Head Of Hr Operations Jobs
Why work for us?
At CARE, we’re united by our desire to the support women across the world who are leading the fight to end inequality and poverty. But to do that effectively we need to raise our profile, advocate for political change and grow our income – that’s where you come in. This is a crucial role that will work closely with every team across the organisation, as well colleagues internationally as we deliver on our mission to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice.
At CARE International UK we affirm the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, donors, partners and staff. Our actions are consistent with our mission. We are honest and transparent in what we do and say and accept responsibility for our collective and individual actions. We work together effectively to serve the larger community. We constantly challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance to achieve greater impact.
About you
Firstly, you’ll be an excellent written and verbal communicator. You’ll be a self-starter, someone willing to learn new things, get involved with different projects and work at pace. You’ll have a broad blend of skills across communications, design, and digital and you’ll put these to use across copywriting, supporting with social media and the website, and designing and editing content. As someone who takes initiative, you excel at managing your time, knowing how to prioritise the work that’s most important and impactful, whilst keeping stakeholders updated.
About the role
This is a lynchpin role, working with multiple stakeholders and teams inside and outside of CARE International UK. It’s a great opportunity for someone looking to learn more about the communications mix and develop their skill set across many areas. You’ll be supported to achieve your goals by the Communications & Brand Manager and a wider team of communications professionals.
About CARE
CARE International is a leading humanitarian organisation leading the fight to end poverty in the world’s most challenging situations. Women and girls are at the centre of our work, because we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We know that when a crisis erupts, women are often the first to pick up the pieces, so we work alongside women, so they have the power to make change where it’s needed most. Founded in 1945, CARE currently works in over 120 countries and last year alone, reached 53.4 million people through nearly 1,500 projects.
Safeguarding
CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.
Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:
- satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here).In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
- appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).
By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to our HR Team.
We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.
Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK
To Apply:
To apply, please visit our website, download and read the Communications Officer Candidate Brief, including the Job Description and Person Specification. Applications are completed online. If you require a copy of the recruitment pack in large print or an alternative format please contact our HR team. Please note, Curriculum Vitae’s (CVs) will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 23 February 2025 at 11pm
Interview Date: 28 February 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to women, men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse, homelessness and young parents across the of North West England. Improving the safety and life opportunities of the people who use our services and supporting them in their recovery.
We support the people we work with to overcome the experiences they have had. We empower them to build up the skills and resources they need to take control of their own lives, access a tenancy of their own and maintain a quality of life in the long term. We give them the information they need to make positive choices about their futures.
As well as delivering courses to our staff WHAG delivers Healthy relationship training to employers and schools to assist in the education and prevention of Domestic abuse
Our Vision - To support and empower vulnerable women and those affected by domestic abuse
Our Mission - End Domestic Abuse, Homelessness, and relationship breakdown.
Our Values - Empowerment, Choice, Change, Strength
Guiding Principles - Our guiding principles help define how we will act at all times through the development and delivery of WHAG in the future
Overall Aim
- To provide activities and support for children and young people across all Wigan DA safe accommodation including core refuge dispersed refuge, complex needs and resettlement.
- To work with families to improve parenting and parent child relationships.
- To ensure the service is delivered to a high standard following WHAG policy and procedure paying particular attention to: H&S, Child and Adult Safeguarding and confidentiality practice.
Requirements
- Relevant qualification CYP/Domestic abuse or equivalent to Diploma/ Degree/NVQ 3 or equivalent work level experience and the willingness to achieve a level 3 relevant qualification
- Ability to work across WHAG’s contract area and travel for training and meeting purposes.
- Access to a car for work purposes.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends when required..
Job Description
The list does not cover the full scope of tasks and responsibilities of Children’s Worker but illustrates some of the areas of emphasis for this post.
Key Objectives
- To be accountable and responsible to the team lead, Operations Manager and ultimately the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the effective support, empowerment and advancement of clients.
- To ensure the working environment meets health and safety requirements.
- To ensure that the delivery of the service to clients, funders and stake holders is underpinned by a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equality of opportunity.
- To work within quality assessment frameworks, associated regulations and WHAG’s policy and procedure.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
1. To create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for children and young people in refuge services in Wigan.
2. To plan and provide one to one and group play sessions for children of all ages to develop the skills required to work though their experiences of domestic abuse.
3. To take an active role in organising/ leading play activities during school holidays and after school.
4. To provide fun and creative activities for families that nurtures the child and parent relationship.
5. To provide childcare to enable the parent to speak openly in support sessions and protect the children.
6. To support positive parenting by providing parenting support and programmes.
7. To provide practical information and assistance to women about local services for children, such as children’s centres, nursery or schools.
8. To work closely with DA Support Workers to maintain a multiagency approach to safeguarding with TAF and Children’s Social Care.
9. To undertake risk assessment for all activities to ensure that all health and safety requirements are met.
10. To ensure that any issues in relation to safeguarding children or vulnerable adults are brought to the immediate attention of team lead and Designated safeguarding Officer.
11. To set up and maintain library of child and parenting resources to be accessed by families.
12. To support and supervise students or volunteers.
Responsibilities shared with all staff
- To ensure that the values and principles underlying WHAG’s services are maintained and developed.
- To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
- To work at times other than office hours to attend meetings, participate in networks, fundraising events and ensuring that the service is accessible.
- To undertake any other duties that may be required which are appropriate to your role.
- To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to women, men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse, homelessness, and young parents across the of Northwest England. Improving the safety and life opportunities of the people who use our services and supporting them in their recovery.
We support the people we work with to overcome the experiences they have had. We empower them to build up the skills and resources they need to take control of their own lives, access a tenancy of their own and maintain a quality of life in the long term. We give them the information they need to make positive choices about their futures.
As well as delivering courses to our staff WHAG delivers Healthy relationship training to employers and schools to assist in the education and prevention of Domestic abuse.
Our Vision - To support and empower vulnerable women and those affected by domestic abuse.
Our Mission - End Domestic Abuse, Homelessness, and relationship breakdown.
Our Values - Empowerment, Choice, Change, Strength
Guiding Principles - Our guiding principles help define how we will act at all times through the development and delivery of WHAG in the future.
Overall Aim
- To provide a comprehensive administration service for Wigan DA Safe accommodation service and WHAG office bases.
- To provide administrative support to the highest quality, using reflection to improve practice and outcomes.
- To ensure WHAG policy and procedure is followed at all times.
- To ensure safe working practices and to act as a point of contact for WHAG facilities and contractors.
- Assist in the development and implementation of administrative processes to improve efficiency.
Requirements
- Relevant administrative qualification or equivalent to Diploma/ Degree/NVQ 3 or equivalent work level experience and the willingness to achieve a level 3 relevant qualification.
- Ability to work across WHAG’s contract area and travel for training and meeting purposes.
- Access to a car for work purposes.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as part of a rolling rota/ when required.
Job Description
The list does nott cover the full scope of tasks and responsibilities of the service Administrator but illustrates some of the areas of emphasis for this post.
Key Objectives
- To be accountable and responsible to the Wigan DA Team Lead, Operations Manager and ultimately the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the effective administration support at WHAGs Services.
- To ensure that the delivery of the administration service for the organisation, clients, funders and stake holders is underpinned by a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equality of opportunity.
- To ensure the working environment meets health and safety requirements.
- To work within the organisations policy and procedure underpinned by WHAGs values, Empowerment, choice, change and strength.
Key tasks and Accountabilities
- To provide administrative support to WHAG’s service using Information technology, general office equipment and databases. Carrying out project filing, shredding as required.
- To support the ordering of office equipment, stationery, and Project/housing stock using purchase order process.
- Organise and co-ordinate the Registered Provider maintenance and repairs and work with the facilities team lead to report and co-ordinate maintenance and repairs of WHAG properties and RP repairs that WHAG are responsible for.
- To support the turnaround and maintenance of WHAG’s dispersed properties.
- To ensure financial records, including banking of Project monies, are processed in line with Policy and Procedures.
- To maintain postal system as operated by WHAG, both incoming and outgoing post.
- To provide a reception service, including dealing with enquiries in person, by telephone and e-mail
- Provide administration and reception support in service.
- Maintain accurate and up to date administration records, prepare and edit documents as required following WHAGs corporate guidelines.
- To ensure the office and working environment meets Health and Safety requirements.
- Carry out weekly health and safety checks and support service staff to carry out service H&S checks.
- Coordinate, Fire risk assessments, PAT testing etc. as required and keep up to date records of these tasks.
- Work to WHAG ‘s policy and procedure and assist in development of implementing new administrative procedures following WHAG brand guidelines.
- Support service staff with IT and database queries.
- Assist with the organising of meetings , activities and events, supporting with minutes when required.
- Support with data collection for service reporting requirements.
Responsibilities shared with all staff
- To ensure that the values and principles underlying WHAG’s services are maintained and developed.
- To participate in annual appraisal, regular in-house supervision and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
- To work at times other than office hours to attend meetings, participate in networks, fundraising events and ensuring that the service is accessible.
- To undertake any other duties that may be required which are appropriate to your role.
- To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- To work at times other that office hours to attend meetings, participate in networks, fundraising events and ensuring that the service is accessible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
LOCATION - Remote
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding role in 2025? Apply for the Developement Manager: Quality and Improvement at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.
About Emmaus
Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as it is needed, meaningful work in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 30 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. There are also 3 Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.
About the role
The role of the Development Manager: Quality and Improvement will sit within the Partnerships and Federation Development directorate, to support the delivery of key charity and federation-wide objectives, as part of our mission to empower people affected by homelessness and poverty to change their lives for the better while using our voice to achieve social change.
The principal responsibility will be to support our ambition to become a best practice national body, responsible for the day-to-day management of the Quality and Improvement function within Emmaus UK and the wider federation.
The Development Manager will act as a‘relationship manager’ with existing, new and potential communities and groups and provide high-quality advice, support and capacity building. This role will develop policy, guidance and toolkits and contribute towards training in their area of specialism.
Who are we looking for?
This role will provide support to the wider Partnerships and Federation Directorate to develop, lead on and support projects to effect transformational change within Emmaus in the UK.
You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth and development of Emmaus in the UK, contributing to a positive culture, and supporting the overall success of the federation.Your role will involve supporting the development and delivery of strategic plans, programme design and implementation, stakeholder management, and continuous evaluation and improvement of quality and improvement initiatives.
What we offer
· £38,950 per annum
· Working hours: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday
· Contract: Permanent
· Pension: Stakeholder pension with 6% employer contribution
· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave
· Training & development: Ongoing training and development
· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year
· Employee assistance: 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available
· Wellbeing: Weekly wellbeing hour to promote personal wellbeing
· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role
· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary
To apply
To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us by Sunday 23 February 2025.
Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.
Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 12 March 2025.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.
Equal Opportunities
Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Battersea's Global Programmes Department are looking for passionate individuals to join the team as Grants and Programmes Associates.
The Grants and Programmes Associates will support the delivery of a portfolio of work within the Grants and Programmes function at Battersea. Each Associate will be assigned to a specific portfolio, either Greece, South Africa, Sri Lanka or Special Programmes. The Associate will work closely with and report to a Grants & Programmes Manager who leads the portfolio. This is an exciting time for Battersea as we expand our work to impact more dogs and cats.
Over the coming five years, it is planned that the size and complexity of grant making will grow, including the establishment of several multi-year programmes in the UK and abroad.
This is a grants management role within the Grants and Programmes team in the Global Programmes Directorate, requiring excellent experience of relationship, grant and project management. The successful postholder should be comfortable working as a team, with considerable scope, and complexity and nurturing relationships with colleagues across the organisation as an integral element of the role. The Associate would support a portfolio led by a Manager who would also be their line manager.
Find out more about what our Grants work through the link in the recruitment pack!
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 26th February 2025
Interview date(s): 4th - 6th March 2025
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
LEAD YOUTH PRACTITIONER (A&E)
OASIS HUB WATERLOO
FULL TIME
12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT - with the possibility of extending
SALARY: £29,296 - £31,839 per annum (Including London Weighting)
Can you:
Enable young people to have positive lives?
Support young people through traumatic experiences?
Add value to a supportive, dynamic, fun & quality team?
Inspire others to be more inclusive in their practice?
Oasis Youth Service based at our Hub in Waterloo are looking for a special, talented and adaptable person to help us strengthen and sustain our wide range of targeted support for young people.
This role will support the co-development and co-delivery of the targeted youth support for young people/adults aged 10 – 25 through St Thomas’s A&E Department.
We are looking for a person with:
· A genuine and authentic character.
· A trauma informed and therapeutic approach with young people.
· Qualities in implementing better practice.
· First class team spirit and cohesion.
Is this you? Great – read on.
Email your CV (max of three pages) and a Supporting Statement. Your Supporting Statement (max of two A4 pages) must address the following question:
Please expand on your CV to tell us about how your character, chemistry (how you are with people), and competencies (skills/experiences) relate to the role you’re applying for. Feel free to use the Job Description and Person Specification. Inspire and impress us!
Return your CV and Supporting Statement by Midday on Friday 7th March 2025
Face to face Interviews will take place in Waterloo on the Thursday 13th March 2025
Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for further details.
You’ll be making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people. As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· Flexible working where possible with family friendly policies
· A non-contributory pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1026487
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Battersea’s Finance and Corporate Resources directorate is responsible for leading, developing, managing, and supporting the financial, technological, infrastructure and compliance services across Battersea.
We are looking for someone to join our team as a Procurement Specialist, to support the Contract and Procurement Manager in providing procurement expertise and guidance as well as contract management support for a wide range of specialist areas, including facilities, marketing and digital services, helping to promote the procurement strategy, policy and function across Battersea. As a key point of contact for internal stakeholders you will explore opportunities to aggregate purchasing power, reduce risk, and to ensure Battersea gets value for money.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a procurement environment, thorough knowledge of contracts and sourcing processes, and experience of delivering high quality work with minimum supervision.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 26th February 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 3rd March 2025
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
The Lead Manager will be responsible to the Trustees for:
- Maintaining and growing Ammerdown as a centre of refreshment, hospitality, peace and reconciliation where diversity and different identities are cherished. Engaging with guests in order to create a safe and positive environment.
- Working with the Trustees in developing the Ammerdown Centre, and community and in particular to refresh the strategy and business plan mindful of its spiritual heart as well as commercial potential.
- Further developing the Ammerdown Centre and community to provide opportunities for learning in a safe and inclusive environment where people of differing views and faiths can engage in dialogue and creativity.
- Creating opportunities to take forward the vision of the Ammerdown Centre and community through creating partnership and networking opportunities.
- Ensuring robust and effective management and performance of the organisation (staff, finance, committees etc.) Enabling a flexible and adaptive response to the changing business environment.
- Living and developing the ethos of the Ammerdown Centre and community both within the Centre and in external relationships.
Person Specification
A person with distinctive gifts of insight, creativity and leadership who will enable Ammerdown to continue to articulate its core values in ways that are financially and practically sustainable. A resilient individual, comfortable in both a rural setting and a busy working environment.
The Trustees are seeking a person who:
Spiritual Life
Whose spirituality is ecumenical and embraces the inclusive ethos of Ammerdown and the community.
Leadership
- Has the ability to inspire, equip, relate, and lead a team of people in offering hospitality to all guests.
- Has excellent interpersonal skills, and is attuned to work constructively, ecumenically and with those of other faiths and no faith.
- Has the ability to identify and develop untapped potential.
- Has a proven track record of creating community.
Management
- Experience of managing and developing a team with mixed skills and experience, comprised of employed people and volunteers.
- Experience of management in a small to medium-sized organisation.
- Experience in creating and implementing a business plan. Experience of managing financial planning and budgeting.
Professional
- Excellent presentational and IT skills.
- Experience of developing and delivering spiritual retreats, workshops, training, conferences and/or other events and activities that accord with the values of Ammerdown.
- Able to demonstrate a deep interest or experience in peace, justice and reconciliation in the contemporary world.
The successful candidate must be prepared to share in rostered overnight on-call responsibilities. Given the location of Ammerdown they will need access to a vehicle and a valid driving licence.
How to Apply
Please email us your cover letter and CV, which addresses the job specification by the 4th March 2025.
All applicants will be asked to complete a diversity monitoring form upon receipt of the application.
Applicants should have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
We envisage this post to be four days a week including occasional evenings and weekends. Flexible working hours can be arranged. Accommodation may be available.
Remuneration can be negotiated depending on experience.
This role description will be annually reviewed by the Trustees and the post holder.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
We currently have the opportunity for a new Feline Behaviour & Training Advisor to join our team at Brands Hatch. Within this role, you will work with our operational teams in the best practice management of cats, including welfare and temperament assessments. You will also support in the provision of behavioural and welfare training and expert guidance for staff, volunteers, and customers.
Whilst primarily based at our Brands Hatch Centre, this role will require weekly travel to our Battersea London Centre. For this 1 day at Battersea London, travel expenses will be reimbursed and hours are 9am-4pm, instead of the usual 8am-5pm.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year for full time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
• We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Working with our animals:
Working with our rescues is a very rewarding experience. Your work plays a vital role in giving our dogs and cats a chance at finding their forever home. Everyday will be different and will come with its own unique challenges. We are looking for people with the resilience and adaptability to handle all aspects of this role. It is important to note that the role does involve a lot of physical tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 5th March 2025
Interview date(s): 13th/14th March 2025
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
We are seeking a passionate individual to join our small but mighty team. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your skills and experience to a charity that aims to have a big impact in the community. Your role will be to raise funds for the charity through varied community fundraising activities, including our flagship fundraising event Croyde Ocean Triathlon, as well as other smaller fundraising events throughout the year. The postholder will also be required to support and nurture existing relationships and look for new engagement and fundraising opportunities with local businesses, community organisations and schools, ensuring an effective, efficient and impactful journey for new and existing supporters.
Charity Purpose:
Earth Action North Devon (formerly Plastic Free North Devon) is a local environmental charity on a mission to protect and improve our environment through community led action. We aim to connect people with their natural surroundings through conversations, education and events to ensure residents and visitors alike want to protect what our very existence depends on. We want to see radical transformation towards a healthier and more informed relationship with the environment.
PLEASE NOTE: We are currently rebranding and the formal launch of our new name is at the end of March.
Role Purpose:
To help EAND generate income and expand its community fundraising efforts in order to help meet the charity’s mission.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We are a small, dedicated team so a committed and proactive approach is essential to help us continue to work towards our mission.We are looking for someone who:
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Has a keen interest and experience in community fundraising
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Is an excellent and adaptable communicator, comfortable engaging with people in a range scenarios (public, corporate and community events to 1-1 engagement)
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Is a forward thinking, team player with a ‘can do’ attitude and an ability to take initiative and get stuck in Is adaptable and able to work efficiently with a small team in a busy office
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Has the ability to manage and execute multiple tasks
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Is passionate about protecting and improving our environment and has a commitment to the values and mission of Earth Action North Devon
Responsibilities
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Cultivate and recruit new and existing supporters to participate in a range of events including those planned by EAND as well as ‘host your own’ fundraising events.
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Support existing fundraisers to keep them engaged, maximise their value and retain them as supporters
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Work closely with the CEO and comms team to create engaging fundraising materials and create effective campaigns
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Organise fundraising events to maximise income (quizzes, raffles, etc)
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Liaise with local partners to encourage support
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Work closely alongside the CEO and team to deliver the fundraising strategy
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Develop and forge new and existing relationships with local clubs and associations to secure their support both financially and in raising environmental awareness and supporting action to contribute towards the charities mission
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Support the CEO to sustain and build our existing business support network and better interlink with our fundraising activities
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Create and maintain supporter fundraising information trackers to accurately record and monitor income against targets
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Represent the charity at events
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Carry out office and general duties and tasks to ensure the effectiveness and smooth running of the organisation
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Duties may vary from time to time as determined by service and business need
Registered Charity
6 - 10
To protect and improve our environment through community-led action
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.