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SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, founded in 1949. SOS Children’s Villages exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. Working in over 130 countries, we are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.
We are now recruiting for a Trust and Foundations Officer, with experience of securing funds in any sector who enjoys picking up the phone and building relationships with donors. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and progressive team, working within an international federation that supports children and young people across the world.
You will have the opportunity to:
- manage and grow a portfolio of small to medium trusts and foundations, increasing income by identifying new prospects and through the stewardship of existing donors.
- write high quality applications and communicate accurately and transparently on the progress made with donors’ funds.
- work with our network of international programme experts to develop expertise in key programme areas and build your knowledge of international development.
- support colleagues with applications and reports to large funders, building experience of working with institutional partners.
This role sits within the Programme Funding Team and suits an ambitious self-starter with excellent IT, research, communication, writing and organisational skills with an interest in developing their knowledge of international development.
To Apply
Please read the full job description within the Candidate Pack, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 17th November at 17.00 UK time. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a successful candidate is found.
Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Campaign Officer – Oil and Gas
Contract: Permanent
Based: Hybrid working - London or Cornwall office three days per week with two days home working.
Reports to: Campaign lead – Oil and Gas
Are you an ambitious campaigner and passionate about the ocean?
Ø Are you passionate about protecting the ocean, stopping fossil fuel expansion, and delivering climate justice?
Ø Are you a campaigner with a track record in supporting innovative campaigns that inspire the public and hold policy makers to account?
Ø Do you have a good network of contacts in the NGO, climate, and/or marine sectors?
Ø Do you have experience of building collaborative partnerships with other NGOs and other stakeholders?
Ø Do you want to join one of the world’s most effective marine conservation organisations with an exciting and expanding UK presence?
Oceana
Oceana is dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans on a global scale. We are a leader in science-based advocacy, and we campaign for policies to make the world’s oceans more abundant, vibrant, and biodiverse. Globally, Oceana has won more than 275 policy victories for marine life and habitats. From stopping bottom trawling in sensitive habitat areas to protecting sea turtles from commercial fishing gear, our victories represent new hope for the world's oceans.
We operate as a combined international organisation. Through recent expansion, our talented staff consists globally of about 240 people, working in more than 12 countries, including scientists, communications, fundraising, finance, administration, policy, and advocacy experts.
Oceana in the UK is tightly focused on some of the biggest threats facing UK seas, alongside climate change. Fighting habitat destruction, stopping industrial overfishing, and preventing new offshore oil and gas developments with their inextricable link to the climate crisis.
Oceana has a vision for thriving seas around the British Isles, using highly visible campaigns and detailed policy interventions to secure measurable changes to rebuild and maintain ocean abundance and health. We act as a vital public-policy interface – raising the profile of our issues through campaigns, science, communications, and expeditions, and influencing policymakers directly for commitments at key moments throughout the year.
Our small, experienced, and highly motivated team work in geographically diverse locations in London and Cornwall, coming together both digitally and in person as part of developing and delivering our ambitious campaign strategy to restore ocean biodiversity and abundance.
We’re proud to be bold, creative, agile and visual in our campaigns, and proud of the team we’re creating here in the UK. We’d love for you to join us.
Job Purpose
Oceana is looking for a talented and motivated campaign officer to join our team at a critical and exciting moment for our ocean & climate campaign. The position can be based in Oceana’s UK flexible workspaces in Cornwall or London. Regular travel may be required to meet team members and stakeholders in geographically diverse locations.
The role will be directly supporting our campaign to end new oil and gas drilling in UK waters, and drive forward our Ocean Alliance Against Offshore Drilling, a coalition of over 50 organisations united behind this goal. You will help Oceana to embed our role as a leading marine organisation in the marine conservation space the UK on this crucial issue, and drive forward bold campaign actions that inspire meaningful change. This is a very exciting time for the energy transition in UK seas and Oceana is leading the marine front against further expansion of oil and gas.
Eligible candidates should have some experience in campaigning and communications, but we’re equally looking for passion, motivation and a drive to protect the ocean. You should be a self-starter, with a strong ability to work independently and as part of a small but growing team.
Role Overview
Ø Support the delivery of Oceana’s Oil & Gas campaign, working with the relevant campaign lead and other colleagues.
Ø Convene and coordinate the Ocean Alliance Against Offshore Drilling , including organising in person and online meetings and establishing joint alliance campaign plans and activities.
Ø Gather evidence and insights to support lobbying and campaign actions, and public mobilisation.
Ø Manage specific projects within our Oil & Gas campaign, and draft campaign letters, materials and briefings as directed by the Campaign Lead.
Ø Commission and manage consultants to produce creative campaigning outputs, working closely with the rest of the team.
Ø Work closely with the UK Communications team at Oceana to ensure that all campaign communications are in line with Oceana’s brand, campaign goals, science, and evidence.
Ø Actively participate in key policy and campaign events to defend and advance Oceana campaign goals.
Ø Build strong external relationships and represent Oceana to ensure we advance our goals with a wide range of stakeholders, from the general public to politicians.
Ø Represent Oceana externally in relevant networks, with partners and in the media as needed.
Ø Regularly monitor campaign progress in line with agreed KPIs and contribute to wider organisational monitoring and evaluation processes as required.
Ø Contribute to annual internal campaign planning cycle.
Ø Other campaign and administrative tasks as required to support the campaigns team.
Candidate Requirements
Education and work experience:
Ø At least two years of professional experience in campaigning.
Ø Experience supporting successful public campaigns that directly challenge policy makers
Ø Familiarity with marine and climate issues, regulations and policies in the UK, as well as with key institutions and decision-making processes.
Ø Experience working with or coordinating NGO networks/coalitions on a campaign issue
Ø A passion for UK seas and delivering a healthy ocean in general.
Ø Degree or masters in environmental or marine science, or a related field (Desirable but not essential).
Skills and knowledge
Ø Ability to confidently communicate campaign messages to high level stakeholders and engage in relevant debates and negotiations.
Ø Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
Ø Strong project management skills, with demonstrable experience managing multiple workstreams effectively.
Ø Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modelling inclusive behaviours, and proactively managing bias.
Ø Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion.
Ø Prioritising skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and timelines.
Ø Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other organizations.
Equal Opportunities
Oceana is committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented within the conservation sector.
All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks.
Ø Application Deadline: 11th November 2024
Ø Interviews: 25th/26th November 2024
Click on the ‘Apply’ button below to be redirected to our recruitment platform.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Campaign Officer – Habitats and Fisheries
Contract: Permanent
Based: Hybrid working - London or Cornwall office three days per week with two days home working.
Reports to: Campaign Lead – Habitats and Fisheries
Are you an ambitious campaigner and passionate about the ocean?
Ø Are you passionate about protecting the ocean, delivering world-leading Marine Protected Areas, and stopping overfishing?
Ø Are you a campaigner with a track record in supporting innovative campaigns that inspire the public and hold policy makers to account?
Ø Do you have a good network of contacts in the NGO, environment and/or marine sectors?
Ø Do you have experience of building collaborative partnerships with other NGOs and sustainable industries?
Ø Do you want to join one of the world’s most effective marine conservation organisations with an exciting and expanding UK presence?
Oceana
Oceana is dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans on a global scale. We are a leader in science-based advocacy, and we campaign for policies to make the world’s oceans more abundant, vibrant, and biodiverse. Globally, Oceana has won more than 275 policy victories for marine life and habitats. From stopping bottom trawling in sensitive habitat areas to protecting sea turtles from commercial fishing gear, our victories represent new hope for the world's oceans.
We operate as a combined international organisation. Through recent expansion, our talented staff globally consists of about 240 people, working in more than 12 countries, including scientists, communications, fundraising, finance, administration, policy, and advocacy experts.
Oceana in the UK is tightly focused on some of the biggest threats facing UK seas, alongside climate change. Fighting habitat destruction, stopping industrial overfishing, and preventing new offshore oil and gas developments with their inextricable link to the climate crisis.
Oceana has a vision for thriving seas around the British Isles, using highly visible campaigns and detailed policy interventions to secure measurable changes to rebuild and maintain ocean abundance and health. We act as a vital public-policy interface – raising the profile of our issues through campaigns, science, communications, and expeditions, and influencing policymakers directly for commitments at key moments throughout the year.
Our small, experienced, and highly motivated team work in geographically diverse locations in London and Cornwall, coming together both digitally and in person as part of developing and delivering our ambitious campaign strategy to restore ocean biodiversity and abundance.
We’re proud to be bold, creative, agile and visual in our campaigns, and proud of the team we’re creating here in the UK. We’d love for you to join us.
Job Purpose
Oceana is looking for a talented and motivated campaign officer to join our team at a critical and exciting moment for our campaigns. The position can be based in Oceana’s UK flexible workspaces in Cornwall or London. Regular travel may be required to meet team members and stakeholders in geographically diverse locations.
The role will support our campaign lead to deliver measurable progress to ensure the UK’s Marine Protected Areas are fully protected from heavy industry such as industrial bottom trawling and dredging. You will also be focused on delivering campaign actions aimed at ending overfishing, once and for all. You will help Oceana embed its role as a leading marine organisation in the marine NGO space in the UK, and drive forward bold campaign actions that inspire meaningful and long-lasting change.
Eligible candidates should have some experience in campaigning and communications, but we’re equally looking for passion, motivation and a drive to protect the ocean. You should be a self-starter, with a strong ability to work independently and as part of a small but growing team.
Role Overview
Ø Support the delivery of Oceana’s campaigns on Habitats and Overfishing, working with the relevant campaign lead and other colleagues.
Ø Gather evidence and insights to support lobbying and campaign actions, and public mobilisation.
Ø Manage specific projects within our Habitats and Overfishing campaigns, and draft campaign letters, materials and briefings as directed by the Campaign Lead.
Ø Commission and manage consultants to produce creative campaigning outputs, working closely with the rest of the team.
Ø Work closely with the UK Communications team at Oceana to ensure that all campaign communications are in line with Oceana’s brand, campaign goals, science, and evidence.
Ø Actively participate in key policy and campaign events to defend and advance Oceana campaign goals.
Ø Build strong external relationships and represent Oceana to ensure we advance our goals with a wide range of stakeholders, from the general public to politicians.
Ø Represent Oceana externally in relevant networks, with partners and in the media as needed.
Ø Regularly monitor campaign progress in line with agreed KPIs and contribute to wider organisational monitoring and evaluation processes as required.
Ø Contribute to annual internal campaign planning cycle.
Ø Other campaign and administrative tasks as required to support the campaigns team.
Candidate Requirements
Education and work experience:
Ø At least two years of professional experience in campaigning.
Ø Experience supporting successful public campaigns that directly challenge policy makers
Ø Familiarity with marine and climate issues, regulations and policies in the UK, as well as with key institutions and decision-making processes.
Ø Experience working with or coordinating NGO networks/coalitions on a campaign issue
Ø A passion for UK seas and delivering a healthy ocean in general.
Ø Degree or masters in environmental or marine science, or a related field (Desirable but not essential).
Skills and knowledge
Ø Ability to confidently communicate campaign messages to high level stakeholders and engage in relevant debates and negotiations.
Ø Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
Ø Strong project management skills, with demonstrable experience managing multiple workstreams effectively.
Ø Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modelling inclusive behaviours, and proactively managing bias.
Ø Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion.
Ø Prioritising skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and timelines.
Ø Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other organizations.
Equal Opportunities
Oceana is committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented within the conservation sector.
All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks.
Ø Application Deadline: 11th November 2024
Ø Interviews: 21st/22nd November 2024
Click on the ‘Apply’ button below to be redirected to our recruitment platform.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Research Funding Officer (Research Impact)
Permanent
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, plus benefits
Full time – 37.5 hours a week
London N1
We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're currently required to come into the office a minimum of 2 days per week, currently Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday.
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 8th November 2024
Interviews: w/c 25th November 2024
Preventing cancer, saving lives
Ready to play a pivotal role in advancing cutting-edge cancer prevention research? Join us as a Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) and support innovative global studies on how diet, nutrition, physical activity and body size influence cancer prevention and survival.
We are seeking a Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) to work mainly on our Research Grant Programme. As part of our Research Funding team, you will support high quality and innovative research on the effects of diet, nutrition, physical activity, and body size on cancer prevention and survival, managing an international portfolio of projects and working closely with leading researchers around the world.
In addition to the Research Grant programme, you will have the opportunity to contribute to other Research Funding activities such as our Academy programme and work closely with colleagues across the Science department and with other departments such as PR & Editorial and Fundraising.
The Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) will work mainly on the post award phase (e.g. active monitoring of funded projects, liaison with our grant holders, supporting our Academy programme initiative and evaluation of the impact of our funded research).
You will have experience working in a fast-paced research environment, whether in academia or research administration/management. Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills are essential for engaging a diverse range of audiences. Additionally, you should possess a solid understanding of statistical analysis. A Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or Nutrition is required, while a Master’s degree is preferred but not essential. An interest in science communication and social media is also desirable.
Application Details:
If you are interested in this role/s and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. Please indicate in your covering letter which position you are applying for.
You must have current right to work in the UK.
Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
WCRF is a UK cancer prevention charity. We look at how diet, weight and physical activity affect the risk of developing and surviving cancer.
Join Our Team as a Marketing & Communications Officer!
Are you passionate about making a difference? Join our dedicated team at Dougie Mac - a successful local hospice in Stoke-on-Trent. We’re seeking a Marketing & Communications Officer who will play a crucial role in enhancing our fundraising engagement and awareness efforts. In this dynamic position, you’ll contribute to a calendar of innovative marketing activities, create compelling content for our social media platforms, and collaborate with team colleagues to ensure our messaging aligns with our core values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.
As part of our team, you’ll not only develop and optimize our marketing content but also build strong relationships across all areas of the hospice, including our charity shops. You’ll have the opportunity to communicate tangible results to stakeholders, helping to ensure our initiatives are adding real value to the organisation. With a generous benefits package—including 35 days of annual leave, a competitive pension scheme, and a hospice-paid healthcare cash plan—you’ll thrive in an environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. If you have exceptional communication skills, a creative mindset, and a can-do attitude we would love to hear from you!
Our vision…to be admired as a centre of excellence for palliative and end of life care.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our Award Winning fundraising team, to join us as a Face to Face Fundraiser. At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids and women. It’s our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospitals and to make our hospital feel just like home.
We’re looking for an ambitious, experienced, target driven Face to Face fundraiser to join our fast-paced team. You will have strong experience in communicating and building relationships in a face to face capacity, as well as empathising, motivating and persuading members of the public to support our charity.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have previous experience in a sales or fundraising acquisition role
- Be self-motivated, independent, and target-driven
- Possess a natural confidence in talking to people and encouraging their support, as well as strong personal resilience and experience in objection handling
- Be able to work on their own for significant periods of time, as well as acting as an effective and engaged team-player.
- Have excellent communication skills - be friendly, approachable and engaging, as well as possess strong persuasive and negotiation skills and the ability to communicate and respond sensitively to information provided by members of the Public.
- Have responsibility for ensuring all acquisition activities comply in full with Data Protection (GDPR) legislation and the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice.
- Be a driver with a full clean driving license, and own a car preferable
What we offer:
- Flexitime
- Additional leave
- Sick pay
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Paid volunteer time
- Company events
The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries and will therefore require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Description and Person Specification and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.
The closing date for return of applications is Tuesday 12th November. Interviews will be held in Birmingham on Friday 22nd November 2024.
Please ensure to submit a cover letter with your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home-based (Preferably in North Africa or Middle East Countries where WAGGGS can contract for services)
About Us
Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts learn by doing, make friends and have fun. In brave, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts supports 153 national Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations around the world to be united, thriving and growing.
Job Purpose
This role coordinates the onboarding and support of new and associate Member Organisations within WAGGGS, overseeing processes, capacity-building efforts, and collaborations between Members. Key duties include managing membership processes, fees, and census activities, ensuring accurate database management, and maintaining up-to-date information across platforms. The role also prepares reports and supports multiple projects, working closely with internal teams and volunteers to ensure smooth operations and compliance. Effective project management and understanding of organisational development are essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- New and Associate Organisations
- Membership Policy and Processed
- Mmebership Census and Surveys
- Membership Database
- Membership Related Information
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.
Applicants must have the right to work in the country they are based in.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a pivotal new role in our organisation which will focus on supporting our HR function, premises
management and internal governance administration.
We are looking for a friendly, pro-active individual with a practical approach, excellent organisational skills and the ability to work across teams. High literacy skills and a willingness to develop and improve systems are essential. It would particularly suit someone interested in growing their skills and experience of HR processes. This role will be based at our main office in Bristol and will require the post holder to be present at our office (rather than working from home)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Junction is an out of hours service, open 365 evenings a year, to support and assist individuals experiencing a mental health concern. The aim is to alleviate the need for people in the Swindon locality to access A&E acute mental health services and primary care GP services unnecessarily by managing the presenting symptoms/mental health crisis along with the triggers and context for that crisis.
As an Acute Mental Health Practitioner, you will be providing a preventative, person centred approach to people accessing the service who may be experiencing a mental health crisis.
The service is open from 4PM-11PM, 365 days a year so this position will include some weekends and bank holidays.
What You'll Do:
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Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing evidence-based interventions, elevating the mental health and emotional well-being of the people we serve, while opening doors to life's possibilities.
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Effective Partnerships: Ensure effective and appropriate communication with all individuals, staff, community agencies and partner organisations.
Why Join Us:
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Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community.
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Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon.
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Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact.
Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future for Swindon. Your leadership can make all the difference.
We provide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Avon Wildlife Trust is recruiting 2x Trainees to join the Pollinator Recovery Team. These 9-month placements require no previous experience or degree level education, and offer the skills and experience necessary to kickstart a career in the environmental sector.
Insects pollinate £690 million worth of crops in the UK annually, with wild pollinators carrying out 85-95% of this. Many species of bee, moth, butterfly, hoverfly, fly and beetle provide this essential, often overlooked, service. Despite this, the steep decline of pollinating insects, and the loss of the habitats that support them, are well documented.
The AWT and partner organisations in the West of England aim to halt and reverse these losses, with an ambition to become the UK’s Bee & Pollinator Capital. As a Pollinator Pathways trainee, you will help to support delivery of this ambition.
The Pollinator Pathways project focuses on the area within the ‘B-Line’ (Biodiversity line), between AWT’s reserves of Folly Farm and Browne’s Folly, with ambitions to scale up and expand this work around the Avon area.
The trainee will support the teams work with farmers, landowners and communities to grow the network of habitats between these reserves. To ensure climate resilience you will work hands on, with expert support from project staff, on a variety of priority habitats including grasslands, hedgerows, in-field trees and woodland edges, all of which are important pollinator habitats.
There is also a generous training budget which will allow successful applicants to learn new skills such as GIS (Geographic Information System), First aid, Species ID, UK habitat classification, Biodiversity Net Gain training, Brushcutter/hand tool training etc. Trainees will under-take one ‘study’ day per week where they can research/train in relevant areas of interest.
As a Pollinator Pathways trainee you will:
· Support the project team in delivering the Pollinator Pathways Project
· Carryout 1 day per week of dedicated study. Details to be agreed with the Pollinator Recovery Manager
· Gain the skills, licences and experience needed to start a career in the environmental sector
· Learn how to deliver nature recovery projects (admin and ground works)
· Obtain a good understanding of relevant legislation and funding processes
· Help arrange and run community engagement events and volunteer work days
· Shadow senior staff on farm visits and community events, assisting in writing reports for landowners
· Support habitat surveys and monitoring efforts alongside the project team
Successful applicants will be invited to attend an informal group interview at Folly Farm Centre, Stowey on Tuesday 26th November 2024 to undertake habitat maintenance as a range of practical tasks and an informal discussion with each candidate.
Avon Wildlife Trust is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of seeing nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region, we need talented and more diverse people on nature’s side. We have robust child safeguarding policies, and this role requires two references.
We want to see nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region. We have big plans between now and 2030 to see this happen.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You will be responsible for ensuring accurate processing and recording in accounts and administrative matters, processing invoices and performing bank reconciliations. You will also work with colleagues in The King’s Foundation ensuring compliance with policies and procedures of The King’s Foundation.
This role offers the opportunity to grow and develop within The King’s Foundation. As you become more familiar with our financial processes and systems, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility, including involvement in more complex financial tasks and projects. You will have the chance to work closely with senior members of the finance team, gaining valuable experience and insights into the wider financial operations of the organization.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want a job where you can really make a difference? Do you enjoy working with people?
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Carers Information Service as an Advice and Assessment Worker.
The Carers Information Service was established in 1997 and is part of the John Whitgift Foundation. We are a small, friendly team dedicated to providing free advice, information and support to carers in Croydon.
Offering a wide range of services including health and wellbeing activities, carer's assessments, respite care, bereavement support, digital and printed publications, meeting room hire and much more. We are supported by Croydon Council and work closely with colleagues across the borough from the voluntary and community sector, NHS, and local authority.
As an Advice and Assessment Worker your main responsibilities will be to carry out Carer’s Assessments, giving advice, information and support to adult carers who are looking after a relative, partner, friend or neighbour of someone who needs help due to illness, disability, or old age.
The ability to work well in a team is essential!
This role is for 35 hours per week.
As a Croydon Good Employer, we are recognised for ensuring our employees are paid a fair wage, for the support we provide to the local community, and the creation of job opportunities.
All our staff benefit from a competitive remuneration package, including:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Membership of a generous money purchase pension scheme for all support staff that includes 3 x salary life assurance cover.
- Free access to an employee discount Club, which offers discounted rates on a range of products and services, including insurance, holidays and travel, fashion and retail
- Membership of the Bupa cash plan scheme, which gives financial support towards the cost of optical, dental, and medical costs as well as a free 24 hour advice line for all staff
- A range of family-friendly benefits including, enhanced maternity pay and childcare vouchers
- Season ticket loan
Closing date: 6 November 2024
Interviews will take place on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th November.
However, applications will be reviewed daily, and interviews can occur at any stage after applications are received so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB TITLE: OASES Junior Project Officer (Sustainability)
DURATION: 1 year contract with a view to extend, subject to funding.
WORKING PATTERN: Full-time (37 hours per week). The role can be office-based or hybrid working.
LOCATION: The EWE Centre, Esh Winning Primary School, Co. Durham, DH7 9BE
SALARY: £22,000 - £24,000
Outdoor and Sustainability Education Specialists (OASES) are looking to recruit a full-time (37 hours per week) Junior Project Officer to work as part of the OASES team.
This is an exciting time to join the OASES Team as we grow and develop our work, reach and impact. We are a friendly team, passionate about sustainability and the benefits of engaging with the natural world. We are looking for a Junior Project Officer who shares our vision to ‘Create a more sustainable world where all children can thrive’.
The post holder will deliver a broad range of projects and training that focuses upon sustainability education and learning outside the classroom with schools, focussing on OASES’ flagship project ‘Climate Friendly Schools’.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate experience of working with children and young people, preferably within a school setting. The ideal candidate will have experience of working on energy and broader sustainability initiatives and/or learning outside of the classroom related projects, ideally with schools
Your background and qualifications should be in the area(s) of: education; environmental sciences; sustainable development; energy conservation. Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.
Closing Date: 8th November 2024, 9am.
Interviews / Practical: 20th and 21st November 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Based in Barnsley, Manvers (but you may be required to visit our other sites in South Yorkshire for training and development as needed)
Hours: Full time (9-5 / mon-fri)
Salary: £26,000
Contract Term: Permanent (subject to 6 month probationary period)
Start Date : ASAP
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? We are looking for a supportive and nurturing person to join our Barnsley team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning nationally recognized organization that strives to make education accessible for learners who have struggled to cope in mainstream.
Some of the perks of working at The Really NEET Project
- 10 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays)
- Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims)
- Royal London Pension Scheme
- 45p per mile for any work related journeys
- Minimal teaching hrs with small group sizes compared to mainstream education settings
- Dedicated time allocated for planning time, innovation and creativity
Who will I be changing the lives of?
All of our learners have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and as a result all have some level of additional need. Some of the most common areas of need that we see are Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism (ASC), ADHD although we work with learners with a much broader range of needs.
Main Responsibilities
- Responsible for the planning and delivery of Functional Skills Maths and/or English.
- To deliver and implement teaching and learning practices to raise student standards and progress
- To develop and deliver high quality teaching materials and schemes of learning that keep students engaged using creativity, differentiation and extension tasks
- Plan effectively to ensure pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential, taking account of the needs of pupils who are underachieving, those that are able and those that are excelling in Maths or English
- To meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and in collaboration with the SENCO to prepare, implement, monitor and review Individual Educational Packages.
- Deliver quality on-site youth work to help all our young people overcome multiple complex educational barriers.
- To provide a high-quality student experience that enables students to succeed beyond their expectations
- Promote Inclusion best practice and contribute to the aims and ethos of the college
- Working with students from Pre-Entry to Level 2
- Responsible for comprehensive marking and written and verbal feedback for students
- Working in conjunction with the Outstanding and Good criteria for OFSTED
- To participate in weekly group engagement activities such as bowling, nature walks, climbing, graffiti workshops etc to ensure you build a strong rapport with all students.
We currently have projects in Rotherham, Barnsley, London and The Midlands.
If you want to work somewhere that values both its staff and its learners, then Really NEET would welcome your application.
What to expect from the recruitment process –
- Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel
- Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview
- Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment which may consist of an in tray task, scenario presentation or microteach along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace.
- Candidate selection – the panel will review any applications and a selection decision made
- Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews
All applications must be submitted by Friday 1st November 2024 with interviews being held the following week. All candidates should be notified of the outcome of interviews within 3 working days. (subject to change)
For more information on this role and our organization please visit our website.
Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and complete a Self Disclosure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.