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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!
We are seeking an Overnight/Weeked Project Worker to join our team. In this crucial role, you will ensure our main site is a safe and welcoming environment and provide support to residents during evenings and weekends.
Your responsibilities will include overseeing the smooth operation of our services, collaborating with team members to ensure residents' wellbeing, and managing evening volunteers. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a supportive environment, have experience of working with homelessness or complex needs, we would love to hear from you.
To help break the cycle of homelessness by enabling people to rebuild their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an opportunity for a highly organised individual to join our Quality Team, as a Quality Administrator. With proven skills and experience of using IT, excel and databases related to administrative tasks to support the wider organisation. You will play an essential role with supporting the team and the service operational teams.
You will be the first point of contact for teams who need support with any case management system queries, incidents and accidents and any data related queries. Strong customer service skills are essential for this role. You will be adaptable and able to work in an agile environment to support the team meet deadlines and reporting cycles.
The weekly working hours are 37.5 hrs, to be completed between 9am-5pm Mon- Fri. This is a hybrid based role with two days a week completed at our national office.
This advert may close early if enough applications are received.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Social Media Officer, you will manage our social media channels, ensuring they're filled with inspiring and engaging content that connects with our wide range of audiences. You'll have the opportunity to grow our online presence and strengthen the community of supporters advocating for those affected by MND.
You will develop and publish accessible digital content that reflects our brand. You'll be 'the voice of the Association' on social media, protecting our reputation and ensuring our channels remain professional, positive, and compliant with GDPR and copyright laws.
You will collaborate with teams across the organisation to ensure coordinated and effective social media activities, whether providing full support or offering guidance. The role will also include providing support and training to staff and volunteers in their use of social media. Additionally, you will play a key role in implementing our social media strategy.
Regular monitoring of social channels, responding to engagements, and fostering positive relationships are all part of the role. You will also produce reports to measure campaign success and provide valuable insights for future planning.
Occasionally, you will be asked to provide out-of-hours social media support as part of a rota.
Hybrid Working Expectations: 1 day per week office attendance
(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.)
We understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to supporting our employees' needs. We are open to part-time applications and job shares. If you are looking for flexibility, please clearly indicate your preferred working arrangement in your supporting statement.
What are we looking for?
Significant experience managing social media platforms in a professional setting, both through organic and paid techniques. Excellent written communication skills to create engaging content that speaks to diverse audiences while maintaining our brand's tone of voice.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, balancing deadlines and priorities with ease. You will also need to work well with others, building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
You'll support graphic design and video editing. Knowledge of digital accessibility and an awareness of social media trends is essential. You should be comfortable using data to influence future planning and have a broad understanding of safeguarding in digital spaces.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Experience of managing social media platforms in a professional environment using organic and paid techniques.
- Excellent written communication skills enabling effective and adaptive messages across various platforms to diverse audiences, ensuring brand tone of voice.
- Able to develop both internal and external relationships, working collaboratively with a wide-ranging stakeholder group.
Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that competence or give an example to support your suitability.
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Adverts may be closed early, or interviews arranged once sufficient applications are received.
If you require sponsorship for this role, you must clearly declare this with/on your application form so that we can consider whether you meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship, either as a skilled worker or new entrant.
Successful candidates may be subject to a DBS check depending on role requirements.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview please contact us for support.
We work hard to fill our roles directly and request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Fundraising and Legacy Administrator
Reports to: Individual Giving Manager
Salary: £15,900 per annum (£26,500 FTE)
Contract: 3 days (21 hours) per week, fixed term until end of December 2024
Location: Westminster, London
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you want to leverage your skills to combat homelessness for children and young people? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking to recruit a Fundraising and Legacy Administrator to provide administrative support within the Individual Giving and Gifts in Wills team and ensure all daily tasks and objectives are met in collaboration with the Fundraising Administrator.
This is an exciting role in our Fundraising team that will be responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of the legacy administration, and for providing monthly legacy income forecasting reports. You will also support the Individual Giving & Gifts in Wills Manager in the implementation of the legacy marketing strategy, lead in the management of the charity database and lead in the processing of recording and thanking supporters for their donations. In addition to this, you will work closely with the finance team to ensure that all fundraising income is coded correctly and that regular Gift Aid payment runs are executed.
Please refer to the job description for further information.
In your cv and cover letter, please answer the below questions and outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history.
1. Please tell us about your previous experience working in the charity sector (max. 100 words).
2. Please tell about your experience using a CRM database (max. 100 words).
3. Please tell us about your proven track record and passion for delivering outstanding customer service (max. 200 words).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We require successful job applicants, staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
The Role
At HTB and its related entities, our vision is to play our part in the evangelisation of the nations, the revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society. Each member of our team plays a vital role in making our vision a reality. As a Christian organisation our faith is an integral part of our working culture.
The key purpose of this role is to support the organisation by providing financial processes, information and strategies that contribute to the overall aims of the HTB Group and to ensure good stewardship of financial resources.
To ensure that the Finance functions, financial reporting and financial strategies support and contribute to the overall aims and success of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
• Will contribute fully to the day to day operation of their team or area, with flexibility and without the need for close supervision
• Using a good degree of proficiency and well - established professional knowledge, will analyse and help to find solutions to challenges and issues that arise
• Support the Alpha Financial Controller in running the reporting and reconciliation systems of Alpha
• Complete monthly reconciliations (such as accruals and prepayments), as directed by the Alpha Financial Controller or with the Processing Team, if the need arises.
• Work with Accounting Processing Team on their monthly reconciliations, providing support on purchase and sales ledger
• Review the twice-monthly purchase ledger payments and monthly payroll for Alpha providing first-time compliance and accuracy checks.
• Review the monthly credit card payments for Alpha to make sure compliance with the expense policy and accuracy checks.
• Take responsibility with the Alpha Financial Controller for ensuring strong financial controls, good governance, and statutory compliance
• Assist the Alpha Finance Director and Financial Controller with projects on an ad-hoc basis.
• Detailed monthly bank reconciliation for Alpha with queries sent to responsible person for posting.
• Assist the Alpha Risk and Governance Team with Due diligence on grants outward –ensuring these are recorded completely and accurately; and that due diligence requirements are followed up, assessed, and filed
• Take responsibility for detailed analysis and reconciliation of all regional expenditure and income analysis
• Monthly Intercompany reconciliations and follow up
• Supporting the development of financial awareness across the charity and its operations at all levels of management and administration
• Review/approval of new suppliers on Dimensions (including checking and entering supplier bank details in Dimensions and Stonex)
• Assistance with Monthly Management accounts (forecasting, liaison with departments/regions etc)
• Involvement in the annual budget process (e.g. arranging meetings & checking templates to budget steer)
• Involvement in the yearend accounts preparation and Audit (Fixed Asset register, other schedules, providing samples and explanations to auditors)
• Responsible for preparing and submitting quarterly HTBG VAT returns
• First line of support for Alpha budget holders when they have questions about codes/payments etc.
• Work closely with the Alpha Fund development team to update them on financial information for donor proposals.
Other:
• Take occasional lead in Finance Team prayer sessions.
• Helping with cash collections and counts on Gift Days, LC and Focus
The Right Candidate
• Qualified/Part Qualified or qualifying accountant (ACCA/CIMA)
• Well organised and confident with numbers.
• Word, Excel and Outlook experience.
• Experience in a Finance environment is strongly desirable
• Commitment to the vision and aims of the organisation.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a wide variety of tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
The Working Environment
We have a purposeful working environment where we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our workplace culture is shaped by our values which are AUGHT. They are Audacity, Unity, Generosity, Humility and Tenacity. We respect and value our colleagues, encourage and affirm often, challenge when necessary, supporting always. It is an inspiring and energising place to work where innovation and creativity is encouraged alongside passion and discipline. The staff community is warm and engaging, with lifelong friendships being built.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who they’re looking for
Our client is seeking a treasurer to join them as a Trustee who is passionate about their vision, mission and values, to support the Board and team in achieving their charitable aims.
They are looking for an experienced treasurer to support the Board, CEO and Finance Director in the successful delivery of the charity’s financial responsibilities. This includes provision of advice, guidance, challenge and reassurance on all aspects of the charity’s financial activities, ensuring that their strategic plans are underpinned by robust and fit for purpose financial management. They are hoping to find someone who can also contribute to the overall strategic direction of the charity and who is also willing to be a voice and challenge on other issues/decisions taken by the charity whether about (e.g.) risk, scientific approach, grant giving, or fundraising etc. You should have a strong interest in the mission of our client and be willing to advocate on the charity’s behalf.
Previous experience of being a Trustee is not necessary as a full induction and ongoing support will be provided.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
They want everyone they work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone they support, to feel included and that they belong at the organisation. They are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities they serve and ensuring inclusion in everything they do. They will support you to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best.
Board meetings and time commitment
The The Board ordinarily meets four times per year in March, May, August and November. Two of these meetings are held remotely via video call on a Saturday, and two are held in person in London across weekends. In addition, Trustees are encouraged to join a Committee relevant to their area of expertise which meets at least once per quarter via video call. An appropriate time commitment will be required over the course of the year for preparative work between meetings. Trustees are also invited to attend occasional charity events and join recruitment panels on an ad hoc basis.
Following a probationary period where Trustee-elects attend at least 2 board meetings, appointed Trustees serve a three-year term, with the option to renew for a further three years. Trusteeship is an unremunerated position, though reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be paid.
If this opportunity to join a small but ambitious charity appeals to you, and you have enthusiasm and a commitment to their vision of a world where animal-free, human-specific technologies secure breakthroughs for patients then they’d like to hear from you.
They reserve the right to close this vacancy early if they receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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The Political Studies Association exists to develop and promote the study of politics. Founded in 1950, we are the leading association in our field in the United Kingdom, with an international membership including academics in political science, theorists and practitioners, policymakers, early career researchers/academics and students in higher education.
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Your Role: Membership, Programmes and Events Support Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)
Contract: Fixed Term for six months - November 2024 to April 2025. We are open to applications from a PhD student or Early Career Academic.
Hours: 21 (0.6FTE). The post holder will also be expected to attend and support the PSA25 Annual Conference taking place in Birmingham from 14 -16 April 2025.
Salary: 0.6 FTE of £25k. The post holder will additionally be compensated for in-person attendance and providing support during the Annual Conference period.
Location: All roles are based at our offices in Camden London but the PSA currently supports its staff to work remotely. Post-holders will be required, however, to come into our offices regularly (normally once a week on a Wednesday). The Membership, Programmes and Events team is a friendly bunch who work closely together with responsibility for operations and output across a wide range of our activities. These include: membership, networks, specialist groups, programmes, communications, events including the Annual Lecture and PSA Annual Conference. We are looking for someone to join the team in the six-month run up to, and including attendance at, the PSA25 Annual Conference which is our major event of the year.
Are you ready to carry out this vital role at the heart of the PSA?
Your role and responsibilities:
In terms of the PSA Annual Conference these may include, but are not limited to:
· Responding to standard/general conference email enquiries
· Communicating information and instructions to all participants
· Supporting logistics, operations and communication of information to participants via Ex Ordo (abstract management system) and our virtual conference platform
· Monitoring Ex Ordo data - for example, identifying whether someone is a paper-giver or not and emailing participants for clarification where necessary
· Communicating information and instructions to all participants
· Supporting exhibitors by communicating deadlines and details for their conference space
· Organising catering requirements to cover the conference schedule
· Sourcing venues and menu choices for the Conference Dinner and Conference Drinks events
· Supporting the award of PSA academic prizes including production of certificates
· Monitoring the Prizes in-box and helping with the response to any enquiries
· Collating Academic Prizes nominations made via JotForm for trustees and prize judges
· Joining the team in Birmingham to manage the Annual Conference, including the one-day Undergraduate conference
· You may also be asked to support research and administration related to future PSA conferences
In terms of Membership, Networks and Specialist Groups these may include, but are not limited to:
· Supporting the reconciliation of membership data in readiness for our new database
· Assisting with general email enquiries and emailing all/specific groups of members
· Helping to prepare the data for the issue of December/January membership renewals and recording appropriately on the database
· Responding to general/standard emails from our Specialist Groups
· Replying to enquiries/requests from our Early Career Network and Teaching & Learning Network
· Facilitating Specialist Group and Network digital events including arranging Zooms as required
· Collating articles/announcements for the regular e-newsletter
Additional information: there are currently seven members of PSA staff under the leadership of the CEO. This post reports to the Membership, Events & Programmes Manager who works with two Officers in the team.
Pro-rata 25 days’ annual holiday allowance (plus bank holidays).
Employer contribution to pension (5% of salary, 10% employer contribution) after successful completion of your probation.
· Compliance with PSA policy including absence, appraisal, and health & safety
· Compliance with GDPR and other good practices which are in place around the data we hold
· On occasion, supporting colleagues in work areas outside of this job description
· Playing a role, together with the wider team, in supporting the Head of Operations & Finance in the smooth running of the PSA offices in Camden, London
The tasks outlined above are subject to change from time to time as determined by business priorities and communicated by the CEO and/or the Membership, Programmes & Events Manager.
September 2024
Please submit your application by 9am Monday 7 October, by sending a covering letter together with your CV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an experienced qualified accountant and financial forecaster to update and maintain the company’s financial plans on a part-time basis.
Financial Planning Analyst
Hours: 21 hours (part-time) up to 60% remote, 40% in office
Location: ISHA, 102 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, N4 2DR / Hybrid working possible
Salary: £33,000 (£55,000 full time equivalent)
Contract: Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to help shape the strategic direction of a housing association that provides a vital service to the communities of Islington, Hackney and Waltham Forest. It is an interesting and varied role suited to someone who not only has sound forecasting skills but is also great at communicating with key stakeholders in the business who each have a part in shaping our financial plan.
You will use your knowledge and experience of forecasting to help ensure our financial plan helps shape our strategic direction to maximise the good we can do in the communities we serve.
You will work closely with senior managers and the Leadership Team.
Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:
- Lead the development of comprehensive medium and long-term financial plans, aligning them with the overall strategic plan.
- To provide professional advice on the strategic direction of the Association to Leadership Team.
- To provide insightful analysis to Leadership Team, contributing to well informed commercial decision making.
- Work collaboratively across departments to ensure that long-term financial plans are integrated with operational and strategic objectives.
- Engage in detailed analysis of potential risks and opportunities associated with long-term financial strategies and operational projects.
- To update the 30-year plan for approval by Leadership Team on a quarterly basis and for approval by Board on an annual basis.
You
We are seeking a proactive, reliable and committed individual who can deliver accurate financial plans with excellent insight and advice.
You don’t need to have worked in Housing before, but it will be an advantage if you have.
As well as being technically very competent, you will have the ability to communicate and work effectively with stakeholders. You will be very organised and professional in your approach.
You will be a proficient Excel user. Experience of using Power BI will be an advantage, but is not essential.
Staff Benefits
We’ll offer you a generous pension scheme (up to 10% employer matched contributions and a death in service benefit), 29 days annual leave (increasing after five years’ service), eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits (see attached). We have an evolving wellbeing offer, that is being developed following employee feedback, and we will invest in your professional development with on-going training and career development opportunities.
About ISHA
We are a small but ambitious housing association at a critical juncture. Our ambition is for the communities we are anchored in and exist to serve, and we have done and achieved much over the past few years. But in these challenging times we know we’ll achieve nothing unless we are equally ambitious for our own people.
Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. We strive to build a more diverse organisation, where everyone feels empowered to bring, and be, their best self to work.
We can’t be a brilliant landlord if we don’t partner with brilliant colleagues. Could you be one of them and be trusted to make the difference?
If this sounds exciting, we want you on our team. Please do apply.
This role is based at our Head Office but there is some flexibility to work in a hybrid way if preferred.
Deadline: 09:00 on 14 October 2024.
Interview: 24 October 2024 in person at 102 Blackstock Road, N4 2DR
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to where you can complete your application for this position.
Inclusion and Diversity
We want ISHA to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBTQ+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that passionate commitment to customers, respect for everyone, pride in Team ISHA and trusted to make the difference remains at the heart of everything we do.
Asking for adjustments
ISHA is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us.
No agencies please.
Lead Youth Worker
Oasis Hub East Southampton
16 HOURS PER WEEK (Part-time 0.4FTE)
10 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT (with view to extend)
SALARY: £10,428 per annum (£26,072 for 1FTE)
Want to enable young people to have positive lives?
Want to be part of a supportive, dynamic, fun & quality team?
Want to make your community a better place?
Want to grow in confidence and experience?
Oasis Community Hub East Southampton are recruiting for an experienced Lead Youth Worker to work alongside the youth and community hub team in East Southampton. This positive, adaptable and talented youth worker will help us to deliver detached youth work and mentoring. Supporting the development of a team and building youth leadership opportunities.
The role will be focussed on the East Southampton community surrounding Oasis Academies Mayfield and Sholing and the Harefield Hub space. Delivering detached work, alongside other partners using our Oasis Youth van; delivering mentoring in schools and supporting and developing a youth team.
Key responsibilities will be:
· To develop and deliver a youth work programme engaging with young people across East Southampton in school and community settings. To Include:
o Detached provision
o Positive activities
o Wellbeing support
o Mentoring
· To work alongside the hub team to increase opportunities for young people to influence decision making and develop their leadership.
· To line manage sessional youth staff and support volunteers.
The successful post holder must have:
· Proven experience of leading work with young people in formal and informal settings
· Experience working with challenging behaviours and attitudes.
· Understanding of monitoring and evaluation in youth work
· Knowledge of safeguarding practices and health and safety.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team, working in a community and education setting. As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.
· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year plus 8 Bank Holidays, Pro rata.
· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.
Email your CV including a Supporting Statement. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for further inforamtion.
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.
CV and cover letter should be returned by 9am, Monday 14th October 2024.
Interviews will take place Tuesday 22nd October 2024.
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 candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ivy Rock Partners are pleased to be working with an outstanding housing association to help recruit a motivated Financial Accountant to join their dynamic Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a strong financial control environment, preparing statutory accounts, and managing the audit processes. You will drive continuous improvement within the financial accounting and control function and play a key role in ensuring their finance services deliver the best outcomes for their residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute appropriate financial controls and ensure the timely and accurate preparation of quarterly and annual statutory accounts for group entities, supported by detailed schedules.
- Manage the delivery of interim and final audits for assigned group entities, including conducting analytical reviews of financial statements.
- Reconcile intercompany accounts, group investments, and borrowings on a monthly basis, maintaining up-to-date statutory account schedules.
- Prepare and submit all regulatory returns, including FVA and Companies House filings.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly group control accounts reconciliations.
- Contribute to the quarterly financial health reports for group entities, providing Management and the Audit & Risk Committee with a comprehensive overview of associated risks.
- Support continuous performance improvements across the financial accounting and control function.
- Maintain accurate and detailed financial data using Excel and in-house systems.
- Collaborate with finance business partners and heads of services to ensure timely and accurate delivery of monthly control account reconciliations.
Qualifications and Skills:
- CCAB-recognised accounting qualification qualified or part qualified (ACA qualified is desired).
- Extensive experience in preparing regulatory financial returns and managing filings with FVA and Companies House.
- Proven track record in managing interim and year-end audits, with effective coordination with auditors.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse audiences and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse complex data, develop solutions, and make data-driven decisions.
- Experience influencing operational activities at both tactical and strategic levels.
- Proficiency in Excel; experience with D365 and Power BI is desired.
- A commitment to upholding ethical principles, including integrity, objectivity, professional competence, confidentiality, and professional behaviour.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
- Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- A chance to make a real difference in the community by supporting their mission to provide affordable housing
Please get in contact with Megan Hunter or Ryan Sheehan for more information on the role.
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This role is responsible for supporting the growth, planning and delivery of KCLSU campaigning and organising activity ensuring that elected officers, Academic Associations, Networks and students are enabled and empowered to create strategic, member-led campaigns. Support our members to develop, shape and deliver their agenda, providing advice, coaching and guidance on how to develop impactful campaigns and projects. Work as part of the Student Voice Team to embed campaigning and organising across all areas of our work ensuring that students from every segment of the membership are empowered to make change through campaigns. Enable our communities (Academic Associations, Liberation Networks and Student Representatives) to grow and develop into effective representative bodies.
Responsibilities include:
Growing, planning & delivering KCLSU campaigns
- Provide resources, support and mentoring to student officers and student campaigners, utilising digital and offline organising models of engagement, to support them to develop hard-hitting and effective campaigns.
- Coordinate and work with KCLSU teams to support representatives and members in delivering their campaigns and communicate the impact of campaigning at KCLSU, building interest and recruiting new activists as a result.
- Deliver a range of approaches to student voice engagement, developing diverse methods of participation and innovative practices for facilitating student decision-making, co-creation, and capturing insight.
- Work with external organisations to lead on KCLSU involvement in local, national and NUS campaigns.
- Responsible for measuring and reporting the impact of our campaigns.
Developing Student Representative Communities
- Support Networks, Academic Associations and Campaign groups on-going growth and development, supporting them to build inclusive, active, and intersectional student-led communities.
- Engage with representatives through coaching, building relationships and providing support as they develop and deliver their campaigning and organising agenda.
- Ensure participation in representation is accessible and inclusive, identifying and removing barriers to engagement particularly for low participation groups.
Leadership Development
- Create and deliver training, guidance and ongoing support for Student Officers, Student Representatives and Academic Associations, equipping students with the knowledge and skills that enable them to thrive in their role and feel empowered to grow as community leaders.
- Build strong and nurturing relationships with student representatives and Academic Association leaders, coordinating effective engagement and regular contact with our members.
- Empower students – particularly those from low participation groups - to become student leaders and participate in KCLSU Elections.
A successful candidate will have:
Qualifications
- A good standard of education, ideally to graduate level or equivalent. (Desirable)
Experience
- Experience of working in a campaigning organisation or as a campaigner
- Experience of mentoring and coaching staff/elected representatives/volunteers
- Experience of working in successful partnerships with a range of stakeholders
- Experience recruiting and supporting volunteers
- Experience of facilitating and delivering training
- Experience/involvement working with a membership organisation (either as an employee, representative or trustee) (Desirable)
- Experience of working with young people/education or similar (Desirable)
Knowledge
- Knowledge of community-building techniques and how to increase participation
- Knowledge of various campaigning and lobbying techniques
- Knowledge of community organising techniques
- Knowledge of current issues affecting the higher education sector
- Understanding of underrepresentation in higher education/voluntary sector and how these groups are affected by structural inequality (Desirable)
- Good understanding of representation systems and practices (Desirable)
Skills
- Ability to build, enable and empower campaign teams and support others to do so.
- Ability to collaborate well with others and to use initiative and creativity to resolve problems
- Ability to motivate, coach and support others to enable their development
- Excellent planning, organisational and administrative skills, with a particular focus on attention to detail
- Competent IT skills and ability to learn new systems quickly (Desirable)
Aptitude
- A desire to empower individuals, communities, and grassroots movements
- Able and willing to actively demonstrate KCLSU's values
The list above is not exhaustive. For further details, please review our Job Pack
Our values
You will see on our Job Pack that we are a equal opportunities employer and we live by our 4 main values: Inclusive, Collaborative, Open and Brave. KCLSU is a fun, social and flexible work environment which offers opportunities for development as well as great staff benefits.
Benefits of Working for KCLSU include:
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Pension Contribution
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closure days
- Discounts at KCLSU venues
- £30 wellbeing allowance per term
- Employee Assistance Programme
- "No meeting Friday" ethos
- Death in Service
At KCLSU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do and we endeavor to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this role you must:
- Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
- Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
- Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union
KCLSU is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36000 students at King's College London. Join us!
The Students' Union is looking for a dedicated Student Adviser who loves to help students and always goes the extra mile in doing so! We are looking for someone who is a good listener, empathic and non-judgemental and who has a genuine desire to ensure that every student has the best student experience whilst studying at London Metropolitan University
Job purpose for the role
· To deliver a high-quality professional advice service to students at London Metropolitan University
· To provide independent, confidential and impartial advice and representation that has a positive impact on the experience of students
· To ensure the advice service operates in line with best practice and that students and elected officers are well-informed on the issues affecting students
· To support the Advocacy & Communications team in identifying and reporting on issues affecting the wider student body, providing evidence-based support for the Students’ Union’s representative work
To apply please send your CV, and a Cover Letter which outline how you meet the person specification in the job description.
Please send your CV and Cover Letter.
Please include the job role you are applying for in the subject of the email.
Deadline: 3rd of October 2024 at 1pm
Interviews: Week commencing 14th of October
We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce, as we understand the importance of having staff with varied lived experiences and backgrounds that reflect various needs of our student community. We welcome applications from all, and we strongly encourage applications from people of ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people with dependants and people who identify as LGBTQIA+. We conduct anonymous shortlisting, and all our interview panels have Unconscious Bias Training to support a fair recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for an equal future for disabled people.
As an Individual Giving Fundraiser, you’ll work as part of the Public Fundraising team responsible for managing a portfolio of Individual Giving campaigns from inception through to evaluation to generate funds, improve engagement and increase life-time value of existing supporters
Permanent, 35 hours a week
Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW with working from home most of the time.
The role
In this role, you will:
- Be responsible for managing retention campaigns, coordinating with a number of different stakeholders, both internal and externally.
- Experience of monitoring and reporting of results and other financial data.
- Experience of working with data for fundraising purposes, either in using a database to select and segment data or of producing briefs to do so.
- Work with the Senior Individual Giving Fundraisers to deliver campaigns against agreed budgets
For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the apply link to go to the ful job description on the Scope website.
About you
The successful applicant will:
- Have direct experience of campaign management across a range of direct marketing activities including direct mail, digital, email and telephone
- Experience of working to a busy schedule, managing a number of campaigns simultaneously
- Have an interest in testing new campaigns, and a passion for raising funds to enable Scope to continue the work that they do.
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of an equal future for disabled people.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. You can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
- Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
- Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
How to apply
If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.
Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form.
We welcome all applications by 11:59pm BST on Sunday 13 October 2024.
Interviews to take place in week commencing 21 October 2024.
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!
The Diocese of Guildford has an exciting part-time opportunity for a Community Lead to manage our Hear Here project.
The Hear Here Project is a community-focused initiative which involves collaboration between the Diocese, Parishes, NHS Audiology Departments and Sight for Surrey to assist those who wear an NHS-issued hearing aid with any technical issues at clinics run by trained hearing champions. The clinics helps to break the cycle of isolation often experienced by those with hearing loss.
The project, powered by volunteers, operates in parish churches and other community spaces, forming a key part of the diocese's "Growing Communities" strategy.
The role involves leading, managing, and ensuring the governance of Hear Here across the diocese. The Community Project Lead will work closely with volunteers, maintaining high clinic standards and fostering relationships with key partners to secure the project’s future and enhance its outreach potential.
Key Responsibilities include:
· Providing overall leadership and manage the daily activities of Hear Here.
· Promote the project across the diocese, ensuring it is recognised as a vital part of parish outreach and mission.
· Collect and analyse data from clinics for accurate and timely reporting.
· Respond to telephone and email enquiries, assisting new clients in accessing clinics and keep the online directory current.
· Identify, pursue, and secure ongoing funding to sustain and expand the project.
· Increase the visibility of Hear Here within the Diocese to expand the clinics and enhance their role in community outreach.
· Work with the NHS trusts to provide up-to-date training and support.
· Manage a team of volunteers to ensure clinics run consistently, safely, and according to required standards.
· Build and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
· Administer and oversee project governance.
The successful candidate will need to hold a UK driving licence and have their own vehicle as the position requires travel around the diocese from time to time.
Benefits of the role include:
· Competitive salary within the Charity Sector
· Hybrid working
· A 15% non-contributory pension/life assurance provision
· 25 days (pro rata) annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
· An employee assistance programme
· Learning and development opportunities
· Attractive open-plan office and surroundings at Church House Guildford with free parking
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to send a detailed covering letter, along with your CV, outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification as detailed in the job description. Applications without a cover letter cannot be considered.
We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
For more information, please refer to the attached full job description.
The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as its essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Our vision is of a diverse, growing, intergenerational church at the heart of each community, working alongside our chaplaincies and schools.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Trust & NHSE, this work will transform the experiences of female veterans, and address barriers to access in areas including health and wellbeing, transition and employment, care, finance and pensions, housing, terms of service, historic hurt and loneliness. Collaborating across government, statutory, charity, and commercial organisations, the project will innovate within the sector, design sustainable provisions and translate research into action.
Reporting to the Project Lead for the Female Veterans Transformation Programme, you will be responsible for delivering the communication and engagement strategy during the course of the programme. This includes engagement and consultation with key stakeholders including Office of Veteran Affairs, MoD, NHS England, devolved nations health services, Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force (including Associations and charities), Veterans Commissioners, other veteran-facing organisations aligned through the Cobseo Female Veterans Cluster Group and female veterans themselves.
The post will be hosted by the WRAC Association who are an inclusive employer seeking to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool and committed to supporting our staff and the female veterans we serve.
If you see yourself as the motivated, self-starting and engaging officer of this transformational project, we look forward to receiving your application. All applicants must be able to demonstrate current eligibility to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.