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This position reports directly to the Senior Fundraising & Marketing Manager, sharing collective responsibility to deliver Beechwood’s mission in supporting those affected by cancer and in attracting and growing fundraising income to achieve this.
You will lead on developing and delivering the departmental strategy and identify new propositions and campaigns to grow and diversify activities and income. You will review our existing portfolio of fundraising events and develop community fundraising initiatives and awareness of the Charity across local areas.
The successful candidate will require the confidence and people skills to develop new and existing corporate supporter relationships, together with sponsorship opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising, Development, and Income Generation
- Assist in developing and delivering the fundraising strategy to raise awareness and to achieve agreed income targets across a range of revenue streams including corporate partnerships, trusts and grants, fundraising events, community fundraising, individual giving, legacies and digital fundraising.
- To maximise growth opportunities for current partnerships and event sponsors.
- To research identify and develop potential new supporters, sponsors or major donors.
- Nurture and manage a range of external relationships, with an ability to speak confidently and to give presentations.
- Ensure all supporter and donor data is captured on the in-house CRM system and all other fundraising and supporter records are up to date.
- Ensure fundraising Gift Aid is recorded accurately, records maintained, and claims filed in a timely manner.
- Ensure fundraising and event expenditure is within agreed budgets and report on all events/ROI.
- Oversee the fundraising pipeline to ensure targets are achievable and quality is maintained, producing monthly reports for the CEO, Board of Trustees and Head of Finance.
- Actively participate in staff meetings, contributing to the sharing of knowledge and experience and the development of Beechwood and its profile.
- Nurture and develop fundraising volunteers.
Marketing & Communications
- To ensure fundraising events and community supporters are recognised and thanked on appropriate social media channels, contributing to the writing of content when required.
- To ensure all social media is relevant and always reflects the Charity positively.
- To ensure all communications are well written, accurate and presented in a way that reflects the Charity’s image and purpose.
- Ensure that service users, volunteers and all other supporters are treated with respect and that we communicate positively.
A full job description, person specification and application form are available on our Company Website.
CVs without a supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification will not be considered.
Supporting those affected by cancer, grief and bereavement.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Crisis’ Best Practice team working on a new innovative programme, Built for Zero UK. This is a place-based programme which by using data and coordinating services, changes how local homeless response systems work and the impact they can achieve with the aim of eliminating homelessness in the places involved.
Location: Any Crisis Skylight in the UK - Working from home is an option in line with Crisis’ hybrid working policy, with the expectation for regular travel across the UK
About the role
We are looking for an experienced individual who is passionate and knowledgeable about leading the drive for evidence led change in local systems for the most excluded members of our community. It is an opportunity to join us at an early stage in its development and be instrumental in embedding this work in the UK. The role requires excellent leadership skills coupled with an ability to bring together local stakeholders to focus on difficult challenges and provide the framework and conditions for uncovering the solutions to longstanding barriers and problems and inspire positivity and resilience.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
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Experience of achieving system change through partnership working, building trusting relationships and collaboration as well as being a strong convener capable of driving change.
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Ability to identify barriers to progress and problem solve sensitively with the ability to encourage focus on solutions, whilst maintaining strong and positive working relationships
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Experience of working within or have extensive knowledge of the challenges faced by local authorities to making meaning change together with an ability to work across organisational boundaries.
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Strong project management skills and able to work in an iterative and agile way.
You may have experience in;
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Designing, running and facilitating interesting and innovative workshops
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Working within a number of different localities simultaneously and providing bespoke support
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Homelessness services within local authority or other organisations
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Working in a consultant capacity
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
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 and 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
- 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 to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
Closing date: Sunday 8 September 2024 (at 23:59)
Interviews will be held on Friday 20 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
The Donmar Warehouse raises more money as a percentage of income than any other subsidised theatre in the country. Each year we raise around half of our turnover from a strong combination of individuals, corporates, and trusts and foundations.
The Senior Individual Giving Manager (SIGM) plays a vital role in the Development department during an exciting time in our theatre's history. This role leads on planning and delivery for the Donmar's membership scheme as well as Major Donors up to £10,000.
Delivering excellent customer service to individual donors, the SIGM will ensure the timely renewal of annual memberships and fulfilment of all benefits, working with the Membership Officer to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations. This role will also work closely with the Head of Philanthropy to establish the strategy for the team, identifying further income opportunities from prospects and existing supporters across our productions and participation programmes, and leading on the delivery of campaigns.
Terms: Permanent, Full Time
Work Pattern: Hybrid working is available once the probation period has been completed and with prior agreement with line manager.
Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum, depending on experience
Application deadline: 12pm on Monday 12th August
Round One Interviews: w/c Monday 19th August
Round Two Interviews: Tuesday 27th August
Please apply through our application portal Breathe, where you can download and submit your application forms.
Please note that we do not accept CVs or cover letters; submissions received without correct forms, or outside of our online portal Breathe will be declined.
Once you have created a profile on Breathe you will be able to download, complete and upload a copy of your application form.
Any questions regarding how your skills and experience best suit the role or if we can support your application in any way, please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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:
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Be professional and confident.
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Be approachable, with effective interpersonal skills.
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Be discreet with confidential and sensitive HR matters.
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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.
BMS World Mission mobilises people, resources and skills across the Global Church to share the good news of Jesus and practical hope they’re need
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Housing Income Manager is Refuge’s expert lead and responsible for all elements of housing income management for our accommodation, including the policy framework, service charge calculation and rent setting, housing income budgets, training and management of rent collection, reporting and ensuring that all the processes meet the high standards set by the organisation and regulations in place.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
YMCA Thames Gateway offers support and accommodation to young people in need and children in care. The service aims to help young people develop the skills and knowledge to be able to live independently and improve their life chances. The Team Leader will manage a team of Housing and Support staff in Dartford/Tunbridge Wells, ensuring the high-quality support of residents is provided in a regulatory compliant way.
Summary
- Review and negotiate contracts with suppliers
- Plan for contract renewals up to a year in advance
- Assess the performance of vendors through meetings, setting KPIs and reporting
- Ensure vendor compliance with company standards, facilitating where needed to improve performance and adherence
- 5+ years' experience of vendor management in a commercial environment
- Good working knowledge of contract structure, data protection standards, negotiation approaches and supplier performance management
- Attention to detail, organised and able to plan
- Numerate skills, with strong Excel, Word and Powerpoint skills
- A salary of circa £50,000 plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus three additional days
- Flexible working hours and location, with an expectation of just 2 days per week in our office in Westminster
- Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies
BA Counselling Programme Leader
Location: Waverley Abbey, Waverley Abbey House, Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8EP
Contract: Permanent, Part time
Hours: 2.5 days per week
Salary: £40,935 FTE
JOB PURPOSE
This role is for Programme Leader of the BA Hons Counselling Programme. To ensure that the distinctive character of Waverley Abbey College’s counselling pedagogical frameworks are maintained.
KEY TASKS
The key tasks that are outlined below may vary depending on the needs, and requirements, of the college’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. This means that not all of the tasks outline in this Job Description will necessarily be undertaken by the post holder.
The tasks are:
- To be responsible to lead the DipHE and BA Hons Counselling academic team in the successful delivery of its teaching, learning and assessment strategies.
To be responsible for:
- Collaboratively working alongside undergraduate tutors in the planning and implementation of the successful delivery of the DipHE/ BA Hons Counselling programme
- Collaboratively working alongside the DipHE/ BA Hons Counselling tutors in the planning, devising, writing and delivering of programme content
To be responsible for the structure and delivery of the DipHE/ BA Hons Counselling. Responsibilities include:
- Writing, reviewing, maintaining, developing, and teaching the content for the DipHE/ BA Hons Counselling Programme
- Keeping all training in line with academic and professional requirements as appropriate
- Maintain the integrity and ethos of the Waverley Integrative Framework and consistency with overall undergraduate Programme validated requirements
- Assist Waverley Abbey College as required in its annual budget process, keeping spending commitments in line with Waverley Abbey College’s agreed budget
Establish and maintain fair systems for student assessments, including:
- Initial selection of students, taking due account of standards and Postgraduate admission procedures
- Maintaining standards in marking and grading of assessments
- Ensuring tutorial support and oversight of students’ personal development
- To engage in yearly reviews of Year Group Leaders, and the DipHE/ BA Hons Counselling courses, and reviewing programme teaching, learning and assessment contributing to the Universities’ EMER yearly return
- To have responsibility, in consultation with the head of faculty, for planning minor changes to the programme as required, ensuring that modules are up to date with the latest scholarship and professional practice, and at the appropriate point in the validation agreement with the university to prepare the programme for revalidation
To support, encourage, develop and manage the Year Group Leadership team, assisting them to deliver courses to the highest standard. Responsibilities include:
- Overseeing selection of Year Group contract tutors, in consultation with the head of the counselling Faculty
- Overseeing selection of other associates, in consultation with the head of the counselling Faculty (role players, supervisors, facilitators, etc.)
- Line manage and provide oversight of Year Group Leaders, including teambuilding and individual appraisal and feedback
- To conduct two appraisals of Year Group Leaders each year
Supported by the head of the counselling faculty, to be responsible for the welfare, spiritual well-being and psychological safety of students, within the parameters of the course. Responsibilities include:
- Offering pastoral support, dealing with student complaints and grievances, and handling any cases of academic misconduct, in line with Waverley Abbey College policies and procedures
- To attend residential training teaching blocks and to provide oversight of the quality of the delivery of the programme
- To oversee and engage in some marking and lecturing responsibilities, including facilitating small groups: process groups, group supervision groups, observed practice groups etc.
- To continue personal professional development through professional conferences, further education and training etc.
- To maintain a personal counselling caseload (e.g., in private practice or at an agency) in accordance with the highest standards required by professional bodies, including having professional indemnity insurance, clinical supervision, and any other requirements in accordance with the context of the practice (e.g., DBS check)
- Attendance at Waverley Abbey College Team meetings, Academic Boards, Programme Boards, Exam Boards and events such as Graduation Days
- To attend two college-wide all staff training days per year
- To research and write some academic papers, peer reviewed journal articles and academic books
- To be, or become, a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- To have BACP/ ACC full membership, or other recognised professional body
- Any other reasonable duties as requested by the post-holder’s line manager
- To ensure that all timetables and course delivery needs are planned and implemented
- To work collaboratively with the Academic Registrar for all Assessment Boards and Academic Boards ensuring that college procedures and policies are adhered to fairly and properly
- To produce programme reports for Assessment Boards and Academic Boards
- To attend Programme Voice groups
- To attend Programme Leaders’ meetings
- To oversee the process of ensuring that students obtain placements, paying careful attention to encouraging them to obtain their full supervised placement load each academic so that students might progress
- To interview potential students for entry on to the DipHE/ BA Hons Counselling programme, ensuring a strong collaborative relationship with the college’s Admissions Team
Sound interesting? This is a part time opportunity commencing on 1st January. Please apply using a cover letter and cv before 13th Sep 2024.
Closing date: 13-09-2024
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
River Church Ipswich is an HTB Network church plant in the town centre of Ipswich, which launched in September 2021 and has already grown quickly into a thriving resource church, with a congregation of more than 200, and three Sunday services.
The Spear Centre Manager will work as part of the River Church staff team to oversee the delivery of Spear—an employability programme equipping and empowering unemployed 16-24 year-olds to overcome barriers to employment and their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education.
The important stuff
Salary: £25,213
Hours: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 9.30am-5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations
Location: River Church Ipswich – we are an office-based organisation
Closing date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate.
Application pack: Download our application pack for more information. Have a look at the Ipswich website to apply as we will not process applications through this page.
River Church has wheelchair access. Please feel free to contact the church for any enquiries regarding accessibility.
Key Responsibilities
Website
- Responsibility for maintenance and development of Resurgo’s website, delivering engaging content with a focus on dynamic visuals and videos, tailored to our different website audiences.
- Optimise user journeys across all Resurgo’s digital channels.
Partnership liaison and relationship management
- Establish the primary local referral agencies and build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with them to ensure recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme is effective.
- Maintain and develop relationships with local partners to form a strong referral network.
Oversight of Spear Programme Spear
Foundation is a 4-week initial phase, consisting of 2 group sessions and a 1:1 with each trainee per week, in which we coach young people around skills and mindsets to support them in returning to work or education, and equip them with the skills to stay there.
- As a confident communicator, you will lead group sessions of around 10 young people each, using coaching skills to transform attitudes to their own ability and the workplace, and to raise their awareness and maximise potential in stepping into the world of work.
- Prepare and coach group and 1-1 sessions with the Spear Assistant Coach.
- Ensure the programme is delivered in line with agreed targets, and report KPIs on recruitment, retention and completion of Spear Trainees to Resurgo and the Spear Trust, as well as their ongoing progress and sustainment of work or education
Line management and training
- Manage the Assistant Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development.
- Be line managed by River Church staff, locally, and by Resurgo, nationally, to support with the set-up and ongoing operations of the centre and report back on KPI.
Supporting River Church’s mission and ministry
- You will be required to establish strong relationships with key people at the church to ensure the engagement and backing of church members, and help the Assistant coaches to establish a strong presence at the church to build a network of supporters for the Spear programme.
- Ensuring the Spear programme is a key missional feature of the work of the church
- Work with the Head of Operations and Fundraising Assistant to prepare successful grant funding applications for Spear Ipswich, and provide timely grant reporting.
- Attend and participate in Staff Meeting, Tuesday morning Prayer Meeting, and Sunday Services (serving on a team at one or more Sunday service) • Regularly pray for Spear, River Church, and in particular our Social Transformation work.
- Attending other River Church events and services, occasionally speaking and/or contributing as required • Ad hoc tasks and other project work.
Site management
- Liaise with relevant staff locally on site issues and work to resolve them as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies.
Please apply on the website of River Church Ipswich. We will not process application through this page.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The post holder will be responsible for increasing income through the fundraising team’s strategic focus areas of trusts, legacies, and individual giving; they will also grow our corporate fundraising. Excellent donor care is conducted through efficient and timely processes, including meticulous use of our CRM database. They will bring a proactive and solution-focused approach to the work, with highly competent interpersonal, organisational, and IT skills. They will work enthusiastically as part of the Cathedral’s team of staff and volunteers to help deliver our vision.
Applicants to forward CV, covering letter and application form to be found on Cathedral website.
Are you passionate about data, eager to learn and a strong communicator making databases understandable to non-techy users? Samaritans is looking for a Data Administrator to process data, deliver database training and support users, to enable effective fundraising activities.
- Permanent role
- Full time (35 hours per week)
- £30,000-£31,000 per annum
- Hybrid working - linked to Ewell (Surrey) office, with home and office working
- In-office working - twice per month as a minimum, the team often meet up once per week
- We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
Key Projects: Join us during an exciting phase as we optimise our Access Charity CRM/ thankQ database and automate many manual processes. We have a number of key initiatives this year, including enhancing the CRM functionality, refining ways of working, and leveraging technology to add substantial value to our users.
Data team: Our friendly and supportive team collaborate both virtually and in-office. We are dedicated to growth, continuous improvement, and practical, realistic delivery.
The four key aspects to the role:
- Running Regular Processes - You’ll manage and execute regular data processes that are not yet automated, ensuring high levels of data accuracy
- Data Diagnostics and Monitoring - You’ll proactively identify and address data quality issues and process mishaps before they affect our supporters and fundraisers
- User Engagement - You’ll lead the development and delivery of a regular training programme for database users. You’ll tailor the training based on user feedback and provide ongoing support through regular communication with users.
- First Line Support - You’ll be the first point of call for our service desk, handling ad-hoc user requests, such as processing funds, answering system questions and resolving reconciliation issues. You’ll action simple requests and triage more complex issues via our ticketing system. You’ll support the team (Data Officers, Data Project Lead and Head of Income Data) in their roles.
We are looking for someone with:
- Outstanding attention to detail, coupled with problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
- Strong communication skills adjusted to the different stakeholders and their needs
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
- Good level of IT literacy and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel e.g. filters, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, IF Formulas
What’s in it for you – our benefits
So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.
Hybrid and flexible working: We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.
Being Inclusive: We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Application: If this role sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and provide answer some application questions, tailored around your motivations for applying. This role will close for applications at midnight on 5 September.
Join us in our mission to support those in need. Together, we can make a difference.
The role of the Trusts and Grants fundraiser is to build on-going relationships with Charitable Trusts and Foundations, whether those Trusts/Foundations are local to Birmingham and the West Midlands, or based elsewhere in the U.K., so as to continue to source financial support for St Basils in terms of grants for both revenue and capital purposes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Youth Worker (Women's Worker) – 9 Month Maternity Cover
We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate team player to join our growing team as a full-time Youth Worker (Women’s Worker) on a fixed term 9-month maternity cover contract.
In this role, you will work within the Youth Work Team to deliver our frontline drop-in service and support our weekly and monthly activities to all young people experiencing homelessness.
You’ll specialise in sharing knowledge and expertise in gender-informed work, leading the delivery of our weekly Women and Non-Binary space, facilitating group sessions and supporting a caselist of young women experiencing multiple and complex needs.
Ideally you should be experienced in working with young people aged 18-25 and/or have demonstrable experience working directly with women (of any age). You will understand gender informed practice and have experience or transferable skills working with those who are survivors of domestic violence and other gender-based violence. You will also be committed to the safeguarding of all young people and delivering an inclusive and trauma-informed service.
You should be experienced designing, planning and facilitating a range of activities, able to work dynamically in a fast-paced day centre environment and be skilled in engaging a diverse range of young people in positive activities.
If you have the required skills and are passionate about supporting young people who are experiencing homelessness, then we would love to hear from you.
This role will be based at our day centre in Camden, with the option of remote working and some travel to New Horizon projects within London.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 9th September 2024
Interviews: Thursday 19th September 2024
Please note, the interview date is fixed and will not be changed. Please ensure you are available on this day when applying for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Boathouse Youth currently works with children and young people aged 5 to 17, from socio-economically deprived communities across Blackpool, to help tackle the challenges they’re experiencing and is excited to be launching a new Youth Centre in Fleetwood.
We have four programme areas each facilitating a variety of physical, creative and educational activities including centre based youth work, offsite visits and residential experiences.
We also have a specialist programme for children with additional needs and disabilities. Our entire offer is fully funded and therefore free at the point of access.
Our team of highly skilled professionals interact with young people on a daily-basis to deliver well thought out programmes in an engaging way.
We aim to facilitate a safe space to improve mental well-being, promote positive behaviours, support educational growth and encourage a healthy lifestyle.
The ideal candidate will have experience and strong skills in developing and overseeing community based organisations. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Youth Centre ensuring it is fit for purpose, used to its full capacity and delivers a high-standard of youth work programmes which align with the charity’s delivery model.
The successful candidate will manage a team of staff and ensure their workforce is developed effectively. They will be a member of the charity’s management team and will need to work collaboratively with colleagues towards our strategic goals and prepare and present updates regularly to relevant management channels, ensuring that our strategic goals are being achieved.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Head of CYP Services oversee the day-to-day running of the Youth Centre and The BHY in Fleetwood.
- Provide effective Line Management supervision to the Fleetwood workforce.
- Act as an ambassador for The Boathouse Youth throughout partnerships and networking.
- Comply and implement all policies and procedures particularly in areas of statutory compliance such as Health & Safety and Safeguarding.
- Develop an understanding of The BHY’s delivery model and implement relevant elements (as agreed with Head of CYP Services).
- Lead, develop and oversee the planning and implementation of a relevant, participative and engaging youth work programme that is needs led and person centred.
- Ensure that an innovative, creative and fun programme is delivered to address to personal, social, physical and political development of young people as described in the charity’s strategy.
- Ensure regular review and evaluation of the programme to capture the outcomes and positive impact.
- Agree KPI’s with the Head of CYP Services and lead on increasing engagement of young people.
- Be alert to issues of safeguarding and child protection and report to the DSL where appropriate to ensure the welfare of all children and young people.
- Seek to be a consistence positive presence within the community.
- Demonstrate clear and hands-on leadership to ensure high standards of youth work, session delivery and behaviour management.
- Create and participate in residential opportunities for young people.
- Meet ‘Gifts-in-Kind’ KPI’s as set by the Strategic Leadership Team.
- Enable young people to deliver community fundraising opportunities to increase budgets.
- Seek local sponsorship opportunities.
- Work with the Strategic Leadership Team to support any major funding opportunities.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of three-years experiencing delivering face-to-face youth and/or community work and a similar length of relevant management experience.
- A successful record of developing community organisations and supporting the implementation of strategic plans.
- Experience of working within the voluntary sector.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES
- A minimum education standard at degree level, ideally in a relevant area but not essential. A JNC professional youth work qualification would be highly desirable.
- A flexible approach to work with ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. This role will require evening and weekend work.
- Organisation is key.
- Have extensive knowledge of management theory and practical applications in the workplace.
- Interpersonal skills for building and developing relationships.
- Written and verbal communication skills, required for communicating with a range of people, both internally and externally, as well as presentation skills.
- Team-working skills and a collaborative approach to work.
- Identify and manage risks.
- The ability to think strategically.
- Hold a UK Driving License.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Motivated to enable young people to lead their best lives.
- High and ambitious standards, with a relentless focus on seizing opportunities to achieve these.
- Displays excellent judgement and focus at all times.
- Has a strong commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Inspires trust, goodwill and action in others.
- Actively seeks to continuously learn and develop.
- Willingness to “buy into” the ethos of The Boathouse Youth as a charity, and work to share our journey and mission to those you meet, and in all our marketing and communications.
- Willing to travel and be flexible.
The normal hours of work are 40hr per week, or those necessary to fulfil the requirements of the position. Youth Centres are open when schools are closed, therefore there will be a requirement to work outside the normal 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This will include working evenings and weekends, but it will be up to the individual to manage their own diary and work flexibly across the week.
Applicants will need to complete a specific form for this role.
Applicants will need to complete a specific form for this role. This form should be available to download from our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.