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Passionate about repair? Love working in the community to help people embrace low-waste lifestyles? Ready to supervise a team of volunteers to get our new Fixing Factory up and running? We want to hear from you!
As our Fixing Factory Workshop Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our newest Fixing Factory, helping members of the public to fix their broken items, and supervising a successful team of volunteers and freelancers to support along the way. You’ll deliver a programme of activities to teach people the basics of repair and change their mindset around electronic waste.
You’ll be based mainly onsite at the Fixing Factory in North London (exact location TBC), working with a passionate Fixing Factory team including workshop managers for other sites, and a central development and project management team. You’ll also work closely with The Restart Project, our partner on Fixing Factories.
If you’ve got the skills and enthusiasm to manage an inclusive, safe and impactful repair hub in North London, this is the role for you!
About Possible
Our values Daring, Joy and Community guide our actions and our organisational culture. Here at Possible, we have a vision for a zero carbon Britain that has been built by and belongs to everybody. Our mission is to inspire people in the UK to take the action the climate crisis demands.
We create, build, and share ways people can take meaningful action on climate change together. We translate overwhelming climate urgency into socially just and workable proposals the public can get behind. And we do it all with a can-do attitude and stubborn optimism.
Commitment to anti-oppression
We have made a commitment to make Possible an anti-oppressive place to work. We’re doing the work to undo inequalities and oppressive systems reflected in wider society, and are an inclusive and welcoming group that wants our team mates and the communities we work with to be able to thrive.
We believe that our team and our projects should reflect the diversity of the communities they seek to serve. We particularly welcome applications from marginalised groups, especially people of colour and other ethnic minorities, people who identify as LGBTQIA, disabled people, those who are neurodivergent, people who have experienced mental health challenges and those who identify as working class or have done so in the past.
Benefits
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35 hour full time work week.
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Flexitime and TOIL.
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33 days paid holidays including bank holidays (pro-rata) and additionally three days at Christmas when the office is shut.
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Employer pension contribution.
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Flexible working considered from day one.
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Learning and development plans and budget for all staff.
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Generous sick leave and pay, including paid time off for periods and menopause, gender affirming care, fertility treatment and disability leave.
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Good parental leave and pay and family friendly policies and practices.
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Up to one week (FTE) paid carer days.
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Paid volunteer and study leave.
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Cycle to work scheme.
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Climate Perks - paid journey days for low carbon holiday travel.
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Headspace account (mindfulness and meditation app).
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Options to work remotely abroad.
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Employee assistance programme that includes free counselling sessions and financial advice for you and your family.
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A caring and supportive culture and lots of opportunities for team connection.
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Paid duvet days, when staff need to look after their wellbeing.
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Support and development boost fund.
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Staff discounts on selected climate friendly opportunities.
Interested?
Read the full job application pack, and upload your CV and question responses as per the application pack.
Deadline: midnight (GMT) on Wednesday 11th December 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Grants Manager-Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
***Please download the job description for full details. Applicants must have relatable experience gained within any of DEC's 15 member charities***
[Trialling hybrid working: 2 days in the office per month, which is subject to change]
Compulsory 2-week office attendance during an appeal
Salary: £40, 560 per annum.
Contract status: Full time to December 2025, with the potential to extend
The Ukraine Humanitarian appeal raised £439 million and helped an estimated 6.9 million people in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. The Grants Manager is integral in working closely with DEC colleagues and members to build and sustain, a solid understanding of the evolving humanitarian context. The Grants Manager will maintain strong oversight of the DEC funded programme including the reporting cycle, adaptive programming and facilitate strong and relevant engagement with DEC member charities and local partners and external briefings over the duration of the response.
Key responsibilities:
Communication and Collaboration
- Key programmes point of contact regarding the DEC funded programme, responding to enquiries from member charity programmes and other related staff, facilitating timely and accurate communication.
- Maintain strong understanding of response context.
- Manage and provide timely, response briefings to internal and external audiences, key stakeholders including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office [FCDO] and, other key stakeholders.
Analysis and Reporting
- Review, evaluate, and advise on member charity plans and reports for consistency, trends analysis and coherence of data across submitted documentation.
- Contribute to the review and analysis of plans and reports submitted by member charities in response to DEC appeals.
- Share timely and relevant information and analysis from plans and reports with DEC member charities and local partners.
- Manage external reporting requirements including preparation of stakeholder reports and infographics.
Management and Leadership
- Coordinate the team’s surge capacity to deliver points above, which may involve managing and inducting a team of external consultants and training them in the use of our knowledge management system [Box].
- Coordinate with the Programme Quality, Accountability & Learning team to ensure monitoring, learning and accountability initiatives are timely and appropriate to the response.
- Support with real-time reviews, community perception studies and other related MEAL activities.
If you have recently worked in any of DEC’s 15 member charities, and have demonstratable humanitarian experience of Ukraine, with the competence to prepare timely/accurate reports and deliver credible presentations to diverse audiences, then you will be perfect to join an incredible team and organisation.
We cannot predict the need for a future appeal, but should one occur during the contract for this role, the successful applicant may be asked to stay on for an extended period.
How to apply
Please provide an anonymised CV & cover letter and state your initials (only) on both documents. Please send both (anonymised) documents as detailed, sharing your full name in the email correspondence
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and hope to appoint quickly. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. 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.
By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent, to these recruitment procedures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Learning Disabilities service in Newham.
£31,534.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
A Team Leader will be fully involved in all aspects of the day to day management of their designated service, including line managing the relevant front line staff. You will lead and develop competence of direct reports as well as carry caseloads of customers requiring support. You will work closely with the Contract Manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets, both financial and those around the quality of the service.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
- Lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
- Deliver effective supervision and team meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting and communication
- Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisations succession plans
- Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) required as part of the Contract are met and recorded correctly
- Develop key business relationships with all appropriate relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
- Participate in and monitor the initial and continuous assessment of needs and ensure that support planning is carried out in line with assessed needs of the customer
- Carry out other administrative tasks as relevant to the service and directed by the Contract/Heads of Operations
- Deliver an out of hours on-call service for region, where required
- Ensure that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of Operations, as appropriate
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all times and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is passionate and enthusiastic about his/her career and job experiences
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Implementing new initiatives and making sure all staff understand them.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable:
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for full Job Decription
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This role is being advertised as a Customer Service Advisor however the successful applicant will be employed as a Client Care Coordinator
Join our Award-Winning Contact Centre where clients come first and excellence is standard!
Work in our team as a Client Care Coordinator and be the friendly voice our clients rely on when they need us most! Whether it's over the phone, through a scheduled appointment, or via online chat, you'll be their go-to person, making sure every interaction is smooth and stress-free. You'll be joining a team of over 150 dedicated colleagues across three contact centres. We're all about teamwork and support, so you'll always feel connected and motivated!
Find balance and make an impact—join us with the flexibility of hybrid working!
Enjoy a set two-week rotating schedule with shifts being 8 AM to 4 PM and 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, plus one Saturday or Sunday shift every two weeks, with a day off during the week. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! Successful candidates will start on 13th January and will complete 4 weeks of training (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm). Ready for the next step? Come join us!
What's in it for You?
In addition to a competitive salary and a supportive work environment, we offer an impressive benefits package that goes beyond the basics:
- Financial Reward: Competitive salary with opportunities for progression, up to 5% employer pension contribution, and thousands of perks through Blue Light card.
- Health and Wellness: Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Doctor Line for over-the-phone GP consultations, and dedicated Mental Health First Aiders.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule, a Birthday Bonus day off, and competitive family-friendly benefits.
- Career Development: Paid training, opportunities for accredited apprenticeship programs, and potential for career progression
We have been providing NHS-funded and private abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics across England for over 40 years.
A fantastic charity providing services to unpaid carers are looking for a Senior Service Manager, based in Surrey.
Location: Leatherhead in Surrey, with some working from home and within the community across Surrey
Salary: Circa £32,000
As Senior Service Manager, you will direct the strategic requirement, operational care standard and continuous improvement of services to the charity’s clients, the unpaid carers, across Surrey.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the Service Managers – ensuring operational excellence and compliancy within your allocated sector
- Collaborating with the other Senior Service Managers to execute strategic visions at the direction of the Head of Care Operations & Registered Manager
- Continuously aspiring to revolutionising the care and support provided to clients
- Providing expert leadership around Safeguarding Concerns and being a role model for
- other members of the operations management team
- Monitoring service provision - ensuring gaps and under contract hours are resolved and resources are being maximised with regards to impact on overall delivery of hours.
- Co-producing and implementing strategic plans for the delivery of care services for unpaid carers in alignment with the business plan.
The successful candidate will have a Care Certificate and knowledge of CQC regulations and Health Care Act and an ideally an NVQ Level 3 or 5 in Health and Social Care (or the willingness to commence in this qualification with 3 months).Previous line management experience, ideally in a care setting, including rostering and completing observations and supervisions is key, as is a good level of IT literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word/Excel) and the ability to learn to use other digital platforms and software. Crucially you must have the ability to demonstrate dignity and respect for adults and children with care and support needs and have a thorough understanding of the needs of unpaid carers.
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so if this sounds like you, then please do get in touch for more information ASAP!
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Please complete and upload the application form via Breathe HR. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form (Please see vacancy documents at the bottom to download the form)
If you have any problems with attaching the form, please send it to talent @ bookmarkreading . org
At Bookmark, we have a simple vision: we want every child to read. We improve children’s literacy by promoting a reading for pleasure culture in primary schools, with a focus on supporting children in the most disadvantaged communities. We have been successful in winning a charity of the year partnership with a leading business in the financial sector. This six-figure partnership will be transformational for Bookmark, and we are looking for a confident and experienced individual to lead on all aspects of the partnership.
The Senior Partnerships Manager will be responsible for managing and delivering the partnership, ensuring that we maximise fundraising and volunteering opportunities, build strong relationships across the organisation, and deliver a high-impact programme of activities that changes the story for children across the country.
Job Description
- Devise and deliver a detailed plan to maximise the partnership, providing clear overall direction to stakeholders in addition to handling day-to-day delivery
- Develop and oversee the delivery of activities and events, including fundraising initiatives, employee engagement activities, and awareness campaigns
- Position yourself as the face of Bookmark within the organisation and nurture high levels of engagement throughout the business including successfully:
- building relationships across all divisions and seniorities and provide tailored stewardship to key individuals
- building internal networks within the organisation to aid awareness of the partnership and to achieve mutual goals
- engaging staff in a diverse range of volunteering, strategic and fundraising activities and ensuring they feel valued for their efforts
- confidently presenting to all audiences and in different settings
- moving and motivating employees across the two years, keeping the partnership fresh and encouraging repeat support
- delivering bespoke reports, presentations and communications, advocating for Bookmark’s mission and showcasing the impact of the partnership
- Work with the wider Bookmark team to develop messaging and powerful stories to communicate the partnership and its impact
- Work with the wider to ensure all elements of the partnership are executed effectively
- Plan, track and monitor partnership budgets to maximise return on investment, managing resource in order to optimise fundraising opportunities
- Ensure your work is fully compliant with Bookmark’s fundraising policies and the latest charity legislation and standards of practice
Person specification
Essential
- Experience of managing six-or-seven-figure fundraising partnerships that deliver on objectives
- The ability to tailor and design fundraising engagement programmes that meet different audiences’ needs
- Excellent stewardship and relationship management skills, with experience of using storytelling to help reach fundraising targets
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders, both internal and external
- Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to adapt style to suit the audience
- Experience of managing, influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders
- Superb time-management skills, with experience of managing a varied workload
- Excellent team-working skills, and enjoyment in working collaboratively with other teams
- The ability to work with independence, using initiative and problem-solving skills to find innovative solutions and maximise opportunities
- Excellent project management skills, and experience creating and managing project budgets
- A confident, friendly, proactive, and collaborative manner
Desirable
- Experience of working in house with a corporate partner’s CSR team
- Experience of managing high value partnerships within the financial sector
Location: Hybrid working – 3 days per week in Partners Head Office (London City) and Bookmark Head Office (SW1Y, 4LR)
Contract type: Fixed term, for 2 years
Salary: £45,000-£55,000
Hours: 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday)
Deadline: 2nd December 2024, 11.59pm
We promote a reading for pleasure culture in primary schools, focusing on supporting children in the most disadvantaged communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Young People service in Bracknell.
£29,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day to day management of their designated service, including line managing the relevant front line staff. You will lead and develop competence of direct reports as well as carry caseloads of customers requiring support. You will work closely with the contract manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets, both financial and those around the quality of the service.
This is a fixed term contract of 12 months.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
Deliver effective supervision and team meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting and communication
Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisations succession plans
Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) required as part of the Contract are met and recorded correctly
Develop key business relationships with all appropriate relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
Participate in and monitor the initial and continuous assessment of needs and ensure that support planning is carried out in line with assessed needs of the customer
Carry out other administrative tasks as relevant to the service and directed by the Contract/Heads of Operations
Deliver an out of hours on-call service for region, where required
Ensure that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of Operations, as appropriate
Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all times and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is passionate and enthusiastic about his/her career and job experiences
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable:
Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Please complete and upload the application form via Breathe HR. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form (Please see vacancy documents at the bottom to download the form)
If you have any problems with attaching the form, please send it to talent @ bookmarkreading . org
At Bookmark Reading Charity, we have a simple vision: we want every child to read. Bookmark Reading Charity is seeking a flexible, experienced and dynamic PR & Communications Manager to lead our public relations efforts, manage key partnerships, and work with ambassadors to grow and enhance our profile and achieve our marketing goals. This role is essential to driving forward our wider strategy and ensuring that our message reaches a broad audience, ultimately contributing to the charity's key performance indicators. You will be managing our communications strategy in close collaboration with the Head of Marketing & Communications.
Key Responsibilities:
Public Relations:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive PR, communications & partnerships strategy to increase awareness and visibility of Bookmark’s brand, mission and reputation.
- Build and deliver Bookmarks external communications calendar, driving reach and depth to support the Marketing team’s KPIs and objectives.
- Help create and implement a plan for communicating Bookmark’s strategy, impact, and school programs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to secure coverage in national and regional media.
- Write and distribute press releases, pitch stories, engaging content and manage media inquiries.
- Monitor and report on PR activities, measuring the impact on brand awareness and engagement.
- Manage relationships with any external pro-bono PR agencies.
- Own and manage the charity's crisis communications strategy.
- Provide leaders where needed with trusted communications advice and guidance on external communications.
Partnerships:
- Identify and establish strategic partnerships with corporate sponsors, educational institutions, and other non-profits to support Bookmark’s goals.
- Negotiate and manage partnership agreements, ensuring mutual benefits and alignment with the charity's objectives.
- Collaborate with partners to develop joint campaigns, events, and initiatives that promote volunteer recruitment and fundraising.
- Manage and maintain positive relationships with media contacts, influencers, and key stakeholders to secure media coverage and maximize brand exposure.
Ambassador Programme:
- Create, manage and expand a network of ambassadors, including authors, celebrities, and influencers who advocate for the charity.
- Develop and implement strategies to effectively engage ambassadors in PR activities, events, and campaigns.
- Coordinate ambassador appearances, endorsements, and social media collaborations to amplify our message.
Marketing Integration:
- Work closely with the Head of Marketing & Communications to align PR, partnership, and ambassador activities with the overall marketing strategy.
- Contribute to the development of content and messaging that resonates with target audiences across all communication channels.
- Support the achievement of marketing KPIs, including volunteer registrations, completed applications, and brand awareness metrics.
- Identify and lead projects to improve Bookmark’s external communications.
- Collaborate with support teams to supply communication support for various initiatives, including program launches, corporate announcements, and crisis management.
Person Specification:
Experience:
- Proven experience in a PR, communications, or similar role, ideally within the charity, education, or non-profit sectors.
- Demonstrable success in securing media coverage, managing partnerships, and working with high-profile ambassadors.
- Experience in developing and executing PR strategies that align with wider marketing goals.
Skills:
- A degree in marketing, communications, media, or equivalent experience or qualification.
- Proven experience in external communications, either in a PR team, or at a PR agency, with some experience of managing contractors or an agency.
- You’ll have outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills with excellent attention to detail, and ideally, experience in a B2B, third sector, or commercial environment.
- You’ll have the ability to craft compelling stories, press releases and pitches.
- You have experience of working directly with the media, with relevant media contacts a very big advantage.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to develop and execute plans that deliver measurable results.
- Proficiency in using PR and communication tools and platforms, such as media monitoring services and CRM systems where needed.
Attributes:
- A proactive team player, willing to learn and seek out information, with strong relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication skills: the ability and confidence to communicate with people at all levels, both inside and outside of Bookmark Reading Charity.
- Passionate about literacy and education, with a commitment to Bookmark’s mission.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and you can work under pressure.
- You’re comfortable working at all levels of an organization and working with confidential information.
- Creative and proactive, with a solutions-oriented approach to challenges.
- Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
Contract type: Permanent, Part-time- two days a week
Salary: £16,800 (42,000 per annum FTE)
Reporting to : Head of Marketing & Communications
Location: Bookmark Reading Charity, Charles House, 5-11 Regent Street Saint James's, London SW1Y 4LR. Flexibility around coming in but minimum one day per week based at the Bookmark office is encouraged.
Hours: 15 hours per week
Deadline:8 December 2024 11:59pm
We promote a reading for pleasure culture in primary schools, focusing on supporting children in the most disadvantaged communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
To work with the Housing and Tenancy Support Services Manager to deliver a housing management service to tenants across Newport Mind's shared houses in accordance with existing contracts. Ensuring that the property management is carried out in accordance with current legislation and best practice in respect of Health and Safety and service delivery.
To work with the Housing and Tenancy Support Services Manager to manage Newport Mind's Housing Support Grant funded housing related support service provided for tenants in their own homes and in the community regardless of tenancy type.
To work with the Housing and Tenancy Support Services Manager to manage and supervise effectively the team of Housing and Tenancy Support Workers and Cleaners to ensure that the needs of the tenants and clients are met in line with the requirements of the Housing Support Grant (HSG), Health and Safety Legislation, Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Adults.
To work with the Housing and Tenancy Support Services Manager to develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant external stakeholders and groups including colleagues across Mind in Gwent, the Housing Support Grant Team, Housing Benefits, Housing Associations, Relevant Third Sector Organisations, Contractors and Maintenance firms.
To work with the Housing and Tenancy Support Services Manager to ensure services are developed and managed in accordance with relevant legislations, regulatory requirements and good practice. To take responsibility for the management and leadership of the Housing and Tenancy Support Services and supported accommodation including staff, resources and relationships with stakeholders in the absence of the Housing and Tenancy Support Services Manager reporting to the Head of Housing, Tenancy and Supported Living Services.
Interviews to be held on 18th December
We believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We’re here for you. Today. Now.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Events Manager
Leatherhead, Surrey
Up to £40,000 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)
About the role:
We are looking to appoint an Events Manager who will be responsible for leading the events programme. This will include developing, promoting and delivering a range of events that maximise income, drives supporter engagement and raises our profile.
Reporting to the Head of Communication, the Events Manager will work closely with the organisation senior stakeholders and the fundraising teams to develop a strategy for special events that drives major funder engagement, cultivates opportunities, and maximises income.
You will manage event committees, nurture relationships with key individuals and positively influence their engagement and contributions to the Rainbow Trust special events and sports programme.
What we’re looking for:
- Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused – outgoing, warm and friendly, you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships.
- A motivating and persuasive communicator – your communication style will provide the information needed in an informal manner.
- Knowledge of the principles that underpin good customer care – you adhere to established guidelines, policies and procedures, and provide excellent customer service.
- You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously – results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment.
- Confident use of MSOffice and some experience of using a database – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.
- Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of Events– working to secure new events with an understanding of Special Events Committees and networks.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:
- Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
- Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
- Time off in lieu
- 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
- Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
- Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
- Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)
- The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping
- A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others to us via the link.
Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
Registered Charity No: 1070532
This is a key role within a new team dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service. You will be the first point of contact for all of Stewardship’s customers, especially those using our giving platform. In this role, your customer service expertise will shine as you understand client needs, assist with a diverse range of enquiries, and resolve issues promptly to deliver an exceptional and joyful experience for every customer that brings our mission and values to life.
We’re looking for a warm, customer-focused individual who is passionate about delivering great service, creating meaningful connection with Stewardship’s customers and prospective customers, and helping those we serve be the best stewards of the resources God gives them.
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
· Active membership of local church congregation.
An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Us at the Diocese of London
The Diocese of London is seeking a passionate and experienced Development and Fundraising professional to work alongside the Head of Development to strengthen and implement our dynamic development and fundraising strategy. As part of the Property and Fundraising directorate, you will help secure the future of our iconic churches—both historic and contemporary—by supporting parishes to create sustainable projects and secure vital funding.
About the Role
In this key role, you will have the unique opportunity to develop innovative projects and identify funding opportunities to restore and rejuvenate churches, supporting their transition to Net Zero Carbon. You will collaborate with parishes to identify potential partnerships with community groups, heritage organisations, local authorities, and funding bodies, ensuring the long-term sustainability of these churches as important community hubs.
As Development Manager, you will:
· Work with parishes to create funding strategies and programmes that support the restoration and sustainability of churches.
· Build and nurture relationships with a diverse range of funding bodies, including local authorities, trusts and foundations, and the National Lottery.
· Work closely with colleagues across the Diocese to embed a culture of entrepreneurship and provide vital support and advice to Incumbents and Parish Church Council (PCC) members.
· Drive place-based funding approaches to deliver projects that benefit both the churches and the communities they serve.
· Manage complex multi-funder profiles for capital projects and activity programmes, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.
About You
We are looking for an all-round development professional with a proven track record of successfully managing projects with complex multi-funder profiles. You will have:
· Experience in designing and delivering large-scale development projects, ideally within the heritage or community sector.
· A strong understanding of relevant trusts, foundations, and funding bodies, with experience of securing substantial funding for projects.
· A strategic mindset and the ability to think creatively to bring together multiple funding sources and partners.
· Excellent relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
· A passion for historic buildings, community engagement, and sustainability.
Why Join Us?
At the Diocese of London, we are committed to the preservation and development of our churches as places of worship and community activity, providing spiritual engagement and a range of support services, and events. As a member of our Development team, you will play a crucial role in securing the future of our buildings and the communities they serve.
We offer a supportive, collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. As part of our commitment to work-life balance, we offer hybrid working options where possible
The Diocese of London is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and aim to create a diverse and inclusive working environment.
The benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following benefits:
· Competitive remuneration package
· 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
· 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
· Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
· Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment
· Season ticket loans of public transport
· Access to Benenden Health Insurance
· EAP counselling through Health Assured
· Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
· Two additional paid days for community volunteering
We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Administrator (known internally as a Service Delivery Assistant) to join our Domestic Abuse team in London, working 37.5 hours a week. This role is a hybrid model of working, you will work from home and our London office.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to support our service to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have excellent administrative skills? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance program & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
- Bonus on completion of probation
About the role:
As an Administrator (Service Delivery Assistant), you will:
Provide a high quality and responsive administrative function for the service. Acting as the first point of contact for enquiries into the service. Supporting the Head and Deputy Heads of service with general administrative duties such as updating and maintaining database and case management systems and collating data reports.
May also include responsibility for external communication, social media, updating directory records for other services. Updating local websites with relevant information and also taking minutes from team meetings.
You will need:
- Understanding and knowledge of an active commitment to promoting equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity
- Ability to work without direct supervision, prioritise work load and deal with competing or conflicting demands/ needs and interests in a structured, organised and methodical manner
- Understanding of confidentiality and safe working practices, in accordance with safeguarding and data protection legislation
- Excellent IT and administrative skills & experience including the use of Microsoft Excel & Office packages
- High resilience and the ability to work under pressure
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to Apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Director of Nature Recovery
Location: Head Office
Salary: £75,000
Hours: 35
Department: Nature Recovery
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
We also offer:
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
- Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay & leave
- Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles, nursery/childcare
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work
Location: Hybrid – London Wildlife Trust reserves and head office typically 2-3 days per week
Flexible working: Hybrid working is available in this position. Flexible working requests are welcomed.
Role & Responsibilities
Can you help us to achieve our vision of a London alive with nature? In this brand-new position, we’re looking for an inspirational leader who wants to make a tangible impact on nature recovery, helping London become a greener and ecologically richer city.
You’ll play a pivotal role in driving our 2030 strategy, reporting directly to the CEO and acting as a key member of our Senior Leadership Team. You’ll lead a multi-disciplinary team which includes overseeing our Nature Recovery team, Youth Programmes team, our Head of Planning and External Affairs, and our Consultancy Manager. You will be the driving force behind integrating our land management, rewilding projects, and youth initiatives into a cohesive strategy that delivers measurable results for London’s nature recovery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead & Inspire: Guide the teams in your directorate to deliver our vision of a wilder London.
- Drive Change: Spearhead initiatives to restore habitats, influence urban planning, and shape policies that prioritize biodiversity.
- Collaborate & Influence: Build strong partnerships with government bodies, NGOs, corporate partners, and community organizations to secure support for large-scale conservation efforts.
- Youth Involvement: Champion youth involvement, empowering the next generation to be environmental leaders.
- Measure Impact: Develop robust impact measurement frameworks to track and showcase the success of our nature recovery work.
- Consultancy Leadership: Oversee our consultancy services to guide urban developers on integrating nature-based solutions into the built environment.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a strategic leader who is not only passionate about nature but ensuring London’s communities and young people have access to, and stand up for nature. Ideally, you’ll bring:
- Senior experience in setting strategic objectives for nature conservation and recovery
- Demonstrable leadership in the development of policy and practice relating to nature conservation
- A track record of leading high-performing teams and managing multidisciplinary projects
- Strong relationship-building skills to influence policymakers, partners, and stakeholders
- An innovative mindset with the ability to translate strategy into impactful action.
- Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of your work.
(Please see job description for full person specification)
Closing Date: Monday 9th December at 9am
Interviews: scheduled to take place on Friday 13th December and reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates including the choice to meet online or in-person.
Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!
Our vision is a London alive with nature, where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife. In order to achieve our goal of engaging everyone in protecting London’s wildlife for the future, we know that our staff team needs to better reflect and represent all of London’s communities. Read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on our website. We are also committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people, read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Safeguarding on our website.
Can you help us to achieve our vision of a London alive with nature? In this brand-new position, we’re looking for an inspirational leader who wants to make a tangible impact on nature recovery, helping London become a greener and ecologically richer city.
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus discretionary Christmas closure, nursery, bike and gym salary sacrifice schemes, free Headspace memberships, employee assistance programme
REF-218301
We are looking for an Interim CEO who will be responsible for continuing to action our 2023-2027 strategy.
Job Title: Interim Chief Executive
Location: Bristol/Hybrid
Hours: Part-time – 4 days a week (28 hours)
Contract: 12 months fixed term
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 FTE (£56,000 to £60,000 for 28 hours per week)
Bristol Animal Rescue Centre is seeking an Interim Chief Executive to cover the CEO position during a period of family leave.
About Us:
Our mission is to ensure that animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve. We are committed to helping, healing and homing animals for as long as they need us.
In the last year alone:
- we provided nearly 24,000 days of care to domestic animals
- we rehomed, or reunited with their owners, nearly 500 animals
- we delivered over 2,600 consultations through our community outreach clinics
About the role:
In 2023 we embarked on an exciting new 5-year strategy “For people, for pets, for Bristol”. We aim to expand our reach to more animals and residents in Bristol and the surrounding areas through a more comprehensive Community Pet Support Scheme.
We have a number of key organisational projects that need to be driven through over the next 12 months and so are looking for a strong and authentic leader to work closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees, and lead our Senior Management and Leadership Team, in the delivery of our services and strategic initiatives.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- a passion for the protection and wellbeing of animals
- a track record of senior roles in the charity or not for profit sectors managing multi-disciplinary teams
- substantial experience and success in organisational change and programme management
- inspirational leadership and people management skills with a commitment to motivating, multi-functional teams; optimising their knowledge, skills and potential
- a flair for engaging with supporters and internal and external stakeholders
- the skills and experience to maintain the financial viability of the organisation
- substantial experience of setting, monitoring & reviewing objectives, key performance indicators, and standard compliance mechanisms, including evidence-based measurement of improved outcomes
Full details of our current strategy and this role can be found in our attached strategy document and Job Description.
Closing date for applications: 15th December 2024
Interview dates: mid to late January 2025
To apply:
If you feel you have the necessary skills and passion to take this charity to the next stage, we would love to hear from you. Please upload a copy of your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the attached role requirements.
Our aim is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us, and be themselves at work.
Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1).
No agencies please.
Please upload a copy of your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the attached role requirements.
For more information, or for an informal chat, about this exciting opportunity, please email hr[@]bristolarc[.]org[.]dot[.]uk with your contact details and somebody will be back in touch.
Our mission is to ensure animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve.