Head Of Service Jobs

Location: Hybrid working part London Office (Islington, London) part home work. The post holder will work a minimum of 1 day per week in the office or home-based 

Salary: £34,525 per annum if London based or £32,100 if home-based 
Hours: 35 hours per week 

Closing date: Tuesday 17 September at 10.00am 

Interview date: Thursday 26 September 2024 

This is a full time fixed term position for 12 months.

Who we are looking for 

JDRF is rebranding to Breakthrough T1D in October. This a significant milestone for us and is a global change for the organisation. We’re excited to have a new brand that expresses what we do so clearly. This role will be pivotal in helping to communicate the opportunities this transformation brings through our digital channels, meeting brand and fundraising and engagement goals. The role will concentrate on digital advertising – both in-house planning and delivery and supporting our external media agency for larger campaigns. You will also manage our digital advertising tracking and analysis through Google Tag Manager (GTM) Google Analytics 4(GA4) and producing reports in Looker Studio.  

JDRF is an organisation with a clear mission – to help people affected by type 1 to live well and ultimately, find a cure for type 1 diabetes.  This clarity creates a dynamic and collaborative place to work. We are a leader within a global network of affiliate charities who also tirelessly strive to fulfil this mission. As a digital marketing professional with previous charity experience in a fundraising environment, you will be at the forefront of driving income generation, building awareness of the work we do and the life-changing impact of type 1 diabetes.  You will be motivated by the latest digital marketing trends and will be familiar with a variety of digital channels. You will be ever-curious, always seeking to improve your skills and adopt new approaches. 

Experience required 

• ​Creating and managing effective digital marketing campaigns (PPC) working in partnership with relevant marketing leads to achieve fundraising & engagement targets 
• Supporting brand transition digital activity  
• Cross team collaboration to develop compelling engagement journeys as part of our digital advertising activity    
• Evaluate and analyse campaign performance across our digital advertising channels.    

About JDRF 

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at JDRF, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
• Season ticket and cycle loan
• Pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

Community Leader (Director) - L'Arche London

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (occasional evenings and weekends)

Salary: 57,000-60,000 per annum (including London weighting)

Place of work:   L'Arche London Community Office, West Norwood, SE27

Some travel and overnight stays will be required within the UK

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 29 September, 11:59pm

As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L’Arche’s mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for us:

• Paid sick pay, up to a maximum of 7wks (depending on length of service)
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption/Surrogacy, and Paternity Pay (depending on length of service, details available on request)
• Interest free loans and salary advances available
• Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work
• Free DBS / PVG checks
• Free SSSC registration
• Free Blue Light Card
• Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role
• Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
• Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
• Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
• Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings
• Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate
• Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided
• Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
• Free Life Assurance up to 4 times gross annual salary
• Access to the Bike to Work scheme
• Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about

Main purpose of the role:

The Community Leader (Director) leads the Community in living the mission of L’Arche in our community life, by providing outstanding, person-centred and financially sustainable care and support services, by support for shared community and spirituality, and by engagement with the wider community around us.

Are you a leader who can:

• Inspire and lead a diverse and talented community of over 100 individuals with and without learning disabilities -  people we support, employees, volunteers, long-term friends and members.
• Oversee and develop £2.5 million worth of registered care, supported living, and day services, ensuring compliance with CQC requirements, alignment with the L’Arche vision and values, and maintaining financial sustainability.
• Lead a team of 70 employees through strategic direction, effective processes and service delivery, and emotionally intelligent, collaborative, forward-thinking people management.
• Represent L’Arche London externally in fundraising efforts, outreach to build local partnerships, and participation in L’Arche UK leadership and governance forums.

• Embody and advocate for the L’Arche ethos of cultivating deep, long-term, and mutually transformative relationships between individuals with and without learning disabilities.
• The L’Arche London Community includes nine supported living services, one registered care home, and two day workshops, serving 34 individuals—all located within a mile of West Norwood Station.

The Role

• Lead a community that intentionally responds to the needs, choices and context of our members, and is faithful to the L’Arche UK Vision and Values, and Mission statement, and to a co-created Community Mandate and plan.
• Maintain and enhance high-quality, person-centred care, support, and housing for people with learning disabilities, both at home and in our day services. .
• Ensure the Community’s financial sustainability through robust financial planning and management. 
• Foster a culture that maximises the voice and power for people with learning disabilities, and builds listening and collaboration between Community members with and without learning disabilities (including through an active Community Support Group, Community Council, Community Gatherings, listening circles, and other forums).
• Lead and manage a diverse, committed, and engaged leadership team to achieve objectives, set a positive culture, and support the personal and professional growth of our leaders.
• Cultivate an open, creative, and inclusive spiritual life, inviting everyone in the Community to deepen their collective growth.  Support and encourage events that build community belonging.
• Model, advocate for, and embrace the L’Arche ethos of deep, long-term, and mutually transforming relationships between people with and without learning disabilities.
• Be a visible representative of L’Arche locally, developing relationships with community houses, surrounding neighbourhoods, local authorities, professional organisations, schools, faith communities, and L’Arche worldwide.
• Contribute to the national work programmes of L’Arche UK, and collaborate with Community Leaders of other L’Arche Communities, to share skills, best practice and resources. 

About you:

• Senior leadership experience in support to adults with learning disabilities  (or transferable skills and experience in a closely-related field).
• Experience leading and managing an organisation to deliver results, and to change in response to risks and opportunities.
• Experience leading and developing diverse teams to flourish, individually and together.
• Good financial planning skills and experience successfully managing a substantial budget.
• Evidence of the ability to think strategically, and work collaboratively to turn strategies into deliverable and measurable plans.
• Passionate about person-centred support, authentic relationships, and full opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Enthusiastic about the values, and mission of L’Arche, with the wisdom to combine our different needs, voices and priorities into an inclusive, dynamic, and nurturing community.
• Collaborative and resilient leader, skilled in setting culture and direction, coaching people, addressing under-performance, and adapting to various people and styles.
• Emotionally intelligent, with compassion, self-awareness, courage, integrity, and humility and a readiness to be present and visible to people across the Community.
• A good listener, able to reflect and lead others in reflective practice, receptive to mentorship and seeking help.
• Organised and capable of prioritising, delegating, and working autonomously.
• Able to listen to the whole community, and foster free speech, innovation, creativity, collaboration and consensus.
• Effective communicator, adept at adapting to diverse groups and individuals, including those with learning disabilities.
• Committed to build a diverse community that includes people of different ages, abilities, cultures, nationalities, sexualities, faith perspectives, and life experiences.
• Dedicated to ongoing professional and personal development, with a commitment to acquiring new knowledge and skills relevant to the role.

About us

In L'Arche London, we are intentionally inclusive, bringing together those with and without learning disabilities, in our community of more than 100 people. One of the L’Arche UK communities, we’re re part of a federation that includes over 150 communities across 37 countries and 6 continents.

Our community includes over 30 people with learning disabilities, with lots of different support needs, who we support at home and in our workshops. Alongside them are dedicated community members, volunteers, friends and neighbours, all integral in fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere. Our team of employed assistants provides further support and care to our core members.

We have lots of diversity and lots of opinions.  We love people, we love our busy, vibrant city, and we welcome everyone to build a community that values each individual and embraces the beauty of differences. Since 1977, our mission has been to create an environment where diversity is celebrated, creativity cherished, and independence nurtured.  Together, we want a more inclusive, compassionate world.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the attached Recruitment Pack.

The closing date is midnight on Sunday 29 September 2024. 

First round interviews are expected to take place between 10 and 16 October.

To apply, please read the full job description and person specification and answer the questions on our online application form. 

Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR) exists to relieve the suffering of British wildlife, to encourage respect and tolerance for wildlife and to further its conservation. SWWR strives to do this by:

· providing a public rescue, rehabilitation, and release service for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife.

· providing a learning and outreach programme, public education, and access to a unique wildlife experience.

· disseminating information and data, delivering professional training, and helping conservation projects, to improve knowledge and raise standards of wildlife care across the UK.

To maximise the potential funding available for Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR), particularly through obtaining grants from trusts, foundations, local authorities and other sources.

This role will also be responsible for enhancing the reach and value of legacy fundraising at SWWR and building strong relationships with corporate supporters to help secure the financial sustainability of the Charity. 

Our Fundraising Manager is responsible for planning and preparing all fundraising and grants working alongside all departments to ensure projects are fulfilled from inception to fruition. The post holder takes care of medium- to long-term activities,  budgeting, planning and strategy, as well as being responsive to emerging opportunities and adapting to change. The Fundraising Manager is also the main point of contact for new and existing supporters, providing support and stewardship to the amazing individuals and organisations who want to help wildlife.

Alongside the above, the Fundraising Manager will also provide support to the current fundraising personnel and activities at SWWR, coordinating and supporting a range of tasks and functions to aid in the smooth running of the Charity. 

Fundraising is integrated into every part of SWWR’s operations. The Fundraising Manager works closely with colleagues in Education, Retail, Events, Finance, Volunteering, and Wildlife Care to understand their needs and provide support to aid in the smooth running of the Charity.

SWWR’s annual operational costs are approximately £900,000. The majority of funding is raised through supporter donations, fundraising events, trading activities and legacies. 

Main Responsibilities:

1. To develop and implement an agile fundraising and external relations strategy. 

2.      Maintain a diverse range of income streams

3.    Bid Writing & Reporting

4.    Legacy fundraising

5.      Corporate relationships

6.    Supporter engagement 

Employee Benfits:

•  SWWR provides a workplace pension to eligible employees
•  Employee Assistance Programme,
• eLearning opportunities
• Staff discount scheme
• Free parking

We are recruiting for an exceptional Director of Fundraising to drive forward a comprehensive fundraising strategy, build relationships with our warm supporters, and inspire our fundraising team of paid staff and volunteers.

You will need a strong track record in fundraising, be a naturally good communicator and a motivational manager. You’ll lead a team which is raising money across all income streams, and will be expected to provide clear strategic direction, as well as take an active role in some areas of fundraising. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious fundraising leader to make a significant impact on income generation for Wessex Cancer Support, in turn helping us to reach more people affected by cancer in the Wessex region.

The full job description and required skills/experience can be found in our Job Pack attached.

Ideally, we are looking for the role to be filled on a full-time basis, but will consider part-time as an option.
 

We’re looking for a driven and ambitious Growth Marketing Manager to join the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and lead our acquisition and lead generation marketing activity.

CIEH is the professional membership and awarding body for the environmental health sector. We believe everybody has the right to be healthy, happy and safe. That’s why through championing environmental health professionals, education, support and campaigning, we work to promote safer, cleaner and healthier environments for the benefit of all.

Joining the Marketing and Communications team, this role will support us in driving growth through our commercial activities, with a focus on our training offering and sustainable conference, meeting and events venue, which in turn supports our charitable activities. From implementing and managing paid search and content marketing to analysing customer insights and trends, this is a varied role with lots of opportunity to make an impact.

In this role, you will:

• Plan and execute lead generating and income growth marketing campaigns and strategies for products and services across the organisation with a particular focus on training products and our sustainable conference, meeting and events venue
• Work with internal stakeholders to understand our products and services and their unique selling points, identify target audiences and understand buying habits to help shape campaigns and messaging
• Support internal stakeholders to achieve their commercial targets, keeping in mind KPIs and ROIs
• Design and implement targeted automated email campaigns, segmenting audiences and nurturing leads
• Manage and allocate campaign budgets, balancing growth and spend
• Devise campaigns that engage and convert by utilising paid search, paid social, display, retargeting and SEO to generate engagement and leads
• Optimise landing pages and user funnels to drive engagement and conversion
• Conduct A/B testing to refine campaigns and messaging
• Forecast, measure and report on campaign performance and ROI
•  Use analytics tools to track key metrics and make data driven decisions
• Craft engaging content for our websites that attracts and converts our target audiences
• Work with subject matter experts to identify trending topics, produce resources and thought leadership content, and disseminate key information to our target audiences
• Brief designers and where appropriate create design assets
• Collect, manage, process and evaluate data, using CRM and other systems as necessary
• Work with the Head of Marketing and Communications to set and monitor KPIs and objectives
• Brief and manage the work of external agencies when necessary
• Deliver effective internal communications and marketing reporting
• Seek opportunities for improvement of business processes to improve customer experience, reduce costs and ensure maximum return on marketing budget
• Ensure consistency in messaging, tone and visual identity across all activity
• Provide support on membership recruitment and retention, policy, profile raising, and events marketing and communications activity when required
• Manage the workload and performance of the Marketing Executive
• Undertake ad-hoc work compatible with the post holder’s status/experience as required

Please see the full job description and person specification for details. 

About the Role

We are looking for a Grants Team Administrator to join our Grants Team. Successful candidates will enjoy delivering strong administrative support to the wider team, knowing that their work is important to enabling our grant programme to reach young people and the staff and organisations who support them.

You will share our commitment to celebrating young people’s achievements and be committed to working flexibly and responsively in a charitable organisation. This is a new role, and therefore the work and responsibilities will grow alongside you. The Grants Team are in the process of improving how we work, and therefore as our Administrator, we will be looking to you to be part of the solution by sharing your ideas, suggestions and improvements.

The Grants Team Administrator will report to and provide support to the Head of Grants Team, as well as the Senior Grants Officer and our team of 4 Grants Officers. Your work will help us to find new organisations, carry out due diligence checks for new applications, review reports, improve our communications, and providing data insight for our schemes across all London and Essex. This role would suit someone who is highly organised, with strong attention to detail and enjoys working on a database.

The successful candidate will be someone who is keen to develop their administrative experience in a busy grant -making organisation and develop their skills in using a grant management database – we use Salesforce. If you are looking for a fast-paced and varied role, and are passionate about helping to make a difference in young people’s lives we want to hear from you!

We are seeking someone who is excited about this role and is happy working behind the scenes, managing queries, and delivering tasks for their colleagues, so in turn, the Grants Officers focus more of their time on reaching new organisations and young people.

We are a warm and supportive team, looking for someone who is interested in staying and growing with us, shaping the role and helping us to improve.

This is a desk-based role, with the majority of your work carried out in the office in Canary Wharf (initially fulltime in the office). However, as part of your induction and ongoing development, you will be invited to see our work ‘in action’ or to join occasional visits with your colleagues.

We will provide in-house training on our systems and database to the right candidate, so if you are able to bring enthusiasm and a willingness to learn to the role, we’d love to hear from you.

JPF has a strong commitment to maintaining our positive team culture, so as part of the team you will also take part in regular meetings, planning days, training days and whole-organisation events and meet colleagues from across the Foundation.

JPF is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we seek to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are currently under-represented in our team.

The role is a permanent contract, following the completion of a successful three-month probationary period. We are ideally looking to recruit a full-time position, but may be able to explore part-time (0.8 / 0.9 FTE).

Purpose of Job
To provide administrative support to the Grants Team, Head of Grants and Senior Grants Officer to ensure the effective delivery of the Achievement Award scheme, and its associated grants, across London and Essex.

1 Main Areas of Responsibility 

• Support Grants Officers by carrying out an initial review of Achievement Award applications.
• Support Grants Officers in following up any applications missing relevant documents and to carry out due diligence checks.
• Assist Grants Team to identity organisations who may be eligible to join our scheme and assist with communication. Support Grants Officers to follow up any stalled, or lapsed, applications or grant reports.
• Support to Grants Officers in processing grant acceptance paperwork, including sending offer letters, actioning acceptances and scheduling payments.
• Support the Grants Team during busy periods by helping to manage calls and email enquiries from grantees, with potential to also help process and assess other small applications and grants.
• Support the Senior Grants Officer with basic application and report processing in their region, in order that they can provide team training and lead quality control.
• Organise and maintain the Grants Team online filing directory.
• Provide administrative support to the Grants Officer leading on our volunteering grants programme, Individual Grants for Volunteering. This will include checking applications for accuracy, eligibility and completeness and any other admin duties, as requested, to support the smooth progress of funding requests through the grant pipeline.

2 Administrative support to Head Of Grants

• Scheduling meetings, book rooms, coordinating agendas and managing minutes and actions for Grants Team meetings. Book and manage appointments for Coordinator training.
• On request, proofread external communications from the Head of Grants and the Grants Team to grantees or applicants prior to sending. Support with improving grants correspondence, amending published application guidance and updating the website and Community area with any approved changes.
• Liaise with the Operations Team to coordinate the accurate and timely production of spreadsheets of monthly grant recommendations for the Head of Grants and trustees
• Support the Head of Grants and Senior Grants Officer with grant integrity checks to ensure that grant records are up to date and the information accurate.
• Support the Head of Grants in running audit checks across our grants records, checking for documentation and gathering information from grantees, as requested by the Head of Grants.
• Support the Head of Grants in running monthly reports across our Salesforce database to capture information about numbers and types of organisations funded and beneficiary numbers.

3 Other Responsibilities

• To actively contribute to Grants and JPF Team meetings.
• Act at all times within JPF’s ethos and policies and implement JPF values in your day to day work.
• Undertake any other tasks/projects that may be agreed with the Head of Grants or Executive Team 

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  

Essential Criteria

• 3 years' recent experience in a support role
• 2 years' recent experience of managing and supervising staff
• 2 years' recent experience managing a budget with a number of Income and Expenditure streams 
• ​​​​​​​2 years' recent experience of service delivery and development

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of leading a team within a supported accommodation environment
• ​​​​​​​Full valid driving licence, or if a disability debars you from driving, access to a suitable means of transport to meet the requirements of the post in full

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Why work for the Simon Community?
We offer an extensive benefit package, including:

• Pension Plan
• Employer funded Healthcare - Benenden Health and Health Shield (includes savings on gym memberships and retail outlets)
• Death in Service Benefit
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Compassionate Culture
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Free Access NI check
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Management Development Programmes
• Long Service Awards
• Blue Light Card Scheme.

​​​​​​​Great Place to Work Accreditation
Achieving the Great Place to Work accreditation is a testament to our dedicated staff. As we celebrate, our commitment to continuous improvement remains steadfast. We pledge to foster a culture of ongoing enhancement, marked by recognition and appreciation. Moving forward, we are determined to make Simon Community an even better workplace. 

Ambitious College is an independent specialist day college dedicated to supporting autistic young people aged 16 – 25 years old. Our educational approach focuses on the individual at all times.

We are thrilled to invite a passionate Lecturer / Post 16 teacher to join our innovative and nurturing education community on a 1 year Maternity Cover.

Location: CONEL College, N15 4FY (Tottenham, London)

Salary: Circa £36,000

Type: Maternity Cover, full time (37.5 hours per week)

Start date for role: October half term 2024

Ending date for role: October half term 2025

Why join us?

• Term time only role and paid across 52 weeks
• The role itself is very rewarding both through the freedom of creativity and seeing first hand, our learners develop and progress through their goals and aspirations.
• Excellent CPD including a wide-range of in house and external training courses.
• You will have the support of a wider transdisciplinary team that includes full-time Occupational and Speech and Language Therapists as well as BCBA qualified Behaviour Analysts.
• Annual staff recognition awards.
• Cycle to work scheme up to £5000.
• Season ticket loans.
• A wide range of wellness programmes including: virtual yoga & zumba classes, running club, art & cooking classes online. 
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
• Access to physiotherapy.

About Ambitious College:

At Ambitious College, we are on a mission to empower learners with diverse needs to achieve their fullest potential. We believe that every young person attending Ambitious College deserves a fulfilling, happy and rewarding life. Our educational approach focuses on the individual at all times. Our learners, numbering up to 10 per class, are remarkable individuals who are mostly pre-verbal or rely on assistive communication systems to express their thoughts and needs.

About the role:

As a Lecturer with us, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering creative and person-centered lessons. Your teaching will revolve around our unique learners who are currently engaged with the pre-entry national curriculum framework. Within this framework, you'll have the opportunity to embed functional Math and English skills seamlessly throughout the curriculum.

Your role as a Lecturer:

• Provide excellent delivery, teaching and course leadership to learners across Ambitious College
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of the young people we support
• Work with learners to ensure they receive a service that delivers the outcomes specified in their individualised learning, person-centred plans
• Prepare and deliver schemes of work, lesson plans, assignments and assessments in line with departmental and awarding body requirements
• Work collaboratively with allied health professionals as part of a trans-disciplinary team

Closing Date for role: Sunday 8th of September 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th of September 2024

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

We are seeking a passionate and creative Marketing & Communications Executive to join the BNJC team. In this role, you will support the development and execution of strategic marketing plans that align with BNJC’s vision to revitalise Jewish life in Brighton and Hove. You will work closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications on building the BNJC brand, as well as the brands of our various businesses including Novellino Brighton and Shoresh Nurseries. Maintaining a cohesive message and visual identity across all marketing outputs is a key element of the Marketing Executive role.

The Marketing & Communications Executive will have experience in creating compelling content across various physical and digital marketing platforms and driving brand awareness and engagement for a small to medium-sized business, charity or community organisation. You will have an understanding of industry best practice, GDPR and data protection regulations and safeguarding standards as well as a keen eye for market trends and competitor activities.

You will support the planning and promotion of events, and programming activities across our community hub and be responsible for creating promotional materials, from brochures to website content, social media content and developing copy for email newsletters, blogs, press releases and proposals.

The Marketing & Communications Executive will play a vital role in fostering partnerships and sponsorships and coordinating joint marketing initiatives to amplify BNJC’s visibility and impact. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to drive the growth of BNJC’s marketing and communications function. You will play a key role in ensuring we deliver on our mission and connect with our community more meaningfully.

We are looking for a diligent and organised marketing professional with excellent communication skills and exceptional attention to detail. Our ideal candidate would be happy working autonomously and have experience of working across multiple different projects. We are looking for someone who is innovative, thoughtful and passionate about our work in the community. You’ll need to be helpful and enthusiastic in your approach to work, flexible, a strong communicator and people-oriented.

Legacy & In Memory Fundraising Assistant

Battersea’s Income Generation department works across the organisation to provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Through our hard work, Battersea is able to make sure we can be here for every cat and dog, now and in the future. Our talented and award-winning team is vibrant and ambitious, and it’s an exciting time to work at one of the country’s most loved and best known animal charities.

The team is looking for someone to join as a Legacy & In Memory Fundraising Assistant. As part of this role, you will provide care and cultivation of In Memory donors, Legacy pledgers and enquirers by acting as first point of contact for these supporters and delivering ongoing one-to-one stewardship across various touchpoints. As part of the Legacy & In Memory Fundraising Team, you will contribute to achieving the team's aims and objectives through undertaking key administrative tasks and assisting with the delivery of the team’s projects including marketing campaigns, supporter events and internal promotion of messages to a range of audiences and stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you should have excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate with a range of internal and external audiences, a high standard of computer literacy, and a passion for delivering excellent supporter care.
Please note that this is a 6-month opportunity.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.

By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 8th September 2024

Interview date(s): 17th/18th September 2024

For full details, please download our recruitment pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

We stand for music and believe in the value of music for all people in our society. Every day we use the power of music to enrich the lives of people affected by life-limiting illness, trauma, isolation, social exclusion or disability.

Our goal is to bring more people together through the power of music. We can only do this if we pioneer creative new approaches to marketing, communications and digital that help us engage more people and grow our fundraising.

We need courageous, curious, agile, innovative change makers and music lovers like you to make this happen.  This role is your chance to help us achieve our ambitious goal of transforming more people’s lives through music.

The culture

If you want to work at a charity with people and music at its heart; that is committed to providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace full of inspiring colleagues who work tirelessly to put those we exist to serve front and centre of everything we do; if you want to work collaboratively with integrity and kindness and are willing to come with us on a journey as we work together and collectively come to work with strong backs, soft fronts and wild hearts, we could be your next team.

Could this be the place for you?

If you are values driven, courageous, curious, agile, flexible, enthusiastic and future focused (without losing sight of the here and now), if you can bring positivity and accountability to your work, if you strive for brilliance, challenges excite you and if you would speak with passion and dedication about our cause we want to hear from you!

About the role

The Music Industry Lead is key to amplifying the work of Nordoff and Robbins through delivering a successful artist/celebrity ambassador program. This role will support the growth of our audiences by aligning high-profile voices with our events portfolio, marketing campaigns, and press opportunities, consistently increasing the reach of the charity. It also supports the understanding of our work by identifying media opportunities to tell our stories in collaboration with the engagement and communications team.

Strong interpersonal skills are essential to keep our ambassadors informed and engaged in our work as well as identifying and onboarding new voices who can champion our cause and grow our audience

The Music Industry Lead is part of the Music Industry team reporting into the Head of Music Industry. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining music industry relationships, identifying, recruiting and stewarding all artists, VIPs and celebrities to support the work of Nordoff and Robbins through an all year-round ambassador engagement programme that also generates income from artist led activities.

· You will be an ambassador for N&R in all your interactions

· You will create healthy working relationships across external networks important to N&R’s ambitions

· You will attend and support our fundraising events in your capacity as Music Industry Lead at N&R – This will include some evening and weekend work at times.

What we offer:

3 best things about the job (in our humble opinion)

· You will be joining an award-winning events team, with sector leading music awards show and many other industry events

· You will be fully supported as you learn and develop in the role and able to learn from very experienced colleagues

· You will be working on a broad spectrum of diverse and growing range of fundraising events in the sector

Benefits include:

· £37,789 plus £1,500 London Weighting (where applicable). Total salary £39,289 per annum

· Pension scheme

· 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays

· Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work.

· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

· A true People First charity with training and career development as part of our core

· An inclusive culture – and lots of music!

· London/Hybrid working (mix of office and home – minimum 2 days per week in London office NW5 1PQ) This is a full time position and may include some evenings and weekends as required.

We are proud to have a firm set of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) principles that we all commit to:

1: ACCESSIBLE TO ALL

Understanding the / Removing any barriers (including barriers in communication methods) to becoming a client, colleague, trustee, student, volunteer, supporter doner or any user/contributor to the services of Nordoff and Robbins.

2: PROVIDING EQUITY OF OPPORTUNITY

Giving everyone the right tools and access for salary, promotions, roles, responsibilities, learning, development, and access to a Music Therapist for those at most need

3: DIVERSE ENGAGEMENT

Reaching our audiences in a multitude of ways including by having conversations with them, and meeting them where they are – be that through services, communications, events, research, resources etc.

4: BE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION

To ensure we have fair practices, and allow people to speak out, question and challenge language, actions and behaviours of N&R as an organisation and those who represent it and to provide channels for them to do so safely.

5: BE VIGILENT, PROACTIVE AND RESPONSIVE To instil a culture of continual listening, evolving, and learning from people including our clients, their families and our colleagues and students

I want to apply, what’s next?

Please apply with a CV and cover letter detailing your interest in the role and how your skills and experience match our requirements (Please note applications without a covering letter will not be considered. Why do we need a cover letter? We want to hear about you as a person not just a list of your work accomplishments). 

Key dates:

Closing date: Monday 2nd September 2024 

Interviews:                 First Interviews week beginning 9th September 2024

Interview Location:    First interviews via Zoom, Second interviews in person at NW5 1PQ

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check

We are a Disability Confident Employer

About us 

We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty; our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits. We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe, however, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK.  Never has this been more important than today. 

NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do.  We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.

We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day. 

The role 

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a small but highly effective charity Fundraising and Partnerships team, generating income to deliver initiatives that will make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable energy consumers?

We have experienced an exponential growth in income from public fundraising leading to an increased awareness of fuel poverty. To build on this success and maintain increased unrestricted income from a wider fundraising mix, we are recruiting a Fundraising Officer to join our knowledgeable and caring team. 

The new Fundraising officer will join a small, friendly, but hardworking team who raise funds from a variety of sources including trust and foundations, corporate partnerships, major donors, events and community fundraisers and individual giving.

What you will need to succeed 

You will have a strong knowledge of fundraising and income generation, and you will play a major part in significantly increasing income growth. Reporting into the Fundraising Manager, you will be a motivated and talented Fundraising Officer who will help us grow our unrestricted income and expand our pool of donors.

You will be required to lead your own portfolio of work, researching and identifying potential new funders, submitting applications and pitching for partnerships and support, as well as building strong relationships with donors.

You should have demonstrable experience of working in a Fundraising role, with the ability to cover the whole spectrum of fundraising duties, thinking strategically and working operationally. 

Your base location is negotiable, but you will be expected to travel across England, Wales and Northern Ireland with overnight stays as required.

Hybrid and home working is subject to necessary H&S and GDPR checks. Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK. Due to the nature of this role, successful candidates will be subject to a Basic DBS check.  

We are offering:  

• £29,778 to £34,546 per annum (Scale 6 - SO1, Points 18 – 25) plus London weighting of £3,300 if applicable. New appointments will usually begin at the starting point of the scale.  

• 11½% non-contributory pension. 

• 25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus, all public holidays per annum for full time staff, pro-rata for part time staff. 

• Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for Homebased or Hybrid working (dependant on base location). 

• Enhanced family friendly payments. 

• Employee Assistance Programme. 

• Employee benefits platform. 

The job description provides a list of the duties of the post and the person specification provides the list of essential and desirable criteria.  

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 09 September 2024.  Interviews will be held on 16/17 September 2024.  Full details of this post and an application form are available on our website. 

How to apply: 

Apply online by clicking 'Apply via Website'. 

Please be aware that National Energy Action is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently. 

Previous applicants for the role of Fundraising Officer (R72) need not apply. 

Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process.  No recruitment agency or advertising enquiries, please. 

NEA aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience for the post. Charity Registration No. 290511.  Company Registration No:  01853927 

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.