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Job Title: Assistant Shop Manager, Guildford

Salary:  £23,400 per annum

Team: Retail

Hours: 37.5 hours

Location: Guildford

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Shop Manager to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.                                                                                                              

It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we have exciting plans to expand our retail team.

About the role

Your key purpose will be, in the absence of and alongside the Shop Manager, to manage a team of volunteers to maximise sales, deliver excellent customer service and ensure that the shop premises and assets are maintained to a high standard, according to legal requirements and Shooting Star Children’s Hospices (SSCH) policies and procedures

About you

This role requires experience of assisting in managing a shop including knowledge of retail and health and safety legislation and administrative/cash handling experience.

You will also have an ability to deal with customers and maintaining a high level of customer service, have good verbal, written communication skills, as well as being comfortable using IT and EPOS reporting. You will have an ability to motivate yourself and others, have excellent organisational skills and be comfortable working under pressure and dealing with changing priorities.

The post holder must be able to work their contracted hours across the 7-day working week.

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions

Annual leave

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service

• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service

Contractual benefits

• Generous sick pay scheme

• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay

• Flexible working arrangements

• Death in service benefits

• Reimbursed professional membership fees

• Eye care

• Employee referral scheme

• Blue Light discount card

Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Occupational Health

• Mindfulness sessions

• Cycle to work scheme

• Mental Health First Aiders

• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.

Closing Date: Friday, 29th August

Interview Date:  Friday, 13th September or before

Do you want to make a positive difference to people's lives, enabling them to improve their wellbeing and move forward to independent living?  If so, please read on.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Area Manager to oversee our four-specialist supported living service in Wandsworth & Richmond.  As an organisation we are growing so this will expand.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading their team to provide the highest standards of care, compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, and the overall performance of services within their area.  Our current services are not CQC registered.

We offer a wide range of benefits, learning and development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Servol are not able to offer sponsorship.

Salary = £41,000 (including London weighting) per annum, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.  You will be required to be part of a management on-call rota out-of-hours.  This role includes some evening, weekend and bank holiday working as required.

Benefits include 28 days annual leave, flexible working, pension scheme, staff discounts, employee assistance programme, and career development,

Key responsibilities of our Area Manager:

• Lead, manage, your team to deliver outstanding care services. Setting and encouraging high standards of performance and demonstrating a commitment to good practice and continual improvement in all areas of the organisation’s operations.
• Fostering positive relationships with service users, their families, and other stakeholders.
• Work with your team to ensure that all reporting is completed in a timely manner. Monitoring and improving service quality through regular audits and performance reviews.
• Ensure adherence to all policy and contractual requirements for the management of risk including safeguarding, incidents and complaints handling.
• Proactively participate in policy development and service delivery improvements.
• Working with the Regional Operations Manager to develop and implement strategic plans to enhance service delivery and achieve business objectives.
• Grow local partnerships and networks to enhance service delivery and raise the Servol profile.
• Work with the Regional Operations Manager to identify local funding opportunities, developing bids to enhance business development and growth.

Skills/experience/personal qualities required for our Area Manager​ vacancy​​​​​​:

• Level 4 or equivalent in Health and Social Care or related subject.
• Qualification in Line Management or demonstrable experience.
• Able to demonstrate a robust understanding of housing management policy, process, and legislation.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and legislative requirements in social care.
• Demonstrable understanding of financial management.
• Experience of service monitoring and reportin, including the ability to analyse data and make informed decisions.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience required to become our Area Manager please click ‘apply’ today – we would love to hear from you.

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: helping the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future. 

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £39,327 rising to £42,426 per annum with biennial increments

Location: Remote working with travel to Together Trust locations in Greater Manchester and surrounding area and attending some meetings throughout England where necessary.

Leading on Policy and Campaign development of the charity’s policy, your role will be to put forward evidence-based policy recommendations and campaigns and working with the people we support to influence change ensuring that the voice of the people we support is heard and acted on by key decision makers. 

Acting as the spokesperson for the Together Trust and the people it supports on policy issues you will be responsible for the following:

• Managing and developing the Together Trust’s policy and campaigns strategy in line with the Trust’s strategic long-term plan.
• Leading on the development of policy priorities with staff and the people we support. Working with them to develop a Theory of Change for the Together Trust. Working directly with the Trust Directors, Trustees and external agencies.
• Representing the Together Trust at meetings with MPs, Councillors, parliamentary groups, select committees to help drive forward Together Trust’s policy and campaigns work.
• Improving the Together Trust’s visibility in UK Parliament by attending sessions, submitting evidence and nurturing networks.
• Reporting on policy, campaigns and participation activities to the Supporting People sub-group, providing updates on activity and progress against key milestones.
• This role has line management responsibilities.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• An undergraduate degree qualification (Level 6 or equivalent), preferably in a relevant discipline with a good understanding of the UK political environment, local and national government structures and decision-making.
• Line management experience supporting team members to achieve their KPIs.
• Experience of using different campaign tactics including recruitment actions and support journeys.
• Experience of speaking at events or representing an organisation in a professional setting.

Benefits
 

• Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service 
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session  in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.

If you are interested in this position and want to help the Together Trust make a change please take a look at our full job description and apply for this rewarding role.

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th September 2024.

This advertisement may be withdrawn if we identify suitable candidates before the closing date; early applications are encouraged.

We welcome applications from individuals who have the right to work in the UK. At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for overseas staff.

Are you passionate about alleviating poverty and seeing communities transformed? 

Do you have experience in volunteer and project management? 

Aim of the role:

To head up an exciting charity on the Barton estate, leading volunteers and managing projects to meet the needs of the local community. 

About Love Barton 

Love Barton is a faith based charity established in 2022 to tackle systemic issues that keep people and families in poverty and to release them to flourish in all areas of life, focused on the Barton estate on the outskirts of Oxford. 

The charity originally grew from Barton Community Church and continues to operate in close partnership with this Church. 

About the Role

The focus of the role is to lead Love Barton during the Charity Manager’s maternity leave, managing the existing projects detailed below, as well as working with the Trustees on fundraising. 

Projects

Health & Wellbeing: 

Hear4You is a listening service set up to support people in the community who are struggling emotionally. We receive referrals from our local GP surgery and people are matched with a volunteer listener for up to twelve 1-2-1 sessions. 

We also run an emergency foodbank twice a week in partnership with CEF , and are in the process of setting up a pantry in partnership with Mercy in Action to support 25 struggling families with ongoing food poverty support. This will be delivered by volunteers but will need general oversight from you. 

Your job would be to:

• Recruit, train and support volunteers

• Manage these projects to ensure they run smoothly and safely

Youth:

Know Your Worth is an eight week self esteem course for teenage girls run twice a year for local young people followed by 6-12 months of mentoring. We have a small team of volunteer mentors and a trained volunteer leader who runs the course. 

We are also setting up regular opportunities to gather the girls who have completed the Know Your Worth course for ongoing support. 

Your job would be:

• Support the Know Your Worth Leader (volunteer role) in organising and running our Know Your Worth course for teenage girls, overseeing sign ups, communications with families, safeguarding and health & safety.

• Recruit, train and support volunteer mentors to ensure mentoring programme runs effectively and safely. 

• Develop and manage our monthly/termly sessions for those who have attended a Know Your Worth course

Flourishing Families:

In response to local need, we want to provide support for families before they reach crisis points. We do this through 1-2-1 pastoral support and the Kids Matter Parenting courses as well as hosting seasonal family events and a weekly toddler group that’s run in partnership with Barton Community Church. 

Your job would be:

• To provide and coordinate targeted pastoral care to individual families in need. 

• To organise and deliver a termly, seasonal community event ideally in partnership with other local groups and organisations

Other key tasks/responsibilities 

• Enable the work, relationships and partnerships of Love Barton to continue and, expand the reach, visibility and community integration of the charity 

• Network with other key providers and stakeholders in Barton and attend community meetings to represent Love Barton 

• Work with the trustees to identify funding streams to sustain the role and projects

• Lead all recruitment, training and management of volunteers including ensuring safeguarding training and DBS certificates are up to date 

• Line-manage any sessional staff

• Manage the budgets for each project, evaluating outcomes and supporting the reporting to funders and trustees 

• Meet regularly with the BCC leadership team to ensure a close partnership 

• Attend regular supervision and commit to personal development 

Who we’re looking for

The successful applicant will be

• Passionate about alleviating poverty and seeing people thrive

• A leader, able to inspire and motivate others but also a team player

• Compassionate and empathetic - able to understand the needs of the community

• Someone with strong people skills; able to build authentic relationships with community members as well as with funders, church leaders and key service providers

• Able to communicate effectively with people and relate to groups of different ages and backgrounds 

• Experienced in managing people, particularly volunteers 

• Experienced in serving people in disadvantaged communities (experience focussed in one or more of the following areas: family support, community work, pastoral care, youth work) 

• Strong in organisational skills and the ability to self-motivate and manage time effectively 

• Committed to self-care and ongoing personal development 

• Knowledgeable and experienced in safeguarding and DBS policy and practice

Essential

• There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be a practising Christian. 

• Right to work in the UK

• The post requires an enhanced DBS check

Closing date: Friday 4th October 12pm

Interviews: Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th October

Open to a mid December or beginning of January (2025) start. 

The Coproduction Service Manager is responsible for the operational leadership of coproduction, involvement and engagement. This includes managing service delivery, developing new opportunities for lived experience engagement, and ensuring optimal beneficiary outcomes across Greater Manchester, in true partnership with people with lived and living experience. The postholder will work alongside key system partners.

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

Housing Manager

Permanent

Full time hours - Monday - Friday

Salford, Manchester

£35,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience

Our client

Morgan Hunt is delighted to be working with a local not-for-profit organisation that has been providing high quality supported housing for single, vulnerable homeless people since 1987. They are situated close to both Manchester City Centre and Salford Shopping Centre with a total of 250 single HMO units across approximately 30 properties. Their mission is to enhance and enrich the lives of individuals by creating a non-discriminatory, non-judgemental, safe, supportive and friendly environment, providing quality supported housing to assist in reducing homelessness for the socially excluded, while empowering the individual and promoting independence.

As the existing Housing Manager is due to retire, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Housing Manager to join the team and support the organisation on their journey to further growth and success. Do you enjoy working in a fast paced, demanding environment? Are you able to manage multiple priorities at once? If so, then this role could be for you!

The role

• Overall day to day general management of the service, staff, support provision and houses of multiple occupancy.
• Ensuring that all housing benefit and universal credit queries are identified and resolved as well as any license issues.
• Checking and ensuring housing benefit is monitored and payments are up to date - liaising with housing benefit to ensure any suspensions are monitored and backdates requested where its applicable.
• Overseeing and responding to welfare rights queries and issues that arise as a result of change in circumstances.
• Managing the support charge arrears.
• Devising and updating rent schedules for approval by the local authority.
• Updating daily monitoring spreadsheet, used to record the tenant's support charge payments to ensure balances are accurate.
• Overseeing all risk assessments and compliance ensuring adherence to regulations and requirements.
• Managing evictions and notices to tenants, ensuring notices are compliance with license agreements.
• Maintenance management - monitoring the maintenance work being carried out, ensuring compliance is checked and inspection work is carried out - PAT testing, alarms, EL testing, gas certificates for all units.
• Managing and planning to upgrade and improve the properties.
• Compliance management - ensuring all relevant certification is up to date - booking contractors to ensure compliance testing is carried out to enable certification, updating the compliance monitoring form for HSPG.
• Liaising with maintenance to ensure the identified remedial work is completed following the 3 monthly inspections.
• Management of the cleaning staff.
• Negotiating contracts with providers - BT, SHARP, EE.
• Managing Small claims online.
• Prepare documents so the landlord can represent at County Court, and Tribunals.
• Attendance at general meetings of residents.
• Formulating policy on move on, including negotiation with other housing organisations to secure move on accommodation.

The candidate

• Demonstrable experience of managing HMO's ideally that house vulnerable people.
• Experience of property management including compliance, health and safety and maintenance.
• A thorough understanding of Housing Benefit, Universal Credit and Rent Schedules.
• The ability to work well under pressure, managing multiple priorities at once.
• The ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally with key stakeholders and staff members.
• The ability to "think outside the box" to achieve cost effective solutions for the organisation whilst maintaining a quality service offering.

To be considered for this role, please apply today!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Are you passionate about community development and eager to make a tangible difference in people's lives?

KeyRing is embarking on a transformative journey in Sheffield, and we are looking for a dynamic Development Manager to join the team. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of KeyRing in Sheffield, working collaboratively with people who draw on support, commissioners and other key stakeholders to develop a number of Community Living Networks and mobilising our Individual Service Fund offer.

You will also play a crucial role in building and developing a dedicated team, ensuring they are equipped and inspired to deliver high-quality services. Your visionary thinking and commitment to inclusivity and community engagement will drive the success of this initiative, ensuring that KeyRing continues to empower and support the community effectively.

If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week with a salary £32,400 per annum. 

Your diverse and inclusive workplace:

Our vision is for a welcoming world that celebrates the skills and talents of everybody.

KeyRing is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. KeyRing is also a disability confident committed employer. We encourage applications from our diverse communities to help us make this happen.  We want you to feel at home, and be yourself, so we can benefit from your unique skills and talents.

Are you looking for a role which gives you purpose?We are looking for an ambitious candidate who will have several years fundraising experience, particularly of increasing income and cultivating supporters.  We need you to develop and implement our fundraising strategy by contributing to agreed objectives, income targets and other key performance indicators within the timeframe and budget specified while contributing to our purpose of helping vulnerable people to live in dignity and to achieve their potential.

Remote working may be considered. 

Being There Branch Manager Required in South Manchester

To manage the day to day running of our South Manchester volunteer service, offering support to people living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, their carers and families.

Minimum of 21 hours up to 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday, initially fixed term for 6 months but with the opportunity of permanent.

£23,933 - £26,933 per annum pro rata + car and mileage allowance, pension and other benefits (details on request).South Manchester based with local travel and to other Being There branches as required.

The role requires an experienced manager, with good interpersonal skills, a flexible approach to work and a clear understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality. Competence in Microsoft office essential as is a full driving licence and use of a car. DBS Enhanced Disclosure and references required.

Closing date: 11th October 2024

Interview date: 17th October 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Estates Manager to join our Estates Team. This role will report into the Head of Estates and Health & Safety.

Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.

Role Requirements

The Senior Estates Manager has managerial, professional and technical responsibility for the operational estate team, bringing best practice and professional standards whilst ensuring compliance and regulatory standards are monitored and managed consistently and effectively across the estates function.  

With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.

Interview Date: TBC

Terms and Conditions

PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process. 

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, Zest; our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

Key Details

Salary: £68,000 per annum with generous benefits including 25 days annual holiday plus public holidays, enhanced pension contribution, private medical health insurance, life assurance, and flexible/hybrid working.

Hours: 35 per week over 5 days. 

Contract type: This is a full time permanent role. The role is advertised as “full-time”.

Location: Hybrid working with office in central London and options for flexibility to work from home. The postholder will be expected to attend our central London office regularly - minimum of 2/3 days a week.

About the Role

This Legal Manager Group Litigation role will report to the Legal Director with day-to-day responsibility for sourcing,scoping, developing and running Good Law Project’s group litigation cases and projects and for working with the team to build successful campaigns.
 

The link to our job pack which includes the full job description, personal specification, Good Law Project values, and structure chart can be found below.  Alternatively, click "Apply via Website" to view the job pack on our website.

What we're looking for

• Qualification as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales (practising or non practising). 

• Five years experience of working in a legal environment (including training contract or paralegal work).

• At least five years group litigation experience with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.

• Understanding of the economics of group litigation.

• Interest in social change and how the law can be used to deliver it.

• Committed to Good Law Project’s vision of what a better world looks like.

• Experience of leading and managing junior members of staff. 

What we do

• Good Law Project (GLP) is a not-for-profit campaigning organisation which holds power to account and fights for a fairer, greener future. We believe in people-powered justice.

• We had a primary role in overturning the prorogation of Parliament in 2019. We successfully challenged the Government’s operation of a fast track ‘VIP lane’ for awarding lucrative PPE contracts to those with political connections and our campaigning played a key role in the Met Police opening an investigation into Boris  Johnson over the Partygate scandal. In July 2023, we forced the Government to accept that its flagship Net Zero strategy is unlawful and to develop a better plan.

• Our close-knit team of staff work across three core areas: campaigning, legal and operations. We are nimble and reactive to external events which means Good Law Project suits people who thrive in a fast-paced, at times quite pressured environment. You must share our passion for upholding democracy, protecting the environment and ensuring no one is left behind. Our culture is one of openness and innovation which encourages all staff to pitch ideas and influence the organisation’s direction. We are brave, honest and decisive – those are Good Law Project’s values. We recognise the value of our employees, individually and collectively, and are committed to investing in their welfare and development.

• See our website for more about what we do.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, click on "Apply via Website" to be redirected to our website where you will be asked to complete an online application form and upload your CV.

Contact

If you have any questions about this role, please email the contact details in the job pack below. Or click "Apply via Website" to view our contact details on our website.

At Scottish Bible Society we share the Bible.  

Thanks to the commitment and generosity of our supporters, the Scottish Bible Society (‘SBS’) is a charity that helps individuals and communities in over 200 countries and territories around the world to receive Bibles in a language they understand and in a format they can use.  We are creative in supporting churches in Scotland keep the Bible central and encourage meaningful engagement to deepen encounters with God.  The range of projects we either initiate here or support around the world is extensive.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Database principal who enjoys working with and analysing data. Someone, with any eye for detail, who can help turn information into intelligence, helping to ensure the CRM system of the charity is accurately maintained, fit for purpose and can provide key insights to supporter preferences and behaviours.

· Full-time role 35 hours a week

· Hybrid working model; 3 days a week at Bible House, Edinburgh near Haymarket train station and 2 days remote.

· Although there is no Faith requirement associated with this role, there is an expectation that there will be respect for the Christian ethos of SBS.

· Salary depending on experience.

Harris Hill is urgently seeking a Communications Manager for 5 months, to support a charity in West London.

The urgent nature of the role is down to the impending deadline of producing the Annual report, but also a website by end financial year.

Website - Design, develop and deliver corporate website - Deadline March 2025

Consultation with internal and external stakeholders

Development of project brief

Integration with existing systems

Management of external tender process

Managing supplier contract

Design and functionality input with contractor

Website testing, deliver and rollout

Monitoring and evaluation of new website

Annual report - Deadline Jan 2024

Collecting and collating data and general information

Copy-writing, including for case-studies narrative text

Developing and integrating innovative methods of communicating the impact of the organisations activities

Developing a brief and manage tender process for graphic designer

Liaise with designer and work to tight deadlines

With this in mind, we are looking for a confident candidate with the following skills and experience.

Experience in developing, maintaining and analysing the performance of digital channels to meet organisational objectives

Experience growing online communities

Proven ability to work to tight deadlines

Qualification/ skills in using Adobe Suite programmes or similar, including:

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Final Cut Pro

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Practical experience developing and maintaining online platforms including, but not limited to, websites, blogs, email marketing and form-building software

Strong IT skills including the use of databases, Microsoft Office, HTML, email marketing platforms

A demonstrated ability to work across internal departments, understanding each team’s unique communications objectives, together with the ability to generate content for vastly different audiences

Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment with competing deadlines

Proven ability to build relationships with external partners

Demonstrable understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity

This is an urgent requirement, so we are looking for a suitable candidate who can start immediately until the end of March 2025. The role will be office based for the first month but flexible thereafter. This is important as you will need to work initially with the Head of department to get yourself up to speed.

This role will be going out to permanent recruitment during this period, so a potential opportunity to apply also.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please apply for further details.

Introduction   

Nightingale Hammerson cares for over 250 residents, tailoring our approaches within our residential, nursing, dementia, respite, and palliative care teams. We are enormously proud of our homes, with our South London home, Nightingale House, rated 'Outstanding' and our North London home, Hammerson House, rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), in its first year of opening. 

As our Marketing Manager, you will drive our marketing strategy, manage social media, create engaging content, and collaborate with stakeholders to promote our mission. Your work will help make a meaningful impact on the lives of older people while elevating our brand and supporting key events.  
 
What will your typical day involve? 

You will develop and implement a marketing strategy aimed at reaching diverse audiences, including those in need of care, professionals, and donors. Managing social media across platforms, maintaining branding consistency, and liaising with external consultants will be key tasks. You will also maintain our website, design promotional materials, optimise SEO, and assist with photography and event materials, ensuring GDPR compliance. Promptly handling telephone and email enquiries is another essential responsibility. 

Collaboration is central to this role, as you’ll work with various departments, external partners, and suppliers to foster positive relationships in line with our values. Some evening and weekend work may be required to support events. 

Who are we looking for? 

We seek someone with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills, committed to making a difference. A good understanding of Jewish culture is essential, as are strong literacy and numeracy skills to produce written materials and statistical information. A Graduate Level qualification in Marketing/Media is essential.

Proven experience in marketing and communications, along with knowledge of office administrative procedures and excellent IT skills, is required. You should also have expertise in designing and managing marketing campaigns, with proficiency in Canva, InDesign, and Photoshop.

What is in it for you? 

• Car parking on site (Nightingale House) 

• Transport from East Finchley Tube Station (Hammerson House) 

• Access to the Apples and Honey Nightingale preschool and daycare on-site (Nightingale House) 

• A friendly, supportive, team working environment 

• Highly competitive rates of pay 

• Training & development opportunities  

• Flexible working patterns 

• 25 days including bank holiday annual leave, increasing over time 

• Subsidised staff restaurant (Nightingale and Hammerson House) 

• Refer a friend bonus scheme (T&C applied) 

• Cycle to work scheme 

For more information on our benefits, please click here. 

Hours 

Full-time 37.5 hours a week 

Salary 

£37,000 - £39,000 (FTE) per annum 

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If you meet the above requirements, we’d love to hear from you! 

It’s also very important to us that as well as meeting the job description, you can bring a wealth of experience and qualities that make you ideal for working with the elderly on a daily basis. 
 
Values
 
Embrace and embody our core values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity, and Teamwork. 

Agencies 

No Agencies, please. 

Safeguarding 

Our positions are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosures, which will be completed upon successful application. All applications will be handled individually, following our policy and organisational requirements. 

Sponsorship 

This role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and therefore is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK's Points-Based Immigration System. 
Please do not apply if you require sponsorship. 

Diversity 

We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and residents we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.