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At Bookmark Reading Charity, we exist to change children’s life stories through the joy of reading. We have seen significant growth over the past few years and have built a network of engaged supporters.  As we launch our new three-year strategy, we are recruiting an experienced major donor fundraiser to play a key role in the growth of our philanthropy programme, securing and developing relationships with high-net-worth individuals that change the story for children. ​
 

Job Description​

Delivering the Philanthropy plan​

• Work with the Senior Philanthropy Lead and Head of Fundraising to grow the major donor portfolio within the wider strategy ​
• Build and maintain a portfolio of existing and new major donors who give or can give £15,000 or more, ensuring a first-class cultivation and stewardship journey​
• Line manage the Philanthropy Executive and support their professional development, providing direction, support and guidance​
• Work with our Prospect Research & Administration Intern to identify new potential Bookmark major donors, working with trustees, staff, and our wonderfully supportive Partnerships Board to secure introductions and make asks of prospective supporters​
• Lead on philanthropy events, working with the wider team in delivering income generating, cultivation and stewardship activities ​
• Create compelling, relevant and tailored funding proposals, reports and collateral to inspire and inform donors, reflecting Bookmark’s strong brand​
• Work closely with the rest of the Fundraising team to ensure opportunities to maximise income for the fundraising team​

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Work with the rest of the Fundraising team​

• Devise and deliver annual plans, together with associated budgets, in line with the charity’s strategic objectives​
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team, Chair of Trustees and colleagues across the charity to ensure major donor fundraising activity is aligned with the charity’s wider plans and objectives​
• Use Salesforce to manage the accurate recording and forecasting of major donor income, enabling efficient reporting and KPI management ​
• Ensure that all activity helps to build Bookmark’s brand and is always brand compliant​​
• Ensure Bookmark’s ethical fundraising policy is adhered to​

Person specification​

Essential​

• A successful track record in high value fundraising and acquisition, including a proven track record of securing five figure gifts, to meet or exceed targets​
• Experience developing relationships with high-net-worth individuals through all stages of the donor cycle​
• Experience working on successful charity events that meet fundraising targets​
• Great verbal communication skills, demonstrated by strong relationships with donors and colleagues. You will have the skills to influence, motivate and persuade people to donate​
• Demonstrable experience of writing successful, inspiring, emotive, and technically accurate cases for support and proposals tailored to a major donor audience​
• Experience growing and managing a pipeline, planning for your portfolio and increasing income​
• An understanding and ability to build budgets and work with financials​
• Experience using of Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint​
• Experience using Salesforce, or another fundraising database​

Desirable​

• Line management experience​
• Experience working with a fundraising board or high value committee​

Location:​  1-2 days per week based at the Bookmark office (London), with flexibility around home working for the remaining days.
Contract type:​ Permanent, Full Time​
Salary:​ £38,000 - £41,500 per annum
Hours:​ 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday). Flexibility around compressed hours and four-day week considered​.
Deadline: Sunday 15th September 2024, 11:59 pm 

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. 

Our eComm business is entering its third successful year of trading and is continuing to grow exponentially through building a forward-thinking digital presence, captivating wider audiences, and energising our brand through curated products, innovative partnerships, and unforgettable experiences. We are now moving into Licensing and very excitingly collaborating with a children’s character, first launched in 1971. To bring this incredible opportunity to life, we are looking for an innovative and entrepreneurial Licensing Manager. 

Location: Canning Town Warehouse, Unit 4 SEGRO Park, London, E16 4ES. Working from home is an option in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy, with the expectation you will work onsite one day per week and attend regular offsite meetings as well.

About the role 

As the Licensing Manager, you will work closely with the Head of eCommerce, shaping the strategy and delivering a new part of our eCommerce business, that could become a significant financial income stream for Crisis. 

We will be starting from the ground up, testing and learning as we go and creating meaningful collaborations across a spectrum of opportunities – there is no road map! 

Having just agreed a long-term collaboration with an amazing global children’s brand, allows us to be ambitious from the get-go, creating fantastic opportunities and excellent standards in how we work with brands that is second to none.

You will develop processes related to acquiring, maintaining, and protecting licenses for Crisis’s products, services, or intellectual property, and be responsible for all licensing activities, including new business development, negotiating terms, ensuring compliance, and managing relationships with licensors, licensees, and internal stakeholders. As a new income stream for Crisis, there will be a lot of internal and external stakeholder liaison, development of processes and cross organisational collaboration on external opportunities. 

Skills, knowledge, and experience vital to succeeding in this role:

You will have a background in licensing, corporate partnerships, or administration, ideally working in a start-up environment and with a total ‘can do’ attitude.

A strategic thinker with great interpersonal and written skills, proven ability to create solid relationships both internally and externally. A problem solver, always looking for the win win solution and a desire to be part of something new and exciting where you can have huge impact building a new income stream, work with a fantastic major brand from day one and seeking the collaborations with partners that you’d love to bring to life. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• Two-days (pro rata) wellbeing days 

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply? 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 15 September 2024 23:55

Interview date and location: Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 September 2024 

Accessibility  

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.  

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

Finance Business Partner 

Location: Yorkshire 

Salary is from £42,712.80 to £46,368.40 (dependent on qualifications) plus £3000 car allowance! 

Closing date midnight 2nd September 2024 

First stage interviews will take place on TEAMS on Monday 9th September. 

Final interviews in person on Friday 13th September. 

The Finance Business Partner is a new role within The Wilf Ward Family Trust, introduced to support the Trust’s future direction and growth plans. Do you have the tenacity to deliver in this lead role within the Trust’s financial strategy by setting priorities, implementing and supporting projects and initiatives with a focus on sustainability If so, we want you on our team! 

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with us to transform the future for the individuals we support. Helping us to deliver our strategic aims and objectives and achieve our vision of enabling extraordinary lives through outstanding support. You will collaborate with talented colleagues from Operations, Quality, and Digital teams to manage a diverse financial portfolio that includes supported living, registered residential services, and offices. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• The design and implementation of projects and initiatives relating to financial reporting, financial awareness, financial controls and financial performance management, procurement, policies and procedures. 

• Using a business partnering approach, support Directors, Heads of Departments, Heads of Service, Registered Managers and Line Managers, across the Trust, providing operational advice and guidance in areas such as: budget management, financial trend analysis, management information and digital transformation. 

• Supporting the implementation of systems, including finance software, roster management and developing and rolling out digital self-service solutions. 

• Provide leadership within the Finance Team and day-to-day operational leadership within your specified areas of responsibility. 

Qualifications and experience: 

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified or currently actively working towards completion. 

• Evidence of commitment to continuous personal and professional development. 

Experience of working as a Finance Business Partner is desirable but not essential, you must however be able to evidence significant knowledge and experience of financial accounting and management accounting. 

Due to the nature of the role a full driving licence is essential. Our head office is located in Pickering with a number of regional office bases across Yorkshire (Thirsk, York, Scarborough and Boothferry). The role will involve regular travel and attracts a car allowance to reflect this.

Please be aware it’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group such as adults or children. Please note any successful job offer will be conditional based on pre-employment checks such as DBS and referencing prior to a start date agreed. The Wilf Ward Family Trust has a clear commitment to safeguarding within all practices, for more information on criminal discloses you can visit Check if you need to tell someone about your criminal record: When you need to tell someone about your criminal record 

We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.

Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger.  No challenge is too big. With you we can do it.  Join us.

This is a key role in the Operations department. You’ll be providing financial, administrative and coordination support to the Nutrition Team so we can play a role in ending hunger. You’ll support business development, track our finances, monitor our UNICEF contracts as spot areas for improvement in all we do.  You will also have the opportunity to develop your technical skills in project design, literature review, drafting and editing of learning documents.

You’ll also engage with other teams within Action Against Hunger UK (e.g. finance,) the Senior Operations Co-Ordinator and Action Against Hunger’s International teams (country level, HQs) as relevant. 

As part of the role, you will focus on day to day administration tasks (raising invoices, timesheets, etc.), attend technical meetings with the Head and Deputy Head of Nutrition, track the progresses of the different contracts and support the team on specific technical tasks.  You will work with a very caring team which holds kindness and professionalism at its core.  For more detailed information on the roles, please download the attached pdf Job descriptions.

Closing Date: 13 September 2024 at 23:00 Interview Date: Between 16/09/2024 and 07/08/2024

Please read the following carefully before making your application:

Then all you need to do is send your CV and write a covering letter explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role. Please specify in the application which role you are applying for.

• For further information on pay and employee benefits please visit our careers page on our website
• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk.

This is an income generating role with sales targets for BeyondAutism’s Outreach Services – BeyondAutism Fast Responder®, Outreach and Training. Working closely with the Outreach and Marketing teams you will be responsible for ensuring that service level agreements are signed within 14 days of issue, that subscriptions are renewed and for building strong customer relationships.

Form a close working relationship with the Outreach Services, Marketing and Finance teams Issue and secure service level agreements Manage enquiries effectively and efficiently Meet sales targets

Maintain the CRM Customer relations Manage subscription relationships and service level agreements, including contract reviews with subscription holders Resolve complaints and concerns Sales and marketing Achieve sales targets

Ensure appropriate reporting of sales to Head of Marketing and Communications, Head of Finance and Head of Outreach Services Deliver strong marketing campaigns and lead generation

Reporting and monitoring Weekly collation of sales data Monthly collation of complaints, concerns and satisfactions to inform organisational learning Reflect and present information in appropriate formats for internal and external use Administration and relationships

Maintain an accurate and up-to-date CRM Ensure service level agreements are signed within 14 days of issue and that the delivery requirements are communicated to the Outreach Services team People Work effectively as part of the MarComms team to ensure KPIs are achieved Liaise effectively with the Outreach Services team and the Finance team

General responsibilities To understand, adhere to and actively implement all the policies and procedures of BeyondAutism To safeguard children and vulnerable adults at all times To undertake training as required Assist with other work, events and projects as needed Any other duties that the Head of Marketing and Communications may reasonably require 

Are you looking for a role where you can use your fundraising skills to make a real difference to the lives of those affected by a Brain Tumour every day? If you are excited by the thought of planning and implementing the charities first individual giving programme then this is your role.
 

We are looking for someone who thrives on connecting supporters with our cause, who can develop strong case for support and can deliver outstanding stewardship to ensure long term support. You will have autonomy within your role to create a robust and effective individual giving programme you can be proud of.

Brain Tumour Support has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a part-time Senior Fundraiser, working 21 hours a week. You will be responsible for income generation from individual giving, alongside the line management of the Corporate and Community Officer and Fundraising Administrator. You will work alongside our Head of Fundraising and Operations to ensure the effective delivery of the fundraising strategy to meet ambitious income targets.

We are open to hearing from experienced fundraisers and those who want to take the next step in their career. If you would like an informal chat about the role please call Emma or Sarah on our office number.

We will consider applications for the role based at our office in Thornbury near Bristol, with the opportunity for hybrid working by agreement to include home working.

Sound like you? Apply below.

Why Work For Us:

Benefits of working at Brain Tumour Support include: personal pension scheme with Employer contribution, 25 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, enhanced sick pay scheme, family friendly policies, training and development opportunities and a chance to make a real difference.

Closing Date: Midday Tuesday 24th September (or earlier, should sufficient applications be received)
Interview Date: Monday 30th September.
 

Job Summary

This role is an expansion of our employment pathway and will be our first dedicated employment coach for our students.

PiP has developed a unique reputation for our experience and quality of employment support for adults with learning disabilities. This has led to an increased number of referrals with a focus on employment, an expansion of our in-house social enterprise capacity, and more employers keen to work alongside us to diversify their staff base.

PiP is keen to respond to and meet this demand. This role for us is the next step in doing so, allowing us to increase our job coaching capacity and providing more dedicated resource for students on their employment journey. As to date our coaching has been delivered across our existing staff team.

Who We Are

PIP is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities or autism to achieve their potential, and to lead lives that are as independent as possible.  

Our mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our students.

What You’ll Need

• Working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar client group
• Experience of training, education, or employment support delivery
• Experience of job coaching or supporting work placements
• Understanding of and commitment to a person-centred approach
• An understanding of the needs of employers and ability to articulate the benefits of having a diverse workforce to businesses
• Able to establish, develop and maintain constructive and professional relationships, both internal and external, with a wide variety of professional and carers
• Evidenced experience of success in building strong and positive relationships with a variety of people and organisations

What We Offer:

· The salary for this role is circa £29,500 dependent on experience with incremental pay progression.

You'll get 25 days holiday + bank holidays ever year. We're closed for Christmas but the rest of the year you may take leave whenever you wish. 

· An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to another 5 (30 in total)

· We offer a travel subsidy of up to £7.50 per day to help with the cost of commuting.

· We provide a 4% pension contribution

· Incremental pay progression

· It's an early finish on Fridays - we close once all students leave around 4pm.

· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling

· We offer regular team meals and social-generally during work hours and they are optional.

· We offer a cycle-to-work scheme and other staff discounts

Our Mission

PiP's mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our service users.

Our commitments

PiP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as people with lived experience of disabilities and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities. 

PiP keeps all personal information confidential and in line with current data protection legislation and GDPR. 

Closing Date: September 13th 2024

We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates. 

Job Title:                      Finance and Logistics Officer

Location:                     Islington, London (Hybrid)

Reporting to:                 Head of Social Enterprise

Salary:                          £31,382 – £32,971

Hours:                             35 hours per week

Contract:                        Permanent

Are you looking for a fulfilling career in Social Enterprise? Speech and Language UK are delighted to be on the lookout for a new colleague who will provide high quality financial reporting and logistical support in Social Enterprise Team.

This role is hybrid working, including being based at our office in Islington two days a week.

We are keen to hear from you if you have:

• Finance experience in a small commercially minded team across a range of areas such as purchasing, invoicing and debt chasing
• Experience of managing large volumes of orders
• Knowledge of a range of software packages such as Sage, Power Bi, Microsoft Dynamics with the ability to maximise their use
• Worked with a complex CRM solution to manage all aspects of order processing and product management
• Worked with 3rd party suppliers such as mailing houses and couriers to ensure products are in stock and orders are delivered on time
• Produced management reports using a variety of different tools and metrics
• Good Excel skills – this role is a very process driven role and so excellent Excel (and analytical) skills are a must.

Why Join Us?

• Purposeful Impact: With every initiative, you’ll directly contribute to supporting 1.9 million children who struggle with talking and understanding words to have a brighter future.
• You Matter: Speech and Language UK promotes well-being, fairness and equality among the people who work with us, respecting and enhancing diversity.
• Growth & Becoming: We are committed to cultivating everyone’s skills and potential, by providing comprehensive training and coaching by Speech and Language UK and the training provider;
• You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Employee Assistance programme (we actively engage with our workforce on wellbeing and offer an employee assistance program offering confidential counselling and advice), Perkbox membership and enhanced sick pay.

Additional Information

At Speech and Language UK, we believe in the power of every voice. If you have what it takes to ensure everyone gets heard and are keen on making a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply Now and be part of our dynamic Social Enterprise Team  team.

Please submit your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role by 9am on Monday, 2nd September

Please visit our website if you would like further details about the role and the organisation.

Join us at Speech and Language UK and make a difference in the lives of children with speech and language challenges!

Please note that we will not close applications before this time and date as we recognise that candidates put in a lot of time and effort into making an application and we want to give each of you the time and space to put in an application you feel proud of.

Please note that we will not shortlist candidates who do not submit a CV and a supporting statement.

Speech and Language UK is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to safer recruitment practices and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We have a number of Youth Development Lead positions we will be assessing at our assessment centre on the 19th September.  Please note you must be available to attend on that day. If you would like to be considered for more than one specialism, please indicate your preference on your application in the answer box provided. You can find out more about each role specialism and the relevant job description by viewing the adverts on our Careers site, however, you will not be required to submit multiple applications - we will consider all candidates for any suitable role on the day.

Picture yourself alongside our Outreach and Marketing wizards and our customer service champions. Together, we're on a mission to ensure our young people aren't just safe but also revved up and fully immersed in their journey with us here at The Prince’s Trust.

Could you become their personal champion? Imagine peeling back the layers to discover what's holding them back so that you can unlock their potential for astonishing progress.  Imagine having your own group of young people to support who will turn to you for that one-on-one support, guidance, and maybe just a nudge in the right direction.

Safety always comes first, so keeping a watchful eye on safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection is part of the deal!  You’ll be the guiding force that empowers our delivery partners and service providers to reach for the stars.  Together, we will ensure every young person embarks on a remarkable journey, experiencing the extraordinary and achieving the dreams they've aspired to.

You’ll lead personal development sessions that take our foundation programmes to new heights. Whether it's in person or via a virtual session on MS Teams, some of these activities will be in the great outdoors and enjoying our wonderful green spaces. You won’t be sitting behind a screen every day, there will be some travel required to relevant local areas to support the delivery of these exciting programmes as well as programme visits.  However, it’s not all fun and games, keeping things on point means meticulously recording info and data about our young superstars, volunteers, or partners. It's all about making sure every step of their journey aligns perfectly with our funding contracts.

At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace where everybody feels seen, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too.  Your mission? Making a positive impact by implementing a local action plan that harmonises with our big-picture EDI goals.

Be prepared for anything and everything. Alongside all these exciting responsibilities, you might even find yourself wearing different hats and stepping up when needed.

Ready to bring your A-game? Let's make every day count and create a brighter future for our young people of the future!

 What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Youth Development Leads? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with every three in four moving into a positive outcome for either work, education or training. Youth Development Leads play a crucial role in supporting young people, no matter the young person's background or current circumstances, to fulfil their full potential. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Youth Development Leads! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Unless the location of the role is remote, the Youth Development Lead role requires a combination of office days and working from home. 
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network).

Safeguarding 

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks by the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

Location: Hybrid working in Cardiff. There will be some travel around Wales, with travel outside of Wales only required once or twice a year

Interviews: 16/09 over MS Teams

Government Affairs Manager - Make a Difference in Wales

Are you driven by a desire to create positive change for young people in Wales? As a Government Affairs Manager at The Prince's Trust, you’ll be at the heart of our efforts to align with Welsh Government and local policy, ensuring that our work has a lasting impact. In this role, manage high-profile meetings with senior politicians, and produce insightful policy responses on critical issues like education, employment, and mental health. Your expertise will guide our strategy and ensure we remain a key influencer in the policy landscape, and help us to secure multi-year public sector funding,

With your deep understanding of government processes, excellent communication skills, and a knack for building strong relationships, you’ll keep our team informed and proactive in a fast-moving political environment. If you’re ready to use your skills to help shape the future of young people across Wales, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Government Affairs Managers? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of ​​​​​​​Government Affairs Managers! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network).

Safeguarding 

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

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Req ID: 3093

For over 35 years, School-Home Support has been working with children, families and schools to break the cycle of poor school attendance, low educational attainment, anti social behaviour, crime, low paid or no job, generation after generation. School-Home Support gets children and young people back into school, ready to learn. Whatever it takes.

Purpose of role

To work with families, parents, carers and the school to enable children and young people to have full access to educational opportunities and overcome the barriers to learning.  This may include working with the wider family and community.

Work Context

Based at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby  the SHS Practitioner will work from a child centred approach and primarily be concerned with developing and maintaining good working relationships with parents/carers, children and young people, teachers, head teachers and various educational support staff and other agencies. The workload is varied and is negotiated with the schools prior to the appointment of the SHS Practitioner.

Level of contact with children and young people

The responsibilities of the post require the post-holder to have substantial, unsupervised and daily contact with children, young people and their families and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. SHS will organise and pay for this certificate.

Internal contacts

Colleagues of School-Home Support (UK) to share tasks, information and good practice, colleagues throughout the organisation who may be in a position to assist with, or require help from the SHS Practitioner in the fulfilment of the role. This includes colleagues in both schools and Central Office.  This is not a definitive list.

External contacts

This includes: head teachers, teachers, SENCOs, parents, carers and families, students, youth workers, other SHSPs/PSAs and learning mentors, health workers, voluntary sector organisations, researchers, other professionals in related fields of work.  This is not a definitive list.

Other Organisations

Professional contacts include: social services, schools, voluntary organisations, youth and community workers and groups, religious and cultural groups, benefits agencies, general practitioners etc. This is not a definitive list.

Safeguarding
School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. We are committed to ensuring our safeguarding procedures reflect statutory responsibilities, government guidance and comply with best practice. Our policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances and we therefore take all necessary steps to protect them.

Main responsibilities and tasks

Work with families
 

1. Work with parents/carers in a school context, supporting them and building their engagement with their child’s learning.

1. To design and/or facilitate a flexible range of programmes of intervention to support parents/carers of children identified as vulnerable.

1. To undertake outreach work which may include home visits, to offer a flexible support service in accordance with the SHS lone worker policy, in order to improve parental engagement with the school and with the child’s learning.

1. To act as advocate, mediator and negotiator in confrontational situations, maintaining communication with young people, parents/carers, schools and other agencies.  This will include initiating and participating in meetings to discuss and develop ways of resolving problems.

2. To provide targeted support on a one to one basis or for small groups with parents/carers, children and young people through either self-referral or school staff referral.

3. To advise and inform parents/carers about relevant local services and where appropriate to make referrals to other agencies.

Liaison with other agencies

1. To ensure effective communication between the school, parents/carers and external agencies and to understand the school’s culture and ethos.

2. To provide informal opportunities for all parents/carers to access specialist support in the school and local community to increase their capacity to independently support the child’s learning.

3. To act in accordance with SHS and the school’s child protection procedures and ensure the job holder keeps up to date with relevant training in this area.

4. To attend and contribute to child protection conferences, reviews, core group meetings, pastoral support plan meetings and school reviews as appropriate, which may support the Early Help Assessment (EHA).

Monitoring and evaluation

1. To keep accurate electronic daily records and all documentation pertaining to meetings/contact with children and young people and their families.

2. To maintain receipts and documentation of any expenditure in order to facilitate the monitoring of the budget. 

3. Produce a written annual report before the end of each summer term with case studies.

4. To take ownership and fully participate in termly work plan reviews and the annual appraisal to determine priorities both for the school and for SHS.

Additional requirements depending on the needs of the school

1. Where appropriate to provide transition support between secondary school and feeder primary schools and between infant school and junior school.  This will also include mid-term admissions.

2. To plan, prepare and run high quality, outcome focused informal and formal parenting groups, workshops and courses, in line with the project objectives and local authority Parenting Strategy.

3. To support parents/carers of children and young people identified as at risk of exclusion or having been excluded.

4. To monitor and track the attendance and punctuality of children and young people and work with families and School attendance staff to gain improvements though identifying and tackling underlying issues.

5. To provide targeted work with children and young people who have persistent absence.

Other Organisational Responsibilities

1. To attend out of hours meetings, for example parent evenings and school events.

2. To regularly attend local area meetings and conferences and other meetings or working groups for exchange of information and “best practice”.

3. To take ownership and develop a learning plan and review this with the SHS line manager to ensure reflection and development of own practice.

4. To ensure that good practice and equal opportunity principles are complied with and promoted in accordance with SHS values and Diversity/Equal Opportunities Policy.

5. To conform to health and safety legal requirements as laid down by the school and SHS.

6. To ensure that a high level of confidentiality is maintained in all aspects of working with children, young people and their families.

Do you have a track record of inspiring your team to achieve exceptional results?

We’re looking for you to join our Environmental Education Charity as our new Centre Manager.

• Permanent full-time contract
• Your new place of work is in a beautiful location, be surrounded by nature on your breaks.
• Starting salary circa £38,618 per annum
• Excellent benefits – including 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, life assurance and a health cash plan, see the full list below.

Love where you work!

Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.

We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.

What you’ll be doing

As our Centre Manager you will have a key operational and leadership role within our charity. You’ll work closely with the Head of Education and Operations to ensure the effective running of your centre, making sure that all activities are in line with the Field Studies Council vision and strategy.

You will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations, management and performance of your busy residential learning location. This will involve budgeting and ensuring effective systems are in place to meet customers’ expectations. As well as working with our Sales and Business Development teams to actively retain and develop new business opportunities.

You will be able to successfully lead and manage your team, providing clear direction, motivation, support, and feedback. As well as play an active role in recruiting, inducting, and developing each team member ensuring that they are performing to their highest potential with a strong focus on delivering excellent customer service.

Please refer to the vacancy pack for further information on the full responsibilities of this position.

Where you’ll be based

Blencathra Field Centre is situated 300m up, on the south facing slopes of Blencathra in the Lake District National Park.

It sits just one mile from the village of Threlkeld, with panoramic views of the Lake District fells. This impressive setting has a true sense of space, which many visitors enjoy year after year.

Our award-winning eco-friendly accommodation uses electricity which is generated by the Centre’s own hydro scheme and its heating which is powered by Cumbrian-sourced biomass. 

Who we’re looking for

You will have developed strong business management skills from your previous work experience and be confident to deliver the day-to-day operational functions of a busy learning environment.

Previous experience working in a similar centre environment within the leisure, hospitality or education sectors is advantageous. In addition, you will have:

• Ability to communicate effectively to a diverse range of audiences.
• A proactive approach to personal development. You will be motivated to learn new skills and seek new challenges, as well as be able to inspire others to do the same.
• Demonstrable time management and prioritisation skills.
• Commitment to learning in the outdoor environment.

Sound like the role for you? Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.

 Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance, 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
• Health and Wellbeing - Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service
• Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases!
• Additional benefits - We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 11 September 2024.

 We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Blencathra in the week commencing 23 September 2024.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.

Befriending Officer

Age UK Birmingham (AUKB) and Age Concern Birmingham (ACB) are working together to reduce loneliness and isolation for the over 50s.

Working with current befriending assets, local communities and the Neighbourhood Network Scheme, the service will identify and address gaps across the city, developing:

· A Befriending Offer Forum

· Creating Friendship Groups

· Reconnecting through short-term on-to-one Befriending Support

Job Purpose

Your role will be to support and strengthen existing befriending services, through the befriending forum.

You will also establish and deliver engaging new friendship groups maximising reach and accessibility across the city. Working with the groups to support them to become self-led, independent, and sustainable.

To work on a one-to-one basis with older adults to assess wellbeing, increase socially activity and signpost to other services as required.

To support and oversee volunteers providing telephone befriending to housebound older people.

 Principal Duties:

· To identify and map existing befriending services and gaps across the city.

· To support ACB Service Manager to establish and operate a Befriending Forum, supporting existing befriending services to maintain and strengthen their befriending offer.

· To establish new friendship groups where there is an unmet need, with the aim of them becoming independent and self-led.

· To risk assess working environments as appropriate in line with Health & Safety policies and procedures.

· To make referrals/signpost to other appropriate agencies and organisations for specialist support based on the individual needs and circumstances.

· To work with ACB Manager to develop and deliver workshops to strengthen befriending services

· To maintain accurate and confidential records, ensuring activities, outputs and outcomes are recorded for reporting purposes.

· To report any safeguarding/incidents/accidents to line manager.

· To develop contacts, links, and relationships with other programmes such as Neighbourhood Network Schemes.

· To represent the team at external meetings where appropriate.

· To support and develop volunteers, overseeing their day-to-day activities.

Other duties

· To work to achieve the objectives of the organisations’ Equality and Diversity Policies.

· To undertake any training required for the role and by the organisation.

· To participate in the supervision and appraisal systems adopted by the organisation.

· Adhere to the Health & Safety, information assurance, safeguarding policies and all other policies relevant to service delivery.

· To undertake any other duties commensurate to the post not specifically mentioned in this job description.

Are you a skilled and experienced HR professional? Can you combine excellence in administration with great people skills? Do you enjoy working as part of a team towards shared goals? Then this role might be for you.  

BMS World Mission is looking for a skilled and experienced HR Officer to join our People and Culture team. As part of the P&C team, you will create a positive, engaging and professional work environment, where our people can thrive. You will have the opportunity to help strengthen our culture and uphold BMS core values.

As the HR Officer, you will play an important role in HR operations, providing administrative support for the key HR processes spanning the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to leavers. This includes ensuring our policies and processes represent best practices, maintaining the staff handbook, and ensuring that the online HR software is used to its full potential. 

As the HR officer, you will: 

• Be professional and confident. 

• Be approachable, with effective interpersonal skills. 

• Be discreet with confidential and sensitive HR matters. 

• Be in full support of the vision and mission of BMS.

Excellent communication and IT skills, along with precision and attention to detail, are essential.

The successful applicant will be a committed Christian. The nature of this role means that this is a specific occupational requirement. 

Location:                       Didcot, Oxfordshire / Flexible working.

This role can be office-based or hybrid. Coming into our office regularly in Didcot is preferred (for example one or two days a week on average). However, we are happy to appoint a candidate who lives too far from Didcot to attend the office regularly, if they are able to be flexible to come to Didcot as required. The cost of travel to BMS Didcot, whether on a regular basis or infrequently, would be borne by the employee.

Hours:                                35 hrs. per week/full time

Employment type:          Permanent

Salary range:                   £25,855 to £30,678 per annum

Closing date:                   9 am, Tuesday, 10 September 2024

Interview date:                Wednesday, 18 September 2024 

This is a permanent position based in the UK, and the role requires that the applicant has the right to live and work in the UK. We do not offer any sponsorship, relocation costs, or visa assistance.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact Sujit Varpe, HR Business Partner, BMS World Mission. Otherwise,  Please apply through our website.