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Partnership Manager - Wales
Location: The role will be based out of the BookTrust Offices in Cardiff. BookTrust works in a hybrid and flexible way with an expectation of a minimum of 8 face to face collaboration days per month which could be at the Cardiff office, visiting partners across Wales and on occasions UK wide travel. There will therefore be reasonable travel needed to fulfil the role, with occasional overnight stays.
Contract: Full-time, open to discussing flexible and part-time options
Salary: £36,000.00
BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative. They also do better at school. Working with every local authority in England, Northern Ireland and Wales and supported by a range of funders including the Arts Council England, Northern Ireland and Wales Governments, we reach over 3 million families a year via partners in schools, children’s centres, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children reading across the country.
We’re looking for a positive and enthusiastic individual with a demonstrable ability to build strong and successful delivery and strategic relationships with a range of external stakeholders, including primary and secondary schools, local authorities, education sector organisations as well as other civil society organisations. The role will also involve ensuring the successful delivery of a set of BookTrust’s programmes and activities so strong organisational skills, experience of collaborating with different internal functional teams and being thorough and meticulous will be necessary attributes.
The Partnerships Manager will also contribute to the development of new activities and programmes and lead on the programme training and national and regional events for Wales so experience of devising and implementing new programmes and training would be advantageous.
To apply please send a copy of your CV to our website along with a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.
Closing date: 31st July at 11:59pm.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity
We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team to discuss your requirements further.
BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.
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Our Organisation
You will work a combination of office, client-home, community, and home-based working. Causeway is a 4-day week employer, so you will work 32 hours over 4 days a week, with no loss of pay. Causeway is a London living wage employer, with a competitive pension scheme. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us.
The Role
To provide a high-quality housing management service, ensuring outstanding customer service and service delivery, by a being a primary point of contact for tenants. Engage with tenants to provide a responsive efficient housing management service that is consistently excellent for all tenancies. Housing Officers are expected to carry out the vast majority of their duties (70%) at our managed accommodation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a well-organised, highly motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a full-time Youth Worker (Youth Voice), supporting our mission to enable young people who are homeless, facing homelessness or unsafe to achieve independence and positive futures.
The successful candidate will work within the Youth Work Team to deliver our frontline drop-in service and support our weekly and monthly activities to all young people experiencing homelessness.
You’ll specialise in ensuring a diverse range of young people’s voices are heard, facilitating inclusive activities which increase youth participation across all our services and leading on the delivery of our youth forums. We have an ambitious plan to improve and accelerate our youth voice strategy and this role will be at the heart of this delivery.
You should be experienced in designing, planning and facilitating a range of activities and group work with and for young people and be able to work dynamically in a fast-paced day centre environment. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about youth engagement and skilled in bringing out the ideas, voices and opinions of young people to shape service delivery. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with a background in running participatory youth projects, co-production, youth engagement sessions and/or community engagement.
The ideal candidate is a team player who enjoys working collaboratively across our organisation. This role also includes working closely with our Campaigns, Impact and Policy team to ensure young people’s voices are at the heart of our external campaigning work.
Finally, you will also be committed to the safeguarding of young people and delivering an inclusive and trauma-informed service.
This role will be based at our day centre in Camden, with some travel to other New Horizon projects within London.
Closing date for applications: Monday 29th July, 9am 2024
Interviews: Tuesday 6th August 2024
*Please note interview dates are fixed and will not be changed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.
The Research and Communications and Events Lead is a key post in the Research Management and Impact Team at Marie Curie with the purpose of disseminating the outputs, outcomes and impact of Marie Curie funded research as widely as possible to a multitude of internal and external audiences. This includes taking the operational and communication lead on organising our annual Marie Curie Research into Practice Conference which has increasing international reach. This is an essential event in the Marie Curie research calendar, online, free and open to all, with the aim of communicating new research and evidence in palliative and end of life care to practitioners, policy makers and researchers in the field.
The post holder will communicate extensively with internal teams, such as policy, communications, fundraising and caring services and build and maintain excellent relationships with external stakeholders, such as funder researchers and partner organisations, to maximise the visibility and impact of Marie Curie funded research.
This is an ideal career opportunity for an individual with proven experience in a role that involves communication of research/evidence.
Additional Criteria for Success:
- Proven experience in a role that involves communication (written and verbal) of research/evidence.
- Experience in organising conferences/events/webinars with an external audience.
- The proven ability to prioritise and co-ordinate multiple projects of a significant scope and complexity.
- An outstanding communicator with a background in translating complex research information to a lay audience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with a multitude of internal and external stakeholders.
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic to support Marie Curie's vision of a better end of life for everyone
Salary: c34,500 - £38,324 + £3,500 London Weighting dependent on skills, knowledge and experience.
Contract: Permanent
Based: This role is London based and you will be expected to be in the London Office 2-3 times / week, with the rest of the time home-based. You will also be expected to travel to our sites across the UK occasionally.
Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: Sunday 7th July 24
- Interview date: Fri 19th July 24
Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Executive Assistant to CEO
Salary Banding: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum FTE
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week OR Part Time 30 hours over 4 days
Location: Hybrid (up to 2 days WFH) / Hatfield
Herts Young Homeless is an independent charity and has been supporting vulnerable people in Hertfordshire since 1998. We are a big-hearted, open and expert team that seeks to break the cycle of youth homelessness through education, advice and support.
What can we offer you?
- A supportive, passionate and inclusive environment.
- 25 days annual leave per annum (in addition to Bank Holidays & Public Holidays) (increases with LOS)
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- People's Pension Plan contribution
- Group Life Insurance plan 4 x salary
- Opportunities for personal and career development
- Hybrid working - option to work from home up to 2 days per week
- An additional annual leave day on your Birthday
- Monthly draws to win ‘lunch on your manager’ or ‘leave work early’
- Medicash & Employee Assistance Programme - support with wellbeing & personal struggles/ Heath Cash Back Scheme.
Job Purpose
This is a critical role, sitting at the heart of hyh, the purpose of which is to provide high quality administrative support to the CEO, coordinate and administer the leadership and governance of the organisation and oversee the smooth running of the office.
Administration and Support for the CEO
- Be a step ahead at all times in providing executive support to the CEO including: diary organisation, making appointments, responding to invitations, dealing with correspondence, and liaising with external partners and arranging travel.
- Conduct research, prepare papers and briefings, produce PowerPoint presentations.
- Project support for organisation wide projects.
Leadership and governance support
- Plan and coordinate the efficient running of leadership and governance meeting cycles, including scheduling meetings, booking venues, circulating documents, collating reports, minute taking, maintaining action logs, arranging refreshments etc. This includes the Board of Trustees and two sub-committees (Governance and Finance), Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Leadership Team (LT).
- Provide high level admin support to other members of the SLT as required (Head of Services, Head of Fundraising & Communications, Finance Manager).
- Coordination and administration of internal staff meetings and communications, including monthly Team Briefings and bi-annual Organisation Days.
- Provide on-going support to Trustees, including responsibility for their induction and on-going training
- Maintain and update trustee records and registers, including Charity Commission and Companies House registrations.
- Manage our policies and procedures and oversee the annual cycle of policy reviews.
Office management
- Oversee the smooth and efficient running of the office, ensuring that it is a great working environment for staff where supplies never run out, the office is clean and tidy, and all staff have the furniture and equipment they need.
- Coordinate a small team of office/admin volunteers to provide excellent support to the wider hyh team.
- Build and maintain service and supplier contracts and relationships, including our landlord, telephones, broadband, lone working devices, phones, printers and cleaning.
- Be the main contact for our IT managed services provider and act as the internal contact point for any IT queries.
Organisational support
- Support the SLT with our day to day health and safety compliance including administering Health and Safety Committee meetings, carrying out workstation assessments and conducting regular H&S checks and annual PAT testing.
- Support the SLT with our data protection including administering GDPR Committee meetings, managing the relationship with our external Data Protection consultant and acting as the internal point of contact.
- Provide staff induction and on-boarding in relation to the office, IT and equipment.
Skills and experience:
- Significant experience as a senior Executive Assistant at CEO level.
- Significant levels of office management experience.
- Strong administrative background, ideally with experience working in the non-profit sector but not essential
- Experience managing and overseeing contracts, ensuring the service providers are excellent value for money.
- Experience acting as secretariat to boards of trustees or similar governance bodies.
- Experience managing people in paid or voluntary roles.
- Excellent communicator in formal and informal communications, both verbally and in writing, to all stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and communicate sensitively
- Target-focused and results-driven with highly effective time management and exemplary prioritisation and planning skills.
- Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to think creatively and solve problems smartly.
- Positive with a “can do”, solution focused attitude.
- Self-motivated and ability to work on own initiative, independently, without direct supervision.
- A strong completer-finisher.
Full Job Description available attached to Job Advert.
If you are open, big hearted, passionate, conscientious and take pride in doing a job well, then we would love to hear from you!
Please apply via the link on the vacancy found on our website submitting a cover letter telling us about how your skills align with the role and attach your CV .
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application and/or the interview stage please let us know and we will be happy to help and support where practical.
Recruitment Process will consist of a face to face interview and if successful we will conduct a personal interview as second stage. The details of this will be explained should application be progressed to next stage.
Closing Date: 10.00 am 8th July 2024
Interviews are expected to be arranged for week commencing 15th July 2024
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We treat everyone with equal dignity and respect, and promote equality, diversity and inclusion for all and challenge any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any person on the grounds of race, colour, sex, marital status, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or any other perceived difference.
hyh strives to be an equal opportunities and inclusive employer and encourages and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Our promise to you
Herts Young Homeless promises to act with the upmost integrity and respect when it comes to handling your data and will not share your details with any other client without 1) discussing the opportunity with you first and 2) without your verbal or written consent for us to do so.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a varied and interesting role where you will oversee and manage our day to day operations. Join and help lead a team of dedicated individuals as we shape the future of our charity which is growing and expanding daily. Responsible for the efficient, compliant and effective running of the operational underpinning with an exciting opportunity to help shape our future growth and realise our vision. You will work as a valuable member of the senior leadership team and assist the CEO directly with the delivery of our strategic aims. The successful candidate will be intrinsic in planning, implementing and delivering successful operations.We are looking for a special individual with a heart centred approach to ensure the delivery of exceptional work with families and people at the heart of everything they do from an operational prospective. This is a very rewarding role within a small, organic charity where you will be able to measure the impact you make to others first hand.
Full job description and person specification are available with this ad.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter with 1000 words detailing how you meet our values~ Authentic, Compassionate, Unique and Trusted to the email provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Migrants Organise is a national platform where refugees, migrants and allies organise for dignity and justice in solidarity fe for all. We are looking for an Organiser who believes in freedom and justice for all and the universal right to health, with the skills, initiative and interest to work with the team to continue to grow the Patients Not Passports campaign in a changing political environment and the ability to facilitate power building, action in pursuit of long-term structural change.
The Access to Healthcare Organiser will help shape Migrants Organise’s strategy to grow an organised refugee and migrant solidarity movement as part of the Patients Not Passports campaign, alongside our partners at Medact, in order to bring about systemic change to end the hostile and racist immigration enforcement system in the NHS. The Organiser's work will include identifying, recruiting and supporting people charged or denied healthcare and facilitating their participation in the Patients Not Passports campaign, as well as supporting migrant movement builders to organise, lead and deliver organised and effective social justice actions locally, regionally and nationally alongside supporters and allies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Maudsley Charity funds and promotes ideas, collaborations and teams that give people most affected by mental ill-health the best chance to recover and fulfil their potential.
This is a really exciting new role within their Finance and Operations team as the Business and Projects Support Officer. Maudsley Charity has been through a period of rapid growth over the last 18 months and you will have the opportunity to showcase your project skills across varied projects all aimed at driving the efficiency, accountability and development of the Charity’s operations and award-winning building. Your work will contribute to vital objectives for the Charity, which in turn means they can can continue to make a difference for people who experience mental illness.
Business and Projects Support Officer
Location: Ortus, Denmark Hill, London 50% (and home working)
Salary: £34,000 per annum plus excellent benefits
Contract: Permanent - Full time
The Finance and Operations Team underpins the Charity’s delivery of its mission and is responsible for management of the Charity’s endowment, financial sustainability and charitable impact, governance and compliance, and management of business operations such as IT, facilities etc.
One of their goals for the next five years is to ensure that the Charity’s assets continue to be in good order, and this job holder will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful project delivery and well-executed business processes.
The charity operates primarily within the four boroughs served by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark), but the work they fund has the potential for wider impact at both national and international levels, through the sharing of the outcomes with the wider mental health community.
Their small but ambitious team works in a very collaborative and supportive way. They are at the jump-off point of a new five-year strategy and an exciting period of growth. If you have experience in project management/support, business processes, are goal-oriented and like to work with numbers then we would love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 17th July at 17h00
Interviews: 29th & 30th July 2024
If you would like to receive the full job description for this role, with details on how to apply, please contact Emma Stone at Harris Hill via the apply button.
The Maudsley Charity is an equal opportunities employer, and makes no discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sex. We are committed to offering interviews to candidates who meet the role requirements and have lived experience of mental illness.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
The Insight Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring Power to Change’s research and insight programme is rigorous, creative and high impact. The role also gathers and shares robust evidence and learning about our approach and the community business sector.
The Insight Manager will work with colleagues across the organisation to manage and deliver several key insight projects, and support the Associate Director for Policy & Insight to implement the organisation’s Insight Strategy.
To see the full responsibilities for this role, please see the Job Description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
When someone sustains a spinal cord injury, it is a life changing experience.
Back Up’s Regional Outreach and Engagement team are the very face of the organisation and are based across the UK, working directly with spinal cord injury centres, hospitals – or indeed anywhere that people affected by spinal cord injury may be.
As a Regional Coordinator, you will build relationships and take ownership for what happens in your geographical area. Whether it be providing peer support to newly injured people in a clinical setting, facilitating wheelchair skills sessions, making referrals for ongoing support or supporting volunteers and fundraisers – you will be passionate about being able to demonstrate the impact of what we do, and will see for yourself how Back Up quite literally transforms lives.
About us:
At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.
Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people
At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal injuries.
Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.
In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.
At Back Up, we inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Founded in 1993, Exeter Community Initiatives aims to improve the quality of life for people and communities in the Exeter area, and beyond. Over the years, we have helped over 50,000 people through our work.
Exeter Community Initiatives’ Transitions project aims to help people to become more independent and connected within mutually supportive communities.
We are looking for a pro-active and experienced Project Support Worker to co-facilitate the Transitions project.
This is an exciting, varied and responsible role, in which the right candidate will plan and deliver workshops, social meet ups, train, support and coordinate volunteers, and provide direct assessment and support to users of the service.
- Workshops that address various aspects of personal development and wellbeing, whilst bringing people together in a shared learning environment. This experience encourages the forming of relationships and support through the sharing of challenges, knowledge and experience.
- Volunteering opportunities where we match volunteers to individuals, ensuring that the support is tailored to the client's needs. This one-on-one involvement not only aids personal development, but also strengthens the connections within the community.
- Social meet ups and online support groups (which follow on from workshops). We bring individuals from diverse backgrounds together by facilitating social meet ups and online support groups. Our social meet ups help to break down social barriers and encourage peer support. Our online support groups offer people an ongoing support network and encourage accountability, and the intention is for these groups to evolve into self-sustaining communities, driven by the collaborative efforts and support within the group itself.
Permanent, part time role (22.5 hours per week)
£26,000 per annum (15,810 pro rata)
Hybrid working locations (home/office blend)
26 days holiday plus bank holidays with 1 extra day for each full year of service, up to 31 days
A Pension Scheme is available with a 5% contribution from the employer, provided it is matched by a minimum contribution of 3% from the employee
A local charity working with people, families and communities to build connections, develop capacity, improve wellbeing and support each other.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Come and join our friendly Relationship & Events Management team
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working fundraiser to build relationships with our community, corporate and NHS staff supporters and play a key role in managing our events.
Working as part of a team of five, and reporting to the Relationship & Events Team Leader, you will be responsible for delivering income through effective donor acquisition, building and maintaining effective relationships and providing fundraising support to our donors and volunteers. You will represent the Charity in the community, with local companies and in the hospitals, as well as attending and organising fundraising events.
We’re looking for someone with fundraising experience or transferable skills who is ready to hit the ground running. If you are calm under pressure, work well in a team, are flexible and conscientious, then we want to hear from you.
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About Nottingham Hospitals Charity
Nottingham Hospitals Charity exists to support patients, families and staff at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which includes the City Hospital, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham Children’s Hospital, Hayward House palliative care centre and Ropewalk House hearing centre.
As one of the biggest NHS charities in the UK, Nottingham Hospitals Charity has raised over £60million in 17 years, to fund state-of-the-art specialist equipment, medical research projects, enhancements to the hospital environment, and staff support programmes.
This has recently included a £2.9million intra-operative MRI scanner, which has transformed the care of children with brain tumours, and a £300,000 appeal to support the wellbeing of NHS staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.
This role is based at the City Hospital, in the Charity’s modern, fully equipped offices, working alongside an enthusiastic and hardworking team, in a friendly and supportive environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Programme Manager (Invited Review Service)
£44,745 - £49,554 pa pro rata, plus excellent benefits
London (including flexible working)
Fixed-term contract for 12 months, part-time, 21 hours per week
The College Centre for Quality Improvement works with mental health services to assess and improve the quality of care they provide. We work with more than 90% of mental health service providers in the UK and focus on four key areas: quality networks, accreditation, national clinical audits, and research and evaluation.
This is a very exciting opportunity to work in a centre that has a world-class reputation.
You will work part time on a high-profile national programme of work which supports improving quality in mental health services.
You will lead on the delivery of the College’s Invited Review Service (IRS) which provides independent, professional advice to mental health services experiencing severe difficulties.
The successful candidate will work alongside the IRS clinical lead and specialist reviewers.
We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, flexible and with experience of working in quality and healthcare. The role requires working with people in a friendly, collaborative, confident and positive manner.
The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.
We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.
We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment, the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.
We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 19,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and, in 2019, was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.
Closing date: 10am, 10 July 2024.
Interviews: 24 July 2024.
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MISSION OBJECTIVE
The Climate Action Manager sits within the International Programmes team and is primarily responsible for updating and managing the delivery of Bonsucro’s Climate Action Roadmap – a key area of engagement in Bonsucro’s strategy.
This role will take a day-to-day thematic lead for Bonsucro on all areas of climate action (both adaptation and mitigation) helping Bonsucro understand and respond to this important driver of sustainability initiatives in the sugarcane sector worldwide and enhancing the value proposition that we offer to our members in this regard.
This is a key role that will keep Bonsucro abreast of what is priority in the climate space, funding opportunities and methodologies/frameworks, to ensure proper incorporation into everything that Bonsucro does – from certification to impact projects and value proposition to members.
The CAM will also create new tools, trainings and other support materials focused on Bonsucro members to allow them to develop their climate adaptation and mitigation plans, in line with the Bonsucro Production Standard’s requirements and expectations from the market.
PURPOSE
· Identifies and monitors Bonsucro’s areas of competitive advantage in the area of climate action.
· Develops and articulates Bonsucro’s policy position and value proposition on key areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation.
· Revises and tailors the key work streams, strategic and tactical targets within the Bonsucro Climate Action Roadmap in line with the evolving climate space.
· Acts as the central leader of Bonsucro’s Climate Action Roadmap, its implementation, management, progress report and communications, as well as benchmarkings with the market and other organizations, seeking the roadmap’s continuous improvement.
· Acts as Project Manager for the implementation of the Climate Action Toolkit Project (CATP) supported, in part, with funding from ISEAL Innovations Fund.
Helps develop calls for proposals for the Bonsucro Impact Fund which address priority areas of the Climate Action Roadmap and keeps abreast with developments in the sugarcane sector to inform future impact projects.
ENGAGEMENT
· Engages with relevant staff to ensure that the Climate Action Roadmap and Climate Action Toolkit project are implemented and communicated in line with expectations, teams’ plans and budgets.
· Builds capacity and advises colleagues in the area of climate action relevant to their roles.
Engages with internal staff to ensure that the latest climate science is well incorporated into Bonsucro’s certification system and that members are well equipped to implement the market expectations around climate action.
· Engages with external stakeholders in the climate space to capture evolving trends, funders and other opportunities for the work of Bonsucro.
· Engages as the primary point of contact for the CATP partners and stakeholders, including ISEAL, and for all Bonsucro projects related with climate.
· Engages with Bonsucro members to understand their needs in the area of climate action and expectations regarding Bonsucro support, inform them about emerging trends and advise on queries related to climate action.
· Represents Bonsucro in relevant external forums and brings learnings to Bonsucro.
· Engages with potential external funders making them aware of opportunities for supporting Bonsucro-led climate action projects.
DELIVERY
· Ensures the timely delivery of the Climate Action Roadmap in line with organisational quality standards, adapting to changing context and needs where relevant.
· Ensures the timely delivery, communications and progress reporting of the CATP according to partners’ and donors’ expectations and quality standards.
Organizes the timely incorporation of evolving climate knowledge and trends into the structure and implementation of Bonsucro’s Climate Action Roadmap.
· Evolves and optimises the Climate Action Roadmap to ensure that it responds to emerging needs of members and wider sector developments.
· Ensures that all deliverables within the CATP have a robust and credible technical validation, in coordination with partners, donors and key stakeholders.
· Devise improvements to Bonsucro certification standards and scheme in order to fully reflect the latest climate knowledge available.
SUBSTANTIVE KNOWLEDGE
Substantive understanding of how global trends in climate change thinking and policy are driving actions in agricultural-based value chains.
Substantial understanding of the theory and methodology behind GHG accounting, SBTI initiatives and carbon removal methodologies and how use of these translate into agricultural practice.
Understanding of the impacts of climate change on primary (particularly smallholder) agricultural production and how producers can adapt to these changes to mitigate these impacts.
An understanding of current trends in regenerative agriculture
Demonstrated skill critically analysing and synthesising data.
Demonstrated skill generating and communicating insights from data.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Experience working successfully with international colleagues and stakeholders.
Excellent command of the English language, and confident engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese (written and verbal) is desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences and deliver information with clarity.
EXECUTION SKILLS
Experience of managing projects and programmes with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience of developing projects for both internal and external donors and mobilising resources to support these.
Experienced and comfortable independently delivering coaching or capacity building sessions, both for internal and external stakeholders
SPECIALISED KNOWLEDGE
Professional or academic background in sustainability, environmental issues, agriculture, international development or other related field.
Knowledge of international voluntary sustainability standards is desirable.
Commitment to continuous improvement and upholding credibility.
Curious, insightful and pro-active.
OUR CULTURE
We are a diverse, inclusive and multicultural organisation that's passionate about making a positive impact and creating a meaningful change - across the global sugarcane supply chain and beyond. As the world's number one sugarcane sustainability system we have an important role to play in the way we work, lead and inspire others through our convening and our certification processes. That's why our people are central to our purpose and being committed to their success and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.
Benefits
UK based:
- 25 days annual entitlement (increases with service) plus customary holidays and 3 days December leave
- Pension scheme - 8% employer contribution and 2% min employee contribution
- Work from Anywhere policy - up to 1 month in 1st year (increases with service)
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Hybrid working practice- working in the office 2-3 days per week
- Flexible hours (core hours 10-4 UK time)
- Enhanced parental benefits
- Life Assurance - 4 times salary
- Medi Cash scheme - discounted health care for dental, optician, physio etc
*(subject to your jurisdiction some may not apply)
Notes
We are an equal opportunity employer - if you need an
y support or adjustments in our process, do let us know.
We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Whilst we aim to improve the diversity of our organisation, varying costs and differing employment regulations may mean we prioritise our recruitment and offers of employment to preferred locations only.
For this role, we are looking for candidates already established or able to be in our local market (UK). Attendance at the UK office will be required 2-3 days per week.
We will though consider applicants from other jurisdictions and encourage you to apply regardless.
We offer hybrid, flexible working arrangements and this role is based on a 35 hour week.
Candidates must have the right to work in the jurisdiction of roles they are applying to. Not all roles will be suitable for visa sponsorship.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PLEASE ENSURE YOU 'UPLOAD' EACH OF YOUR CV AND A COVER LETTER EXPLAINING YOUR MOTIVATION AND FIT FOR THE ROLE BEFORE PROCEEDING TO 'FINISH APPLICATION'.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
As part of an exciting programme of expansion to our services supporting those with a mental health diagnosis, we are looking for a Finance and Administration Assistant to join our team.
We offer:
- A full induction and ongoing training to help you develop your skills.
- A small, friendly team. In our 2023 survey, 100% of staff agreed Norton was a good place to work. “I enjoy feeling like I make a difference to people’s lives, and the flexible hours work with family life and commitments. It’s a great feeling knowing you have brightened up a person’s day”.
- Regular support from your line manager and colleagues.
- Generous annual leave allowance of 5 weeks per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata), with additional leave for long service
A health plan, allowing you to claim back a wide range of everyday health expenses up to your annual limit, access to a 24-hour counselling service, tax and legal support, and shopping discounts
- Attractive pension scheme
- Mileage paid for car usage
- Sociable working patterns, with no weekend or bank holiday working
Norton Housing and Support is Investors in People Accredited.
As a Finance and Administration Assistant you will assist with the day-to-day administration of Norton Housing and Support Services. This will include administration of income and expenditure, keeping accurate records, utilising accounting software and producing reports as necessary, alongside provision of administration support to HR & Central Services, in accordance with NH&S organisational values:
• Person-centred
• Empowerment
• Respect
• Inclusiveness
• Integrity
• Working in partnership.
If you have a qualification in, or experience of using, accountancy software and MS Excel, as well as experience of carrying out general office duties, then this role could be perfect for you!
In addition to relevant experience, essential qualities and skills include:-
- Effective interpersonal skills -ability to communicate verbally both face to face and over the telephone.
- A patient and empathetic manner
- Proven ability to organise and prioritise to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work on own initiative
Working hours will be 24 per week, across either 4 or 5 days.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the community we serve. To this end we actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups, including members of our black and minority ethnic communities.
Any offer of employment is subject to proof of right to work in the UK, two satisfactory references (one of whom should be your last or most recent employer, where applicable) and a health screen questionnaire. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974, and a DBS (criminal record) check is required. More information about our approach to DBS checks and employment of ex-offenders can be found on our website.
Please note, we are currently unable to provide/transfer visa sponsorship to work in the UK.
Applications without and up to date CV, or sufficient information within the Supporting Statement will not be considered.
Interviews will be conducted in 2 stages –
Stage 1 - ½ hr online interview
Stage 2 (if successful at Stage 1); Formal Interview Process (approx 1.5hrs)
Please note, we reserve the right to close applications early
Norton Housing and Support are an equal opportunities employer, please make us aware should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.