective plans to achieve reforms.

· Familiarity with the social and political landscape of at least one country in Latin America.

· A record of drafting and publishing human rights analyses or advocacy documents.

· A strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, and solid experience of work in multi-cultural environments.  

Optional qualifications:

· Expertise in one or more of the following areas: counter-terrorism issues, climate justice, migrants’ rights, or technology and privacy.

· Please tell us if you are fluent in any languages other than English and Spanish.

Responsibilities:

· Create and lead advocacy strategies with partners at the national level in countries such as El Salvador, Colombia and Kenya to stop the human rights abuses that governments commit in the name of ‘national security’.

· Help civil society partners in Global Majority countries take advantage of international advocacy opportunities, including via the Rise Network.

· Oversee a small research grant programme.

· Lead RSI’s role in a major international coalition for civil society on counter-terrorism and human rights.

· Supervise the work of the Eastern Africa Human Rights Assistant.

- Other tasks as assigned by the Director.

To apply: Please submit your CV and complete the application questions on Charity Job.

RSI strives to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. We treat all staff and interns like team members and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from groups that have historically been underrepresented in the human rights, legal or policy fields, and/or who are from communities that have been directly impacted by the issues we address in our work. We also welcome applications from people who are re-entering the workforce after time away. All applications are considered on an equal-opportunity basis.

By submitting your application, you consent to our processing and retention of your personal data to the extent, and for the time period, necessary to consider the application. We will keep your application on file for no more than six months.

Line Manager and Budgetary Responsibilities:

• up to four staff members comprising of Business Development Executives

and/or Business Development Assistants

Job Purpose:

To contribute directly to growth in Children’s Services (CS) through the

management of proposals, tenders and grant applications, following standard

processes for developing business case, contract terms approval and risk

assessment.

Key Responsibilities:

To act as a lead within the BDU on the following key functions:

• Project lead/management support for tenders, develop and quality assure

submission of bids/proposals

• Market intelligence, pipeline development and knowledge management

supporting CS growth

• Work with Children’s Services Assistant Director to develop new services in

Barnardo's priority growth areas and support implementation and roll out

of successful bids

Key Activities:

• Lead/Project Manage the implementation and delivery of bid strategies

leading to successful bids

• Manage tenders using agreed Business Development tools and processes,

including Business Case Evaluation, pipeline reporting, project planning, and

risk assessment following sign off procedures

• Maintain internal relationships with key internal stakeholders, including

Regional/National Director, Head Office Children’s Services and Business

Development Unit, Business Development colleagues based in other Regions

and Nations, Assistant Director Children’s Services, Assistant Director Finance

and Resources, Assistant Director People, Assistant Director Property and

Facilities Management, Regional Office teams, working with these colleagues

in operations and support services to create the ‘bid team’ that ensures bid

success and appropriate risk management

Business Development Manager Grade: B

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• Provide direct project management of tenders and bid writing support,

managing own projects and providing line management and supervision to

more junior staff members

• Lead on high value, high risk, high priority tenders for both new and existing

services/projects; manage the quality control on tender submissions,

proposals, bids, presentations, ensuring bid deadlines are met and feedback

sought on successful/unsuccessful proposals, implementing feedback to

improve future strategy

• Responsible for the safe custody of personal information that may be received

through tender documents (i.e. TUPE) and supervision of how this information

is used within Barnardo's. Also responsible for custody of information that is

sensitive to the commercial interests of Barnardo's

• Represent Barnardo's at internal and external meetings/events, including bid

presentations, negotiations and competitive dialogue.

• Use and embed updated project management methodologies and assist with

the roll out of new processes and project management tools

• Identify risks to project plans and implement actions in partnership with

internal stakeholders to mitigate risks and overcome challenges

• Maintain good relationships with existing clients/commissioners and develop

relationships with new clients and key stakeholders up to senior management

level in order to generate business opportunities and market Barnardo's

products and services

• Support negotiations with external clients and partners at middle and senior

management level and ensure that appropriate legal agreements are in place

• Capture and maintain knowledge and understanding of current markets

developments, policy changes and competitor activity in Children’s Services;

look for ways to use this knowledge to innovate in service delivery and

provide challenge to existing ways of working

• Assist in the process of promoting Barnardo's as the top provide and market

leader in Children’s Services

Such other duties as may be required to fulfil the objectives of the role

This Job Description and Person Specification reflect the duties of the post as

they exist at this time and may be subject to changed based on the needs of the

Department Programme. The post-holder may be required to undertake other

duties commensurate with the salary and competence requirements of this post

from time to time as required

Asylum Matters is looking for a dynamic leader committed to fighting for the rights of people seeking

asylum. Our team of eight staff is geographically dispersed across the UK. We are a charity that

campaigns locally and nationally, in close collaboration with an extensive network of partner

organisations, to advocate for progressive change on a range of issues that affect people in the

asylum system in the UK.

These include;

- Our Fight The Anti Refugee Laws campaign

- Communities Not Camps, a campaign against mass containment sites

- Our campaign against Asylum poverty

- And the Lift the Ban campaign which we co-lead, and award winning campaign bringing together

over 300 organisations calling for the right to work for people seeking asylum

Asylum Matters was established in 2016 and became an independent charity in 2021, and plays a

significant role in efforts to defend the right to seek asylum in the UK and to bring about positive

change for refugees and people seeking safety here. We are a convenor and facilitator of

collaboration and joint action. Our work connects the local with the national, helps strengthen

collective advocacy on asylum reform and ensures it is informed by the reality on the ground.We are looking for an experienced campaigner, advocate and leader, with the skills and experience to

effectively manage people, teams and programmes of work and to develop and implement strategies

to achieve real change locally and nationally. The successful candidate will have a commitment to

working towards a fairer and more effective asylum system, and to empowering and working with

those with direct experience of it. They will have experience of Parliamentary advocacy and cultivating

progressive relationships with MP’s. They will be proactive, able to identify influencing opportunities

and rapidly mobilise support to respond to them. They will also be a highly effective communicator,

able to represent the organisation externally, build strong working relationships and close

collaboration and manage various communication channels. We are particularly keen to hear from

people with lived experience of the UK asylum system and anyone with lived experience who meets

the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The successful candidate must have the right to

work in the UK.

YOUTH SUPPORT PRACTITIONER (OASIS HUB ASHBURTON PARK- CROYDON)

 40 HOURS PER WEEK (1FTE)

24 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

SALARY: £28,536 (Including London Weighting) 

Want to enable young people to have positive lives?

Want to be part of a supportive, dynamic, fun & quality team?

Want to make the community a better place?

Oasis is looking for a special, talented, and adaptable person to help us strengthen and sustain quality personalised support for young people.

Each Youth Mentoring Practitioner’s primary purpose is to develop and deliver quality and safe 1-2-1 and small group personalised support for young people.

We are looking for people who:

· Have recent and proven experience with inner city young people.

· Can co-develop and co-deliver inclusive and supportive programmes with young people.

· Are comfortable working on their own or in a team.

· Can enable us to improve our service and opportunities for young people.

Do you have the character, chemistry & competency we are looking for? Great – read on.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority, and underrepresented groups.

Email your CV including a Supporting Statement. Please visit the Oasis Chartiy Jobs website for further details. 

Your Supporting Statement should be a minimum of one A4 page addressing the following question:

Please expand on your CV to tell us about how your character, qualities, experience, and qualifications/training will enable you to thrive in this job.

This is a rolling recruitment campaign until a suitable candidate is found, so please submit your CV and covering letter at your earliest convenience. 

 Interviews are likely to take place on Wednesday 24th July 2024.

If you’ve not heard from Oasis by Monday 22nd July 2024, on this occasion you were not shortlisted.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people. As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• Flexible working where possible with family friendly policies

· A non-contributory pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889

Youth Futures Foundation is the What Works Centre for youth employment. We exist to address the significant disparities in youth employment for marginalised groups. We want to ensure that all young people can access and keep good quality jobs.

The role of Legal Assistant reports to the Director of Legal & Governance and you will assist them in ensuring the legal function of the organisation runs efficiently and smoothly by providing a range of support, including preparing various legal documents such as grants and service agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and legal requirements and working closely with colleagues across the organisation.

You will contribute to the smooth functioning of legal processes and ensure that colleagues and external stakeholders receive an efficient service.

This role is fixed term for 12 months, part time at 22.5 hours per week and can be based at any of our hubs in Leeds, London or Birmingham. We offer flexible working and consider alternative patterns of work.

The young people we aim to serve – and the challenges they face - are all unique. We are looking to build a team that reflects this diversity. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, class, religion, identity, and experience forms the cornerstone of our work. We are an equal opportunities, Living Wage and Disability Confident employer and encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds representative of our communities.  We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, where employees are encouraged to have a voice.

Hours: Full time

Pay: Up to £41 000 GBP (depending on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid working available)

The Learning Design Specialist to design and coordinate development of learning solutions for humanitarian emergency preparedness.

The Learning Design Specialist at UK-Med is pivotal in enhancing the preparedness and competence of healthcare professionals for humanitarian emergency response initiatives.

The Learning Design Specialist focuses on efficiently designing and coordinating development of targeted training programs for both internal organisational audiences and external partners. The goal is to ensure that our Core Staff and a Register of approximately 1200 healthcare professionals worldwide are thoroughly equipped to provide exceptional care, leading to positive outcomes for the patients and communities we serve.

The Learning Design Specialist willinnovate and refine UK-Med's training content, ensuring it meets the specific needs of a diverse, global workforce. Expand the learning portfolio, incorporating digital, in-person, and simulation-based training tailored to strategic priorities. Establish and nurture partnerships to enhance our bespoke learning offerings, ensuring they meet the dynamic needs of our partners and maintain industry-leading standards.

The Learning Design Specialist will provide expert advice and support on designing effective learning solutions for external partners and conduct engaging and effective training sessions, both online and face-to-face, catering to the varied learning preferences and needs of the participants.

You will have a positive and flexible problem-solving approach and be willing, able, and ready to deploy to support all UK-Med programmes and projects.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read theCandidate Information Pack - Learning Design Specialistbefore applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (no more than 2 pages) that includes a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification.

Applications must be submitted through our online jobs portalno later than Friday 5th July, 2024.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

The Role

The Law Society is the professional body for solicitors in England and Wales. Our vision is to promote, protect and support solicitors, the rule of law and justice in England and Wales.

For nearly 200 years we have championed solicitors working in the public interest and their role in protecting rights and promoting justice. We have over 200,000 members who contribute £60 billion to the UK economy each year. We are proud of our dynamic and diverse profession and its unrivalled expertise.

As Social Media Manager, you'll lead a team to produce, edit, and share social media content for an audience of over 400,000 followers across our Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook pages.

You will oversee our social media calendar and content planning processes, making sure our posts are creative, social-first, varied, and published on time. You'll also help to develop our online community management processes and best practice.

To achieve this, you'll line manage and coach our Social Media Executive and Digital Communications Assistant, as well as collaborating with the wider Communications team, and colleagues across the organisation including press, policy, and marketing.

Crucially, you will listen to online feedback through our comments, content reach and engagement rates to ensure that our outputs are audience-first and deliver on our strategic and commercial goals.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone with significant experience of managing social media accounts for a large, targeted audience

You'll be able to demonstrate an ability to identify compelling story and creating engaging social media content

You will need effective line management and coaching experience with the ability to inspire the best results from others.

You will need an understanding of latest trends and best practice in creating engaging digital content; including using data-driven insights to update content strategy.

You'll have strong planning skills and an ability to manage effective social media campaigns that deliver meaningful results

As a person, you'll be creative and highly collaborative with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels across the organisation. You'll also be self-motivated, proactive, and positive, with an organised, flexible, and adaptable approach to work and change.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity and respect.

We offer hybrid working, a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Eddie Bingham on

Lambourne End Centre are looking to recruit a Fundraising and Marketing Coordinator.  The post holder will be responsible for raising revenue and capital funds primarily from trusts, companies and through organising fundraising events to support the work of the Centre. They will also be required to promote the Centre to potential funders, user groups and the public, especially via the Centre’s website and social media channels.  Candidates will need to demonstrate that they can think creatively, use initiative and work productively with colleagues.  They need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to enthuse others.

This exciting opportunity will ideally suit someone at the early stages of their career in charity fundraising.

The post will be based on a 35 hour week, but will involve flexible working including occasional evenings and weekends.

Due to the nature of the work the post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Lambourne End Centre is a fantastic 54 acre site in south west Essex full of opportunity.  The Centre boasts residential accommodation and training facilities, adventure activities, and a working farm and gardens with dedicated environmental areas.  These are used to generate a wide range of programmes  to improve health and wellbeing and promote personal development, especially for those who struggle in mainstream environments. 

Registered Charity Number 1105063, Company Number 05067695

Location: Home based with travel throughout the South East
Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: c.£30,000
Benefits: Generous annual leave allowance, salary exchange pension scheme, life assurance, occupational sick pay, dog friendly offices.

Closing date: 07-07-2024

Are you a talented fundraiser who is motivated by bringing communities together to help change lives? This could be the role for you!

Canine Partners' mission is to change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.

To help us create amazing partnerships, we need amazing people. Canine Partners has an exciting opportunity for a Community Engagement Officer to join our dedicated Fundraising team.

This is an incredible role at a prominent assistance dog charity where your role will be a part of our essential work that transforms lives every day.

What you will do:

A vital role in our Fundraising team, you will be working with individuals, organisations, schools, and small businesses in the local areas across the southern region to raise income and awareness for the charity. You will recruit, manage, and inspire fundraising volunteers to support us to raise much-needed funds. You will be passionate about stewarding existing relationships and cultivating new ones, ensuring an outstanding donor experience. Taking a proactive approach will be key to showcasing our work and charitable goals.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience of effectively managing relationships across a range of audiences.
• Experience of planning and running events.
• Ability to create and support the development of new campaigns, initiatives and strategic plans.
• Ability to manage a varied workload with initiative to prioritise.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills with the ability to engage and inspire.
• Experience of creating, forecasting, and monitoring budgets to deliver against income and expenditure targets.
• Ability to write reports and evaluations using data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in recording and maintaining information on a database.
• Ideally, you will have experience in community fundraising or events management, with a successful track record in raising and securing income from a diverse range of funding streams. Experience of using Salesforce, supervising/managing people and up to date knowledge of fundraising regulations/legislation will be advantageous but not essential.
• Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.

We can offer you:

• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Salary exchange ('smart') pension scheme.
• Charity sick pay.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Wellbeing portal.

This role benefits from home-based working; regular travel throughout the southern region is essential to meet with our donors, beneficiaries, colleagues and other stakeholders. You must have a full UK driving licence and ability to travel in line with the requirements of the role (where applicable business travel will be claimable expenses). We will provide a laptop and mobile phone for use in the role.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this advert ahead of the closing date should we find a suitable candidate before this date. Please be assured that we contact all of our candidates on the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.

1st Interview: 12th July 2024, online.
2nd Interview: 19th July 2024, in person (location tbc).

We recognise the benefit of diverse experiences, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.

You may also have experience in the following:, Engagement Support Specialist, Donor Relations Representative, Supporter Care Officer, Community Engagement Associate, Fundraising Support Executive, Donor Engagement Specialist, Supporter Liaison Officer, Client Experience Associate, Donor Interaction Coordinator, Fundraising Support Assistant, Community Outreach Officer, Supporter Relationship Coordinator, Engagement and Support Assistant, etc.

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