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Join Operation Smile UK as our Senior Acquisition Manager and make a difference in the lives of children. We're searching for a fundraising professional with experience in acquiring new donors through a variety of fundraising channels including Door to Door (F2F), digital fundraising, DRTV, cold mailing and door drops. You'll be responsible for managing a £2.4 million budget and developing innovative strategies to increase individual cash and regular giving support. This role is not responsible for the supervision or direction of staff.

Operation Smile is a global nonprofit specialising in cleft surgery and care. We provide medical training, education and mentorship to surgical teams around the world, along with expertise, research and care through our staff and volunteers, working alongside local governments, nonprofits and health systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and drive recruitment of regular givers and cash givers to grow income and supporter volumes, in a multi-channel programme including Door to Door (F2F), digital fundraising channels, DRTV, cold mailing and door drops.
• Manage relationships with agency partners executing acquisition campaigns on behalf of Operation Smile UK for the betterment of the acquisition programme.
• Lead and execute our door-to-door (F2F) programme with the goal of expanding this form of acquisition fundraising over the coming years.
• Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of OSUK's digital acquisition fundraising program, including the performance of current agencies and consultants. Develop strategic recommendations and a future-focused plan that leverages the expertise of existing or new external partners.
• Full campaign management and execution in line with prescribed deadlines. This includes briefing agencies, sourcing content, managing data, copy development, proofing, briefing stakeholders, training agents, developing campaign analysis and reporting, managing costs and invoice processing.
• Monitor and report on budgets and assist in building future expenditure and income targets. Work as part of the Individual Giving team to reach strategic targets.
• Work closely with the Communications & Digital team, and Individual Giving team to ensure campaigns are in line with brand standards and integrated seamlessly with supporter retention.
• Work closely with the Individual Giving team to constantly refine the newly introduced ‘welcome programme’ aimed at transitioning new donors to retained donors and improving retention rate.
• To work closely with the Senior Database Manager and agency partners to review direct marketing acquisition campaigns and ensure that information is used to maximise income for future campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Senior Database Manager to develop and implement essential Power BI dashboards. Proactively request ad-hoc data analysis to track key acquisition metrics and inform strategic decision-making.
• Introduce new acquisition channels and develop existing ones within KPIs to manage risk and keep fundraising up-to-date within evolving channels.
• To ensure that campaigns are where possible integrated or co-ordinated thematically, creatively and/or by target audience to maximise impact.
• To lead in the training of external agencies, effectively communicating the work of Operation Smile to key representatives.
• Travel to meetings in the UK and overseas where necessary.

Staff Benefits

• Hybrid Working 
• Season Ticket Loan
• 1-day additional holiday each year to a maximum of 30 days annual leave
• Additional days off over the Christmas period
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced maternity and sick pay benefits, subject to length of service
• 6.1% employer pension contribution
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential employee benefit designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health, and general well-being. The EAP service provides a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7, covering a wide range of issues. 

Application Process

Please submit your CV for review. We will be interviewing candidates from the beginning of December (dates to be confirmed). The first interview for this role will be held in person at our UK office.

The full job description and person specification is provided as a PDF with this job advert.

Note: The deadline for applications has been extended until the 18th of December.

£40,500 - £45,000 per annum

Fixed term (maternity cover, 13 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office

What the job involves 

We’re looking for a Gift Aid, Compliance and Fulfilment Manager to join our busy team on a fixed term contract. With your focus on the day-to-day management of our key supplier relationships, you’ll oversee multiple work streams and competing priorities across complex operations.

With support, you’ll also provide advice to all internal teams on Fundraising Compliance. You’ll understand when and how to dig deeper into risks and escalate as appropriate, acting as a key representative in this area across the charity.

You’ll oversee monthly gift aid claims, ensuring all processes from collection, storage and auditing are compliant and documented. This role is a great opportunity to work across multiple directorates. Your work will have a direct impact on our success and help us make a real difference.

In this role you’ll also line manage three people, working with them to excel in their role. They will support you in managing our key supplier relationships, managing our fundraising stock and having responsibility for the day-to-day management and development of our online shop. Elements of thanking our wonderful supporters also sits within your team.

What we want from you 

We’re in search of a skilled communicator who has a talent for building relationships, a highly motivated team player and an influential line manager.

You’ll be motivated by excellent customer experience and work with a wide range of stakeholders. You'll recognise that key suppliers must offer efficient and optimised operational processes to meet customer expectations and contribute to our success. You’ll be able to hold our suppliers to account when things go wrong and be able to navigate process improvements.

With an understanding of charity law, you’ll be well-versed in fundraising regulations and compliance, Gift Aid, and data protection. You’ll have a track record in managing operations, experienced in developing processes, procedures and policies to help support charity wide activity, ensuring internal best practice guidance is created, maintained and shared.

Your agile approach means you can devise, prioritise, and react to shifting demands and tight deadlines.

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace, that represents, and can advocate for the communities we support. We stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we champion tolerance, fairness and equality in everything we do. This makes us stronger and helps us reach more people. We’re all here for the same reason: to give every man the power to navigate prostate cancer.

We're committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men who are at double risk. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

Therefore, we’re particularly interested in applications from those from marginalised and vulnerable communities. This will help us create an environment of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where personal qualities are as important as professional experience, and our people feel seen and heard.

Ways of working

Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button.

The closing date is Sunday 24th November 2024.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 2nd December 2024.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

This role is maternity cover for the Head of Fundraising.

The Fundraising and Business Development Manager is a really exciting position which will play a key role in driving growth and sustainability for FearFree by identifying and securing new funding opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and enhancing our service delivery.

The successful candidate will work across the senior leadership team, service teams, the fundraising team and the marketing team to ensure that FearFree is well-placed to respond proactively and also reactively to business development opportunities.

The role can be hybrid, with attendance at our office in Exeter or Trowbridge. The candidate should be willing to visit the fundraising team several times in the other office during their tenure.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a real meaningful impact on the lives of those impacted by domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Fundraising and Revenue Generation:

1. • Support the fundraising and service teams to identify, research, and secure funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, government grants, tenders, and corporate sponsors.
   • Build and maintain relationships with donors and funding bodies to secure ongoing support.
   • Identify and build relationships with major donors and philanthropists/ philanthropic bodies to secure support.

Strategic Partnerships:

1. • Work with the fundraising team to identify and establish strategic partnerships with corporate, public, and community stakeholders.
   • Collaborate with local authorities, social enterprises, and private sector partners to develop initiatives that support FearFree’s mission.
   • Represent FearFree at external meetings, conferences, and events to promote the charity and develop new networks.

Service Development:

1. • Work with service delivery teams to help collate ideas and design innovative and sustainable programmes that support FearFree’s beneficiaries.
   • Project manage the creation and development of these programs and services from concept, to secured funding.
   • Monitor trends and changes in the domestic abuse sector and charity sector to identify new opportunities for service improvement.

Marketing and Communications:

1. • Collaborate with the marketing team to develop targeted marketing strategies aimed at raising the profile of FearFree.
   • Contribute to the development of campaigns that highlight the impact of FearFree’s work and attract potential donors and partners.
   • Engage with the media to promote FearFree’s services and successes and raise awareness about domestic abuse issues.

Team Leadership:

1. • Manage and support the fundraising team (Senior Trust and Foundation Fundraiser, Devon Fundraising Manager, Wiltshire Fundraising Manager), providing direction and guidance to ensure the successful delivery of objectives.
   • Foster a collaborative and inclusive working environment, encouraging innovation and professional growth within the team.

For a full job description/person specification and to apply, please follow the link provided on this website. The closing date for receiving your application form is Monday, 25th November 2024.

FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace.  We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued. 

The New Wine Strategic Director will play a pivotal leadership role, working closely with New Wine’s National Leader, Rich Johnson, to advance New Wine’s mission of empowering local churches to drive national change. This full-time, hybrid role emphasises supporting three core priorities: equipping church leaders in Holy Spirit ministry, fostering church multiplication, and strengthening ministries for younger generations. The Strategic Director will collaborate with the Operations Director to shape New Wine’s leadership structure, manage the Heads of key initiatives, and contribute to high-profile events like the annual Leadership Conference and Summer Festival. 

This position calls for a seasoned Christian leader with a proven track record in strategic oversight, effective team-building, and an understanding of apostolic leadership principles. With flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and health benefits, New Wine offers a supportive environment for the Strategic Director to grow and lead effectively within the organisation’s expanding impact framework. 

Background 

New Wine’s vision is “local churches changing nations”.  In order to fulfil this, we have established three strategic priorities:

• Equipping Leaders: Through its Leadership Network, New Wine is committed to empowering leaders to minister confidently in the power of the Holy Spirit, equipping them with the skills and support needed to bring the Kingdom of God into their communities. By investing in leaders, New Wine seeks to inspire transformative, Spirit-led leadership across its network of churches. 

• Empowering Younger Generations: Recognising the urgent need to reach children, youth, and young adults, New Wine is dedicated to investing deeply in ministries that engage these age groups. By supporting and equipping leaders for effective ministry with younger generations, New Wine addresses the wider church’s concern over declining church engagement, building a foundation for a thriving future. 

• Multiplying Churches: New Wine envisions every church in its family, planting and nurturing a new congregation, driving growth and expanding the church’s impact. This commitment to multiplication aims to see the gospel reach new communities, fostering vibrant, missional church plants that engage people where they are. 
   

Areas of Responsibility: 

Leadership 

The Strategic Director (SD) will serve as a key leader within New Wine, collaborating closely with the Operations Director and reporting to the National Leader. In this role, the SD will co-lead New Wine’s strategic direction, designing and implementing leadership structures that empower the organisation to achieve its mission of equipping and supporting local churches.

As part of New Wine’s leadership restructuring, the SD will work to establish a sustainable framework that addresses existing challenges and supports long-term growth. A core focus will be building a cohesive, effective leadership team that operates with clarity, unity, and purpose. This includes fostering a healthy team culture informed by understanding past dynamics and creating an environment where leaders can thrive. The SD will also represent New Wine’s senior leadership at major events and in various contexts, embodying the organisation’s values and vision. 

Delivery 

The SD will be responsible for delivering New Wines Strategic Priorities, including Equipping Leaders, Empowering Younger Generations and Multiplying Churches. They will oversee the heads of each strategic area and ensure progress aligns with New Wine’s vision. The SD will also contribute to high-impact events such as the Summer Festival and Leadership Conference, delivering on New Wine’s commitment to equip churches and leaders across the network. 

Person Specification:  

Qualifications and Experience: 

•  Experience of senior leadership within a church or organisation 

• Experience of line managing employed and voluntary leaders 

• Experience of successfully delivering a complex project / organisational change 

• A qualification in the field of project management 

• A qualification in theological study 

• A qualification in a relevant field of study 

• Experience in any of the three priorities of Equipping Leaders, Empowering Younger Generations and Multiplying Churches 

• A relationship with New Wine church leaders 

Skills and Abilities: 

• Personal experience of New Wine events and an experience and understanding of New Wine’s ministry and values 

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Confident in using mainstream email, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software packages 

• Knowledge of the Church of England 

• Relationships with Church Networks throughout the UK 

• Understanding of the shift from a pastoral to an apostolic leadership culture. 

Personal Attributes: 

• Proven leadership ability and able to demonstrate capacity to lead effectively and make good decisions in a complex context 

• Personable and emotionally intelligent and able to build good relationships with others 

• Prayerful with an understanding of how to ground their leadership in prayer 

• Reliable and resourceful, with an ability to work independently 

• Able to command the respect of others as a representative of New Wine 

• A sense of call and experience in enabling leaders to be equipped and fulfil their potential 

 Role Particulars:

Working Pattern: This is a full-time position, requiring two day per week in London, typically on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Due to the nature of this role, some travel and periods of working away from home will be necessary, as agreed in advance. The Strategic Director must be available for the annual leadership conference and the New Wine Festival, including the setup and teardown of these events. 

Supervision: The post holder will receive regular supervision from their line manager to ensure ongoing support and development. 

Role review: There is a three-month probationary period for this role. Following this, the post holder will undergo a quarterly rolling review of performance, the role, job description, terms, and package. 

This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder be a practising Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.   

This job description is intended to summarise the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is intended to include only some duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or all qualifications that may be required now or in the future.  New Wine reserves the right to revise the duties outlined in this job description at its discretion.   
 

Why join our team? 

One team: We care about you and invest in our team with training opportunities, quarterly reviews, and flexible working. We are keen for you to flourish here at New Wine, so if you see something you’d like to learn or a skill you’d like to develop, let your manager know!

Workspace: We are currently working from the coworking space ‘Work.Life’, with our main base being the Liverpool Street branch.  Within the building, there are fantastic spaces for meeting, networking and coworking, as well as free coffee and events, breakfasts and well-being activities for us as members.

Healthcare: We are pleased to have recently launched Vitality Healthcare for team members who work more than 15 hours a week.  You will be invited to join this once you have passed probation. 

Events: Joining New Wine has exciting opportunities as we head to our two main events, the New Wine Leadership Conference and the New Wine Summer Festival.  Depending on your job role, there may be other opportunities to head to site, but you will be invited, and arrangements will be made in advance.  Specifically, at our two main events, we will look after you so you can do your job to the best of your ability.  We also make sure TOIL is accrued so that you can rest to the best of your ability too! 

Prayer Days: Your physical, mental, and spiritual health are incredibly important to us.  While onsite at our events and throughout the year, we make sure to honour Prayer Days. 

Pension: After completing three months and passing your probation, you will be automatically enrolled in the New Wine pension scheme. As part of the scheme, we will contribute 10% of your salary. This scheme does not require any contributions from you. However, if you would like to make additional contributions, you can arrange this with the Finance Manager. 

Application process: 

Key dates: The application deadline is 9th December 2024, 9am. We may close applications early if strong applicants are received before this time. We will conduct virtual first interviews on Thursday 12th December.  Shortlisted applicants must be available for an in-person interview in Worcester on Thursday 19th December.  

Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.

To support people affected by macular disease now the Macular Society provides a range of support, information, and services to people affected by macular disease today. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to beat macular disease forever.

We seek an empathetic and proactive Volunteer Manager to join our team.  We show we care by creating a strong volunteer network that supports anyone affected by macular disease; to do this, we need someone to manage and further develop a consistent and integrated volunteer management system. You will act as the main contact for all our volunteers across the UK, putting to use your outstanding organisation and communication skills.  Using your volunteer experience, you will help us recruit, retain and manage volunteers. Understanding sight loss would be great, but more important is your ability to be understanding, approachable and supportive.

If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you.

In return, we provide a great working culture and offer flexible working options, 26 days of annual leave, supportive family policies, and a 6% pension contribution. This is a one-year contract. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Director of Business Development & Promotion

Salary Band: £46,000 - £52,000 (Full Time Equivalent) per annum

Hours: 30 hours per week

Location: ONSIDE’s Head Office, Worcester

Closing date: Sunday 24th November 2024

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

About the role

Join Onside and discover the role as a Director of Business Development & Promotion in the charity sector. This role is key in being part of a wider team who are passionate about supporting and making a difference to vulnerable and disadvantaged people.  

The role will be within ONSIDE’s Executive Team and will be responsible for developing and implementing the organisation’s business development strategy in partnership with key internal and external stakeholders.

A Director of Business Development & Promotion will be working with a range of partners from business, statutory agencies, voluntary sector and local communities to capitalise and build on the skills, experience and expertise within the organisation to develop and create new income streams. And will oversee the organisation’s marketing and communications functions, ensuring alignment with overall business development strategies and initiatives.

ONSIDE’s Benefits

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

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who will take a creative and collaborative approach to identifying opportunities for growth and looking to innovate, extend and enhance the reach and impact of ONSIDE’s services and support options. With a strong knowledge and experience of strong financial acumen including development and implementation of income generation and social enterprise strategies.

The ideal Director of Business Development & Promotion will also have excellent networking and relationship building skills, to have the ability to inspire and engage partners. Along with comprehensive knowledge and practical experience with various marketing platforms and channels.

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

Someone like you?

If you embrace difference and champion diversity.

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

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

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

Who are ONSIDE?

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

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

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

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

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

£32,000 per annum

Permanent

Part office(London)/Part home based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a rare opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Corporate Business Development Executive.

UNICEF UK’s award-winning Corporate Partnerships team secures and manages long term, multi-million-pound partnerships with major UK headquartered companies including easyJet, Unilever and Arm. The team has ambitious plans for growth by adding to and growing our portfolio of truly strategic and pioneering corporate partnerships.

The role of Business Development Executive sits in the Business Development function of the Corporate Partnerships team and provides support across team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, commercially minded fundraiser to join UNICEF’s leading Business Development team and co-create innovative, shared value corporate partnerships. We are looking for a strong communicator who is driven, highly organised, and commercially minded to add value in this new position for the team.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 8am, Thursday 5 December 2024.

Interview date: Monday 16 & Tuesday 17 December 2024 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Learning Disabilities service in Newham.

£31,534.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
A Team Leader will be fully involved in all aspects of the day to day management of their designated service, including line managing the relevant front line staff. You will lead and develop competence of direct reports as well as carry caseloads of customers requiring support. You will work closely with the Contract Manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets, both financial and those around the quality of the service.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:
- Lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
- Deliver effective supervision and team meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting and communication
- Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisations succession plans
- Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) required as part of the Contract are met and recorded correctly
- Develop key business relationships with all appropriate relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
- Participate in and monitor the initial and continuous assessment of needs and ensure that support planning is carried out in line with assessed needs of the customer
- Carry out other administrative tasks as relevant to the service and directed by the Contract/Heads of Operations
- Deliver an out of hours on-call service for region, where required
- Ensure that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of Operations, as appropriate
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all times and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is passionate and enthusiastic about his/her career and job experiences
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Implementing new initiatives and making sure all staff understand them.

What you'll bring:

Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent

Desirable:
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full Job Decription

This role will support the Finance Manager in all aspects of accounting and financial management responsibilities including processing supplier invoices, issuing monthly sales invoices, reconciling bank accounts, supporting preparation of managements accounts, budget and year end accounts. The role will also be liaising with the admin team, as well as other internal departments, suppliers and customers.

You will also oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial management tasks to ensure that the charity's accounts are accurate and up to date and ensure that the various tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

Salary: £21,200 (0.8) / 26,500 (FTE)

Hours: 29.5 hours a week

Benefits: Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro rata), including bank holidays

Some days need to be taken at specified times during the year, e.g. Christmas to New Year closure dates

Additional annual leave awarded for long service

Free tickets to selected shows

Birthday coffee and cake voucher

Staff discount in the café

A pension is offered to all employees

Key responsibilities of the Bookkeeper

Bookkeeping & Financial Transactions:

• Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records up to the trial balance stage.
• Assist with month-end tasks and processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

Accounts Payable:

• Process supplier invoices (via Dext and QuickBooks) and reconcile supplier statements.
• Match supplier invoices with purchase orders and manage payment remittances.
• Handle supplier queries and staff expense claims efficiently.

Accounts Receivable:

• Raise sales invoices in accordance with the Sales Order master sheet.
• Assist with credit control by chasing late payments and reconciling income streams such as payments, donations, and grants in collaboration with the fundraising team.

Bank Reconciliation & Cash Handling:

• Reconcile bank accounts (volunteer and petty cash accounts).
• Handle cash transactions and ensure proper posting onto QB / Cash log spreadsheet
• Managing Petty Cash
• When required make card purchases and log in Purchase Order record

Payments & Salaries:

• Prepare and check fortnightly payment runs
• Upload salary payments to the online banking system
• Process payments and receipts into accounting software (QuickBooks)

Compliance & Financial Support:

• Ensure compliance with charity-specific accounting regulations
• Support budgeting and financial planning activities by working closely with the finance team and department managers
• Provide training and support to colleagues on finance procedures, such as sales orders, purchase orders, petty cash and expense claims.

Financial Processing for Hire and performances:

• Support the Head of Programming to ensure timely processes around ticket sales reports and payments to companies
• Support the Head of Programming to compile PPL and PRS reports to ensure music royalties are correctly recorded
• Support the Bookings Manager to create invoices for commercial hires, performance hires and monthly classes.

Additional responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for cash-related queries from staff, offering expert advice and support.
• Assist the Finance Manager with various accounting tasks and special projects as needed.
• Support the development and delivery of the organisation's Arts Training Scheme.
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Job Title: Education Advisor – North Wales 

Salary:£37,088 per annum (pro rata) + £750 per annum homeworking allowance (pro rata)

Hours & Contract: 14 hours/2 days per week - permanent

Location: Homeworking (but with ability to travel to Rhyl office as needed) 

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for. 

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.  

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.  

Overall Duties of the Education Advisor will include: 

• Degree level education or equivalent 
• Professional teaching qualification
• Experience of working in a similar career/role in a school 
• Experience in working with a range of local authority services, including Virtual School, ALN or Social Care 
• Experience of working with Children in Care/Care Experienced Young People 
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team 
• Experience of working in a busy and demanding role 
• Confidence in using all Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, One Drive & SharePoint 
• Experience of using a software system to record and maintain timely records 
• The ability to work to deadlines, with accuracy and flexibility, sometimes dealing with conflicting priorities 
• Familiarity with handling confidential and sensitive information in line with relevant regulations and legislative requirements 
• Excellent communication skills to suit a broad range of professional relationships
• Experience of attending virtual meetings 
• A tendency to think creatively, exhibit resourcefulness, work with enthusiasm, compassion, and commitment 
• Evidence of an understanding and commitment to equalities, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practices 

We are looking for candidates with: 

• Degree level education or equivalent 
• Professional teaching qualification
• Experience of working in a similar career/role in a school 
• Experience in working with a range of local authority services, including Virtual School, ALN or Social Care 
• Experience of working with Children in Care/Care Experienced Young People 
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team 
• Experience of working in a busy and demanding role 
• Confidence in using all Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, One Drive & SharePoint 
• Experience of using a software system to record and maintain timely records 
• The ability to work to deadlines, with accuracy and flexibility, sometimes dealing with conflicting priorities 
• Ability to work within the team and autonomously as needed to manage your time and duties 
• The ability to work creatively and collaboratively to find solutions to a range of educational issues experienced by children and young people.
• Familiarity with handling confidential and sensitive information in line with relevant regulations and legislative requirements 
• Excellent communication skills to suit a broad range of professional relationships
• Experience of attending virtual meetings 
• A tendency to think creatively, exhibit resourcefulness, work with enthusiasm, compassion, and commitment 
• Evidence of an understanding and commitment to equalities, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practices 

TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including: 

• 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Help at Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
• An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

Whilst being homebased, the Education Advisor will need to travel to the Rhyl office as needed and may also be occasionally required to travel to team meetings, wellbeing days, TACT away days and other in person events across the UK. 

An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf. 

Closing Date: Monday 25th November 2024 

• Interview Date: Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th December 2024 
• Proposed Start Date: 20th January 2025 (depending on candidate availability) 

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies. 

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

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Teitl Swydd: Cynghorydd Addysg – Gogledd Cymru 

Cyflog: £37,088 y flwyddyn (pro rata) + lwfans gweithio gartref o £750 y flwyddyn (pro rata)

Oriau a Chontract: 14 awr/2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos - parhaol

Lleoliad: Gweithio gartref (ond gyda'r gallu i deithio i swyddfa'r Rhyl, cyfarfodydd, diwrnodau lles, diwrnodau i ffwrdd a digwyddiadau wyneb yn wyneb eraill ar draws y DU yn ôl yr angen)

Mae'r dyletswyddau cyffredinol yn cynnwys: 

• Addysg hyd at lefel gradd neu gyfwerth 
• Cymhwyster addysgu proffesiynol
• Profiad o weithio mewn gyrfa/rôl debyg mewn ysgol 
• Profiad o weithio gydag amrywiaeth o wasanaethau awdurdodau lleol, gan gynnwys Ysgol Rithwir, ADY neu Ofal Cymdeithasol 
• Profiad o weithio gyda Phlant mewn Gofal/Pobl Ifanc â Phrofiad Gofal 
• Profiad o weithio mewn tîm amlddisgyblaethol 
• Profiad o weithio mewn rôl brysur a heriol 
• Hyder wrth ddefnyddio holl apiau Microsoft Office gan gynnwys Outlook, One Drive a SharePoint 
• Profiad o ddefnyddio system feddalwedd i gofnodi a chynnal cofnodion amserol 
• Y gallu i weithio i derfynau amser, gyda chywirdeb a hyblygrwydd, weithiau'n delio â blaenoriaethau sy'n gwrthdaro 
• Yn gyfarwydd â thrin gwybodaeth gyfrinachol a sensitif yn unol â rheoliadau a gofynion deddfwriaethol perthnasol 
• Sgiliau cyfathrebu rhagorol sy'n addas ar gyfer ystod eang o berthnasoedd proffesiynol
• Profiad o fynychu cyfarfodydd rhithwir 
• Tueddiad i feddwl yn greadigol, arddangos dyfeisgarwch, gweithio gyda brwdfrydedd, tosturi, ac ymrwymiad 
• Tystiolaeth o ddealltwriaeth ac ymrwymiad i gydraddoldeb, amrywiaeth, ac arferion gwrthwahaniaethol 

Rydym yn chwilio am ymgeiswyr gydag: 

• Addysg hyd at lefel gradd neu gyfwerth 
• Cymhwyster addysgu proffesiynol
• Profiad o weithio mewn gyrfa/rôl debyg mewn ysgol 
• Profiad o weithio gydag amrywiaeth o wasanaethau awdurdodau lleol, gan gynnwys Ysgol Rithwir, ADY neu Ofal Cymdeithasol 
• Profiad o weithio gyda Phlant mewn Gofal/Pobl Ifanc â Phrofiad Gofal 
• Profiad o weithio mewn tîm amlddisgyblaethol 
• Profiad o weithio mewn rôl brysur a heriol 
• Hyder wrth ddefnyddio holl apiau Microsoft Office gan gynnwys Outlook, OneDrive a SharePoint 
• Profiad o ddefnyddio system feddalwedd i gofnodi a chynnal cofnodion amserol 
• Y gallu i weithio i derfynau amser, gyda chywirdeb a hyblygrwydd, weithiau'n delio â blaenoriaethau sy'n gwrthdaro 
• Y gallu i weithio'n greadigol ac ar y cyd i ddod o hyd i atebion i ystod o faterion addysgol a brofir gan blant a phobl ifanc.
• Yn gyfarwydd â thrin gwybodaeth gyfrinachol a sensitif yn unol â rheoliadau a gofynion deddfwriaethol perthnasol 
• Sgiliau cyfathrebu rhagorol sy'n addas ar gyfer ystod eang o berthnasoedd proffesiynol
• Profiad o fynychu cyfarfodydd rhithwir 
• Tueddiad i feddwl yn greadigol, arddangos dyfeisgarwch, gweithio gyda brwdfrydedd, tosturi, ac ymrwymiad 
• Tystiolaeth o ddealltwriaeth ac ymrwymiad i gydraddoldeb, amrywiaeth, ac arferion gwrthwahaniaethol 

Mae pecyn buddion gweithwyr TACT yn cynnwys: 

• 31 diwrnod o wyliau â thâl ynghyd â gwyliau banc blynyddol.
• Trefniadau gweithio’n hyblyg.
• Polisïau sy'n ystyriol o deuluoedd
• 'Bwndel' gweithio gartref gan gynnwys lwfans blynyddol, offer TG a benthyciad ar gyfer sefydlu swyddfa gartref.
• Rhaglen Cymorth i Weithwyr Help at Hand (gan gynnwys cwnsela therapi gwybyddol ymddygiadol (CBT), apwyntiadau meddyg teulu o bell 24/7, ffisiotherapi, cymorth iechyd meddwl ac ail farn ar ddiagnosis difrifol).
• Rhaglen Lles Gweithwyr Flynyddol.
• Apwyntiadau â Chlinigwyr Menopos am ddim.
• Cynllun Pensiwn Rhanddeiliaid (aberthu cyflog).

Dyddiad Cau: Dydd Llun 25 Tachwedd 2024 

• Dyddiad Cyfweliad: Dydd Mercher 11 a Dydd Iau 12 Rhagfyr 2024 

Fundraising Manager 

Based: London Road, Derby/working from home. 

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 depending on experience/qualifications. 

Hours: 35her per week (will consider part-time). 

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join YMCA Derbyshire, a charity that has been supporting young people and communities since 1847. As an organisation, we believe in fairness and opportunity, and focus on the following key areas of work:  

Housing; providing 212 bed spaces each night for individuals at risk of homelessness.

Training and Education; through YMCA Key College we provide pathways to accredited and non-accredited vocational training, adult education programmes and employment opportunities.

Support, Advice, Health and Wellbeing; providing a whole host of community services, youth programmes, mental health support, horticulture opportunities, food provision and access to warm spaces.

Family and Youth Work including nurseries, family support, and school-based initiatives. All of which positively impact individuals, fosters resilience and progression toward independence, regardless of past experiences or present circumstances. 

As Fundraising Manager, you will be part of the income generation team, and responsible for the planning and execution of successful fundraising events. You will have excellent inter-personal skills and take the lead on building successful relationships with businesses and organisations across the city and county, raising awareness of the vital work that we do, and growing our income from donors and sponsors. Working closely with marketing and communications colleagues, you will also support with the development of compelling and engaging campaigns to effectively promote all fundraising activity.

For this vital role, we are looking for a passionate, experienced fundraiser, with the presence and credibility to build long-lasting relationships internally and externally. You will have experience of planning successful events, along with experience of managing budgets and fundraising expenditure, with the ability to report impact and return on investment. Marketing and communications experience is desirable, but not essential. 

A driving license and use of own car is essential. 

If you are looking for a role that will make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. 

What we offer: 

• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays, as standard with an extra 2 days after 5 years of service 

• People celebration event each year. (Celebrating our Peoples Achievements) 

• Recognition initiatives such as employee of the year and star of the quarter 

• Smart Health app where you will have access to an online doctor for you and your family as well as nutritional advice and Mental Health assistance.

• Life Assurance 2 times your annual salary 

• Real Living Wage 

• Christmas/ Easter and Quarterly Treats

• Your Birthday off every year 

• Long Service rewards 

• Training and Development 

.............. and more 

At YMCA Derbyshire we aim to transform the lives of the people we work with for the better. We are looking for brilliant people who will ensure that safeguarding the people we work with is a priority. 

This post is post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis? 

If you do not wish to apply under the scheme but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be. 

Equality and Diversity Statement: 

YMCA Derbyshire is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations. We value and embrace individual differences and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome people from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. 

WIG is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We pride ourselves on being an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to building a team that represents a whole host of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. 

About WIG 

WIG is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit membership body that champions collaboration between leaders in business, government, and not-for-profit sectors for the common good. We believe that developing leadership capabilities for cross-sector collaboration is the key to helping build long-term prosperity for everyone in the UK. 

With a cross-sector membership base of around 250 organisations – FTSE and professional services companies, central government departments and agencies, local authorities, universities and significant charities - WIG has been convening members for 40 years through three key sets of collaboration-based activities: 

• Events - to explore the latest public policy developments and share best practice; 

• Talent exchange - through mentoring, secondments and board appointments; and 

• Leadership development – through programmes for leaders at all stages of their careers. 

An overview of the opportunity 

Reporting to the Head of Talent and Leadership Development, we are looking for a customer-focused, organised, forward thinking and creative Programme Manager to join us and drive our mission of cross-sector collaboration.

WIG was founded on secondments, and as such, they continue to play a hugely important role in our vision for a country where leaders collaborate for the common good. As leaders second in and out of organisation's, so too does knowledge sharing and porosity which enables strong decision making and improved collaboration. This is an exciting time to join the Talent and Leadership team and play an integral role in providing a first-class, customer-centric experience to WIG’s members. 

You will be responsible for managing the Charity Next Secondment Programme ( a collaborative partnership between the Civil Service Fast Stream and Charities, Not for Profit's and Academia) working collaboratively to maximise secondment engagement between the sectors. You will also manage inwards secondments to member organisations as well as working on and developing new concepts, programmes and solutions to maximise porosity and knowledge sharing. You will work closely with other departments and the wider team to develop and increase both the volume and impact of secondment initiatives. You will do this by leveraging your data-driven and research approach as well as evidencing your strong relationship and stakeholder development skills.

What we’re looking for: 

• Prior experience as a programme manager, project manager or similar, client-facing role with a demonstrable track record of excellent customer service. 
• Prior experience in internal and external stakeholder management and proven ability to build rapport and liaise with senior stakeholders. 
• Demonstrable experience in delivering successful and effective business development strategies - with strong outcomes. 
• A successful track record of using CRM systems (a plus if it's Dynamics!), Microsoft Forms, and other software applications to help aid decision making, keep on track of KPIs and to ensure strong project management and outcomes. 
• Demonstrable aptitude in managing administration and processes including the signing of secondment agreements, onboarding meetings, feedback cycles and regular communication strategies.
• Demonstrable history of meeting deadlines and the ability to oversee several different projects simultaneously. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a successful track record of building rapport and liaising with senior stakeholders. 
• Exceptional organisational skills and impeccable attention to detail. 
• Whilst not mandatory, it would be a huge plus if you displayed an interest in current affairs, contributing to a well-rounded and informed professional perspective. 
• Prior experience of working to budgets, KPIs and forecasted elements of work. 
• Strong teamwork - picking up other elements of work as required from the Talent & Leadership team as well as other interdepartmental bodies. 
• A strong self-driven attitude and results orientated attitude - having a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality output, ability to solve problems and work calmly under pressure. 
• Prior experience of operating in the leadership, talent experience would be desirable but is not essential. 

What can we offer you for your skills and experience? 

• A salary between £35,000 - £37,500 per annum, depending on experience. 
• A discretionary annual salary review and increase in line with inflation and organisational performance. 
• Unlimited access to WIG’s 120 events per year, including roundtables, breakfast briefings and our annual D&I conference. 
• Enhanced annual leave including increased leave for length of service, birthday leave, and festive office closure. 
• An opportunity to give back with the ability to take paid time off for up to 40 hours a year for community and volunteering. 
• Health and well-being support including annual BUPA health assessments, annual eye test, employee assistance programme and flexible working opportunities. 
• Blended learning and development opportunities including Internal WIG learning programmes on leadership, EDI and soft skills, access to LinkedIn Learning and FTPro and our platform, Mentor Match.
• The chance to join various internal workstreams that drive team building and belonging at WIG including our EDI committee, Social committee and GreenStream. 
• Hybrid working (at least 2 days a week from the office) with access to our office in London, Victoria. 

What do some of the main role responsibilities look like? 

• Working closely with the Head of Talent and Leadership Development; own the management and delivery of all WIG secondment programmes, including Charity Next, advertised inwards secondments and other secondment programmes and knowledge exchange initiatives both in train, and those that are yet to be developed.
• Responsible for strategic improvements and improving year on year service, impact and volumes.
• Working with the Fast Stream, the Charity Next Advisory Board, and Charity Hosts to develop, enhance and protect the future strategy of the programme.
• Maintaining and building on key stakeholder relationships within the Civil Service, not-for-profit sector partners and other potential partners.
• Presenting and being the face of secondment programmes at external events – seeking out publicity where possible to promote secondment programmes.
• Development of alum strategy, impact tracking and case studies highlighting porosity, knowledge sharing and other key elements for WIGs purpose.
• Lead analysis of feedback at relevant points during secondment cycles, utilising to form case studies and evidence of what works for further business development.
• Lead on business development activities, such as regular mailshots, business development meetings, proposals, and strategies to ensure we have the right hosts for the programmes. 

We are looking for someone who has experience and understanding of working with local food groups and potentially an understanding of local procurement. They would have a research background and some experience in project management and working within a wider team of senior colleagues.

Role: Senior Research Officer
Location: Ryton with some flexible working

Key Requirements: An understanding of sustainable food procurement in the UK, along with proven research skills to ensure the successful delivery of multi-faceted research projects. Combined with an ability to design and deliver workshops, along with collaborating effectively with schools, local food groups and organisations at all stages of the food chain.

Hours: Full-time (35 hours week)
Duration: Fixed Term until September 2028
Salary: £28,000-32,000 per annum
Role subject to DBS Check: No

About us:

At Garden Organic we care about organic growing, composting, seed conservation, research and citizen science. Our small but hugely knowledgeable and committed team is backed by a family of members and volunteers, all dedicated to growing food and flowers in harmony with nature. We are an established, experienced and innovative membership charity, working in communities around the UK and campaigning for organic practice which protects and promotes life above and below the soil. Now in our seventh decade, we are also home to the vitally important Heritage Seed Library a living collection of 800 rare vegetable varieties that otherwise would have died out.

Our mission is to show people how to be organic growers and in doing so, we strive to be a great place to work, volunteer or partner with. We care about what we do, how we do it, and the impact we make. We believe that our time is now – when people are actively seeking positive contributions that they can make in the face of biodiversity loss and climate change.

About the role:

Key responsibilities include the design and facilitation of workshops, evaluation and exploitation of research, stakeholder engagement, and collaborating on research outputs, reports and deliverables. You will play a significant role in contributing to the project's impact while supporting your own professional development.

The project is led by Coventry University's Centre for Agroecology, Water, and Resilience (CAWR) focusing on sustainable, place-based food procurement in the UK. This position will work with a similar role within CAWR to deliver a range of research and dissemination activities across the project.

• The project involves interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research, utilizing living case studies of community food hubs (Cultivate Food Hub – Wales, Cambridge Food Hub, The Better Food Shed – London and Galloway Food Hub – Scotland) and open-source socio-technical innovations like the Open Food Network (OFN).
• It aims to drive transformative changes in food systems by addressing research questions related to small-scale producers, open-source innovations, place-based governance, sustainability impacts, and scaling mechanisms.
• The project involves multi-actor collaboration, data management practices, ethical considerations, and aims to create environmentally sustainable, local food systems while engaging stakeholders and contributing to policy development.
• The core team includes individuals from Coventry University, Garden Organic, and Social Farms & Gardens, with partners from organizations like Soil Association, Birmingham City Council, and Open Food Network involved in the project.
• The project runs for 48 months from October 2024, aiming to generate new knowledge and drive just, sustainable transitions in food systems.

You will be reporting to our Research Manager, and your core responsibilities and main duties are as follows:

1. Day-to-day management and delivery of the research project P4G.
2. Manage the internal communications with other GO staff involved with the project.
3. Be the day-to-day conduit with the project leader (CAWR).
4. Undertake research into public procurement focusing on the use of living case studies through:
   • Stakeholder mapping and analysis,
   • On-farm surveys
   • Local data collection through interviews with procurers and producers, focus groups, mapping current procurement
5. Developing market dialogues with farmers, chefs, kitchen staff, school leaders, and procurement officers to develop mutual understanding and contribute ideas to public food tender design.
6. Working with the food hubs, and Heritage Seed Library, to implement small scale crop trials which will require travel throughout the UK.
7. With our Head of Knowledge Transfer, work with local schools to improve their understanding of where food comes from and the role they play within local food systems, linking directly to aspects of the curriculum including food diversity and climate resilience.
8. Supporting Garden Organic Staff in project communications (across a range of media types), dissemination of findings and impact assessment.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who has experience and understanding of working with local food groups and potentially an understanding of local procurement. They would have a research background and some experience in project management and working within a wider team of senior colleagues.

What we can offer:

• Salary: £28-32,000 per annum
• 25 days Holiday plus bank holidays and additional leave at Christmas (pro-rata)
• Additional long service holiday
• Group Pension Scheme with 8% employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Extras benefits platform (Instant discount scheme and health, wellbeing and financial support)
• We Care benefits platform (With access to virtual GP consultations, nutritionist support, get fit programmes, smoking cessation and further health and wellbeing support)
• TOIL for additional hours worked
• Life Assurance
• Garden Organic membership

How to Apply:

All applicants must complete a Garden Organic Application Form along with a covering letter explaining why you think you would be a great fit for the role. We pay close attention to covering letters so please do send us one. Our application form can be downloaded via our website.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on response levels.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion applications will be anonymised before being submitted to our recruitment panel.

Recruitment Timetable:

Application Deadline: Monday 25th November

Interview Dates: Week of 2nd December

Interview Location: Ryton, CV8 3LG

Equal Opportunities:

At Garden Organic we embrace diversity and recognise the value it brings to our organisation. As such, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates and welcome candidates from various backgrounds irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief or sexual orientation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and take pride in ensuring that everyone feels welcome, respected and empowered.

Garden Organic is also a Disability Confident Employer and aims to create opportunities wherever possible. It should be noted that some of our roles require travel and attendance at events where accessibility arrangements will vary.

Safer Recruitment:

Garden Organic is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects employees, associates and volunteers to share this commitment. We may require some candidates to undertake a DBS check relevant to the requirements of the role.

Please note that we only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor working visa applications.

To find out more about our Charity, our ambition, our successes and why it is a great time to be joining Garden Organic, along with our Privacy Statement please visit our website.

Family Support Worker (School Practitioner) 

Location: Education Diversity, Blackpool

Hours: 35 hours per week, term time + 4 weeks

Salary: £24,271 - £27,020

Closing date: 25th November 2024

Interview dates: 27th November 2024

This is a permanent position.

Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes. Is this a mission for you? Yes? Then read on. 

We are looking for a Family Support Worker to join our team and to make a difference in children's lives every single day. As the Family Support Worker, you will work directly with families, in partnership with school staff to help improve attendance, punctuality and engagements in learning. You will also deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children and their families we support. 

You will have excellent relationship building and communications skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of people. This is an exciting role and vital to our success in achieving our goals. 

You’ll have previous experience of: 

• providing expert pastoral support

• working and engaging with parents, carers or guardians, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based support

• working in an educational or outreach environment 

• working effectively with social and emotional factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn

• working with families from diverse communities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert. 

To apply for the role please click apply and complete the application form.

We are committed to maximising staff wellbeing and creating an inclusive, safe environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. To find out more about our current initiatives and offerings, please view our EDI & Wellbeing initiatives document which you can find attached to this advert.

As an employer we offer:

• Perkbox membership 

• Employee assistance programme

• Life assurance 

• Pension scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

School-Home Support​ ​takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles within schools at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.