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Are you a finance professional with experience of Unit 4 ERPx and a passion for enhancing dog welfare?
As we continue our digital transformation programme, we’re looking for a motivated Systems Accountant to develop and optimise our brand-new accounting system.
About this job:
As Systems Accountant, you’ll:
- lead on the development and enhancement of Unit 4 ERPx, functioning as system administration and SUPER-user,
- work closely with various internal stakeholders (particularly the IT team) to ensure integration between existing systems and Unit 4 ERPx, building strong relationships with leaders to ensure the system meets requirements,
- be the main point of contact with the system supplier, responsible for ensuring both the smooth-running of the system and continuous improvement,
- be a problem solver, proactively identifying system gaps and working to resolve them in the most efficient way,
- build reports based on business requirements, ensuring decision-makers have financial reporting that provides meaningful insights and recommendations.
About you:
To excel in this role, you'll need extensive hands-on experience with the Unit 4 ERPx system, with a thorough understanding of its demands, capabilities, risks, and opportunities. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you'll be cultivating relationships with both external and internal stakeholders, taking a diplomatic and empathetic approach. Strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of financial accounting system processes and management are also crucial. A commitment to, and empathy for, the aims and objectives of Dogs Trust is vital.
About Dogs Trust:
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
What you need to know:
Interviews for this role will take place on Teams and are provisionally scheduled for the week commencing 22nd July 2024.
To apply for this position please visit our website. Our application process requires you complete an application form and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable interest, so to avoid disappointment early application is encouraged.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Forensic Psychologist to support our service based in Croydon. Based at a 27-bed residential property which specialises in forensic mental health, complex needs and dual diagnosis. As a Forensic Psychologist, you will support individuals with specific needs, and offer a level of contact, support, and supervision to support our residents to reintegrate within society. You will be providing psychological assessments and support residents who have multiple and complex needs that need support from our staff teams to meet their personal goals.
Penrose Croydon: A 27-bed residential property specialising in forensic mental health, complex needs and dual diagnosis. We offer psychologically-informed housing and resettlement support that comes with additional help for individuals’ specific needs. Our forensic mental health step-down services consist of four individual sites which cater for high and medium support for both, men and women.
Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours per week, shift pattern to be agreed.
This role is the equivalent of NHS band 8B
Additional Support Benefits for this specific role include:
- Clinical Supervision
- A CPD budget of £500 per annum
- Support from our Clinical Lead
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a self-starter who can proactively encourage others, take leadership and ownership for creating a positive psychologically informed environment. You will be able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information effectively and will have a background in a similar role as a Forensic Psychologist. You will also need to be HCPC registered and have post-graduate doctoral level training.
What do we offer?
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- Regular all staff webinar - access to leadership team to ask any related questions
WHAT'S SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES YOU WILL HOLD?
- Provide advice and guidance to the wider team on criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link to resident/participant behaviours and engagement.
- Provide highly specialised psychological assessment for participants/residents with highly complex conditions based on the appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of data from a variety of sources, which may include neuropsychological testing.
- Exercise full clinical responsibility for resident/participant psychological care as a care coordinator within a multidisciplinary team.
- Formulate and implement plans for various therapy routes and management of assessing mental health conditions based upon appropriate conceptual frameworks and evidence-based practice.
- Discuss and negotiate care plans with all relevant internal and external parties.
- Undertake highly skilled evaluations and make decisions about treatment options and provide guidance and consultation to other parties contributing to the resident/participant’s diagnosis, formulation, and intervention plan.
- Facilitate one to one and group workshops and interventions, workshops, PIE training, and support with implementation plans across the organisation.
- Ensure all work carried out is compliant with Health and Safety, CPD activities and HCPC requirements.
Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position.
KEY CRITERIA
What we are looking for:
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in Applied Psychology (or equivalent) as accredited by the BPD (or equivalent awarding body)
- HCPC registration as an applied Psychologist with chartered status
- Previous experience working as a qualified forensic psychologist, including working with people with complex backgrounds/needs and a good understanding of the sector
- Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
- Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision
- Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link to different behaviours and engagement
- Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise
- Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
WORKING FOR US
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Our Values
Ambition – Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people
Empowerment – Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential
Transparency – Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff
Inclusivity – Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Job Title: Hackney Service Engagement Lead
Salary: £20,800 - £26,000 - hours dependant
Working Hours: 28 – 35 hours per week (12 month contract)
Location: Hackney Borough Based with some home working
Benefits: NCT membership with access to exclusive benefits, pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank and public holiday (pro rata).
About us at the NCT
A lot of people know NCT for our antenatal classes, and we want to continue to support as many parents and families as we can to access evidence-based information. But we are also much more than this. We are a charity that campaigns on the issues that matter to parents. We run breastfeeding and infant feeding support, provided by specialist counsellors. We run thousands of free community activities and events across the UK, led by our fantastic volunteers and peers. And we support women and families facing specific challenges, such as social isolation, feeding difficulties or poor mental health.
Our Hackney Parent Support project is commissioned by Hackney Council, to offer infant feeding support across the region in both community and hospital settings and parenting courses for families throughout the Hackney region. The support is delivered by staff and volunteer peer supporters.
We are seeking a capable Service Engagement Lead to manage, coordinate and support both the Infant feeding and Parenting course projects. This role is split between being out in the community and working from home, it will include regular travel across the Hackney region (expenses will be reimbursed).
About the Role
Working closely with the Hackney Parent Support team, you will be responsible for the service engagement and promotion of our community-based services across Hackney. Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:
· Line managing the paid peer supporters within the Hackney staff team.
· Coordinating and maintaining the active social media and Infant Feeding Services website.
· Advertising volunteering opportunities across varying platforms including social media
· Provide clear guidance and information to potential volunteers on the roles, responsibilities and training requirements.
· Having a good working knowledge and understanding of the local demographics in the Hackney area and ensuring all support groups are accessible and inclusive.
· Ensure that data collection and feedback is collected in a timely manner in an inclusive way.
· Coordinate and deliver the Equipment Hire Service across the Borough.
You must have good communication skills and be able to build relationships and create a rapport with a wide range of people easily. This is a large project and covers multiple locations so you must be able to confidently prioritise your own work, be highly organised and able to work independently.
Being able to make decisions and respond appropriately to our staff, peer supporters and parents and other external stakeholders is essential, alongside good IT skills– including Outlook, Word and Excel – and you must have good attention to detail.
It is essential for this post that you undertake the training to become an NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. This requires breastfeeding experience of at least 3 months. The training can be undertaken within your working hours. There will also be training on the EPEC (Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities course) provided by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
The role is 14 hours per week as is a job share, which will be predominantly Monday to Wednesday within the working day, however, will include occasional evening and weekends. This is a home-based role, however travel across Hackney will be required.
About you
· Can you work at pace and juggle a number of different priorities?
· Are you passionate about supporting families to reach their parenting goals and contribute to their positive wellbeing?
· Do you want to join an amazing Charity that supports parents across the UK?
· Would you like to be part of an amazing team of passionate staff?
If so, please read the job description attached and available on our website.
What we offer
We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support.
We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity.We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability.
The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Please apply for the role via our careers page .You can Also find further details and information on our website.
Closing date: 07/07/2024 - 11.59pm
Interviews: Week beginning 08/07/2024.
Interview format: Virtual video call – flexible around your working day. The interviews will be a mixture of open and competency-based questions, you do not need to prepare anything in advance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are expanding one of our adult community services and are looking to recruit 5Residential Social Care Workers to join our team in Hazel Grove.
Have you ever wanted to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults? Our service in Hazel Grove provides physical, clinical, health, emotional and social needs support enabling residents to fulfil the aims of their person-centred care plan.
The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of Children, Young People, and Adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support.
Location – Hazel Grove, Stockport
Hours –37.5 hours per week (working 5 shifts each week over a 7-day rota, candidates must have the flexibility of working any day of the week – including weekends.)
Starting Salary - £23,412.00 per year (£12.01 per hour) with biennial increments.
Salary Enhancement -Sleep in payment of £96 per sleep and a 25% uplift on the hourly rate for weekend shifts.
Closing date Thursday 25 July 2024
About the position….
- The core tasks of a Residential Social Care Worker are to provide a caring, safe, secure and accepting environment that meets the physical, health, social needs and rights of the residents.
- The postholder will assist with the assessments of need and formulation of plans considering the wishes, feelings and Best Interests of the residents.
- You will undertake direct work that is designed to meet the needs of agreed care plans, enabling residents to reach their full potential.
- A number of administrative hours will be spent attending meetings, supervisions/appraisals, training and annual residents reviews.
- The RSCW will also undertake activities with the residents within the community.
- You will maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the work undertaken with the residents, completing written reports for planning meetings and statutory reviews.
- A part of this role is to undertake a range of domestic duties, including cooking and some cleaning ensuring compliance with health and safety policies.
What can you bring to the team?......
We are seeking Residential Social Care Workers who have previous experience of working in an adult residential setting and working unsociable hours.
Do you have flexibility to respond to the needs of the service and residents along with good communication and interpersonal skills?
We are seeking individuals who have an ability to write reports with good organisational and time management skills.
Trust benefits include:
- 27 days holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 years after 10 years
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card.
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications.
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance programme for you and adults at your home
- After you have successfully completed a 6-month probation period, you will undertake a QCF level 3 or 4 qualification with support from an assessor and supervision.
Apply now!
To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust look at our Job Description. The Job Pack outlines lots of information about the Trust.
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Does this sound like you – if it does apply now. Should you have any questions relating to this role please contact us. We would love to hear from you!
We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidates prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.
We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.
We are a Real Living Wage employer.
Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher salaries than the government minimum wage. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.
We are a UK charity supporting children in care and people with disabilities, autism and complex needs in the North West.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Digital Experience Lead
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the digital marketing team.
This is a home based role and applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options are welcomed.
Position: CE313 Digital Experience Lead
Location: Homebased, UK Nationwide, however, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: Circa £46,800 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)
Contract: This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 14 July 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Digital Marketing, the Digital Experience Lead will help to make a mark on the transformation and future proofing of all Stroke Association websites and microsites whilst helping the digital marketing team to maximise income, supporter recruitment and retention too.
Key responsibilities include:
· Ensure a consistent user experience across all sites.
· Work with the in-house website manager, UX manager, SEO, Content, agency as well as design and development teams to embed our brand and digital guidelines
· Set the standard for website journeys through UX, content production, SEO and website management.
· Support our website experience managers to edit and approve submitted website designs and content within an SLA.
· Be responsible for website governance
· Champion Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) ensuring our website content follows best practise and considers our Search Engine results pages (SERPs) position.
· Provide guidance and technical support to help internal users make the most of existing digital platforms and adopt changes to digital solutions and processes.
· Bring together and manage the optimisation of all sites including our main website and third party microsites
· Lead on the organisation’s analytical and tracking tools
· Lead on the development of digital partnerships
· Line management of your allocated team members
· Set standards for design, development and delivery of digital products and services
About You
You will have experience of:
· Advising on the effective strategic development and utilisation of digital products for marketing and communications.
· Development, delivery and management of digital products and strategies which support organisational goals and objectives.
· Actively championing continuous improvement and data-informed
· Decision making, test-and-learn.
· Successfully developing digital strategies which support organisational objectives and increase traffic and revenues.
· Line management and cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teamwork.
This role requires some travel for team away days.
To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further
information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
You may also have experience in areas such as Digital, Digital Marketing, Digital Service, Digital Media, Digital Experience, Digital Marketing, Digital Service, Digital Media, Digital Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, Digital Service Officer, Digital Media Officer, Digital Experience Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, Digital Service Officer, Digital Media Officer.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Our expert team of canine behaviourists provide behavioural support and advice to teams within Battersea, members of the public, and the rescue organisations we work with around the world. The team design and help implement behaviour modification and training plans for dogs whilst coaching members of the canine care groups through the practical day-to-day steps. They also assist with behavioural and welfare assessments of animals who come into our centres and are on hand to help manage and provide further support with dogs with more complex behavioural needs. The team provide support to dogs during their stay at Battersea, and are also available for continued advice after rehoming.
We are now looking to recruit a Canine Behaviour and Training Advisor for our team in London. Within this role, you will work with our operational teams in the assessment and welfare of the dogs in our care and in the provision of behavioural training and advice for staff, volunteers, customers and external organisations. You will be working as part of a care group to create behaviour modification plans, support with handling difficult dogs and make recommendations, along with the individual care group, for individual dog outcomes.
What we can offer you
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Working with our dogs and cats
We are here for every dog and cat. Within our operational roles, this means providing the highest level of care and husbandry to our animals. Every day will be different and will sometimes involve emotionally challenging situations. Battersea has created an ethos of open conversations and carefully curated wellbeing initiatives to support our employees handling these scenarios. It is also important to note that the role is very physical and does involve a lot of manual tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals. We ask you consider these aspects of the role carefully before applying.
Diversity and inclusion
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 10th July 2024
Interview date(s): 18th July 2024
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Soul City Arts (SCA) is an arts organisation committed to developing creative programmes with a vision of ‘connecting communities and transforming society through creativity’.
ABOUT US:
The organisation is founded and led by artist and curator Mohammed Ali MBE, who has built a strong team over the past two decades. We create events and programmes that explore commonalities and shared narratives of people across all faiths and those of differing perspectives. We seek to build hope, pride and confidence within communities enabling them to celebrate themselves and their narratives. We like to help tell the stories of everyday people in extraordinary form.
We are currently a small team of three employees and 3 more regular freelancers with ambitions to grow!
We are now looking for our next hire - an experienced Senior Producer - to help us support our ambitious plans.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Senior Producer will support SCA’s Artistic Director in the effective delivery of all SCA activity, from planning to delivery review, whilst providing effective event support. You will supervise and manage a small team.
As Senior Producer you will work collaboratively with creative organisations and practitioners; be skilled at building relationships with speed and credibility with people at all levels, cultivating strong relationships with UK, international partners and venues alongside developing new partnerships. You will also support the Artistic Director to oversee and manage events and projects.
You will be a creative, collaborative and ideas driven individual, confident in managing people and multiple priorities, with extensive experience of producing complex productions with a range of partners.
What you will be responsible for:
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Identify artistic opportunities that further SCA artistic ambitions, nationally, internationally and digitally by developing partnerships and prospecting leads
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Work with the wider SCA freelance team (production manager, tech etc) to deliver diverse commissions, programme strands and ideas across multiple interdisciplinary artforms.
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In collaboration with the Artistic Director establish new relationships with potential partners and companies, programmers and producers, nationally and internationally.
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Identify the best way to develop each project, and be the first point of contact for events and projects that are taking place locally
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Ensure artists SCA is working with are supported, communicated with, and managed to ensure the best possible experience.
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Manage event/project budgets liaising with the Executive Director providing regular and accurate updates.
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Manage and champion representation, accessibility and inclusion across the Producing Process including setting frameworks for accountability and monitoring.
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Ensure effective internal production communication between the SCA team, artists, production partners and staff
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Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
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Work with the SCA team to collect data for Arts Council England and other funders as
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Lead on projects that include community engagement and meet with the local community champions and figures to profile build and develop relationships, including schools and our work within schools
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Represent the company at cultural, city council and Arts Council meetings as required locally and nationally
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Work with partner venues to ensure all spaces for projects, including workshops, rehearsals and technical support are booked
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Work with the Production manager for site specific delivery to ensure the technical and production requirements for the artists are met.
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Liaise with the artists to understand who is attending, what their production and technical requirements are and liaise with venues and SCA staff with regards to implementing this.
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Liaise and work with the operations manager with regards to contracting of artists, freelance staff and access to Port Hope.
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Advance planning of production schedules in conjunction with the Operations Manger and Studio Assistant to ensure that events can be set up in good time.
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Other producing responsibilities as required
ABOUT YOU:
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Demonstrated achievement of results in proactive partnership, stakeholder and business development
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Previous responsibility for contracting and financial oversight
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Experience of financial monitoring
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Experience of managing projects and large-scale events
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Working knowledge and understanding of operational delivery linked to projects and programmes, including the development of systems, policies and procedures and ensuring compliance
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Experience of monitoring, evaluation and reporting, including to funders and Trustees, and specifically liaising with, and reporting to Arts Council England
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Excellent organisation and leadership skills, with the ability to balance and prioritise a diverse workload,
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Be competent across IT and software, including a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
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Willingness to learn other software programmes and digital tools quickly as needed (Arts Council England interfaces)
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Demonstrable interest in community engagement, representation and inclusion
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Be an effective communicator, able to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, agencies and partners
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Have a can-do attitude to working in small and busy team structure, with experience of working on multiple work strands with competing demands with people from all walks of life
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A personal and professional interest in arts, culture and heritage
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Familiarity with and appreciation of diverse cultures and faith in all its forms
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Understanding and appreciation of the brand, vision and values of SCA – set out in outline here
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Experience of managing staff and personnel procedures
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Flexibility and an ability to self-manage and self-motivate
This role requires you to to be based in, or able to move within commuting distance of Birmingham.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
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Opportunity to shape and build our internal processes.
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Opportunity to work for an organisation that is committed to serving our community.
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Multiple opportunities to connect, grow, and develop.
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Enhanced annual leave.
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Opportunity to work flexibly.
We’re All About Equal Opportunities:
We know that a successful team is made up of diverse people, able to be their authentic selves.
Interviews will be guaranteed for all candidates meeting the basic criteria linked to the person specification provided in relevant job description. SCA aims to reflect all of the city of Birmingham’s communities in our workforce and in particular those from a diverse background.
If you believe that you meet the minimum requirements of the role, you are warmly encouraged to apply. In addition, SCA is committed to meeting your access, inclusion, and support needs. Please share with us any access and support needs and reasonable adjustments that will support you during this process and we will work with you to ensure that your support needs are met.
To support us with our monitoring processes, please complete the anonymous equal opportunities form available via our website.
How to apply:
To apply please submit your CV.
We would also love to find out more about you and why you have applied so please also write (up to 1 page) your answers to the following questions (select 3 questions max):
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Tell us what excites you the most about Soul City Arts?
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Tell us more about you and your interest in this specific role?
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Please provide up to three examples of your experience which you believe best demonstrates your ability to deliver the role for which you have applied?
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Tell us about a recent creative experience that you really enjoyed?
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What does community and inclusion mean to you?
If you prefer, you can record your answers to your selected questions on a video of no more than 4 minutes.
Timescales
Deadline: Monday 15th July 2024.
Interviews: We will conduct informal telephone interviews with you first. In person interviews for shortlisted candidates taking place week commencing Monday 15th July.
Role Commencement: As soon as possible after the offer is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Soul City Arts (SCA) is an arts organisation committed to developing creative programmes with a vision of ‘connecting communities and transforming society through creativity’.
ABOUT US:
The organisation is founded and led by artist and curator Mohammed Ali MBE, who has built a strong team over the past two decades. We create events and programmes that explore commonalities and shared narratives of people across all faiths and those of differing perspectives. We seek to build hope, pride and confidence within communities enabling them to celebrate themselves and their narratives. We like to help tell the stories of everyday people in extraordinary form.
We are currently a small team of three employees and 3 more regular freelancers with ambitions to grow!
We are now looking for our next hire - an experienced Operations Manager - to help us support our ambitious plans.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This newly created role will be responsible for defining, shaping and implementing key processes and systems related to programme management, and overall business operations including finance. These processes will enable us to streamline our business and support the needs of our companies programmes and funding requirements.
In addition, this role will be responsible for overseeing our facilities management and internal operations to ensure we are compliant and have H&S at the heart of everything we do.
What you will be responsible for:
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Be responsible for all aspects of the management, development and maintenance of SCA Port Hope building, site and its external premises.
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Ensure statutory inspections and routine checks on health and safety and security are scheduled, undertaken, accurately recorded and, where appropriate, and reported in a timely fashion. This includes fire and security alarm systems and equipment, any others that are relevant.
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Liaise with relevant authorities in the management of the site and buildings eg the Environment Agency, Birmingham City Council etc as required.
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Manage the provision of services eg insurance and utilities, working with the Executive Director to undertake due diligence and secure competitive quotes.
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Oversee the company’s compliance with all legislative and contractual requirements.
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Commission and manage relationships with all contractors working within the buildings and external premises, including maintenance as required.
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Plan the delivery of all capital works to the building with the production manager (funding pending)
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Act as a key-holder and be on call should issues occur out of hours.
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Ensure procedures and processes are followed to protect the security of the buildings and site.
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Work with the freelance staff to ensure they have the appropriate training on Health and Safety, First Aid, Manual handling etc.
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Prepare required reports and recommendations for Team, Board and funders as required.
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Manage operational contracts such as refuse collection, etc.
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Lead on the organisation’s Health and Safety Strategy, including provision of adequate first aid and fire safety.
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Oversee and ensure implementation and communication of site and operational risk assessments.
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Ensure compliance with all legal obligations and licensing requirements including: Public Entertainment, Health and Safety, PAT testing etc.
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Take a lead on SCA environmental responsibility, ensuring SCA seeks to reduce its carbon footprint and we operate as efficiently as possible, including waste disposal, disposal of used areosols, recycling schemes and reporting of such to funders.
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Advance planning of production schedules in conjunction with the Studio Assistant to ensure that events can be set up in good time.
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Ability to support a variety of configurations of our multi-purpose space with some basic technical knowledge. Specialist training will be provided. This will include audio visual display equipment, basic sound systems, setting up multi party Zooms, seating and desk configuration.
ABOUT YOU:
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Experience of managing the maintenance and operation of buildings.
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Knowledge of safety and workplace legislation and experience of managing and delivering a policy and activity eg risk assessment writing and review.
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Experience of setting and managing budgets and financial projections to ensure best use of resources through prioritisation and planning.
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Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload.
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Self-motivated, practical and flexible with a positive outlook and can-do attitude.
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IT literate, with experience in using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
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Interest and/or experience in technical delivery
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Willingness to be part of an on-call rota, and to work flexible hours including some evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
DESIRABLE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
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Health and Safety qualification (IOSH / NCRQ / NEBOSH).
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Previous experience of managing building management systems.
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Experience of managing small scale capital projects including financial, operational and health and safety requirements.
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An understanding of fire safety.
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An understanding of accident and incident management reporting.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
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Opportunity to shape and build our internal processes.
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Opportunity to work for an organisation that is committed to serving our community.
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Multiple opportunities to connect, grow, and develop.
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Enhanced annual leave.
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Opportunity to work flexibly.
We’re All About Equal Opportunities:
We know that a successful team is made up of diverse people, able to be their authentic selves.
Interviews will be guaranteed for all candidates meeting the basic criteria linked to the person specification provided in relevant job description. SCA aims to reflect all of the city of Birmingham’s communities in our workforce and in particular those from a diverse background.
If you believe that you meet the minimum requirements of the role, you are warmly encouraged to apply. In addition, SCA is committed to meeting your access, inclusion, and support needs. Please share with us any access and support needs and reasonable adjustments that will support you during this process and we will work with you to ensure that your support needs are met.
To support us with our monitoring processes, please complete the anonymous equal opportunities form available via our website.
How to apply:
To apply please submit your CV.
We would also love to find out more about you and why you have applied so please also write (up to 1 page) your answers to the following questions (select 3 questions max):
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Tell us what excites you the most about Soul City Arts?
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Tell us more about you and your interest in this specific role?
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Please provide up to three examples of your experience which you believe best demonstrates your ability to deliver the role for which you have applied?
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Tell us about a recent creative experience that you really enjoyed?
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What does community and inclusion mean to you?
If you prefer, you can record your answers to your selected questions on a video of no more than 4 minutes.
Timescales
Deadline: Monday 15th July 2024.
Interviews: We will conduct informal telephone interviews with you first. In person interviews for shortlisted candidates taking place week commencing Monday 15th July.
Role Commencement: As soon as possible after the offer is made.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about building impactful relationships? Do you want to help shape a growing community of leaders focused on solving problems of poverty in the United Kingdom?
In the Community Manager role, you will focus on building offerings and opportunities that support our UK Fellows to accelerate and sustain their impact. Your day-to-day work will range from listening and talking with Fellows to delivery of events and initiatives. The role is full of autonomy and creativity, and we are looking for a self-starter who has experience building communities and delivering impactful communications.
You will report to the UK Programme Director and work closely with the UK Programme Manager and Acumen Academy's global community & marketing teams.
Your key responsibilities will be:
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Build & manage relationships with UK Fellows to understand their needs and inform our support strategy
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Design & deliver engagement and communications initiatives e.g. Fellows newsletters, regular and tailored touch-points
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Understand & facilitate value-add connections and opportunities e.g. connections to mentors, experts, funders
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Design & deliver community initiatives that extend connection, knowledge and skills e.g. running in-person events, online workshops
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Design & deliver engaging communication campaigns that amplify and elevate the impact of Fellows e.g. writing case studies, blog posts, social media, public newsletters
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Track & evaluate the engagement and effectiveness of support initiatives e.g. feedback loops, data collection, impact reporting
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Build & manage partnerships with external partners e.g. event partners, media outlets
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Work in partnership with Acumen Academy’s global community and marketing teams to extend global opportunities, share learning and create consistent messaging
Qualifications and skills:
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You have a strong track record of delivering community initiatives that engage and bring value to an audience e.g. in-person events, online workshops, mentorship programmes
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You are a strong written communicator who takes pride in creating content that tells an impactful story - and can point to a portfolio of newsletters, blog posts, and case studies
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You are always using data to learn and refine, and people often tell you that you have a strong eye for detail
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You are a highly organised self-starter who turns ideas into action with an ability to manage competing priorities across a range of different tasks
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You have a strong track record of building relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders - such as charity and social enterprise CEOs, global colleagues, corporate partners
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You are committed to changing the way the UK tackles poverty, and aspire to live by our values: generosity & accountability, humility & audacity, listening & leadership, integrity & respect
Other nice to haves (not required):
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You have experience designing and executing public events online and in-person
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You are confident with Canva or using portions of the Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator)
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You are confident using online communication tools, such as Hubspot, to manage social media
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You are confident using digital tools to create surveys, conduct analysis & synthesise information
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You have an understanding of the UK social sector built from first-hand experience supporting social leaders
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You have a background working in a fast-paced environment with purpose-driven organisations
About UK Acumen Academy
UK Acumen Academy is a regional partner of Acumen Academy, the world's school for social change. At Acumen Academy, entrepreneurs learn the hard skills required to build scalable solutions to poverty and hone the harder skills of moral leadership to reimagine and build a better world. Acumen Academy has over 600,000 online course-takers and a global community of over 1,600 Fellows who are leading solutions that redefine the future of food, education, healthcare, workforce development, and more.
UK Acumen Academy exists to identify extraordinary leaders committed to solving problems of poverty in the United Kingdom, and equip them with the knowledge, skills, and community needed to deepen their impact. In 2020 we launched the UK Acumen Fellowship - a reflective, cohort based leadership programme. On completing the programme, Fellows join “The Foundry”, a diverse community working across sectors and geographies to build a world based on dignity. As part of their lifelong accompaniment, they gain access to capital, coaching, and on their journey to creating social change.
Today we have 65 UK Fellows, who are Founders, CEOs and senior leaders building innovative solutions that have impacted over 1.4 million lives. We are a small organisation with big ambitions to scale the impact of this remarkable community, offering the right candidate a great opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Employee Benefits at UK Acumen Academy
We care about our people and giving them the things they need to succeed, and we are passionate about UK Acumen Academy being a great place to work. Wherever possible we aim to give each person responsibility to choose when and where they work, and to find the right balance between team-based and home working. We have shared office space in Somerset House, and for those working at home we’ll provide you with a laptop and an allowance to get yourself set up. Our pro-rata benefits include:
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Flexible working
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33 fully flexible holiday days (including the 8 UK bank holidays)
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£600 annual budget for learning and development
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Access to all Acumen Academy’s online courses free of charge
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Monthly in-person team days
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Monthly working-from-home allowance
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Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
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3% employer pension contribution
How to apply
Please note we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
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Stage 1: Submit your online application (tell us what you can do)
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Stage 2: Invited to a video interview with UK Programme Manager, with a a short case-study exercise to complete ahead of the interview (show us what you can do)
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Stage 3: Invited to an interview with the Acumen Academy team
We are committed to building a community that represents the remarkable diversity of the UK. We know that means we have to make an intentional effort to understand and accommodate people’s different needs. If you’ve read this far, and you like the sound of the job, but you would need adjustments to be made to support you to apply, interview or join the team – please get in touch with us.
If you apply, we will process your personal data for recruitment purposes only and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing and established health and social care charity. As a Grant and Community Fundraiser, you will play a pivotal role in our Fundraising team, helping us secure the funding necessary to sustain and enhance our vital services, primarily in the Bedfordshire area. You’ll be at the forefront of our Business Development strategies, identifying and capitalising on new funding opportunities to support our capacity-building initiatives and strategic ambitions.
The role offers flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home, coupled with in-community engagements. There will be endless opportunities to work closely with a diverse network of funders, our dedicated frontline staff, participants, residents, and community members. This role is pivotal in cultivating relationships and elevating the visibility of our charity’s mission, to generate new and sustainable income streams.
This role offers variety and challenges for an experienced fundraiser who can hit the ground running.
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9 - 5/5.30, hybrid working with travel across our services, which are based around London, Brighton, Kent, Essex, Luton, Bedford, Liverpool, and Nottingham. For this position, most of the travel will be within Bedfordshire. This role will be based from our Penrose Synergy office in Luton.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone with a flair for income generation and a commitment to making a difference. You will enjoy engaging with people and be willing to embed yourself within the communities in which Social Interest Group delivers its services. You will be able to hit the ground running, with skills in sales and fundraising and the ability to write articulately and persuasively about the great work that the charity does.
We are a passionate organisation that truly cares about the people, residents, and participants we support. Therefore, you will need to have a keen interest in and understanding of the complexities some of our residents and participants face and be able to showcase the services that support them in a compelling way to funders and the community.
ABOUT OUR TEAM
The Fundraising Team is currently the size of 3 (Yourself, the Grant Manager & Writer, and the Head of Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications). You will report to the Grant Manager & Writer.
We are part of the larger Business Development Team, which includes professionals specialising in Bids and Tenders, Sales, Marketing, and Communications. This diverse group of people brings together a wide range of strengths, unique qualities, and interests. The team is driven by collaboration and shared respect for each person’s expertise and contributions.
What do we offer?
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- Monthly all staff webinars with direct access for Q&A's with the leadership team, including the CEO
- Opportunity to grow your network, contribute to SIG's growth, and be part of the wider teams within the organisation
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience in a similar role with similar responsibilities, this can include in a fundraising and/or sales capacity which has direct transferrable skills.
- IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, advanced knowledge in Microsoft, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability and willingness to travel to various services and locations for visits and events
- Ability to carry out research and lead on outreach and partnership building initiatives in various locations which can include locations of rural communities
- Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities within a fast-paced environment
- Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people who experience multiple complex disadvantages
OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
FUNDRAISING
- Be a point of contact for fundraising, ensuring a positive experience for funders and managing financial transactions to agreed fundraising policies and processes.
- Develop a regional Grant Programme, focusing on unrestricted income and feeding into fundraising management reporting.
- Identify, research, and communicate income and partnership opportunities, working proactively with colleagues across the Group to scope fundable initiatives that provide added value.
- Work alongside the team to develop high-quality grant funding applications, cases for support, and budgets. Complete the end-to-end process, ensuring all applications are thorough and competitive.
- Oversee grant reporting and invoicing, ensuring prompt fulfilment in line with all grant agreements and reporting requirements, liaising with relevant teams across the Group.
- Plan, implement and manage various campaigns and activities, which may include but are not limited to local events, national events, outreach, and fundraising opportunities.
PARTNERSHIP BUILDING
- Attend networking events to build engagement and partnerships with local and national organisations.
- Build a rolling calendar of charity of the year application deadlines. Provide excellent stewardship, using innovative ways to keep all parties engaged and informed of relevant news and updates by SIG.
- Support partners in fundraising endeavours and signposting to new and existing opportunities.
A full list of responsibilities can be viewed in the Job Description and Person Specification.
What we would like, but not essential:
- Previous experience in writing successful grant applications to Charitable Trusts and Foundations
- Previous experience working in a customer-facing role
- Professional Qualification in a relevant discipline which can include Marketing, English, Business Management
- Experience in a similar size organisation and/or charity sector organisation
- Confidence in presenting to varying audiences
- Proficiency in navigating online and offline fundraising tools and systems
- Knowledge of Health and Social Care, Best Practice, and the support needs of vulnerable people within society
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
WORKING FOR US
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Our Values
Ambition – Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people
Empowerment – Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential
Transparency – Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff
Inclusivity – Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
About us: At Jamie’s Farm, we work in partnership with schools and similar organisations to facilitate our transformative farm-visit and follow-up programme across England and Wales. Our vision is to ensure that young people nationwide are better equipped to succeed in life.
What we’re looking for: We hope to be joined by an organised, motivated and friendly individual with experience working in a social work, therapeutic or educational setting. You will be excellent at holding and building relationships with partner organisations and individuals.
In return: Be at the heart of Jamie’s Farm and the Monmouth team, while working in a truly unique and beautiful environment. Enjoy a range of benefits alongside being part of a dynamic community of school partnerships and similar organisations.
Making a difference: You will play a crucial role in facilitating life-changing, transformative experiences for young people, many of whom won’t have experienced farm or rural life before. Your expertise in holding relationships will allow the charity to ensure more young people are provided with an opportunity to thrive.
Main Responsibilites
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Participation in up to 4 visits a month, including:
- Being the primary contact and relationship holder for a portfolio of schools/organisations and being responsible for deputising for the Head of Farm during those visits
- Planning and delivering farm based and/or cooking activities with young people
- Contributing to farm life including daily walks, mealtimes and running an evening activity
- Participation in, and leading of Jamie’s Farm group meetings
Other major responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with the Head of Farm in overseeing the tracking and completion of visit documentation and data
- Participation in meetings with visiting staff and ensuring they get maximum value from the Jamie’s Farm experience - Monmouth ‘Cultivating Change’ Lead and Monmouth ‘Legacy’ Lead (coordinating the follow-up process effectively)
- Being responsible for coordinating regular and weekly volunteers at the Monmouth site
- Providing information and media to HQ to support Jamie’s Farm’s marketing and communications
Experience and Skills
- Experience working in a social work, therapeutic or educational setting (essential)
- Experience of working with diverse groups of young people and/or vulnerable adults (essential)
- Ability to exemplify Jamie’s Farm core values of positivity, passion, generosity, collaboration and professionalism
- Strong work ethic and ability to share this with visiting staff and young people
- Exceptional communication, teamwork and organisational skills
- Ability to develop strong relationships with diverse individuals and organisations, and to influence and motivate others
- Strong IT and literacy skills to complete administrative tasks
Please view the full job description below for further details.
Our team will also be happy to answer any questions you might have.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mass Participation Events Fundraising Manager
Be There When it matters!
Sue Ryder's Fundraising directorate have had an exciting opportunity arise for an Mass Participation Events Fundraising Manager.
About You
We are looking for someone with a growth mindset, who is open to learning new skills, and embraces collaborative working. Attitude and approach are key, so if you have transferable skills but don’t necessarily have direct experience in a role like this, we would love to hear from you.
Key Skills:
• A proven track record of working within a fundraising events environment and an excellent knowledge of the running and challenge events market
• Experience of working with and through a large supporter or customer facing team to achieve results
• Experience of managing people and volunteers and using a variety of communication methods to an audience of all levels both internally and externally
• Experience of delivering income and expenditure budgets and developing and working to event plans
• Experience of developing compelling marketing materials for print, web and social
About the role:
Reporting to the Head of Public Fundraising you will line manage two Senior Mass Participation Events Fundraisers in the Mass Participation Fundraising Events Team. The role is responsible for delivery of the Mass Participation Events portfolio, providing strategic input and support to grow and develop the portfolio through a range of channels as well as playing a key part in the delivery of key community events throughout the year and liaising with integral and external stakeholders.
Drop-in Sessions – Zoom details in attached job pack
Friday 5th July – 12noon
Wednesday 10th July – 6.30pm
Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Refer a friend scheme - £250
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.
Closing date: 25th July
Interview date: 6th August and 13th August
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for 2 Community Key Workers
Salary: £22,000 - £26,000
Location: x 1 Portsmouth and x 1 Isle of Wight
Contract: Permanent
Hours p/w 35 Hours per week and 17.5 Hours per week
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
Are you an excellent relationship builder who can work with women and a diverse range of delivery partners to ensure that she meets her potential and successfully progresses through and beyond her probation supervision? Can you meet a women wherever she is at in her journey and work with her to create an individualised support package that gives her the best chance of breaking the cycle of offending?
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for a feminist organisation who understand that supporting women in the criminal justice system requires a specialist and gendered approach? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?
In your role as a Community Keyworker, you will be working with women involved in the Criminal Justice System; those on Probation in the Community and those women being released from Prison as part of their Post Sentence Supervision; providing some in-reach and ‘Through the Gate’ support. You will be working in a team of Community Keyworkers in your region. Each Keyworker will provide holistic one to one community support to women with a variety of needs.
About You:
To be successful as the Community Key Worker you will need the below experience and skills.
You will need to hold a UK driving licence with access to car that can be used for work purposes. A creative self-starter who will support the service and look for innovative solutions to support clients with complex needs. You are confident professional relationship builder with have good awareness of Safeguarding procedures. Strong Administration skills and understanding of compliant behaviours also, experience of supporting. With good knowledge of the criminal justice system and awareness of other support provisions within the Hampshire area.
How to apply:
Please submit your up to date CV along with a covering letter to the Talent email address - PLEASE WRITE THE JOB TITLE IN THE *SUBJECT*
- Closing Date for Applications: July 5th 23:30PM
- Interviews are taking place on the 10th & 12th July
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and we will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
Financial Education Delivery Coordinator
Just Finance Foundation (JFF) seeks to create a financially resilient nation where every individual has equal opportunity to thrive. The Education Team’s focus is developing and promoting financial literacy tools for primary schools to help children and their families learn about money. We work to train teachers to be able to deliver financial education and help them build it into their curriculum.
The Financial Education Delivery Coordinator position at Just Finance Foundation (JFF) is an exciting opportunity to participate in the delivery of new resources that will ensure children can access the education they need to manage money well in the future. We have ambitious targets to see our financial education resources in over 1,000 schools over the next 3 years. Your motivation and target driven ambition will help us expand LifeSavers, our free schools programme.
What we’re looking for:
· A strong communicator who is committed to serving schools, teachers, and children well
· A strategic thinker who is energised by the challenge of reaching a big audience
· A project manager who can develop plans to achieve goals within set timelines
· A team player who thrives in a supportive environment
· A data enthusiast who understands the purpose of gathering impact data, the value of analysing it, and the importance of sharing it with funders, supporters, and stakeholders
The Financial Education team is at the forefront of Financial Education in the UK. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced and innovative education professional to make a significant contribution to the future wellbeing of our children and communities.
What the role looks like
The Financial Education Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting and onboarding schools to embed our free financial education resources into primary school classrooms. You will have an excellent understanding of the challenges and pressures that exist within a primary school environment. You will be able to generate enthusiasm for financial education, as well as develop strong relationships with schools and other project collaborators. You will achieve this by proactively researching, networking, and making connections with schools in London and the Southeast region. You will speak to stakeholders, including teachers and school leadership, to promote our programme. Once they have registered, you will then train the teachers and school staff on how to incorporate our resources flexibly into their classrooms. The Financial Education Delivery Coordinator will need to work flexibly with each school to best meet their needs, according to our policies and guidelines. Reporting the progress of the various programmes is a key part of the role and the ability to collate data, identify risks, and meet deadlines is crucial.
As a part of the broader Programmes and Innovation department, this role is a creative opportunity to develop new ideas and ways of delivering financial literacy to primary schools. We encourage thinking outside the box that respects the demands placed on teachers and school staff. Crucial to the role is a willingness to be part of a wider project team, an ability to adapt and respond to change, and a belief in the impact that we can make to young people.
To Apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages no later than 9am, 8th of July 2024.
Potential Applicants: If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all the criteria listed.
JFF is an inclusive organisation and we welcome all applications. We want our workforce to be truly representative of the communities we serve. Diversity is an asset to our organisation and helps us create an inclusive, welcoming environment for all.
While the role will work solely for the Just Finance Foundation, please note that the Church Urban Fund, as the parent charity, will be the legal employer.
Location: Home-based with occasional travel
Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours
Contract Type: 1 year, Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £51,870
Benefits: 27 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), perk scheme access, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, membership plus many more staff benefits.
There’s never been a better time to join the team! They have launched an ambitious new strategy – and they want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.
They want everyone to enjoy the benefits cycling offers to people and the planet. They’ll be sharing more information on their strategy soon but, it will focus on encouraging more short journeys by bike; promoting cycling as a popular, enjoyable, and safe activity for everyone; and striving to make every cycling experience a great one. Come with them on their journey and help them have more impact than ever before!
Tell them why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity. Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.
They are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. They strongly believe that diversity strengthens their work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of them are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most to them.
This is a maternity cover role with a 1-year fixed term contract.
Applications close: 19th July 9:00am on the closing date.
You may also have experience in the following: Brand Manager, Branding Specialist, Brand Strategy Manager, Brand Development Coordinator, Brand Marketing Manager, Brand Identity Specialist, Brand Management Supervisor, CMO, Marketing and Branding Executive, Brand and Marketing Consultant Director of Marketing Communications, Branding and Advertising Manager, Marketing and Branding Executive, Marketing Manager etc.
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