Health And Safety Jobs

In this role, you will manage a caseload of clients, many of whom have experienced homelessness, addiction, or involvement in the criminal justice system. You will provide tailored employability advice, one-to-one support, and deliver workshops aimed at helping clients develop the skills and confidence they need to rebuild their lives.

You’ll support with our LEAP project, providing a crucial stepping stone for clients in the early stages of recovery. By collaborating with partner agencies and working alongside our Peer Navigators, you’ll ensure clients receive the comprehensive support they need.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Good Shepherd values lived experience and a copy of our policy on recruiting ex-offenders is available with the application form.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessments, risk assessments and risk management plans ensuring a high standard of case management.
• Work with a caseload of people who have experience of homelessness, addiction, and/or the criminal justice system that want to improve their chances at moving into training, education and employment.
• Provide employability advice and a range of interventions with the aim of supporting them to improve their employability, access training, volunteering, and move towards employment.
• Lead on and develop the Good Shepherd structured volunteering programme for people in early stages of their recovery journey.
• Work with Peer Navigators from our LEAP team to provide additional support.
• Signpost and make referrals to external agencies and build positive working relationships with partner agencies across the city.
• Deliver one to one’s, workshops and group sessions.
• Collect, collate, and interpret data that is required to report on the outcomes achieved through this work.
• Record and update service user activity in line with GS Confidentiality Policy.
• Maintain a high level of professional boundaries in line with GS Safeguarding Policy.
• Observe all Health and Safety regulations related to the role and comply with GS Policies and Procedures.

AIMS / PURPOSE OF THE POST

To manage the day-to-day administrative responsibilities and smooth running of the office including dealing with confidential and financial records.

MAIN DUTIES

• General office duties including, but not limited to, checking and responding to emails to the office email account, handling telephone enquiries and managing correspondence to the office.

• Providing office cover and being present in the office on Mondays to Thursdays. Must be competent and confident in the opening up and locking up of the building.

• Collating data on the client database as required for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

• Oversight of office inventory, including ensuring an adequate supply of stationery, printer ink, tea, coffee, refreshments etc.

• Responsible for the operation and basic troubleshooting of office equipment like printers and computers.

• Ordering supplies and resources for our play therapy service.

• Arranging staff meetings and taking minutes, when required.

• Looking after the maintenance and running of the office including health and safety requirements (such as regular PAT testing, fire alarm testing, emergency lighting testing etc).

• Maintenance and organisation of records and documents on our shared drive.

• Assisting with the recruitment, induction and training of staff and volunteers.

• Researching and sourcing information.

• Support with event organisation and fundraising activities when required.

• Support Trust House staff with particular projects when needed including providing cover 

Key skills and experience required:

• Experience of working in an administrative role. (Essential)

• Strong listening and communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a range of people. (Essential)

• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently. (Essential)

• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and other applications. (Essential)

• Attention to detail in filing and collating information. (Essential)

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. (Essential)

• Flexible and reliable. (Essential)

• Ability to use own initiative to identify and access relevant information and resources. (Essential)

• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information, maintain confidentiality and abide by all other Trust House policies and procedures. (Essential)

• Ability / confidence to use database / CRM systems (Desirable)

This job description is a guide to the tasks of the Administrator only. The post-holder is required to undertake such other tasks as are reasonably requested by the CEO and Management Committee.

Location: HMP Rochester
Salary: £16,550 (£27,584 FTE)
Hours: 21 hours (3 days a week)
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Rochester. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.

The role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

Interviews are planned for 10th January 2025.

Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.

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About us:

The National Rifle Association of the UK (NRA) is a registered charity with a Royal Charter and our current patron is His Majesty the King, who continues a long history of Royal patronage.

We greatly value our military heritage and close links with the UK Armed Forces which align to the NRA’s charitable objectives to promote and encourage marksmanship throughout the King's dominions in the interest of defence and the permanence of the volunteer and auxiliary forces, naval, military and air.

With over 90 members of staff and numerous volunteers the NRA represents some 53,000 marksmen and markswomen across its membership and affiliated organisations. The 4,000-acre Bisley Estate is home to the NRA; the charity had consolidated income in excess of 10 million in 2023.

Andrew Mercer, the current Secretary General and Chief Executive, will be retiring in 2025 after 12 successful and rewarding years with the charity.

Job Summary:

As Secretary General of the NRA and Chief Executive of the National Shooting Centre Limited, the NRA’s commercial enterprise subsidiary, you will be responsible for leading the management and operations of the organisations, as well as implementing the overall vision for the charity working with the Trustees. The role involves a high level of responsibility, with pivotal decision-making that affects the future of the charity and its beneficiaries.

Working closely with the NRA Board of Trustees and NSC Board of Directors you will develop the long-term strategy, and business plans of both entities and ensure they comply with the law and regulations applicable to each, but in particular the relevant Charities legislation.

As the main driver of the organisation, the Secretary General is ultimately accountable to the NRA’s council of trustees and works closely with them to achieve the charity's objectives.

Within this role, you will be expected to oversee all operations, including financial management, programme development, and stakeholder engagement. The Secretary General and Chief Executive will also be expected to develop and approve strategies for the charity and communicate them to internal and external audiences.

Acting as ambassador for the NRA and NSC, you will provide and be the public face for campaigns and build relationships with stakeholders in national and local government, the wider shooting community, media and business.

You will play a key role in motivating and engaging staff, membership, volunteers, and affiliated organisations.

What’s on Offer:

Competitive package including salary £110,000 – £125,000 dependent on experience

Benefits:

Excellent benefits package including 20 days per year + bank holidays + 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year, 5% employer pension contribution, colleague discounts on food, accommodation, and shooting.

Main Duties:

• Lead the development and execution of strategic plans, aligning objectives with annual budgets.
• Build and manage relationships with political, military, and governmental stakeholders.
• Monitor key performance indicators to assess financial health and organisational impact.
• Oversee all operations, including financial management and HR policy adherence.
• Represent the NRA and NSC as a national governing body and an important voice for the shooting community.
• Represent the NRA and NSC at public events and media opportunities.
• Ensure staff and volunteers are focused on the charity’s mission and objectives.
• Deliver business plans and strategies to increase revenue and reduce expenses.
• Make major decisions regarding operations and resources, ensuring the NRA’s growth and sustainability.

Personal Responsibilities / Duty Holdings:

• Range Safety Certificates: Oversee the safety of the Bisley rifle ranges with guidance from professional staff.
• Competency & Training Certificates: Ensure shooters’ qualifications on Bisley and MoD ranges.
• Registered Firearms Dealer / Explosives Licence: Manage the possession and use of firearms, ammunition, and components. The successful candidate will need to meet the application requirements in line with relevant firearms and health and safety legislation, including police background checks and medical assessments.
• Home Office Authorities: Maintain permissions for specialised firearms use.
• Member Director, British Shooting: Represent the NRA in the Olympic and Paralympic Shooting activities.
• Council Member, British Shooting Sports Council: Represent NRA interests in the wider shooting community.

About You:

The successful candidate will have a commitment to the NRA’s mission, emotional intelligence, and the ability to work collaboratively with the Board, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.

Knowledge / Experience

Essential:

• Degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, business)
• Proven track record of managing medium to large organisations
• Substantial experience developing organisational strategy, driving growth, and managing change
• Experience working collaboratively with Boards
• Risk identification and management
• People management, especially senior management teams
• Engagement and relationship management with key stakeholders

Desirable:

• MBA
• Experience running a not-for-profit or charity

Essential Key Skills

• Strong leadership: Ability, to inspire, motivate, and delegate to staff
• Advocacy, engagement, and communication: Effective public and private representation of the NRA and its aims
• Excellent interpersonal skills: Able to engage with members, staff, senior government officials, military, and police
• High business acumen: Ability to generate new revenue streams and identify effective cost management strategies that do not materially weaken the efficacy of the organisation
• Quick learner: Ability to rapidly understand NRA and NSC issues and challenges
• Resilience: Capable of making difficult decisions under pressure
• Strategic thinker: Able to see the big picture and long-term vision
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills

The role demands flexibility, including weekend work, to meet the expectations of stakeholders and volunteers.

Join Our Team – Fundraising & Grants Officer

Are you looking for flexible hours with remote working options? Do you have strong organisational and administration skills and enjoy building relationships? We’re excited to welcome a Fundraising & Grants Officer to our team! You’ll support the Head of Business Development & Partnerships in securing essential funding for Action for Family Carers, keeping our fundraising efforts running smoothly.

While previous fundraising experience is a plus, it’s not essential—if you bring transferable skills from business development, marketing, or similar fields, we’d love to hear from you. With strong communication skills and a knack for using data to build compelling cases, you’ll manage smaller bids independently and assist with larger applications and proposals. Your main role will be coordinating funding applications and reports and researching new funding opportunities like corporate partnerships. You will also support our community fundraisers.

Bring your ideas and creativity as we work together to innovate and develop new income streams!

About Us:

Action for Family Carers is a well-established Essex-based charity dedicated to supporting unpaid carers and young carers. We've been making a positive impact for over 30 years.

What We Offer:

· Salary: £26,300 per annum FTE (£15,780 actual)

· Contract: Permanent

· Hours: 21 hours per week - Flexible days/hours, hybrid office/home working

· Location: Brickhouse Farm, Poulton Close, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6NG

Benefits:

· Full induction and relevant training

· Contributory work-based pension scheme

· Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

· Flexible working arrangements

Apply Now:

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team, contribute to meaningful work, and make a positive impact, we want to hear from you! Read the full Job Description and Person Specification and send a CV and covering letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the person specification, applications without this may not be considered.

Closing date for applications 5pm, Wednesday 11th December 2024

We will be interviewing applicants on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the application window if we appoint a suitable candidate.

Action for Family Carers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

We are recruiting Associate Facilitators (Freelancers) who specialise in either Young People or Adult's Delivery to join our team! 

Young People's Role:

"Are you a confident and passionate facilitator eager to make a real difference in young people’s lives? Join Khulisa and deliver our flagship ‘Face It’ programme, a cutting-edge, trauma-informed initiative that empowers young people aged 11-18 to build emotional resilience and unlock their full potential"

As an Associate Facilitator, you’ll lead engaging group sessions in schools across the North-West, using creative approaches like drama, art, and storytelling. You’ll play a pivotal role in transforming behaviors and fostering well-being for young people affected by trauma or adversity. This freelance opportunity offers flexibility, meaningful impact, and the chance to work with a dynamic team committed to creating nurturing environments where all young people can thrive. If you're ready to inspire change, this is the role for you!"

Adult's Delivery Role:

"Are you an experienced trauma trainer or facilitator with a passion for supporting parents and carers? Join Khulisa and lead the delivery of our innovative trauma training across schools, while also facilitating our new ‘Nurturing Connections’ programme designed to empower parents and carers navigating the challenges of raising adolescents affected by trauma or adversity."

In this role, you'll deliver specialised trauma training to schools and professionals, helping them build trauma-informed approaches to support young people. You’ll also lead the ‘Nurturing Connections’ programme, providing parents and carers with practical tools, knowledge, and skills to support their children’s emotional development and behavior, while also focusing on their own well-being. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact in both educational and family settings, creating a positive ripple effect that supports the broader community. If you are passionate about empowering adults to better support young people, we want to hear from you!

Role Description: To support Director and Staff of Hackney Night Shelter for a period of 3 months (extension of the role may be possible but not guaranteed). This role is required to be in-person on site, Well Street, Hackney.

Leadership, management and governance

· Day to day operational leadership and management of the staff team (7) including its volunteers

· Oversight of HR activity, including staff recruitment, supervision and management, staff and volunteer training and development

· Be responsible for management of both night shelter sites overseeing maintenance (contractors) buildings

· Ensure effective guest referral, support and move on management and maintain occupancy levels across both shelters

· Liaise with Board as required

· Day to day budgetary and financial management of expenditure and programme of income generation activities

Stakeholder management

· Network and sustain good day to day working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, supporters, suppliers and referral organisations

· Maintain good awareness of local services and partnerships with other providers and groups, where appropriate

Resources management, including IT and office

· Take overall responsibility for resources and office management, including office equipment, IT, leases, insurance and contracts etc.       

 Other

• Responsible for Health and Safety, Data Protection (GDPR), Equality and Diversity
• Act as the Safeguarding Lead for the charity
• Maintain administrative processes
• Flexibility will be required within reason with supporting the team with practical tasks, e.g. supporting the rota if needed, covering an early or late covering a Whatsapp Weekend

Training Officer (Accreditation)
£30,500 pa plus excellent benefits
London Bridge, London
35 hours per week, full-time 

The Training Officer (Accreditation) is critical to the work of the College, as you will provide services to both trainees and Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)/portfolio applicants, supporting them in completing their training programmes and specialist registration.  

As Training Officer (Accreditation), you will develop a thorough understanding of the RCEM Curriculum and CESR processes, ensuring that all trainees and applicants receive high-quality support and advice in line with continuous developments and changes to College standards and GMC regulation. This is an important role for the College as you will contribute to the efficient regulation and support of specialist training in Emergency Medicine.

Responsible for facilitating and processing Certification for the Completion of Training (CCT), Specialist Registration and CESR applications, including formal notifications to the GMC and coordination of CESR panel reviews, you will provide documentation for GMC CCT Quality Assurance audits and maintain detailed records relating to the CESR process.

Reporting to the Training Manager, you will lead on the recruitment, induction, training and monitoring of CESR evaluators, developing strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including consultants, trainee doctors, Health Education regions, deaneries and lay members.

Degree qualified or with equivalent experience, you should have an extensive background in administering training programmes and complex processes, and have a strong understanding of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software packages. You should also be capable of collating and analysing complex data and be able to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for change.

With excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, you will be at ease drafting correspondence, reports, spreadsheets and other documents, ensuring accuracy and clear presentation.

An understanding of Data Protection and confidentiality along with knowledge of the CESR process is essential. Experience of event management and of servicing committees, including preparing agendas and taking minutes, would be advantageous.

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine was established to advance education and research in Emergency Medicine. The College is responsible for setting standards of training and administering examinations in Emergency Medicine for the award of Fellowship and Membership of the College as well as recommending trainees for CCT in Emergency Medicine. The College works to ensure high quality care by setting and monitoring standards of care and providing expert guidance and advice on policy to relevant bodies on matters relating to Emergency Medicine. 

At The Royal College of Emergency Medicine, you’re part of an ecosystem of support dedicated to caring for people in crisis. You’ll join a diverse team of high-performing, passionate individuals dedicated to a mission that matters - each with the courage to try new things, take the initiative, and hold themselves accountable. You’ll craft a career with real purpose, supported either by one of our structured career paths or by bespoke training investment that reflects your unique passions and ambitions.

You’ll find an organisation centred on culture and driven by the ethos of respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation that sits at the heart of our college values. Here, we’re continually striving to do things better, together. And you’ll benefit from systems designed to support you to be at your best, with investment in cutting-edge technology, learning, and empowering working practices. Whether we’re engaging directly with our members or developing our crucial support functions, we’re each an equally vital part of RCEM’s success. It’s a breath of fresh air, in service to a socially-critical mission. RCEM. Where a meaningful career is a rewarding career. 

At RCEM diversity, equality and inclusion is an integral part of our culture so it is important to us that this is reflected in everything that we do. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities to ensure we actively embrace an inclusive and representative culture that encourages, supports and celebrates our differences.

For further information and to apply, please send your CV and covering letter via the application button. Please draw upon your experiences in your life, education, work, or voluntary roles to address to the points outlined in the Person Specification which can be found on our website. 

It is essential that a comprehensive cover letter is provided in order to be considered for shortlisting. 

Closing date: 6 December 2024.

Job term: Part time, 75% (24 hours) over three days per week

Salary: £43,920 FTE (£32,920 for 24 hours per week) plus attractive benefits

Location: One day in office in SW4 and two days remote

Closing date: 10:00 on 09 December 2024

Interviews: w/c 16 December 2024 (in-person preferred but remote options available)

Start date: Monday 27 January 2025

Supported by some of the world’s leading philanthropic foundations, Alliance Publishing Trust (APT) is a registered charity and a publisher of coverage of global philanthropy across print, digital, and events, including our flagship quarterly publication Alliance magazine.

APT aims to create a culture of collective involvement where all team members can contribute to both the direction and processes of the organisation. We aim to be a fluid organisation, being able to introduce new ideas in quick time, enabling us to punch above our weight and deliver impact at a level beyond our size. APT is proud to be both an accredited Living Wage Employer and 4-Day Week Employer.

We are currently seeking a motivated and confident individual with excellent organisational and inter-personal skills who is looking for an opportunity with real agency to help lead the next phase of development of our growing staff team in the new role of operations manager.

Working with the executive director you will take a proactive approach to ensuring that the policies and practices of APT not just meet legislative requirements but push the boundaries of best practice and play a central role in maintaining and developing a strong and vibrant workplace culture. Building on existing practices you will look to introduce new or improved policies that centre the wellbeing of staff. You will manage the people and culture budget to deliver a creative and thoughtful package of benefits and development opportunities for all employees. You will help deliver an annual EDI programme and organise an annual all staff workshop with a view to fostering a culture of inclusion and collaboration. You will also support the organisation by delivering key functions across finance, governance, and office management.

The successful candidate will have a bold and imaginative approach to people & culture, a strong commitment to staff welfare and healthy work life balance, a strong understanding of and commitment to EDI, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to forge good relationships across the organisation. The successful candidate will also have excellent organisation and time-management skills, and be a willing participant in all APT discussions and play an active role in driving the organisation forward.

To apply, please send a CV and short cover letter to David Drewery by 10:00am on Monday 09 December. We are a small organisation and only successful interview candidates will be contacted. If you have questions about the role, please contact us by email.

Main responsibilities

People & culture

· Working with the executive director to take a proactive approach to ensuring that the policies and practices of APT not just meet legislative requirements but push the boundaries of best practice to create a positive work environment

· Working with the executive director and trustees to annually review existing policies

· Maximising the organisations resources to deliver a considered and valued employee benefits package in line with our organisational values

· Managing the people and culture budget including staff benefits and development

· Maintaining and developing the APT staff handbook

· Working with the designated EDI lead to foster a culture of inclusion and deliver an annual EDI programme for the organisation

· Organising an annual all-staff workshop

· Being an approachable point of contact for all staff members for questions on personnel processes and procedures and maintaining a strong knowledge of the organisation and the support available if needed

· Working with managers to manage the employee cycle including co-ordinating the recruitment process, delivering inductions and processing leavers.

· Ensuring all personnel records – of staff and contractors – are accurate and up to date

Financial administration

• Processing of invoice payments, including international payments
• Conducting weekly reconciliation of all income and expenditure via Sage Accounts
• Processing monthly payroll via Sage Payroll including APT’s pension provision
• Processing quarterly VAT returns via Sage Accounts
• Conducting an annual review of suppliers to ensure good value for money for the charity
• Work with the executive director to ensure that the charity’s financial systems comply with statutory requirements

Governance & Risk

· Providing appropriate risk management by maintaining APT’s risk register and register of interests and ensuring adequate insurance provisions are in place

· Working with and supporting the work of the trustee Governance & Risk committee

• Support the executive director to ensure the annual submissions to Companies House and the Charity Commission are made in good time

· Supporting the executive team in preparation for twice annual trustee meetings and with new trustee recruitment and inductions

Office management

• Maintaining APT’s health and safety policy and associated risk assessments ensuring legislative compliance

· Maintaining the supplies and facilities required to ensure a smoothly functioning office

· Co-ordinating the once a month administration assistant and their work

General

· Attending team meetings and being an active team member and contributing ideas to the long-term development of Alliance

· Working on required tasks relating to any other APT projects

Person specification

Essential

· Professional experience working in a HR or people and culture role

· A strong commitment to staff welfare and healthy work life balance

· Knowledge of personnel policy legislative requirements but with a desire to push beyond them

· A strong understanding of and commitment to EDI

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to forge strong relationships with colleagues

· Excellent organisation and time-management skills

· Ability to work independently

Desirable

· Experience of using Sage software or similar

· Experience working in the charity sector and understanding of associated governance requirements

· Understanding of charity accounts and budgets

· Experience of recruitment

· Experience of using Office 365 programmes

· Awareness of the philanthropy sector

Workplace benefits

Including, but not limited to:

· Four-day work week

· Flexible working, both in terms of times and location

· Equivalent of 7 weeks of annual leave (including Bank Holidays) rising to 8 weeks depending on service

· Enhanced pension

· Life assurance

· Enhanced occupational Sick Pay

· Enhanced parental policies

· Critical illness insurance

· Health cash plan for items such as dental and opticians

· Monthly physical wellbeing stipend

· Mental wellbeing support app

· Interest free season ticket loan

· Interest free tenancy deposit loan

· Travel insurance

· Employee volunteering day

Southmead Hospital Charity is looking for an experienced Individual Giving and Corporate Partnerships Manager to build on already successful programmes, with enough scope and flexibility to take them to the next level. 

This is an exciting time to work for an official NHS charity. We've got ambitious plans to grow our income and impact over the next 12 months, including launching a new fundraising appeal to support victims of stroke and neurological injuries. You'll work collaboratively across the team to identify opportunities to reach new audiences, maximise awareness and leverage our existing supporter base to help us reach our goal. 

With the help of one direct report, you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of our individual giving and corporate partnerships programme to meet annual income targets. This includes strategic oversight of our individual giving, regular giving and grateful patient programmes.

You’ll get the chance to work as part of our small and dynamic team, with a variety of flexible working arrangements. We're looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, a passion for our cause and demonstrable experience of developing effective strategies to increase awareness and raise income from individuals and companies.

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporter engagement and fundraising, we would love to hear from you!

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes.  We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.  We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above.  These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.

Please see the attached job desription and person specification. 

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, we care for children and young people whose lives are just too short. Our aim is to reach every family that needs our help and to offer them the very best choice of care. Did you know that every year we need to raise £6.5m to keep our doors open and only around 16% of our income comes from government sources, the rest has to be raised through fundraising activity.

Our services include short overnight stays and community breaks at home or in the hospice. We also support the whole family from diagnosis with our multi-disciplinary Family Support team who provide counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy and much more. Our care team support these families in our modern, purpose-built building. All our rooms bedrooms have a homely feel. We have a sensory room, spa pool, cinema room and six acres of gardens.

We support families from a large geographical area, including South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. The hospice is easily accessible from Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and North Notts. We have free secure on-site parking for families and staff to use.

The role:

As our Fundraising Business Partner, you will be at the forefront of our regional fundraising team. You’ll work hand-in-hand with the Income Generation and Communications Director, crafting and implementing innovative, long-term strategies to expand and diversify our income streams. You’ll identify new opportunities, guide a talented team of six fundraising professionals, and build lasting partnerships that strive to reach our income aims.

Key Responsibilities:

· Management and Leadership: Develop and drive comprehensive fundraising strategies, ensuring alignment with our goals and exploring new funding avenues.

· Team Leadership: Mentor, manage, and inspire a high-performing fundraising team. Lead by example, foster professional development, and create an empowering culture.

· Income Generation: Lead of key fundraising campaigns and build relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and local communities. Work collaboratively with marketing to craft impactful marketing and engagement proposals.

· Business Partnering: Collaborate across all departments and with senior leadership to ensure our fundraising strategy integrates seamlessly with the broader goals of the hospice.

· Financial Management: Oversee budget allocation, reporting, and ROI maximisation to hit income targets and deliver on strategic plans.

· Compliance and Governance: Ensure all fundraising initiatives meet legislative and ethical standards and represent Bluebell Wood at events to foster new relationships and raise our profile.

The requirements:

· Proven leadership in fundraising with strategic vision and hands-on experience in managing successful campaigns.

· Strong interpersonal skills to nurture relationships with stakeholders, donors, and team members.

· Innovative thinking to bring creative, data-driven approaches to income generation.

· Resilient and adaptable mindset to navigate challenges and drive continuous improvement.

· Passion for our mission and a genuine desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families.

In return, we can offer you a fantastic working environment and the following benefits:

· 33 days’ annual leave with the option to buy and sell

· Sick pay

· Health Care Cash Back Scheme

· Free counselling sessions

· Enhanced maternity pay

· Enhanced paternity pay

· Enhanced parental bereavement leave

· Compassionate leave

· Salary sacrifice scheme

· Training & Development

· Investment in your wellbeing

· Volunteering & shadowing days

· Free parking on main site

· Free drinks and subsidised meals

· Time off in lieu

· Uniform

· Eligible for NHS Blue Light Card

· Eligible for The Company Shop

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice we value everyone who works with us, embrace individual differences and recognise that great things happen when we work together.

Previous applicants need not apply

Closing date:      2nd December 2024

Interviews: 13th December 2024.

An exciting job for a motivated, experienced retail manager, that wants to really make a difference. The Store Manager will oversee and expand our charity retail operation at our superstore on Barns Road in Oxford.

Our mission is ending homelessness and you can play a vital part.  The Store Manager is responsible for running our thriving store, selling donated furniture and household goods seven days a week and driving revenue to support our work. This exciting role also involves managing a strong team of staff and volunteers to meet income targets and enhance a thriving, profitable, retail social enterprise. The role supports our values and brand and provides effective leadership, training, and development to staff.  Working closely with our Learning & Development manager and Community manager delivering work experience and learning and development opportunities to the ex-homeless men and women [known as companions] who live within the nearby Emmaus community. Your role will embrace customer service, merchandising, staff supervision and everything else you’d expect in a retail environment, plus overseeing house clearance services and a fleet of five vans that play a crucial role to collect donated items and deliver customer purchases. 

There will never be a dull day in this role and it will suit an individual that is flexible, committed and gains fulfillment from not only acheiving sales targets but also helping people acheive positive change in thier lives.

This is an incredibily rewarding job that involves working directly with the charities beneficies so you get thesee te impact on our work on a day to day basis. The successful candidate will also beneift from a development & training packeage to enable them to further develop their skills & knowledge and take their career to the next level.

You'll also be joining a diverse international movement committed to ending poverty and suffering around the globe

So, if you have great communications skills, experience of retail management and working with vulnerable people and a positive “can do” attitude we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do.

This role is a core part of Pecan’s senior leadership team (SLT), working to develop strategic direction and playing a play a key role in the organisation’s aim to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.

You will enable Pecan’s frontline team to deliver the highest possible standards of service. You will have responsibility for developing a strategy and vision for all community food activities and developments within Pecan. You will focus on ensuring the programmes have dignity at their heart and work towards seeing an end to foodbanks. You will work with the projects to support them to collaborate and work together. You will play a key role in the organisations aim of transforming the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 35-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits as outlined in our recruitment pack.

Main Responsibilities:

• Line manage and appraise staff in line with Pecan’s procedures: Foodbank Manager, Pantry Manager, Operations Manager, and the Development Manager Community Food Programmes.
• Demonstrates strong financial literacy and business acumen.
• Develop and oversee food strategy for Pecan’s food services, implementing the vision to end the need for food banks, re‑imagining the food services offer and including a cash-first approach.
• Develop and manage partnerships with authorities, corporates, churches, community groups and networks to support the successful development of programmes.

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Strong experience of managing multiple projects.
• Experience of managing staff and volunteer teams.
• A strong understanding of community food programmes. 
• Demonstratable history in achieving targets.

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• An effective networker.
• Experience of the voluntary and community sector.
• Experience of working across a spectrum of church cultures and types.
• Experience of organisational development.

To apply please submit the following:

• CV
• Covering Letter, no more than 2-sides of A4 paper, expanding on your passion for this area of work and describing how you meet the Job Description/Person Specification, as set out in the Recruitment Pack.

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th December 2024, 9am

Interview Date: w/c Dec 2 onwards; details TBC.

Start Date: December 2024 or January 2025

Please note that applications that do not contain BOTH the CV and Covering Letter as described above cannot be considered. Candidates that have not been contacted by the interview date or within 2 weeks of submitting an application if it is an open recruitment, have not been shortlisted for interviews.

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

We are now looking for a Filming and Events Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

• Salary of £34,000 - £39,187 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is an exciting opportunity for an passionate individual with knowledge of filming best practices and trends to join our vibrant organisation and bring London’s most iconic parks to life on screen!

Working with us means you’ll be right in the heart of the action, collaborating with film crews, event organisers, and our brilliant park teams to deliver unforgettable experiences.

What’s more, you’ll have the freedom to use your passion for the arts to build exciting partnerships and craft moments that bring The Royal Parks’ stunning scenery to the world.

So, if you want to play a pivotal role in balancing commercial success with conservation, ensuring that our parks continue to be magical places for everyone to enjoy, then apply today!

The Role

As our Filming and Events Manager, you will manage filming and photography activities across our parks and green spaces.

Overseeing the filming office, you will handle inquiries, contracts and permits, whilst managing logistics and liaising with production teams and local stakeholders to ensure compliance with park regulations.

Ensuring high standards and effective project co-ordination, you will draft legal agreements, oversee unit base applications and, when needed, manage events to maintain a balanced use of park spaces.

Additionally, you will:

• Collaborate with the Communications, Marketing, and Engagement team to attract new filming opportunities
• Recommend and monitor fee structures, track revenue and support the Head of Events & Filming in achieving income targets
• Assess applications for health and safety
• Liaise with relevant authorities to ensure safe, organised filming activities

About You

To be considered as a Filming and Events Manager, you will need:

• Working knowledge of filming best practices and trends
• The ability to identify the complexities of holding filming shoots in The Royal Parks and consequently ensure standards are upheld during shoots
• Strong commercial acumen
• Effective communication, mediation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Due to the nature of the role, there will be some weekend and evening work required.

Other organisations may call this role Senior Film and Events Co-ordinator, Location and Events Manager, Events and Location Manager, Senior Events and Filming Co-ordinator, Parks Events Manager, or Location Management Lead.

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The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Filming and Events Manager, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.