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Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity. We have 40 years of experience working with migrant communities in London. Our immigration advice service offers support to more than 2,000 people each year. Praxis provides a safe space and support through immigration advice and support to access services such as housing and health. We run peer support groups that build social networks and confidence. Together with people with lived experience, Praxis campaigns for a compassionate and humane immigration system where no one is discriminated against based on their immigration status, race, or class.
Praxis has recently significantly scaled up its campaigns and communications work. We are looking for a new Stories and Media Coordinator to join our Fundraising and Communications team, to help ensure that people with lived experience of the immigration system are the driving force of our dynamic communications work, whilst also building the organisation’s profile and amplifying our systems-change work.
You will play an integral role in the Fundraising and Communications team in an ambitious organisation.
We are looking for the below skills and experience:
· Strong experience and understanding of working with experts by experience in communications, media and storytelling work, including excellent understanding of safeguarding and risk management;
· Significant experience of developing and maintaining good relationships with a range of journalists;
· A sharp understanding of what makes a strong story;
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
· Ability to build relationships and rapport with a wide range of people.
See the Person Specification and Job Description for more detail.
Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes
· A 35-hour working week including flexible working hours (pro rata for part time posts)
· A hybrid work model
· 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays)
· Option to buy up to 3 days annual leave each year.
· 1-day additional birthday leave
· A defined contribution pension scheme
· Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7.
· A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.
Please see our website to find out more about our work.
For further details, please contact Josephine Whitaker-Yilmaz, our Policy and Public Affairs Manager.
To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions you can email and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
Application deadline: Monday 30th September 2024 at midnight.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15th October 2024.
To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions you can email and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
Application deadline: Monday 30th September 2024 at midnight.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15th October 2024.
When politicians treat migrants with cruelty, we refuse to accept it. We give legal support, demand change, and never give in. Join us.
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About Us
We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.
Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.
We employ 900 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.
Diversity and inclusion matter to us.
Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.
We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected.
About the role
Development Group generates philanthropic and sponsorship income to help us create a Natural History Museum for the future – investing in capital development, attaining vital acquisitions for the collection, transforming our galleries, developing innovative exhibitions and undertaking ground-breaking scientific research on issues that affect us all.
The Museum is looking for a natural relationship builder and excellent communicator for the role of Philanthropy Manager (Trusts and Foundations). Working closely with the Senior Philanthropy Manager (Trusts and Foundations) and based within the wider Philanthropy team, the role will support delivery of the trusts and foundations strategy.
We launch a major capital campaign in the autumn to restore and revitalise a significant proportion of our galleries, which will engage and inspire millions more advocates for our planet. There is real potential for this role to build a rich portfolio of trusts and foundations and contribute significantly towards the Museum's most ambitious ever campaign.
The role will provide substantial opportunity for professional development within a world-leading cultural organisation.
About you
The successful candidate will possess experience in securing and managing grants from trusts and foundations, including research, crafting compelling proposals, and effective stewardship. They will have exceptional written and oral communication skills, with an ability to convey detailed information in a concise and engaging manner.
An ability to establish productive relationships with a variety of funders, prospects and colleagues is imperative, as well as being able to work proactively and constructively with colleagues to develop high-quality project proposals. This person is able to act as an ambassador for the Natural History Museum amongst a range of high-profile external contacts. They possess exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills and can prioritise and meet regular deadlines whilst working under pressure.
Thriving at the Museum: the way we work
We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum’s values and forms the framework for the way we work.
Find out more here
What we offer
- 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent)
- Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 - 10%)
- Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan
- Life insurance
- Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK.
- Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes
- We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential.
- Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets. It also provides entry to up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures.
- Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in-house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi
Hybrid working
We are working towards a vision where both people and planet thrive, and nothing gives a greater connection with this, than seeing first-hand, the visitors, scientific research and collections that all of our work is inspired by and working side by side with the teams delivering the visitor experience and events. We also recognise the benefits and flexibility that hybrid working brings. We operate a hybrid working model that requires regular, weekly attendance for this role, with the precise pattern of days on site and worked from home to be agreed with your manager
How to apply
If this sounds like you, please apply .
Closing date: 23:59 on 11 September 2024
Interviews expected: w/c 23 September 2024
Please note that this role does not qualify for Museum sponsorship so the successful postholder will need to have a valid right to work in the UK at the point of offer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Director of Music Education
Do you want a transformative role in music education?
We are seeking a visionary leader for an exciting new role that has the potential to revolutionise music education across the UK and beyond.
This role offers flexible and hybrid working and a bonus structure.
Position: Director of Education
Location: Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Swindon or surrounding areas/hybrid working available
Hours: Full-time or part-time hours available (3 – 5 days per week) with flexible working options
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience (plus performance related bonus, circa 3-10% of salary)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 9th September 2024. Please note this role may close early if a suitable candidate is found, so apply early.
The Role
As the Director of Education, you will have the rare opportunity to shape and drive forward three interconnected areas of work, influencing and developing music education at local, regional, and national levels. For a strategic thinker with drive and ambition, this position provides the platform to:
- Draw insights from on-the-ground local delivery and development in Gloucestershire educational establishments
- Influence and cultivate a youth-led, inclusive approach to music education across Swindon, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire through the newly formed music education hub
- Drive transformative change across the UK (and potentially globally) through a new national certification organisation currently going through Ofqual registration
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Strategic leadership and vision
- Development and growth
- Music Hub leadership
- Ofqual and regulatory compliance
- Education programme
- People management and team development
- Financial management and sustainability
- Partnerships and stakeholder management
- Reporting and governance
About You
We're looking for someone who is highly strategic with:
- The ability to unite others around a compelling vision and make connections across different areas of work
- Experience in developing and executing programmes that promote equality, diversity and inclusion
- The ability to execute this vision with proven success as a strategic leader
- Proven success in driving business development, preferably in the education sector
- Experience in advocacy and building strategic relationships at senior levels
- Strongly driven by results and impact
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage complex projects
- A deep commitment to youth empowerment, diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Adaptability and resilience in the face of challenges, thriving in an entrepreneurial, very fast paced environment
If you wish to apply, you will be asked to submit CV and a supporting statement, providing specific examples in your supporting statement to demonstrate your competencies, achievements and skills and address the specific criteria set out in the person specification.
We also ask that you complete an equality form (this is anonymous and is only to help make sure the role is reaching a broad range of people).
If you would like to discuss the role beforehand then please let us know, on the application page.
About the organisation
Join a national award winning charity that uses music to transform the lives of young people. With a mission to inspire and transform young lives through music, the organisation aims to break down barriers and build confidence, self-belief, and motivation among young people, enabling them to reach their full potential in both music and in their lives. This work focuses on inclusivity and diversity, engaging with under-represented young people, particularly those from challenging circumstances
Benefits include
- Pension is 3% of basic salary
- Flexible working
- Lots of staff training and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced Maternity policy: 6 weeks full pay, 6 weeks half pay, 27 weeks statutory
- Wellbeing and social programme for staff
- Annual leave entitlement: 22 days plus bank holidays plus all the days between Christmas and New Year
- Staff can request additional unpaid leave throughout the year
- An amazing staff team and culture
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the organisation, and it promotes equal opportunities, which is achieved through attracting diverse staff with different lived experiences and identities and who reflect the communities the organisation serves. We encourage applications from anyone who is able to meet the person specification.
If you have a disability and need reasonable adjustments made so that you are able to fully participate in the interview process, you will be asked for further information about this if you are successful in being called to interview.
The organisation uses positive action under section 159 of the Equality Act in relation to disability or race. This
means that if there are two candidates of equal merit in the process, the team will seek to take forward
people with disabilities, or global majority candidate in order to diversify staff.
You may also have experience in areas such as Director of Education, Education Director, Schools Business Director, Education Business Director, Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Education Lead, Head of Year.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
The Green Estate is a community interest company whose purpose is to grow green and resilient urban places for people and nature to thrive. We are one of the first 15 organisations who the King selected for the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. Our 2030 goal is to become a national urban resilience demonstrator.
This is a new and pivotal leadership role at The Green Estate at an exciting time of change. With a new CEO, Leadership Team, Board and Strategy in place we are seeking an experienced professional fundraiser to develop and deliver our first fundraising and investment strategy to help us achieve our mission and 2030 goal!
This will involve delivering ambitious fundraising targets from a range of sources including grants, donations, corporate and philanthropic fundraising and investment. The postholder will need to ‘hold the pen’ and produce high quality funding applications and investment proposals.
The postholder will provide leadership and business development support for expert and talented service managers and work with the rest of the Leadership team to grow the income, impact and influence of The Green Estate.
The postholder will need to be commercially minded, have an excellent track record and expertise in fundraising from multiple sources and have a commitment to our mission and values.
This role will require significant fundraising experience across multiple income streams, combined with leadership qualities and a track record of delivering ambitious fundraising targets and business growth.
In return we can offer you a friendly and supportive working environment within a unique and diverse organisation. We are a growing business with a professional and focused team who are highly supportive of ongoing training and development.
The standard working hours for The Green Estate CIC is 08:00 – 16:00 fully on site but there are opportunities for flexible and hybrid working arrangements. This role cannot be fully remote, due to the requirement to support on-site activities and meet with stakeholders.
Closing date: 12.00pm Friday 20th September 2024
Interviews will take place week commencing 30th September 2024
An information pack has been prepared providing further details about our organisation, its vision for the future and the full job description and person specification for the role. This is available on our website.
To apply please complete the application form on our website and send it to our recruitment account.
You can also use these contact details to request a confidential conversation with the Head of People Services about the organisation and the role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we meet suitably qualified candidates. Please do not delay in applying.
Our mission is to grow green and resilient urban places where people and nature can thrive.
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Are you passionate about data, eager to learn and a strong communicator making databases understandable to non-techy users? Samaritans is looking for a Data Administrator to process data, deliver database training and support users, to enable effective fundraising activities.
- Permanent role
- Full time (35 hours per week)
- £30,000-£31,000 per annum
- Hybrid working - linked to Ewell (Surrey) office, with home and office working
- In-office working - twice per month as a minimum, the team often meet up once per week
- We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
Key Projects: Join us during an exciting phase as we optimise our Access Charity CRM/ thankQ database and automate many manual processes. We have a number of key initiatives this year, including enhancing the CRM functionality, refining ways of working, and leveraging technology to add substantial value to our users.
Data team: Our friendly and supportive team collaborate both virtually and in-office. We are dedicated to growth, continuous improvement, and practical, realistic delivery.
The four key aspects to the role:
- Running Regular Processes - You’ll manage and execute regular data processes that are not yet automated, ensuring high levels of data accuracy
- Data Diagnostics and Monitoring - You’ll proactively identify and address data quality issues and process mishaps before they affect our supporters and fundraisers
- User Engagement - You’ll lead the development and delivery of a regular training programme for database users. You’ll tailor the training based on user feedback and provide ongoing support through regular communication with users.
- First Line Support - You’ll be the first point of call for our service desk, handling ad-hoc user requests, such as processing funds, answering system questions and resolving reconciliation issues. You’ll action simple requests and triage more complex issues via our ticketing system. You’ll support the team (Data Officers, Data Project Lead and Head of Income Data) in their roles.
We are looking for someone with:
- Outstanding attention to detail, coupled with problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
- Strong communication skills adjusted to the different stakeholders and their needs
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
- Good level of IT literacy and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel e.g. filters, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, IF Formulas
What’s in it for you – our benefits
So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.
Hybrid and flexible working: We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.
Being Inclusive: We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Application: If this role sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and provide answer some application questions, tailored around your motivations for applying. This role will close for applications at midnight on 5 September.
Join us in our mission to support those in need. Together, we can make a difference.
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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!
Location: Based near Salisbury, Wiltshire
Salary: £23,500 - £25,000
Full time, permanent
Reporting to Events Manager, Head of Events
Interviewing on a rolling basis
Closing deadline Thursday 5 September (may close early if a suitable applicant found)
Are you highly organised, self-motivated and enthusiastic? Are you looking to build your experience in the charity sector and in special events?
Horatio’s Garden is looking for an Events Assistant to join its friendly and growing team which creates, organises and implements a wide range of special events.
Horatio’s Garden is an independent charity that nurtures the wellbeing of people after spinal injury in beautiful, vibrant sanctuaries within the heart of NHS spinal injury centres. Leading designers create the accessible gardens where the charity’s team, alongside volunteers and creatives, care for people and plants alike.
The charity is growing. With seven garden projects open, we have an eighth garden under construction in Sheffield due to open in 2025. After winning ‘Best in Show’ at RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2023 with a show garden designed for people with mobility needs, the charity’s profile was significantly increased and there are major plans to expand the special events programme to raise awareness and generate sustainable income.
Key responsibilities
· Assist with the administration and coordination of fundraising and stewardship events
· Assist with communications, mailings and guestlist management
· Set up event ticketing
· Update supporter details on the fundraising database
· Support with third party fundraisers including responding to queries, sending out fundraising packs and monitoring income
· Attending events where required including some evenings and weekends
· Perform general office administration tasks
We are looking for someone who has
- Good IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Flexible, can-do attitude, with the ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure
- A willingness to learn new skills and to develop existing skills
- An ability to self-motivated and work independently, as well as part of a team
- A passion for the charity sector
- An ability to prioritise and deal with multiple requests
- Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with people of all levels
As a Charity we are committed to creating and promoting a culture that protects and preserves the welfare of the vulnerable people in our care. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining and evaluating information from and about candidates including criminal record checks, to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work for our Charity.
How to apply
Please read the full job description before applying. Please send your CV and cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are suited to the role by selecting Quick Apply. The closing date for applications is Thursday 5 September. We look forward to receiving your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
Single Homeless Project's in house psychotherapy has secured further funding to provide psychotherapy/counselling and psycho-educational groups for young people (16-25 years old) who are using SHP's accommodation and support provision. The post provides a psychologically informed service to young people and the care teams who support them.
We are currently looking to recruit a young person's psychotherapist for 6 months maternity cover, who will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team offering in person interventions which are preventions focused rather than crisis management. This will include both individual psychotherapy and psychoeducation group work, which will be co-produced, informative and enlightening on bio-social-physiological responses to trauma; for example abusive relationships, racism and poverty.
It is highly likely this contract will be extended to 12 months after internal funding decisions have been made, this cannot be confirmed at this time but will be discussed further in interview with any shortlisted candidates. Please contact the recruitment team if you have any enquiries regarding this.
About you:
- Minimum one year's experience of providing psychotherapy/counselling young people.
- Experience of facilitating groups and understanding group dynamics.
- Understanding and experience of the difficulties faced by young people and especially of young people who have been in care.
- Ability to develop relationships with young people who can be sceptical of of interacting with professionals, and engaging in psychological support.
- Understanding and some experience of client co-production.
- Strong and clear interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
- High level of personal organisation, with the ability to plan and prioritise your work.
- Understanding and experience of anti-discriminatory practice.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 8th September at midnight
Interview date: Thursday 19th September at SHP Head Office in Kings Cross
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to elevate and champion Legacy and In-Memory Giving for a children's hospice with a big brand, and an even bigger heart?
In this brand-new Legacy and In-Memory Giving Manager role, you'll be encouraged to be bold, brave and try new things. Claire House is looking forward to an exciting capital campaign, building their second hospice in Liverpool. Legacy fundraising will play a vital role in ensuring the charity's sustainability, ensuring they continue to make a meaningful difference to seriously and terminally ill children.
Salary: £41,500 - £45,800
Location: Hybrid, ideally 2-3 days per week from Liverpool/Wirral base
Hours: Permanent, full-time or part-time considered
Benefits: 27 days holiday (+bank), 4% employer pension contribution, enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Culture: Flexible, both life and family-friendly.
Claire House has clear ambition and intention to be one of the best places to work in the North West. You'll be supported and encouraged to thrive, working with a close-knit team who really care about one another.
Claire House works hard to encourage and nurture a learning culture. You should not be afraid to try new things, fail quickly and learn from mistakes. By distilling Claire House's work into compelling fundraising propositions, you'll show supporters the impact leaving a legacy can have by guaranteeing Claire House's future.
About the role
You'll be instrumental in ensuring Claire House remains a legacy confident charity.
Taking the lead on the Legacy (Gifts in Wills) and In Memory strategy, you'll make sure supporter journeys, audience insight and effective targeting are always front and centre, by initiating impactful marketing campaigns across a variety of channels.
The nuts and bolts of the job:
- Develop and implement a sector-leading legacy and in-memory fundraising strategy.
- Build relationships with a range of external and internal stakeholders, creating legacy leads and converting to legators.
- Be an active member of Fundraising Team Leaders, working collaboratively with colleagues to optimise legacy giving opportunities.
- Utilise a full range of marketing platforms and events.
- Develop key messages and tools to enable staff to integrate legacies into their everyday conversations with supporters.
What you'll need to bring to the role
You'll definitely need proven experience and a successful track record in a strategic legacy fundraising role, including the creation, development and implementation of fundraising plans.
We'd also love to see you showcasing the following skills, attributes and behaviours:
- Ability to motivate, champion and nurture, up and down the line.
- Excellent relationship management, marketing and programme delivery skills.
- Good head for numbers and budgets, able to forecast and communicate complex financial information.
- Passion for creating compelling legacy and in memory messaging and asks.
- Solutions-focused team player who brings out the best in people around them.
If you're as excited by this opportunity as we are, then what are you waiting for?
Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Amelia Lee at Charity People as the first step.
Deadline: Only because this role has been previously advertised, we'll be working on a rolling basis and accepting applications as they arrive.
If you feel this disadvantages you in any way at all (e.g. with school holidays or caring responsibilities), then just drop Amelia a note and she'll ensure you don't miss out.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender or gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Are you passionate about securing new trust and foundations income Do you want to raise money for a creative hub in the heart of Deptford Charity People are delighted to be partnering with The Albany to recruit their new Fundraising Manager to push forward and grow their trust and foundations strategy.
Job Title: Fundraising Manager - Trusts and Foundations
Salary: £35,000 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent, 0.6-0.8 FTE
Location: Hybrid working available between home and their Deptford location.
Benefits: 25 holiday days per annum, plus bank holidays; stakeholder pension scheme; complimentary tickets to Albany performances; Albany CaffA discount; training and development opportunities; health and wellbeing support; hybrid and flexible working policy; access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership.
Reports to: Head of Fundraising and Communications
About the Charity
The Albany is a creative hub that has been a vital part of Deptford and its residents for over 100 years. The arts centre represents the diversity and creativity of South East London's community. Along with hosting a range of events, from music to theatre, spoken word and family performances, The Albany provides:
- An artistic and community resource where diversity and creativity flourish
- A space where new talent is nurtured and exposed to ideas from across the world
- High quality creative experiences relating to the communities it serves
- A creative centre for learning within the community, contributing to the cultural, social and economic benefit of South East London
The Albany's values are at the core of the work they do. They believe in being open and welcome, a home for ideas and creativity, a connector of people, responsive and flexible, adventurous and ambitious, and committed to representing the extraordinary creativity and diversity of Deptford and Lewisham.
About the role
The Fundraising Manager will take a leading role in realising the Albany's fundraising ambitions in line with their new Creative Strategy. They will primarily focus on identifying, cultivating and stewarding new and existing trust, foundation and statutory supporters. The successful candidate will build a strong pipeline for the current year and build the pipeline for future years across all programme strands including (but not limited to) Meet Me at the Albany, youth programmes, the Albany garden project and our artistic programmes. You will also proactively identify supporters through independent research and networking; including researching identifying and building relationships with relevant prospects.
The Albany are looking for someone who is creative and innovative, who is able to create and deliver persuasive written proposals, and who is also a natural networker, able to liaise with funders and key stakeholders. They are looking for a team player who can work collaboratively with other teams, and who is able to demonstrate and articulate impact in compelling ways.
About you
You will have extensive experience in fundraising, from trusts and foundations securing five/six-figure grants. You will have a clear understanding of how to build and manage a pipeline of prospects. You will be a proactive team member with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize your workload effectively. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about working within a cultural and community hub centred on showing the extraordinary creativity and diversity of Deptford, Lewisham and South East London.
If you are as excited about this opportunity as we are and have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and a cover letter using the apply button. If you have any questions about the process, please contact Vacancies at The Albany.
Deadline for applications: 10am on Monday 2nd September
Interview date: 9th September
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity 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 do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
The Diocese of Truro is committed to resourcing and encouraging church communities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and needs a highly skilled person to encourage a Diocesan-wide spirit of generosity.
We are looking to appoint a Generous Giving Adviser to implement our generous giving strategy in alignment with the National Giving Strategy. This aims to broaden the understanding of and engagement with stewardship across the diocese and help build a thriving and generous church.
The majority of the role will be about getting out and meeting with Parochial Church Councils (PCC's), treasurers, clergy and congregations to encourage and enable them to identify and then find the resources, both financial and non-financial, necessary to fulfil their mission. The role involves the continuing promotion and take up of the national Parish Giving Scheme and technology for giving.
You will have a passion for mission and stewardship, excellent communication skills, the ability to inspire and engage, and confidence in talking about faith and giving. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves working with people to make a real difference to the church communities that make up our diocese. This role will focus on working across West Cornwall to compliment colleagues serving the rest of the county.
At the Diocese of Truro we really value work-life balance and employee wellbeing, have a friendly and comfortable office environment and are committed to supporting your development. We offer additional benefits such as free parking, a range of wellbeing activities and the Diocesan Pension Scheme with 9-15% employer contribution. For more information about working with us see here.
Due to the nature of the role there is an occupational requirement for the role holder to be a practising Christian.
The role is hybrid which means homeworking is permitted but with regular attendance at the office in Truro and travel around Cornwall. We cannot pay for people to commute from outside Cornwall.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ambitious College is an independent specialist day college dedicated to supporting autistic young people aged 16 – 25 years old. Our educational approach focuses on the individual at all times.
We are thrilled to invite a passionate Lecturer / Post 16 teacher to join our innovative and nurturing education community on a 1 year Maternity Cover.
Location: CONEL College, N15 4FY (Tottenham, London)
Salary: Circa £36,000
Type: Maternity Cover, full time (37.5 hours per week)
Start date for role: October half term 2024
Ending date for role: October half term 2025
Why join us?
- Term time only role and paid across 52 weeks
- The role itself is very rewarding both through the freedom of creativity and seeing first hand, our learners develop and progress through their goals and aspirations.
- Excellent CPD including a wide-range of in house and external training courses.
- You will have the support of a wider transdisciplinary team that includes full-time Occupational and Speech and Language Therapists as well as BCBA qualified Behaviour Analysts.
- Annual staff recognition awards.
- Cycle to work scheme up to £5000.
- Season ticket loans.
- A wide range of wellness programmes including: virtual yoga & zumba classes, running club, art & cooking classes online.
- Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
- Access to physiotherapy.
About Ambitious College:
At Ambitious College, we are on a mission to empower learners with diverse needs to achieve their fullest potential. We believe that every young person attending Ambitious College deserves a fulfilling, happy and rewarding life. Our educational approach focuses on the individual at all times. Our learners, numbering up to 10 per class, are remarkable individuals who are mostly pre-verbal or rely on assistive communication systems to express their thoughts and needs.
About the role:
As a Lecturer with us, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering creative and person-centered lessons. Your teaching will revolve around our unique learners who are currently engaged with the pre-entry national curriculum framework. Within this framework, you'll have the opportunity to embed functional Math and English skills seamlessly throughout the curriculum.
Your role as a Lecturer:
- Provide excellent delivery, teaching and course leadership to learners across Ambitious College
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of the young people we support
- Work with learners to ensure they receive a service that delivers the outcomes specified in their individualised learning, person-centred plans
- Prepare and deliver schemes of work, lesson plans, assignments and assessments in line with departmental and awarding body requirements
- Work collaboratively with allied health professionals as part of a trans-disciplinary team
Closing Date for role: Sunday 8th of September 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th of September 2024
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Title: Customer Services Advisor
Salary: £27,747
Location: Hybrid/Hammersmith
Hours: 35 per week Monday – Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: midday Monday 9 September 2024
Founded in 1920 by women and men who understood the challenges faced by women trying to secure affordable, safe and independent housing at the time. The need for safe, secure, affordable housing for single women is as great as ever. We remain committed to making a positive difference to women’s lives by providing high quality homes and services. We are looking for a confident Customer Services Advisor to provide reliable and sophisticated service to our residents, and to promote positive and professional image of Women’s Pioneer Housing by being the first point of contact for our residents.
We are looking for a highly organised, self-motivated, collaborative and outcome-focused professional who can demonstrate patience and empathy, and record information in an accurate and efficient manner. An understanding of social housing is preferred but not required – a great attitude and telephone manner, respect for our residents and a commitment to delivering first class customer service is essential.
Reporting to the Customer Services Manager, you will be part of a team of four Customer Services Advisors responsible for ensuring our residents receive great customer service as well as resolving queries and organising repairs.
You will be experienced in working in a customer-focused environment and will be able to demonstrate outstanding call-handling skills, and able to provide positive outcomes for residents whilst balancing priorities. You will have a good grasp of MS Office skills, understand basic property maintenance, and be able to engage with contractors ensuring they respond positively to customer’s requests.
We are a small team, and work together to deliver our shared objectives. If you are passionate about bringing excellence to your work, enjoy collaborating with others and can demonstrate commitment in all that you do, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like an initial discussion to find out more about this role, please contact Aishah Merchant, Customer Services Manager.
We will hold face to face interviews for this role on the week commencing 16 September 2024. We will contact successful applicants directly to organise interviews.
Closing Date: midday Monday 9 September 2024
What we offer
We offer hybrid working and flexi time working. You will be fully enabled to work from home with a laptop and mobile phone provided. Embracing our one team ethos, our entire team work together at our head office at least one day each week which will support you in your work bringing opportunities for you to build positive relationships with colleagues actively enhancing our culture. We will provide a comprehensive induction programme with an opportunity to learn, develop and drive your own work.
Our benefits package includes:
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service.
- A generous flexi-time working arrangement, enabling you to accrue up to 26 days additional days off in lieu each year.
- A generous pension scheme
- Retail portal benefits programme
- Heath and well-benefits Membership with the Chartered Institute of Housing.
We provide homes for women of all ages and backgrounds and work closely with our residents to review and continuously improve our homes and services. Our colleagues represent our resident communities and our workforce is also diverse. We welcome who you are, what you are and what you bring and will eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, and we work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds.
How do I apply?
Please send the following three documents to our HR Mailbox:
- An up-to-date CV which shows your full career history, we recommend that this is no longer than two pages;
- A supporting statement marked “Customer Services Advisor” explaining why you are interested in this role and detailing how you fulfil the person specification. This is a key document supporting your application, we recommend that it is comprehensive but no longer than two pages including examples which expands on your CV.
- A completed Diversity Monitoring form.
Applications must be received by midday Monday 9 September 2024 with the subject heading “Customer Services Advisor”.
To offer single women access to safe, secure and good quality affordable homes and services that enable women to live a good quality of life.
Charity People is delighted to be supporting FareShare in recruiting for an Internal Communications Manager who will join this amazing organisation in a role that is vital to strengthening its ability to promote its work across its internal operations and wider network to ensure that staff are engaged, understand the impact of their work, and can communicate the work of FareShare consistently.
The UK's leading food distribution charity, FareShare, works across an extensive network to strengthen communities by taking the millions of tonnes of good food wasted by the food industry each year and redistributing it to over 8,000 frontline charities and community groups. Powering school breakfast clubs, older people's lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes to make a difference, FareShare's work has an enormous impact on the lives of the millions of individuals in the UK who are struggling to afford to eat while tackling the environmental impact of food waste.
With a formidable campaigning voice, the organisation is also adept at collaborating with food partners and charities within their space to achieve significant change at government level.
Internal Communications Manager
Contract: Permanent, full time role (35 hours per week)
Salary: £38,000 to £43,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid - home based with ideally at least one day per week in the London office
Closing date for applications: midnight on Thursday 5th September
First stage interviews: week commencing 16th September
Second stage interviews: week commencing 23rd September
Working closely with the senior leadership team, including the Head of Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs, as well as with the wider Communications Team and FareShare's network of 18 independent organisations, the Internal Communications Manager will be responsible for enhancing FareShare's internal communications and strengthening connections across the internal network. The role will include the following core elements:
* Developing and implementing internal communications strategies, including a schedule of activities for the year
* Designing and managing internal communications channels and content
* Driving employee engagement through innovative and compelling storytelling
* Measurement and analysis of the effectiveness of internal communications activities and initiatives
* Support of change management processes by providing clear, concise, and timely communication
* Acting as a liaison between FareShare and its network partners
* Developing and distributing communications materials that keep network partners informed and engaged
* Fostering a culture of open communication and feedback across the organisation; creating platforms and spaces for staff to share ideas, concerns, and successes
* Organising and leading internal campaigns and initiatives to create and foster a sense of community within the organisation
* Recognising and celebrating staff achievements and milestones through internal communications
* Assisting in the planning and delivery of internal events such as conferences, and awareness activities with key stakeholders.
Working across a range of internal audiences, this is a really engaging position working with a talented and supportive team. We'd love to hear from individuals with the following skills and experience:
* Natural storytelling ability with a creative flair; you will be able to articulate complex ideas in an engaging and accessible manner
* Passion for creativity, excellence, and innovation in your work
* A team player who brings a positive and collaborative approach
* Extensive experience in internal communications, preferably in the not-for-profit or food sectors
* Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing internal communications strategies that drive engagement
* Experience managing internal communication channels, including intranets, newsletters, and internal social media
* Proven experience in change management and supporting organisational change through effective communication
* Strong experience in stakeholder management and the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organisation
* Experience working with network partners or multiple locations to ensure consistent communication.
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.
Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity 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 do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Core IDVA
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
Location: Brent Civic Centre, Wembley Police Station and Hammersmith Head Office
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract: Permanent
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
We work within a coordinated partnership response to violence against women and girls as part of the Angelou Partnership. Within the partnership ADVANCE provides independent domestic abuse advocacy and support for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.
The IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy, and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process specialising in working with clients at high risk. They will work within the team to make proactive contact and provide high quality advocacy and support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment to women from aged 13, focusing on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. They will advise women on criminal justice and civil remedies and related matters, support women to attend court where necessary, and coordinate the provision of multi-agency support. Part of the role will to be to establish positive, proactive, and innovative working relationships with services providing services to clients and partner agencies within the Angelou Partnership. As a Core IDVA will work across the boroughs mentioned above, under the guidance of the team leaders and project manager.
To be successful as the Core IDVA you will need the below experience and skills:
To be successful as a Core IDVA, you’ll need to have an excellent understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on women and children and of best practice within the domestic abuse sector. As an experienced domestic abuse advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, you will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic abuse, of supporting women involved in mental health services, and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.
We recognise that women often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage you to demonstrate how your skills and experience would make you an asset to the role, and if you don’t have the exact skills/experience, tell us in your cover letter how you think you might grow and develop in the role.
· Closing Date for Applications: 23rd September 2024
· Interviews are taking place on: Week beginning 30th September 2024
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Profile
The role of the Major Gifts and Philanthropy (MGP) Team Research and Information Manager is a unique role within the sector and CAFOD. Working across MGP (which is made up of Major Donors and Corporate teams) as well as others, such as the Trusts and Foundations Team, it has been developed to meet the growing needs of planning and reporting across MGP and to ensure income growth is focused on raising the funds needed to achieve short and long term organisation priorities.
A pivotal role, the post-holder will hold lead expertise in philanthropy communications at CAFOD, working with other stakeholders to identify funding priorities so MGP can achieve an income forecast of nearly £3.17m in 2024/25.
Managing the Research and Information Executive, the post-holder will make sure that concept notes, proposals and reports are written for the most strategic work, and that MGP relationship managers are informed of projects in need of funding. With oversight of all team donor proposals, reporting and communications, you will ensure they align with CAFOD’s values, especially promoting anti-racist messages in line with our commitment to becoming an anti-racist organisation.
The post-holder will share key donor trends and work closely with the Philanthropy Manager and Corporate Partnerships Manager to understand their research needs and develop a research strategy. Alongside the Research and Information Executive, you will complete research into top-level prospects and donors.
This post sits in the MGP team, which is part of the Fundraising and Participation Group. As MGP’s information and prospect research expert, you will work with the Executive team, International Programmes, Integrated Fundraising and Business Innovation team, Data and Insight, Communications and Finance teams as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic leadership of MGP’s funding portfolio & engagement
- Lead on the implementation of MGP’s funding strategy, maintaining a funding proposal pipeline and tracking where funds have been secured for projects, so it sits as a centre of excellence across CAFOD
- Oversee donor communications for the team, including appeals and cases for support for CAFOD’s most strategic work: unrestricted, and our humanitarian funding initiative, Every Second Counts; ensuring communications comply with anti-racist communication and fundraising principles
- Build strong relationships with International Programmes staff and facilitate meetings for them to share strategic work with MGP team
- Identify and influence change, especially relating to donor systems and processes
- Work with Country teams to source relevant information and write funding proposals and reports for donors
- Mentor MGP relationship managers ensuring they can write their funding materials with success
- Work with the Head of MGP to continually improve MGP systems and processes, and adapt them where necessary
Lead prospect and donor research
- Use expertise to research and evaluate information on donors and prospective donors, focusing on high-value supporters
- Working with the team leads, identify their research needs and develop and implement a prospect research strategy that meets these
- Identify key trends relevant to the MGP team - collating and analyse internal and external donor trends and reports and sharing them with the team
- Work with the Head of MGP and the senior International Programme (IP) team to develop new multi-year initiatives and feasibility/ scoping studies
- Alongside the Philanthropy Manager have an overview of MGP’s supporter Ethical Checks Policy and support ethical checks and policy compliance as needed
- Work across the team to maintain donor profiles, train and guide the team members in writing their profiles, briefing notes and event profiles
- Work with team leads and external research agencies for profiling and wealth screening audits.
Information Management
- Maintain donor contact details in compliance with GDPR, data protection legislation and fundraising best practices
- Have an overview of all MGP requests to CAFOD’s Data and Insight team and assist as required in gathering internal donor trends and reports
- Work with the team to manage systems and records and update information on high-priority donors as required.
Budget & Planning
- Participate in MGP planning and budget activities
- Analyse income-related reports and share them with the Head of MGP
- Benchmark, monitor, draw upon and share best practices with MGP
People Management
- Line Manage, develop and support the Research & Information Executive by championing our purpose and values through building strong and safe working relationships, setting SMART objectives and conducting performance reviews
Safeguarding
All CAFOD staff share the responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
The post holder will be making key decisions and take responsibility for leading on the following tasks and where appropriate will put the case forward for innovative changes to take place, based on sound judgment.
Job-specific competencies
- Proven experience in writing donor proposals and securing funds for significant donations from Major Donors and corporates.
- Specialist prospect research skills and an understanding of the methodologies and research resources required to carry out research.
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills to influence senior staff.
- Ability to translate complex information into engaging donor communications and reports
- Experience of developing strategies in line with organisational priorities.
Desirable Criteria: Knowledge and awareness of international development and humanitarian aid
Why Choose CAFOD?
At CAFOD we value our employees and are committed to offering a healthy work–life balance and promoting the well-being of our employees.
Starting Salary: £43,461 - £46,819 (including London weighting)– This is the full-time salary, and the pay will be prorated based on the hours of the post.
Contract: Permanent – 3.5 Days per week
Location: London (Hybrid working - 40% of your time at the CAFOD head office)
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below.
- 34 days holiday (20 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
- Additional 10 days annual leave purchase scheme
- Enhanced Pension (6% - 17.5% contribution)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Enhanced Maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Enhanced Sick pay & income protection
- Life Assurance x 3 annual salary
- Employee Assistance Programme
We offer all our employees learning and development opportunities, we provide training, coaching and mentoring to support your development in various aspects of our work.
CAFOD is committed to being an anti-racist organisation and we are keen to increase the diversity of our teams. We are particularly keen to seek out applications from people of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
There's room for everyone: Catholics and non-Catholics; people of all faiths and none. We employ people in all corners of the world, of all ages and ethnicities. The result? A friendly and open-minded organisation.
Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults
CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job 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. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.