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Why work for us?

At CARE International UK, we stand for integrity, passion, and innovation. We are part of a global movement dedicated to creating lasting change. When you join our team, you become part of a dynamic community where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your potential is nurtured. Our inclusive workplace champions diversity and offers you the platform to lead, inspire, and be part of meaningful work that impacts lives worldwide.

About you

You are not just a finance professional; you are a leader who thrives on bringing clarity, structure, and vision to financial operations. You possess the expertise and strategic insight to steer a complex financial landscape with confidence and integrity. Your experience speaks of excellence in financial control, team leadership, and a commitment to building strong processes that empower others. Ideally, you bring sector experience, but more importantly, you are driven by the desire to contribute to a mission that changes lives globally.

About the role

As Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing financial excellence at CARE International UK. This is more than a finance role—it’s your chance to influence the financial direction of a global charity and contribute to life-saving work around the world. You’ll lead a team that embodies a culture of innovation, continuously advancing how we manage and control financial processes. Your insights will drive key decisions and strengthen our ability to deliver impactful programmes globally.

At CARE, your leadership will extend beyond numbers; it will empower action, inspire growth, and leave a legacy of resilience and hope. Join us and transform your career while helping to transform the world.

About CARE

CARE International UK is part of a global confederation dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice. We work in over 100 countries, supporting life-saving programs and advocating for policy changes to improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. Joining CARE means becoming part of a team that is passionate about making a tangible difference in the world.

Safeguarding

CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy and our Code of Conduct. They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.

Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:

- satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. 

- appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check).

By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to the HR team.

We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.

Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing date:  1 December 2024 at 11pm

Interview date:  Week commencing 9 December 2024

Carers UK is looking for an Account Executive to support the Income Generation and Communication team in delivering activities to maintain and grow significant income from Carers UK’s products and services, namely the Employers for Carers forum.  

This is a pivotal time for working carers as the Carer’s Leave Act becomes law, making it a statutory requirement for all employers to support unpaid carers by providing five days unpaid carers leave. We believe we have the platform to bring about change, as well as provide carers with the support they need.

About us

Carers UK’s vision is to create a society that recognises, values and supports carers. As the leading national charity for unpaid carers, we exist to make life better for carers, however caring affects them. Our support, advice, information and campaigning work are now needed more than ever, as unpaid carers are providing more and more care, adversely impacting on their own health and wellbeing.

Despite being a relatively small charity, we regularly punch above our weight. We have influenced almost every piece of legislation concerning carers over the past 60 years: from the first ever 1967 legal right for carers to the 2024 Carer’s Leave Act, whereby employers must provide five days unpaid leave to employees. Our Employers for Carers forum was hugely influential in the passing of the Act.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an Account Executive to join our team and build on this recent success. This is a pivotal time for working carers as the Carer’s Leave Act has become law, after years of campaigning by Carers UK. This means it is now a statutory requirement for all employers to support unpaid carers by giving five days unpaid carers leave. However, we realise that there are still many barriers facing working carers, so we are already campaigning for a further change in the law for this to become a week of paid leave.

About the role

Our best practice employer forum, Employers for Carers (EfC), works as a department of Carers UK and helps businesses create carer-friendly workplaces. With the change in employment law, now is an exciting time for our forum to grow in size and influence, ultimately helping millions more carers.

We are seeking a new business Account Executive to help grow the membership of Employers for Carers at this exciting time. While this role sits within the Income Generation and Communication directorate, it is not a fundraising role but focuses on selling our Employers for Carers product as earned income. As such, the successful candidate will meet with leading organisations to improve their workplace practices, engaging with HR and D&I teams.

Find out more about Employers for Carers on our website

• Organisations we support
• What our members benefit from
• Why supporting carers makes business sense.

Diversity and inclusion

Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.

To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.

As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.

At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email the recruitment team to discuss.

The closing date for applications is 5pm, Friday 29 November 2024

Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.

Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.

Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.

Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks as well as seek references before a formal offer is made.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client as they look to appoint a permanent Head of Insights and Analytics to their team. The position will be offered on a permanent, hybrid contract.

The organisation’s hybrid working model enables employees to enjoy the benefits of both office based and remote working. They ask that staff work from the office in Islington 40% of their time, with 20% required as a minimum. Reasonable adjustments as well as specific office-based needs will be considered for those with long term health conditions and disabilities.

The Head of Insight and Analytics will lead a team of five to develop data-driven initiatives that will contribute to the organisation’s mission to halve emissions and restore biodiversity by the end of this decade in a fair and equitable way.

You will expand the organisation's insight and analytics work across all areas, ensuring that the charity is at the forefront in using data and insights to inform campaigning, fundraising, digital initiatives, and volunteer organising. Your efforts will enhance the quality and comprehensiveness of insights available to inform decision-making across departments, supporting the development of cohesive strategies.

You will work closely with the Head of Data, who leads a team of five dedicated to data operations and development. Together, you’ll ensure seamless integration and alignment between your areas, driving progress towards shared objectives. Your leadership will cultivate new business partnerships and an environment of agility and innovation, inspiring creativity and collaboration as we work together towards a sustainable future.

The successful candidate will be an experienced insights or analytics leader, ideally with experience of supporting within a campaigning organisation. You be a collaborative leader, with the ability to drive change and transformation whilst inspiring and influencing those around you. Finally, you will have substantial technical proficiency and analytical expertise with CRM systems and customer and supporter data.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. Should you require any support with your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Matt Till at Prospectus.

In order to apply please, submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.

The National Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service (NCATS) operates in partnership with the Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. We provide assessments and a range of specialist interventions for children and young people displaying harmful sexual behaviour. We work with children and young people up to the age of 21 and their families/carers. We also provide training and consultation to professionals.

NCATS sits within the Partnerships and Development department which is part of the Services Directorate of the NSPCC. The Services Directorate supports parents and families in caring for their children, provides therapeutic services to help children move on from abuse an assists professionals in making the best decisions for children, across the UK.

Job Purpose

Provide direct services to children, families, carers, or professionals working in an inter-agency context where activities will be complex and where there is a requirement to take considerable responsibility and work autonomously.

Key relationships – Internal

·Report to team manager and clinical lead (NCATS)

• Partnerships Service Manager
• Specialist partnerships teams practitioners
• London and south-east Hub practitioners and support staff
• Consultant Social Workers

Key relationships – External

• Professionals from other agencies
• NSPCC colleagues from other directorates i.e. Strategy and Knowledge Fundraising.

Main duties and responsibilities

Provide direct services for children, their families, carers and adults maintaining professional practicestandards as outlined in legislation/guidance and consistent with NSPCC practice standards and guidance.

Be accountable for a caseload most of which will be complex, ensuring all safeguarding practice and caserecording conforms to NSPCC practice standards and guidance. Provide professional advice to internaland external enquiries.

Liaise and work positively with partner agencies and to respectfully challenge where necessary in order to promote the best interests of children.

Involve service users in planning, decision making and evaluation and promote the participation of Children andYoung People.

Plan and deliver services and contribute to their evaluation and ensure that issues of equality and inclusionare identified and addressed in accordance with equal opportunity practices.

Develop and maintain professional relationships and work in partnership with other agencies in order to deliver effective services and attend a range of internal and external meetings as required.

Actively prepare for and participate in supervision, team meetings, briefings and training events andcontribute to the development of learning materials or other resources.

Take responsibility for developing and improving your own professional knowledge and skills and contribute to policy development within the organisation.

Work with fundraising staff to promote the work of the team and the organisation to various audiences including supporters, fundraisers and volunteers.

Support and learn from colleagues through co-working, mentoring or critical appraisal and supervise students as appropriate in line with agency policy.

Responsibilities for all Staff within the Services Directorate

A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people Understand and comply with Services' Information Security Guidance

Take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and others in offices/bases, regional/ nationalhubs, third-party sites (including service users' homes) and where hybrid/ homeworking is in place

Person specification

All items are essential.

1.  A recognised social work qualification (or equivalent) and registration with the relevant social carebody within the UK (or equivalent).

2. Experience of direct work with children and their families alongside proven ability in identifying risk and need and initiating child protection activity.

3. Good knowledge of up-to-date safeguarding and child protection best practice, research and legislation.

4. Experience of and ability to work in a way that reflects a child-centred approach and an understanding of children's rights, participation, needs and best interests.

5. Experience of and ability to engage with service users, involving them in planning, decision-making andevaluation whilst adhering to effective safeguarding practice.

6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.

7. Experience of and ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, within a multi-disciplinarysetting.

8. Ability to effectively prioritise workload, manage time, and resources

9.Ability to represent the NSPCC effectively to other child protection agencies and to supporters.

10. Experience of and ability to consider equality and inclusion in all aspects of your professional role.

Safer Recruitment

As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.

Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process ofobtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.

The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and incompliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.

Our principles:

• Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills, experience,motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process should ensure the identificationof the person best suited to the role and the organisation.

• Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal and external)who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for.

•We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to enable successfulcandidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their time with us.

•Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit.

•As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18's joining the organisation willhave ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and activities are safe and appropriate.

•All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance with the GDPR legislation.

Location: London
Salary: Circa £105,000 + Attractive Benefits
Deadline for Applications: [9th December]

The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF), one of the UK's largest grant-making charities, is seeking a Group Finance Director to lead its financial operations. Funded entirely by Freemasons and their families, MCF’s mission is to build better lives by supporting individuals and communities in the areas of healthcare, education, and independence. Since its establishment in 2016, MCF has awarded over £150m in grants, impacting the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.

The new Group Finance Director will play a crucial role in overseeing MCF’s financial strategy, ensuring the charity’s long-term viability, and managing assets in excess of £400M. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a skilled financial team and contribute to strategic decisions that impact MCF’s operations and charitable work.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Advising the Chief Executive and Board on financial strategy, ensuring comprehensive financial planning, accurate reporting, and compliance.
• Investment Management: Developing and managing MCF’s investment strategy, ensuring financial sustainability and growth.
• Relief Chest Operation: Overseeing the management of the Relief Chest, a key operation that handles charitable donations from Masonic units across the country.
• Team Leadership: Leading and developing the finance team, ensuring a high standard of financial management and operational efficiency.
• Board and Committee Engagement: Providing financial insight and reporting to the Finance Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, and Board of Trustees.

Experience and Skills

The successful candidate must be a professionally qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience and a proven track record of contributing to financial strategy and decision-making at Board level, (ideally in the charity or not-for-profit sector). You will have robust Financial Management skills, experienced in overseeing financial operations within an SME organisation, balancing financial operations with a strategic outlook and the leadership skills to manage, inspire and influence your team and colleagues, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability. The post-holder will be an exceptional communicator, astute decision maker and capable of inspiring transformation in an organisation undergoing exciting change.

 Benefits

• Competitive salary (£105,000)
• 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme
• Professional membership subscriptions and support for ongoing development

Why Join MCF?

The Masonic Charitable Foundation is a key player in improving lives and communities across the UK. By leading the financial direction of MCF, the Group Finance Director will be at the heart of an organisation dedicated to making a positive difference. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the charity's future and drive its strategic objectives forward.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV along with a supporting statement (2-3 pages)

 Timeline

Application Deadline: 9th December

Shortlist: 8th January

1st Stage Interviews: 13th and 14th January (London Office)

2nd Stage: w/c 20th January (London Office)

About us

SurvivorsUK exists for men, boys and non-binary people who have experienced any form of sexual violence. 

We support – by providing services such as a helpline, counselling, ISVA and groupwork.
We challenge – by raising public awareness of the issue, and dispelling myths
We build – by creating and facilitating networks for better access to help

Role

In this exciting role, you will provide pro–active emotional, practical and advocacy support for male and non-binary survivors who have experienced any form of sexual violence.

As our Sexual Violence Caseworker, you will ensure survivors are aware of their social welfare rights, options and entitlements and assist them in accessing key services such as social services, housing, and benefit agencies.

Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more information.

Benefits of Working with Us

- We are a Disability Confident Employer
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Clinical Supervision, if relevant for your role
- Acces to gym at our Hackney Wick offices
- Commitment to your professional development

How to apply

To express an interest in the role and to be considered, please review our JD and Personal Spec and submit the following:

• An up-to-date CV.
• A supporting statement that addresses each of the requirements in the person specification and outlines your motivations for applying.

Closing date: Sunday 17th November 2024 at 11.30pm
Shortlisting for Interviews: Week beginning the 25th of November. The interview will be held remotely via Teams or Zoom.

We especially encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including men, non-binary, Black and Asian, trans, disabled people, and those from other marginalised groups. We recognise and value the unique experiences that arise from the intersections of these identities, and we particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience or a strong understanding of the issues faced by our service users.

At SurvivorsUK, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We also understand the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including job share opportunities, to support candidates with caregiving responsibilities or other needs.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or have any accessibility needs, please let us know. We are here to provide any support necessary to ensure the process is inclusive for you.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust are seeking an outstanding, innovative and dynamic Director of Nature Recovery.

Director Of Nature Recovery
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £65,000 per annum
Location: Norwich, NR1 1RY

Role purpose

The purpose of this role is to create and lead a multi-disciplinary team to accelerate nature’s recovery across Norfolk and set the Trust on course to achieve our strategy. You will act as a strategic leader to deliver direct impact and influence the environmental, economic and social systems in Norfolk to prioritise nature’s recovery.

Main duties

Organisational and strategic leadership

•  Provide clear, values-based strategic organisational leadership as a key member of the Strategic Leadership Team and a trusted advisor to the CEO
•  Model our leadership values and behaviours at all times
•  Ensure that an environment is created for all teams that enables people to bring their best to the Trust
•  Provide strategic leadership for the directorate and across the Trust, taking responsibility for collective decision making, creating opportunities and managing risk
•  Achieve clear delivery targets for directorate and for shared targets across directorates
•  Manage and develop a growing team to support strategy implementation, including overseeing work plans, budgets, and performance management

Partnership and collaborative working

Influence the strategic direction of Norfolk’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy;

•Lead and model collaboration across and outside the organisation, including (but not limited to):
•  Working closely with the Director of Nature Conservation to ensure that there is a consistency of strategic approach to conservation work and partnerships from the Trust
•  Working with the fundraising team and projects team to lead the development of, and fundraising strategies for, new multi-stakeholder landscape-scale initiatives for nature’s recovery
•  Working with other Directors to build effective strategic partnerships for nature’s recovery with local authorities, businesses, universities and other key charities operating in Norfolk
•  Keep abreast of local, regional, national and international issues affecting wildlife in Norfolk, maintaining liaison with The Wildlife Trusts and our national developments, policies and initiatives

Research and evidence

•  Bring together the data, monitoring and evidence held by Norfolk Wildlife Trust or other bodies to inform our countywide strategy to restore nature at scale
•  Co-ordinate with others to ensure that our work across the Trust, including our positions and polices, is evidence-led and credible

Person specification

Essential:

•Proven experience and ability in organisational leadership and team management
•  A demonstrable ability and attitude to work corporately and cooperatively as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team
•  An effective leader of change, improving the effectiveness of teams and individuals, building skills, capability and capacity
•  Sound understanding and technical knowledge of ecology and wildlife conservation issues and methods as they apply to Norfolk’s wildlife habitats
•  Excellent, proven relationship building skills at a senior level
•  Excellent interpersonal skills
•  A commercial, entrepreneurial and innovative mindset to deliver projects using new funding mechanisms
•  A strong commitment to nature conservation and the work of Norfolk Wildlife Trust
•  A high degree of competence in the use of IT systems and information management
•  Good numeracy and experience in the compilation and coordination of complex budgets
•  Good written and oral presentation skills and experience, including the ability and confidence to engage a variety of audiences, press and media
•  Strong organisational and administrative skills
•  Preparedness to work unsociable hours including occasional evening and weekend work attending meetings and achieving deadlines
•  Current driving licence

Desirable:

•  Knowledge of green finance solutions and natural capital markets

The closing date for receipt of applications is 10am on 25th November.

Interviews are likely to take place at Bewick House, but online interviews will be considered.

We regret that we are unable to provide feedback from the application stage and if you have not heard from us by the end of December you should assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Thank you for your interest in working with us, good luck with your application.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Title:    Resilience Programme Lead

Reports To:  Director of Programmes & Development  

Salary:  £32,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Location:  Home-based, flexible with easy access to the Somerset area

Contract:  Permanent, full time

Holiday:  25 days per annum plus public holidays

Application:  Application form

Closing Date:  Thursday 21st November at 9am

The post is subject to a six months’ probationary period.

The Charity

The Youth Adventure Trust is a youth development charity working with vulnerable young people aged 11 to 16 years old from Somerset, Wiltshire and Swindon. Our outdoor activity based YAT Adventure Programme enables young people to challenge themselves, experience success, learn to go beyond their own expectations and grow in confidence. Through a series of residential camps and day activities they are able to build resilience, self esteem and develop social and life skills. The YAT Resilience Programme works to the same outcomes through a year long programme of monthly activities, home-based challenges and reflective practice. Our Mentoring Programme works with those young people in need of some additional individualised support at the end of our other programmes. The Trust’s Bursary Programme is open to all those young people who have completed an initial programme, in order to assist their next steps into further activities. Our aim is to make a lasting improvement to the lives of vulnerable young people. All our services are provided completely free of charge to the young people who are nominated by schools and other youth organisations to take part. 

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and inspiring individual to oversee and lead our new YAT Resilience Programme. Following a successful pilot in Wiltshire in 2023, we are now launching the programme in Somerset, a new geographical location for the Youth Adventure Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of YAT’s growth, leading our first move outside of Wiltshire and Swindon. There is plenty of scope to develop this new programme, ensuring it meets its objectives and gives the best possible opportunities to the vulnerable young people who are referred to build their resilience and therefore improve their future lives. 

The Resilience Programme Lead will be responsible for;

• developing the content of the Resilience Programme including identifying, arranging and booking activities and other opportunities; and developing complementary materials such as reflective journals, take home challenges, online support and session plans for individual support.

• delivering the Resilience Programme to groups of young people, ensuring the highest standards of safety, wellbeing and engagement, acting as the key point of contact for them and their parents/carers throughout, and ensuring they get the maximum benefit from the opportunity. 

• the continued review and development of the programme content, experience and learning opportunities to ensure maximum outcomes and that programme objectives are fulfilled. You will seek the views and feedback of young people, and include them as well as other stakeholders in its development. Having a high quality programme that meets its aims is of the utmost importance to YAT and this will require a reflective, insightful and creative leader. 

• monitoring the impact of the programme on the young people taking part through use of our outcomes measurement tool and seeking feedback from young people, parents, referral agencies and volunteers. Reporting on this impact through success stories, data and analysis.

• working with the referral schools and young people’s families to promote understanding of the benefits of the programme, effective participation and ensure they have all the information they require. Providing parents/carers and referral schools with feedback to help support the young person’s development and wellbeing. 

• line management for other Resilience Programme Managers, overseeing their workflow and delivery of the programme.

• working with the Volunteering Lead to recruit, train, support, organise and prepare volunteers who will work on the programme, including providing training and ensuring safe working practices and the highest standards of care and safeguarding. On activities you will oversee staff and providers who are brought in to support the delivery of the programme.

• overseeing the programme budget and ongoing expenditure review to ensure it is on track and achieves best value.

• overseeing and developing the programme’s website pages, database usage and administrative systems.

• scoping out and creating opportunities, contacts, networks and support in Somerset in order to raise YAT’s profile in the county.

• supporting the fundraising team through providing feedback, reports and supporting information to help acquire and maintain funding for the programme.

• attending parts of the YAT Adventure Programme, other events and volunteer training throughout the year in order to support the wider functions of the charity.

• acting as an ambassador for the Youth Adventure Trust at all times.

The Candidate

To be up to the challenge you’ll need an excellent understanding and a proven track record of relevant experience working with vulnerable and challenging young people. You’ll need demonstrable skills at building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders; young people, parents/carers, schools, volunteers, professional organisations and providers. You’ll need strong leadership and motivational skills; the capacity to get the best out of people and confidently deal with complex issues and challenges. You’ll be an excellent communicator, planner and problem solver, a strong team player and an exemplary role model. 

We need someone with;

• knowledge, understanding and commitment to the highest standards of safeguarding, and dedication to promoting the welfare and safety of young people. 

• relevant experience of managing, supporting and developing secondary age young people in a group setting, as well as through individual work. 

• experience and interest in outdoor and adventurous activities. 

• strong leadership skills to motivate, support, energise and manage a team. 

• skills to train and develop new and existing staff, ensuring they feel well supported and are able to fulfil their role to the highest standard. 

• relevant experience of working with volunteers in the Third Sector, including recruiting, supporting and managing volunteers. 

• experience of delivering training and strong facilitation skills.

• experience of working in partnership with other professional organisations.

• self-motivation with the ability to work on their own initiative to plan and manage their workload.

• strong IT skills including experience of MS Office, web based platforms and databases.

• excellent administrative skills and a methodical and thorough approach.

• the ability to perform well and problem solve in high-stress and changing situations. The ability to be flexible and dynamic in approach.

• excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• a positive attitude, high energy and enthusiasm for the work of the Youth Adventure Trust; an understanding of the positive impact outdoor adventure can have on vulnerable young people, and a desire to help inspire young lives.

In addition:-

• The ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends as required is essential - if you are looking for a predictable 9-5 work environment, this won’t be the right fit.

• A full current driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required.

Safer Recruitment

The Youth Adventure Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. 

Please be advised;

• a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Children’s Barred List will be required for this post;

• we will seek references on shortlisted candidates before interview, and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications;

• if the applicant is shortlisted, any relevant issues arising from his or her references or application will be taken up at interview; 

• in accordance with due diligence checks, online searches may be conducted as part of the selection process on shortlisted candidates;

• if the applicant is currently working with children, on either a paid or voluntary basis, his or her current employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, including any in which the penalty is “time expired” (e.g. where a warning could no longer be taken into account in any new disciplinary hearing), and whether the applicant has been the subject of any child protection concerns, and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure. If the applicant is not currently working with children but has done so in the past, then contact will be made with that employer who will be asked about these issues; and 

• applicants should note that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected, or dismissal if the applicant has been selected, and possible referral to the police.

Please review our Safeguarding Policy available on our website.

How to Apply

Please complete the Application Form which includes the opportunity to outline why you think you are suitable for this role, making specific reference to the Job Description and Person Specification above. 

The Application Form should be returned to:

Tessa Woodrow, Director of Programmes and Development

Applications Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 21st November 2024

Shortlisted candidates will be notified on Friday 22nd November

Interview Date: Thursday 28th November 2024

The Youth Adventure Trust sincerely thanks all those who apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Unfortunately we are unable to reimburse interview expenditure incurred. 

Data Protection Statement

For information about how we use your data, please see the Privacy Policy on our website.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement

The Youth Adventure Trust is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. 

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 a Community Key Worker

Salary:   £26,000 - £32,000

Location:            Hammersmith

Contract: Fixed Term Contract – until 31st March 2026

Hours p/w           35 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 North London.

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: 16th November 2024 @23:59
• Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

*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.

Working with World Land Trust 

WLT is based in the UK and is unique within the conservation world. Reaching its 35th year of operation, the Trust has grown from small beginnings saving critically threatened forest in Belize, to becoming an internationally respected conservation organisation with a proven track record, working with more than 52 overseas conservation NGOs on protection of threatened habitats. WLT has developed its modus operandi without losing its vision, integrity and transparency.

Who we’re looking for

Sadly, we’re saying goodbye to our current Creative Officer who is leaving us to travel overseas but that means there’s an opportunity for an equally talented individual to step into their shoes!

Our Creative Officer has a key role in WLT’s Communications Team, developing creative concepts for various projects across multiple platforms to inspire and engage supporters. Working alongside our Copywriters and Marketing team, the Creative Officer will produce inspiring artworks for digital and print projects, which are vibrant, creative and impactful.

If you’re creative, have a qualification in graphic design or illustration, relevant work experience and excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, we’d love to hear from you. This role requires someone full of original ideas who has a collaborative approach but also the ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and work on multiple projects simultaneously. As a conservation fundraising charity, we feel that an empathy and understanding of our mission and Values is important too.

We build flexibility into the way we work from day one, encouraging early conversations around options for hybrid working to enable remote connection and collaboration alongside some face-to-face working, and our 9-day fortnight working pattern is popular, supporting our staff to maintain a health work-life balance. 

We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce, bringing new perspectives and different experiences into the workplace. Our aim is to be an inclusive employer, providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all staff, where staff can be the best they can be. We recognise that we are underrepresented in some groups, so welcome and encourage applications from minority ethnicities, those with disabilities, and all gender identities. What’s important to us in this process is your skills, knowledge and experience to enable you to do the job and that is where our focus will be to find our next new team member! 

Applications 

For the full application pack including job description, person specification, our terms and conditions and how to apply, please follow the link to our website.  

Closing date: 9am on Monday 25 November 2024. Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 3rd and Friday 6th December 2024.  Please note that the closing date given is a guide.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications

The role offers the chance to work across the financial functions and offers an experience through a breadth of finance work across the organisation making it a varied and a well-rounded role.

The Finance Officer is part of the Organisational Support and Development (OSD) team at the Tax Justice Network, which is led by the Director of OSD, and the role reports to the Head of Finance and Reporting. The OSD team leads and delivers on a range of operational services from finance management, risk management, project management, event management, human resources, IT systems and other enabling functions. The team is also responsible for fundraising for the organisation. This includes respond to calls for proposals, track funding opportunities and engage with donors regularly.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake the day-to-day bookkeeping including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking payroll and general ledger maintenance
• Ensuring accuracy and integrity of all financial records and keeping a clear audit trail of all financial records
• Manage the staff payroll process including pension, HMRC and other related processes
• Manage the periodic payment runs and ensure that all payments are paid on time
• Supporting financial planning and reporting for project proposals, project reporting and management reports
• Support with project and year end audits schedules
• Assist in the preparation of accruals, prepayments and other journals
• Maintaining fixed asset register
• Provide guidance to team on internal financial processes and policies and assist with queries and escalating them as necessary
• Ensure organisational adherence to our internal and funder specific procurement policies
• Undertake other financial administration work and supporting the wider OSD team on team responsibilities and duties as required

Person specification

Skills and experience

Essential
• Holding or working towards a CCAB, CIMA or overseas equivalent qualification
• Hands on experience of working in a finance department of charities or not for profit organisations
• Experience of carrying out detailed reconciliations, and can demonstrate a keen eye for detail and a thorough and methodical approach in all work
• Strong IT skills with intermediate knowledge of Excel and cloud-based accounting software (preferably Xero)
• Ability to communicate effectively, accurately and succinctly in English, in writing and verbally
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable
• Experience of producing financial reports for a range of purposes
• Experience of working with multi-currency transactions and cash holdings
• Experience of working with EU funded grants
• Experience of working with a variety of cloud-based platforms such as Airtable, Xero, SharePoint, Slack and Zoom

Attributes

Essential
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently with a high degree of initiative
• Flexible and able to manage a varied workload and deadlines
• Ability to deliver work of a high standard with excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of UK and / or EU financial regulations
• Resourceful and flexible approach with a “can do, will do attitude” and willingness to learn and adapt

Desirable
• Passion for tax justice and international development issues
• Previous experience of grant management
• Use of electronic banking software

Job Purpose

IRRI has given a high priority to growing our work and impact in Africa. The Regional Director will be responsible for providing strategic and practical insights and follow-through to position and grow IRRI in Africa. The Director will ensure a strong reputation for IRRI in relation to our capability to bring big solutions to issues critical for Africa like rural poverty, resilience and sustainability, nutrition/health and national economic advancements. 

The Director will lead the development and implementation of an overall Africa strategy as well as country strategies for IRRI's research needs, outreach, capacity strengthening, partnerships and resource mobilization. This will include identification and development of project opportunities, focusing on key contributions IRRI can make to develop the agriculture and food system in target countries in the region.

The Director will represent IRRI's interests before governments in Africa and liaise closely with relevant government offices and agencies. Act as one of the chief spokespersons for IRRI in Africa and interact with a wide range of national and international partners and donors to seek new opportunities for research and partnerships, including fundraising, private and public-private sector partnerships.

The Director will also advise IRRI management and scientists on regional and national developments, emerging issues for research, new opportunities for funding, and appropriate policies and procedures for working and traveling in the region. Manage IRRI's relations with CGIAR centers, other international organizations and development agencies operating in the region.

This position will be based at the IRRI Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya and is open for international applications.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To position IRRI and its reputation as a major contributor to critical issues in Africa
• To significantly grow IRRI in Africa to better achieve our mission to impact on rural poverty, climate resilience, the environmental sustainability and nutrition/health
• Lead the development and implementation of an overall Africa strategy as well as country strategies for IRRI's research needs, outreach, capacity strengthening, partnerships and resource mobilization. This will include identification and development of project opportunities, focusing on key contributions IRRI can make to develop the agriculture and food system in target countries in the region
• Provide strategic leadership and enable effective governance and management of IRRI's major research and development programs in Africa by ensuring coherence and synergy between various research programs, projects and activities. This includes oversight of robust financial administrative and human resource systems
• Represent IRRI's interests before high government entities in Africa and liaise closely with relevant government offices and agencies, and local and regional research and education institutions
• Act as the chief spokesperson for IRRI in the region and at international forums with interest in research and development in Africa
• Interact with national and international partners and donors to seek new opportunities for research and partnerships, including fundraising, coordination and engagement with both public and private sector
• Build and maintain a strong and healthy working relation for IRRI with other CGIAR centers, international organizations and development agencies operating in the region
• Create and sustain positive relationships with traditional and non-traditional donors, local missions and development agencies to ensure continued support of IRRI's research and outreach activities in the region
• Coordinate regional and national projects in a manner aligned with IRRI's strategic plan and embedded in IRRI's research areas to ensure synergy and coherence
• Identify and prioritize opportunities to develop IRRI’s programs and activities in Africa
• Provide necessary advice for IRRI management and scientists on regional and national developments, emerging issues for research, new opportunities for funding and appropriate policies and procedures necessary for current and future strategic work in Africa
• Coordinate efforts and resources to build the funding and partnership base to grow IRRI in Africa
• In coordination with the HQ, oversee the management of IRRI offices, finances and human resources in the region

Qualifications

• PhD in agricultural sciences, rural sociology, development economics or related field
• Over 15 years of relevant experience in research, leadership and outreach activities

Skills Required

• Experience in developing large research for development projects
• Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary team
• Track record of managing multi-country research for development programs
• Record of high-quality publications
• Prior experience of leadership, partnerships, mentoring and team building

Applications

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the qualifications, competencies, skills together with a detailed curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources and Organizational Development Office, Ms. Anna Junsay with a subject: Application – Regional Director, IRRI in Africa - your full name.

The position is urgent and will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found. Only qualified applicants with relevant skills and experience will be contacted. We recommend applying as soon as possible and not later than 4 December 2024.

Executive Assistant

Salary Band: £25,000 - £30,000 (Full Time Equivalent) per annum

Hours: 30 hours per week

Location: ONSIDE’s Head Office, Worcester

Closing date: Sunday 24th November 2024

Are you looking for a role that can make a difference?

About the role

Join ONSIDE and discover the role as an Executive Assistant in the charity sector. This role is key as it will be supporting our Chief Executive with executive administration, project coordination and by providing wider support to our Directors, Senior Management Team and Trustees.  

An Executive Assistant will be the primary contact for internal and external communications with the Chief Executive and our Trustees and will be vital in providing crucial professional support to the Senior Management Team with their operational and strategic objectives.

This role will be part of a wider team who are passionate about supporting and making a difference to vulnerable and disadvantaged people.

ONSIDE’s Benefits

• 26 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme (after qualifying service)
• Additional Maternity & Paternity Pay (after qualifying service)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to premium Calm App
• Employee Engagement Forum to ensure our employee’s voices are heard!
• Your ‘Birthday Day’ Off
• Supportive working environment & good work/life balance culture
• Support with continuous professional development

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who can quickly ascertain what tasks need to be done to progress with the work. Someone who has the confidence to think on their feet and work autonomously and will use their own initiatives in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

The ideal Executive Assistant has knowledge and experience of working at a senior executive level and has supported Senior Management Teams. They will need to have the ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels internally and externally to the charity. We are looking for someone who can prioritise and work autonomously.

You will be intuitive, highly organised and will take a proactive approach identifying areas of improvement. You will have the ability to be resourceful and have advanced skills in project management and Microsoft Office.

If you’re looking for a job that you can be proud of, apply now. More people need our help than ever before. Because of that, we are growing faster than ever before. The role of Executive Assistant is a real career opportunity to discover!

Someone like you?

If you embrace difference and champion diversity.

If you are creative in your approach, can think around problems and find new ways to solve them.

If you’re looking for a job that you can be proud of and be passionate about. Please submit your application.

These values run through our entire organisation. ONSIDE is a creative, collaborative community where people feel free to share new ideas or ask for support. If something’s not right, we don’t just change it. We change ourselves too.

Who are ONSIDE?

ONSIDE is a charity working across Worcestershire and Herefordshire, established in 1993 stemming from a belief that everyone has the right to be a valued human being and to be treated in a just and fair way.

In support of this belief, we provide a range of support services across advocacy, wellbeing and mental health for adults, children and young people who may be vulnerable, disadvantaged or discriminated against. This includes mental and physical ill health, sensory impairment, learning disability, drug and alcohol misuse, older people, and carers. ONSIDE is funded through a range of sources to maintain its independence and ensure that the support it provides reflects the views and perspective of the people it wishes to help.

Our amazing team of skilled staff and volunteers make a difference to the lives of over 11,000 people a year!

More people need our help than ever before. Because of that, we are growing faster than ever before. The role of Executive Assistant is a real career opportunity to support vulnerable and disadvantaged people in your community!

ONSIDE reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before the closing date.

As our new Head of Museum Service, you will ensure we continue to serve our vibrant and diverse community!

Location: Gunnersbury Park Museum, London

Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 25th November

Who we are.

Gunnersbury Museum & Park Development Trust exists to provide community benefit including the advancement of education and promotion of social welfare by the effective management, conservation and interpretation of the Gunnersbury Park Museum collections.

As the Head of Museum Service, you will play a key role in planning and delivering high-quality, accessible museum services that meet the needs of the vibrant and diverse Ealing and Hounslow boroughs.

About the role.

With this breadth of our community in mind, the Head of Museum Service is responsible for developing and implementing the Gunnersbury Museum Service’s Forward Plan, which focuses on community participation, exhibitions, and audience engagement.

The aim is to achieve measurable outcomes that advance education and encourage underrepresented groups to participate in museum services and events, which are also key to sustaining the organisation’s prestigious NPO status.

The Head of Museum Service oversees the integration of digital technologies to enhance the management, care, and public access to Gunnersbury’s collections and heritage assets. Working closely with the Senior Curator, you will ensure the highest standards in conservation, management, and interpretation of the museum collection and update relevant policies and emergency plans.

Managing and supporting the Formal Learning Manager to deliver educational programmes, and the Community Programmes Officer to foster partnerships that strengthen community engagement, you will collaborate with the fundraising team to secure grant funding and sponsorship opportunities. Ensuring compliance with national standards, such as ACE Accreditation, is also a key responsibility.

Internally, the Head of Museum Service will build strong relationships with senior colleagues to support the overall management of the Museum and Park, ensuring Gunnersbury is well maintained and operates efficiently.

You will lead the curatorial team in procuring and managing external consultants and contractors to uphold high collection management standards and establish a robust system for impact assessment and key performance indicators (KPIs), culminating in an annual Impact Report for the museum service.

Externally, this role is central to developing strategic partnerships at regional and national levels to expand the museum’s reach and impact. As Head of Museum Service, you will closely collaborate with the Head of Estates and Major Projects to ensure a safe and high-quality visitor experience throughout the various exhibits and collections. Working with marketing and communications teams, you will work to engage priority audiences and build strong relationships with stakeholders through consultations and events.

In terms of general management, the Head of Museum Service is accountable for effectively managing budgets and pursuing income generation through grants and participatory programmes. You will oversee the museum’s curatorial, marketing, communications, and community engagement functions, run team meetings, conduct professional development reviews, and motivate staff and volunteers.

Well-networked and connected, you will take pride in staying updated on best practices in the heritage sector, driving quality improvements to enhance visitor and participant experiences.

Benefits.

• 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays
• Hybrid working, flexible-working
• Pension scheme
• Discount in Museum Giftshop
• Discount at Leisure Centre
• Seasonal organic vegetables from the community garden
• Office situated in a beautiful grade II* listed building in a heritage park
• All our salaried staff are invited to join Simply Health, paid for by the organisation

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 25th November.