Specialist Support Worker (Short Term Supported Housing)
About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
- The London Hotel is a bespoke and time limited housing project, with 16 en-suite rooms, delivered by Westminster City Council and The Connection at St Martins. The accommodation is run from a hotel in Paddington, that has a staff office and a key work room.
- The aim of the service is to deliver a wrap-around support offer to entrenched rough sleepers, with multiple unmet needs, and who would otherwise struggle to access accommodation. The expectation put on those moving into the service is that they will be given a period of time to stabilise with health and wellbeing input and will then work towards a longer-term accommodation offer with us.
- The service provides food daily, as well as toiletries and offers other areas of support (aside from health and accommodation move on) around financial inclusion, substance dependency, obtaining ID and navigating criminal justice involvement.
- In this role, you will provide direct support to the residents of the hotel generally, as well as holding a small case load of residents who you will keywork.
- You will work closely with external partners to develop support networks around the residents and will make referrals into the relevant services. Alongside this you might need to accompany people off-site to appointments and coordinate the network around them to meet their needs. You will also need to facilitate external partners accessing the site, so they can provide support to residents.
- Your focus when working with people will be to support them to develop a move on plan, so they can move from the hotel, into longer term accommodation. This is alongside the day to day running of the service as well as facilitating the maintenance of a trauma informed environment and dynamically responding to people’s needs.
- This is a fixed term role until 31st March 2026
Full job description can be found on our website
Salary: £35,252
Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd April
Interview Date: Monday 28th & Tuesday 29th April
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
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Science Leadership Program - Manager
Schmidt Science Fellows
UK Team Hub, Oxford
About Schmidt Science Fellows
At Schmidt Science Fellows, we believe in a vision of a world where interdisciplinary science flourishes without limit, accelerating discoveries to benefit the world, and driving innovation that improves quality of life for all.
We help scientists solve bigger problems faster by identifying, developing, and amplifying the next generation of science leaders, building a community of scientists and supporters of interdisciplinary science, and leveraging this network to drive sector-wide change.
Our Science Leadership Program (SLP) is how Schmidt Science Fellows, working across the world, come together in fellowship to build the skills, experience, and networks required to become interdisciplinary science leaders.
The Science Leadership Program consists of three ~7-day convenings each year held in locations around the globe, including but not limited to Northern California, Boston, and Oxford, UK.
Each SLP convening includes workshops and interactive sessions on topics such as managing diverse teams, effective communication and storytelling, resilience and risk-taking, and strategic problem-solving. Fellows also engage in scenario-based learning, peer collaboration exercises, and expert-led panels designed to enhance their abilities as science leaders to tackle the world’s most pressing problems.
Schmidt Science Fellows is an initiative of Schmidt Sciences, delivered in partnership with the Rhodes Trust. The Program was launched in 2017 by Eric and Wendy Schmidt.
To learn more about Schmidt Science Fellows and our mission, please watch our film, ‘Science Needs to Change.’
The Position
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Manager to help drive the success of our flagship Science Leadership Program through meticulous planning, coordination, and execution. Reporting to the SLP Director - who leads the overall vision, design, and delivery of the Program - you will play a key role in ensuring its operational and programmatic excellence, collaborating to create an outstanding experience for participants.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized professional with a passion for developing the next generation of science leaders.
The Science Leadership Program consists of three ~7-day convenings each year held in locations around the globe, including but not limited to Northern California, Boston, and Oxford, UK.
Each convening is unique, but our commitment to delivering the highest quality and ensuring the best experience for our Fellows and partners is constant.
Key Responsibilities
• Program Design & Implementation:
o Act as a key liaison point for speakers, partners, and stakeholders, coordinating communication, scheduling, and pre-event logistics; contribute to preparatory meetings to ensure alignment on session objectives and program expectations.
o Lead the design and distribution of key SLP content—including session briefing documents, welcome packs, seating charts, and feedback surveys to enhance the convening experience.
o Work with the Events and Operations Teams to help in the coordination of event logistics, including detailing AV and room setting needs, developing staffing plans, and contributing to event-related project trackers.
o Develop and implement inclusive and engaging activities to support community building among the active cohort.
o Manage the operational planning and logistics of virtual community sessions across the year.
o Working in partnership with the SLP Director, contribute to shaping the curriculum and session design for convenings, incorporating new approaches to meet the program’s goals.
o Own and deliver distinct parts of the SLP journey as agreed in collaboration with the SLP Director. This may include the facilitation of training, directly supporting Fellow-led initiatives, or delivering team-building activities.
• Participant Engagement & Support:
o Manage communications with Schmidt Science Fellows, invited speakers, vendors, and participants regarding program details, schedules, and expectations.
o Work with the Events Team and Operations Team to help coordinate logistics related to participant involvement, such as travel arrangements, accommodations, and on-site support.
o Collaborate with Fellowship Affairs colleagues to create a seamless experience for Fellows, working closely in areas where SLPs intersect with Fellowship policies and support services.
• Feedback, Impact Assessment, & Data Management:
o Develop an enhanced feedback approach to evaluate program effectiveness and participant engagement, including the creation of targeted survey questions and evaluation metrics.
o Maintain accurate records of Fellow attendance and feedback and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to assess program outcomes. Prepare post-event reports and presentations highlighting key insights and recommendations for improvement.
o Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment by engaging Fellows and partners in discussions to co-create program experiences based on feedback, ensuring continuous improvement and participant satisfaction.
• Communications:
o Collaborate with the Communications Manager to support the effective delivery of the SLPs, including drafting engaging event content, curation and posting of content for our website and internal Hub site, and contributing to relevant communications channels.
• Budget tracking and Administration:
o Assist the SLP Director in managing the program budget, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and responsibly.
o Help to track expenses and monitor financial performance in line with the program’s budget. Work closely with the Director of Operations to ensure all invoices are processed and paid.
• Science Leadership Program Support on the Ground:
o Attend all SLPs for the full duration, arriving up to two days ahead of time to ensure logistics are in place.
o Provide on-the-ground coordination support to the Fellows, SLP Director, and Events Team to ensure successful delivery of the convenings, including greeting speakers, helping with room set up, and responding to Fellow and other needs as they arise.
• Support and contribute to other Schmidt Science Fellows convenings, including for our Senior Fellows community, as required.
• Collaborate, co-create, and support team-wide activities as a means of contributing to and strengthening the culture of SSF.
• Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes
Candidates for the position should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and attributes:
• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating leadership or training program design, planning, and delivery.
• An affinity with the Schmidt Science Fellows mission and vision alongside a passion for fostering the growth of others and creating a supportive and impactful learning environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities and a willingness to engage in detailed administrative tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to interact professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Have a positive, inclusive, and collaborative working style with a growth mindset and a clear commitment to the highest standards of delivery, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities and a willingness to manage flexible working to accommodate our international operations, management, and Fellows across multiple time zones.
• Be a reliable self-starter with the ability to manage your own work area while recognizing when to engage leaders and colleagues.
• Value diversity and take pride in building a Fellowship community and working with a program team that brings together a diversity of thought, perspectives, and backgrounds.
• Interest in and willingness to learn about scientific careers and training pathways, with some prior experience or familiarity preferred.
• Experience with modern office procedures, MS Office Suite, GSuite, and Zoom. Salesforce CRM experience is an advantage.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of program coordination or management experience in leadership development, Scholarship or Fellowship programs, or other sustained training programs.
• Be able to co-work at our offices in central Oxford two days a week and to travel internationally. The post holder will be required to travel for up to 10 days at a time – with notice – to engage with the Schmidt Science Fellows community and support major events and convenings.
• Attend all Science Leadership Programs for the entire duration, arriving 2 to 3 days ahead to ensure logistics are in place and remaining ½ to one day after to support post-SLP logistics.
• We operate across two core hub offices, with teams based in both Oxford, UK, and Washington, D.C. and we work with Science Leadership Program delivery partners in California and various cities in North America. Some flexibility with working hours is expected to accommodate collaboration across time zones.
Terms of Appointment
This is a full-time role, and we are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. Terms and salary will be discussed with candidates.
Schmidt Science Fellows staff are employed by the Rhodes Trust. UK-based staff benefits include:
● 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
● Competitive pension scheme
● Generous family leave schemes
● Private health insurance
● Employee Assistance Programme
● Professional development opportunities
Additional benefits, such as free access to the University's gardens, parks, libraries and museums, and University staff discounts in shops across Oxford.
To Apply
Schmidt Science Fellows is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from talented people of diverse backgrounds and appoint without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partner status, race, color, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion, or belief.
The final closing date for applications is Tuesday 15 April, 12 noon BST. First-round interviews are scheduled to take place by video call for suitably qualified candidates on the afternoon of 22/23/24 April. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person panel interview expected to take place on 7/8 May.
Please see the link on how to apply.
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St Paul’s is a vibrant, dynamic and ambitious church at the heart of the international city of Cambridge, with a vision to be a place of radical welcome and hospitality. The large, adapted church building has become a hub for community activity, encounter and prayer. St Paul’s is looking for a full-time Centre Manager to play an essential role in the success of our ambitious vision. The Centre Manager will manage the operational life of St Paul’s Church and Community Centre, this includes all areas of its multifaceted life but with a focus on the commercial operations and building and people management
Registered Charity
6 - 10
To be a place of encounter and radical hospitality.
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