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This is a home-based role with regular travel covering a wide rural area.
You’re passionate about supporting children and young people with vision impairment to develop confidence and independence. You thrive in a role that combines one-to-one, person-centred training with group work and collaboration.
As a Habilitation Specialist, you'll deliver specialist mobility and independence training to children and young people, helping them build the skills they need to navigate the world. You'll assess individual needs, develop tailored habilitation programmes, and work closely with families, schools, and professionals to provide ongoing support. Whether you're teaching one-to-one or running group sessions alongside colleagues, your work will make a real difference.
You'll need to be highly organised, managing your own diary and prioritising children based on their needs. Covering a predominantly rural area, this role involves regular travel, with flexibility required to provide occasional cover across Torbay, Plymouth, or Cornwall. You'll work independently much of the time but will also be a valued part of a supportive team, attending meetings in Exeter and staying connected through technology and in-person collaboration.
Seeing young people succeed will be at the heart of what you do. You'll take pride in their achievements, adapting your approach to suit each individual's learning style. A strong communicator, you'll engage effectively with children, families, and professionals, ensuring a joined-up approach to support.
To be successful in this role, you'll need to hold the Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight Graduate Diploma (IOE) and one or more of the following qualifications: BSc Hons Top-up Degree in Habilitation Studies (BCU Birmingham City University), Rehabilitation Officer Diploma / Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) – Working with Children with Visual Impairment, or another nationally recognised qualification in habilitation training for children and young people with visual impairment.
If you hold a Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) or a Diploma in Higher Education in Rehabilitation Studies, you'll need to demonstrate a commitment to further study to achieve full habilitation accreditation.
Experience working with children and young people aged 0–25 years is essential, and you'll also need to be registered with an appropriate professional body upon appointment (registration fees funded by Guide Dogs). A full UK driving licence or an alternative means of meeting the travel requirements is required.
This role involves significant travel covering a large rural area in all weather conditions, handling specialist equipment, and delivering practical habilitation training, so resilience and adaptability are key. This is a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference.
No two people with sight loss are the same, and none of our people are either. So, we are proud to offer a range of person-centred benefits that can support each member of staff in ways that really mean something to them – and show them how much they mean to us. We offer a flexible benefits package, discounts and cashback scheme, a generous holiday allowance and matched contributory pension scheme to care for our people.
Interviews for this role are planned to take place W/C 5 May.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.
We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You’ll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace.
The Role
As a SEN Teacher (Autism), you will teach within our secondary provision, working with the Adventurers and Pioneers cohort.
Inscape House School is a non-maintained ASC specialist day school for children and young people aged 5 to 19 years. It is part of Together Trust, a charity that has been providing care, education, and support across the Northwest of England since 1870.
Hours: 37.5 Hours
Salary;
Grade 3 starting salary £34, 653.00 with biennial increments
Grade 4 starting salary £41,490.00 with biennial increments
Location: Inscape House School, Cheadle, Stockport
Interview: 6th May 2025
Key responsibilities include but are not exhaustive;
- Create a safe and stimulating learning environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect considering pupils’ sensory needs.
- Adapt the teaching of the National Curriculum to meet the varying learning needs of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Conditions.
- Understand National Curriculum requirements
- Develop goals that stretch and challenge all pupils throughout the school da
- Work in a multi-disciplinary capacity with the school’s Therapy Team to ensure that good autism practice is embedded within lessons and progress towards EHCP outcomes are being met.
Grade 4;
- Create and maintain a high level of accountability on EAs for the learning and development of academic and social skills throughout the school day.
- Have strong experience of working with students with autism and other associated learning difficulties.
- To address underperformance issues as soon as they arise with EAs completing the necessary paperwork and informing Deputy Head. Persistent issues to be addressed jointly with Deputy Head
- If secondary trained, have a secure knowledge of the Entry Level, Functional Skills and GCSE subject specific curricula
- Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy, and the correct use of Standard English.
- Create numerous opportunities for pupils to communicate and socially interact with peers and unfamiliar people within a supportive environment.
- Use the Autism Education Trust (AET) framework to measure autism-specific areas of progress.
- Employ appropriate proactive, active and reactive strategies to manage behaviours of concern.
- Demonstrate skill in communicating with pupils with autism and a range of physical, cognitive, and communication difficulties.
- Deliver training in your subject area at the request of the Senior Leadership Team.
- Review and reflect on your own practice and performance through formal and informal observation feedback of teaching, learning and assessment; responding to advice and feedback from colleagues; effective use of professional development reviews.
About you;
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Evidence of recent relevant professional development
- Experience of working with with children who have autism and communication difficulties, ADND, mental health and or sensory processing issues
- The ability to work effectively and co- operatively with colleagues within a staff team
- Excellent knowledge of the curriculum including where appropriate, Entry level, functional skills and GCSE qualifications
- Knowledge of approaches/methodologies that can support children with autism e.g. TEACCH, attention autism and SPELL
- Knowledge and understanding of the National curriculum and the demands it places on children with additional needs
- Ability to cope with children pupils who present with behaviour of concern
- Knowledge of health and safety expectations affecting children and adults across the school
Benefits
- Eligible for Teachers’ Pension Scheme and its associate Death In Service benefit
- 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
Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.
If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you
The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).
This role will involve regulated activity.
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Overall job purpose
This is a fundamental role within our North regional team, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer. The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on communities supporting their local CCT church with funds, events, inspiring interpretation, visitor services and preventive conservation. The Local Community Officer will engage and support communities and volunteers to care for 23 historic churches across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, W. Yorkshire, N. Yorkshire (part), ensuring each site achieves agreed standards.
Key relationships
You will work closely with the Lead Local Community Officer (North), regional and national colleagues, volunteers, community groups and other local stakeholders.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 28th April 2025.
The interviews will take place in Leeds on Wednesday 7th May 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provide
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Talent Set are delighted to be working with RABI to find their Fundraising Coordinator (Individual Giving).
The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working and an expectation to work from their Oxford office 2 days per week.
The Fundraising Coordinator (Individual Giving) will be responsible for stewarding supporters and donors, helping coordinate the Fundraising department activities and associated administrative duties.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work with the Individual Giving Manager, Fundraiser (Individual Giving) and wider fundraising team to administer our donor support communication.
• Administering the individual giving fundraising programme with support from the wider team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key RABI stakeholders, partners and associated organisation as agreed by your line manager.
• Plan, execute and assistant in delivering national and large-scale fundraising activities.
• Thank all donors in a timely manner via e-mail and letters and keep accurate records.
• Ensure that the database CRM records for our supporters and donors are maintained and up to date.
• Develop and refine systems and processes to enhance donor experience and support.
• Responding to general enquiries from the RABI fundraising email address and the fundraising phoneline.
• Support the Individual Giving Manager and Fundraiser (Individual Giving) on the development and implementation of fundraising campaigns.
• Help plan and coordinate fundraising campaigns and initiatives, ensuring they are executed effectively and efficiently.
• Liaise across the charity fundraising collateral and support the wider teams in developing materials for community fundraising.
• Assist the Individual Giving Manager and Fundraiser (Individual Giving) in the oversight of the online RABI shop.
• Help create and develop a digital income strategy as part of the Fundraising Strategic Framework.
• Provide a first point of contact for individuals who are fundraising for RABI including sending out fundraising packs and providing fundraising guidance and advice.
Person Specification:
• A positive and creative approach to work.
• Good telephone manner, including showing empathy towards in-memory and legacy donors.
• Ability to record data accurately.
• Self-motivated and confident in working both independently and in teams.
• Good communicator, including face-to-face, phone, in writing and via remote communications.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload and plan-ahead.
• Good IT skills (MS Office including Outlook, Excel and Word).
• Problem solving skills.
• Creative ability and use of software (e.g. Canva, CRM
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
We are seeking a committed, organised, and flexible individual who is passionate about supporting systems that help young people improve their sexual health. You will be able to communicate with a variety of agencies and young people, particularly around their use of the online free condom scheme and STI testing. You will support the Hertfordshire sexual health team by assuming overall responsibility for the ordering and monitoring of stock and other resources, by posting free condoms each day to young people via our online service, posting and by accurately maintaining client management systems and electronic databases required for the programme to function. You will also need to be proficient in Microsoft Office and be able to produce accurate records when required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Company Description
Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'.
We achieve this in two ways. First, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.
In August 2024, Redthread became part of the Catch22 group. Both organisations share strongly aligned missions and values, and we have a successful history of collaboration. Redthread will continue to operate under its established brand.
For more information about the recruitment process, please check out the guidance for applicants on Catch22’s website.
Job Description
To be part of the youth work team at Redthread, with a primary focus on the Youth Violence Intervention Programme.
What does a Youth Intervention Practitioner do? Youth Intervention Practitioners use the principles and power of youth work in the setting of a busy emergency department. We meet young people who have experienced injury or trauma while they are in the hospital, and work alongside our clinical colleagues to offer them support at a time when they are feeling very vulnerable. Our first contact with the young person may be to offer them a drink, or to ring their parent, or to check they understand what’s happening to them. When their immediate medical needs have been met, we will talk to them some more and explain how we can support them.
We will do a safety plan with them before they leave the hospital. If a young person chooses to engage with us, we will then work with them for eight to twelve weeks on a plan of action that’s tailored to their needs. We work closely with the hospital safeguarding team every day and frequently have to escalate concerns. We contact any other agencies who know the young person so we’re not duplicating their work, and often arrange to meet them with the young person. We regularly have to strongly advocate for young people, for example with housing agencies.
We look for organisations who can work with them towards their longer-term goals and we do relational referrals, transferring the trust that young people have built with us. Youth Intervention Practitioners hold a caseload of young people, supported by their team leader, and need to be good at recording their work, and discussing and reflecting on their practice. We provide an intensive induction at the start of the role, ongoing training and CPD throughout your time at Redthread and fortnightly clinical supervision.
Our Youth Intervention Practitioners have to be courageous and tenacious, and because ours is a short intervention, we don’t always see first-hand the impact of our work. But we know from talking to the young people we work with that we make a huge difference. Our Youth Intervention Practitioners are resilient, able to work calmly in a challenging environment with young people experiencing trauma, injury or exploitation. They have a good level of self awareness, the ability to reflect on how the work is impacting them, and a willingness to engage in regular clinical supervision that helps them develop their practice and emotional literacy.
Qualifications
Desirable (but not essential): A degree-level qualification in social work, youth work, a social science, education or another relevant field.
Additional information
Location: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital Birmingham and Birmingham Children's Hospital. With regular travel to other Redthread sites and offices when required.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £26,302 per annum + benefits
Contract type: Permanent
How to Apply: Please see the Job pack for information on submitting your application and please note that the closing date for this opportunity is 1000 on Friday 4th of April.
Please note: If we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview with the Redthread team on Wednesday 9th April 2025
The second round of interviews will be held in person on Monday 14th April 2025
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
We offer an enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, which provides free, 24/7 confidential helpline services (accessed either by phone and/or online) including structured counselling services and practical resources aimed to support your work-life balance. In addition, some aspects of the EAP service are also available to share with an employees’ dependants including their partner.
Cycle to Work Scheme
We offer a Cycle to Work scheme which enables savings on the cost of a new bike and accessories for employees wishing to cycle to work for all or part of their journey. Employees can sign up after one month’s service
Work-based learning and Professional Development
We aim to build a culture and environment for staff to learn, develop and achieve their full potential, whilst delivering services through a skilled and competent workforce. To achieve this, Redthread have a comprehensive staff training programme which provides individuals with resources, training and support to learn and develop their skills. We also encourage our staff to undertake work-based learning and provide support for continuous professional development, whilst helping staff achieve a work-life balance.
Workplace Pension Scheme
We offer membership of a workplace pension set up with The People's Pension, and employees are eligible to be auto enrolled after three months’service. The employee’s minimum pension contribution rate is currently 3%. Redthread’s contribution rate is 5% higher than the employee up to a maximum of 8%.
Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.
At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.
Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £56,000 per annum (additional £2,000 London weighting if applicable)
Contract type: Permanent - Part time or Full time (minimum 4 days a week).
Location: London, Birmingham or Bristol.
Hybrid: 1 day per week in regional office
Envision launched its latest, three-year strategy this year. We aim to build the reach and impact of our work, deepening our presence in our hub cities and expanding into new areas of high need and low charity presence.
As our Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships you will own the design and delivery of our fundraising strategy so that we can secure the resources and build the partnerships we need to fulfil these aims and deliver our mission.
You will join at a moment of momentum. We have increased our income each year over the last four years, diversifying our sources and moving a greater proportion of funding to multiyear and unrestricted streams. We have a clear and focused mission and plan, a strong record of recent success, and a dynamic team and culture.
We are seeking an inspiring leader, with a vision for how to drive our growth plans through philanthropy and partnerships fundraising. To do this you will need to empower your team to be collaborative, ambitious and creative. You will champion the transformative impact of Essential Skills on young people from under-represented background and the need to move funding and focus behind them. You will be an enthusiastic advocate of our programme and our strong record of rigourous evidence.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide the strategic direction, the leadership and the drive behind our fundraising strategy.
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Ensure we meet our three-year plan income targets - £1.5m for 2025/26 and £1.6m in 2026/27.
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Develop and deliver annual plans for driving planned income growth, deepening and diversifying income sources, strengthening partner and donor engagement, and developing a promising future income pipeline.
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Generate and convert new leads, including strategic philanthropic funding partnerships, and steward these partnerships in collaboration with the CEO, Board, and senior team.
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Oversee the annual and rolling budgets related to income and fundraising related expenditure.
Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
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Experience managing and growing a funding portfolio of £1.5m pa, including setting and rolling out the strategy and ensuring a strong team and robust systems.
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Experience securing strategic philanthropic funding partnerships
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Experience building and stewarding major individual and family donors or giving circles.
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Experience overseeing the delivery of a corporate partnership strategy.
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Experience inspiring and managing a high performing team, ensuring strong team culture, development and results.
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Commitment to Envision’s vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture
Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview.
To apply you must please read the application pack and apply online.
Deadline - Midnight Sunday 6th April
Please note:
-Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
- We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
- We will be interviewing as we go along, so early applicants are encouraged.
- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application.
Let's make every day a chance to create a brighter future for the next generation!
Would you like to be part of the coolest team in town, collaborating with our Outreach and Marketing legends and our friendly customer service team here at The King's Trust? Together, we'll ensure that our young people get onboarded and engaged in our programmes safely and with style.
Dive deep to uncover any barriers that stand in their way, helping to remove those barriers to enable them to shine and propelling them on their journey towards amazing outcomes. Responsible for a group of young people, for one-on-one support and guidance or just gently pointing them in the right direction. You'll be on a mission to assist with travel expenses and find clever ways to handle their other commitments. You'll champion their support and learning needs with employers, and you'll be the ultimate liaison, working alongside partners like the job centre to ensure that nothing stands in the way of their success!
You’ll also be the guiding light for our delivery partners and service providers as we want them to deliver the best experience and outcomes for our young people. High-fives all around! Roll up your sleeves and deliver employability sessions directly to our incredible young people. You'll also help our Delivery Partners and volunteers do the same, both in person and virtually through our trusty MS Teams. When we're doing things face-to-face, you’ll need to hit the road and be there in person to help with programme delivery or programme visits to make sure all is running as smoothly as possible.
And if that’s not enough to keep you busy, you’ll also be keeping meticulous records of information and data on our young people, volunteers, and partners. It's all about making sure every step of their journey is accurately reflected in our systems so that it complies with our funding contracts.
We are a massive advocate of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion so it would be amazing if you could lead the charge in creating an environment where everyone feels seen, by implementing a local action plan that supports our big-picture EDI goals. Let's make positive change happen!
Be ready for anything and everything. Alongside all these fantastic responsibilities, you might find yourself wearing different hats and rocking them like a pro, this could even include deputising when the need arises.
Join the King's Trust Team and let’s make magic happen!
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care or have an interest in people and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
Due to continued contract growth, we are looking for new Advocates to join our team in Essex We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have exciting opportunities for Advocates to join our team covering Essex. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to achieve, or already hold, the Level 4 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with specialisms suitable for the role undertaken. To develop yourself for an exciting new career
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave per year raising to 30 days upon 5 years of service pro rata plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Life Assurance/ Death in service two times your annual salary
- Staff discount scheme including major supermarkets discounts, retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance.
- Support with continuous professional development
- Paid Disability leave
- Paid Volunteering leave
- Paid compassionate Leave
- Home Working Allowance
Support with continuous professional development
Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development
Personal Development Plans
How are staff supported to work remotely?
VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community.
When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).
VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role
Please cvisit the vacancy page on our website
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; 24th April however, VoiceAbility may interview suitable candidates before this date and reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team in Cheshire West and Chester. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working as an Advocate, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service
5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution
Salary sacrifices pension scheme
Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary)
Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc
24/7 Employee Assistance programme
Access to remote counselling service
Paid Disability Leave
Paid compassionate Leave
Home Working Allowance
Support with continuous professional development
Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development
Personal Development Plans
How are staff supported to work remotely?
VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community.
When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).
VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please visit our vacancy page on our website.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; 30 April 2025 Midnight
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?
Please visit the vanacy page on our website
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Icon, the Institute of Conservation, is a charity and professional membership organisation dedicated to safeguarding cultural heritage and championing the value of conservation. As a key member of our small, dedicated team, you will be instrumental in supporting Icon's membership community.
This role role is responsible for the day-to-day operation of membership and involves providing exceptional membership services, ensuring seamless communication, and maintaining accurate membership data. In addition to membership services, this role will support membership growth via implementation of exciting new membership initiatives.
This role is based at Icon’s office in Farringdon, London. Icon operates a hybrid working policy, which requires staff to be in the office at least two days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder.
The post-holder will report directly to the Marketing and Membership Manager.
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We are currently looking for a Specialist Black & Minoritised Communities Independent Domestic Violence Advocate.
Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate knowledge, expertise and previous experience working with Black & Minoritised victims of domestic abuse including intersectional barriers, honor based violence & forced marriage.
The role is full-time working 37.5 hours per week and offered on a hybrid basis working between our London office and home.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
As a Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will be:
- You may be a qualified IDVA or a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker wanting to develop your work for Black & Minoiritised victims of domestic abuse as part of our BMC team.
- Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
- Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+
- Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.
You will need:
- To be comfortable with running group training sessions and be willing and able to share your specialist knowledge with acute stakeholders..
- Have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and the confidence to be able to influence the way in which this service is delivered are key.
- Have a knowledge of help-seeking intersectional barriers and the support needs of BMC idenified victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
- Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
- Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
- Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.
- Have excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
- Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
We're now The King's Trust. And we're still working for young people.
We've changed our name from The Prince's Trust to The King’s Trust. Rest assured, the support we offer young people remains the same. This change marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we hope you'll continue supporting us to transform young lives.
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Let's make every day a chance to create a brighter future for the next generation!
Would you like to be part of the coolest team in town, collaborating with our Outreach and Marketing legends and our friendly customer service team here at The King's Trust? Together, we'll ensure that our young people get onboarded and engaged in our programmes safely and with style.
Dive deep to uncover any barriers that stand in their way, helping to remove those barriers to enable them to shine and propelling them on their journey towards amazing outcomes. Responsible for a group of young people, for one-on-one support and guidance or just gently pointing them in the right direction. You'll be on a mission to assist with travel expenses and find clever ways to handle their other commitments. You'll champion their support and learning needs with employers, and you'll be the ultimate liaison, working alongside partners like the job centre to ensure that nothing stands in the way of their success!
You’ll also be the guiding light for our delivery partners and service providers as we want them to deliver the best experience and outcomes for our young people. High-fives all around! Roll up your sleeves and deliver employability sessions directly to our incredible young people. You'll also help our Delivery Partners and volunteers do the same, both in person and virtually through our trusty MS Teams. When we're doing things face-to-face, you’ll need to hit the road and be there in person to help with programme delivery or programme visits to make sure all is running as smoothly as possible.
And if that’s not enough to keep you busy, you’ll also be keeping meticulous records of information and data on our young people, volunteers, and partners. It's all about making sure every step of their journey is accurately reflected in our systems so that it complies with our funding contracts.
We are a massive advocate of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion so it would be amazing if you could lead the charge in creating an environment where everyone feels seen, by implementing a local action plan that supports our big-picture EDI goals. Let's make positive change happen!
Be ready for anything and everything. Alongside all these fantastic responsibilities, you might find yourself wearing different hats and rocking them like a pro, this could even include deputising when the need arises.
Join the King's Trust Team and let’s make magic happen!
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker to join the Multi-Crime team in Devon & Cornwall, working 37.5 hours a week.
This is a hybrid working role; the working hours will be split between working in our office in Plymouth and the remainder working from home, so a suitable and confidential space is required.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This is a hybrid working role with the working hours split between our office in Plymouth and working from home, therefore, residence in the Devon & Cornwall area and a confidential home work space is required. There will also be occasional travel throughout Devon & Cornwall.
Usual working hours will be Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, however you will need to provide cover 1 day per week working 10:15am to 6:15pm on a rota basis & there may be an occasional need to work outside core hours to meet the demands of the role.
As a Caseworker you will:
- Develop, deliver and monitor safety and support plans for those affected by crime who accept ongoing support, which will include providing resources, interventions, and information to all service users
- Work alongside and oversee the casework management of a small number of volunteer supporters
- Liaise and actively engage with other local providers to share information on the VS service offer and options for victims and survivors
- Use a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential records and contribute to monitoring information including the collection of outcomes
- Working as part of a team with staff and the volunteer team to provide a seamless service to clients
You will need:
- Understanding of the impact of crime on victims such as sexual violence, hate crime and fraud
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s)
- Ability to balance competing needs and priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
- Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role
- Ability to manage a caseload including complex case management
- Ability to use generic IT applications competently.
- A driving license and access to a vehicle as this is considered an essential requirement as this role involves regular travel
- Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. When completing your application form, please pay particular attention to the essential shortlisting criteria on the job description as these will inform decisions on who is shortlisted for interview.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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This is a new role within the organisation, providing leadership to maintain the operations, finances, and team at the charity, alongside exploring exciting new directions in relation to partnerships and commercial opportunities.
This is a one year cover, with potential to extend.
The Managing Director is a crucial role within the organisation, and will be responsible to the Trustees for the overall leadership, management and strategic development of Fat Macy’s Foundation (including instigating projects and taking opportunities to increase income).
As the external face of the organisation, they will be a strong communicator, raising the profile of the organisation and networking effectively.
Responsible for Fat Macy’s income generation, they will be scanning the horizon for new business opportunities and seizing relevant opportunities to form new partnerships. Equally important will be internal management: developing an effective and efficient organisation.
Structure
The Managing Director reports to and is accountable to the Trustees.
The Managing Director will work in partnership with the Fat Macy’s co-founder and CEO of Fat Macy’s Ltd and will oversee the general management of the charity. They will line manage the senior leadership team at Fat Macy’s Foundation: the Programme and Grants Manager, the Development and Operations Manager and the Training Lead (0.5 FTE).
What you'll do
Organisational leadership
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Provide ongoing leadership, and maintain the vision and strategic direction for Fat Macy’s to achieve its mission of supporting people from homelessness into supported, stable lives.
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Ensure that Fat Macy’s values continue to underpin all activity, decision-making, and working culture.
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Managing, supporting and coaching a motivated and highly effective Senior Leadership Team which is committed to Fat Macy’s values and vision.
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Working closely with Fat Macy’s Ltd CEO to ensure a unified approach across the Ltd company and charitable foundation.
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Motivate and coach staff, role model behaviour and values and authentically representing Fat Macy’s internally and externally.
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Ensure Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and lived experience are prioritised across all levels of the organisation.
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Champion the Fat Macy’s Advisory Board, ensuring their involvement and lived experience plays a meaningful role across the organisation.
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Supporting/enabling/coaching existing senior leadership team.
Strategy and partnership: making an impact
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Lead clear strategies for Fat Macy’s to ensure it remains a stable and sustainable organisation with clear impact
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Ensure effective delivery of Fat Macy’s strategy, working with the Senior Leadership Team and board.
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Work closely with Fat Macy’s Ltd to create opportunities for young Londoners living in temporary accommodation
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Advise and guide the Trustees in strategy, policy and good governance
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Source partners, as appropriate, to ensure Fat Macy’s has the best impact for those we support
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Oversee impact measurement and report annually to the board
Income generation, finance, fundraising and budgets
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Maintain and augment the organisation’s financial resources through prudent and productive partnerships, management, fundraising and income generation
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Work with existing and prospected corporate partners to create clear income streams for the charity
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Supervise and oversee the fundraising and resource development for Fat Macy’s
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Oversee the grant programme for housing deposits
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Produce management accounts, annual reports and end of year financials and budgets with accountants
Communication
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Promote Fat Macy’s to the media and the public
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Keep up-to-date with current and future thinking in the areas of homelessness, social enterprise and food-based solutions
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Support the communication of trainee voices and the Fat Macy’s Advisory Board
Management of people
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Provide clear high standards of leadership, management and direction to the senior management team at Fat Macy’s - working closely with the co-founder of Fat Macy’s Ltd.
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Oversee and coordinate the activities of the senior leadership staff: Programme and Grant Manager and Development and Operations Manager, with weekly meetings.
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Communicate to staff a clear vision for the organisation and a strategic framework for development.
Activities of the business
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Oversee the delivery of the Fat Macy’s Foundation programmes
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Coordinate with the Fat Macy’s Ltd co-founder to oversee the strategy and direction of Fat Macy’s Ltd.
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Ensure fair and efficient decision making on projects and appropriate systems for implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
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Identify, action, deliver and evaluate the opportunities available to develop Fat Macy’s portfolio and impact.
Legal responsibilities and systems
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Identify, assess and manage risks in line with the risk management framework and policies on risk management and internal control.
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Control and manage health and safety issues within Fat Macy’s by ensuring appropriate responsibilities are communicated, allocated and actioned.
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Oversee the social enterprise’s governance, including sitting on both boards (Fat Macy’s Foundation and Fat Macy’s Ltd).
Governance
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Meet monthly with the Chair to develop board meeting agendas that make effective use of people’s time and skills.
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Ensure Fat Macy’s has robust governance processes in place that evolve as the organisation grows and develops.
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Work closely with the Trustees to ensure that Fat Macy’s has a diverse, skilled and experienced board and support with trustee recruitment and onboarding.
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Provide high quality and timely board papers and information for board meetings.
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Support the Finance Sub Committee to provide effective finance governance to the organisation.
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Ensure effective risk management processes are in place to support good governance.
The ideal persona
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A dynamic and influential leader in the social enterprise, business or charity space
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A strategic thinker, who can think outside the box and create great impact
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A natural people person, who will enjoy working with people from all walks of life - we are a diverse team and encourage this within Fat Macy’s
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You are organised, hard working and have excellent attention to detail
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You are a good problem solver, and can set up effective systems and processes
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You enjoy doing good and supporting people with difficult problems and life challenges
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You believe in the Fat Macy’s values and approach
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We need team players - you’ll be ambitious but can listen, and work well with others
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5+ years of experience in a relevant field
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You are an experienced strategic thinker, line manager, and a real people person
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You have some background in homelessness, social enterprise, business development, fundraising, and/or corporate partnerships
What we can offer you
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An incredible learning experience working within an impactful social enterprise that addresses one of the biggest issues facing the UK
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Excellent opportunities for progression within an exciting and growing team
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Opportunities for flexible working
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A whole host of other benefits - staff lunch, discount wine, a day off on your birthday
Key information
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Salary: c. £45,000 dependent on experience.
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Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working encouraged).
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Location: We’re based at 232 Shoreditch High Street, and would like this role to be in at least 80% of the week. However, we encourage flexible working.
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Start: May/June 2025 onwards.
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As a precondition of employment we’ll need you to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and provide two satisfactory references, one of which should detail your suitability to work with those experiencing homelessness and another to be from your most recent employer.
Our mission is to support people living in temporary accommodation into their own homes, through a financially sustainable, tailored and innovative mo
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