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Executive Assistant
Salary Band: £25,000 - £30,000 (Full Time Equivalent) per annum
Hours: 30 hours per week
Location: ONSIDE’s Head Office, Worcester
Closing date: Sunday 24th November 2024
Are you looking for a role that can make a difference?
About the role
Join ONSIDE and discover the role as an Executive Assistant in the charity sector. This role is key as it will be supporting our Chief Executive with executive administration, project coordination and by providing wider support to our Directors, Senior Management Team and Trustees.
An Executive Assistant will be the primary contact for internal and external communications with the Chief Executive and our Trustees and will be vital in providing crucial professional support to the Senior Management Team with their operational and strategic objectives.
This role will be part of a wider team who are passionate about supporting and making a difference to vulnerable and disadvantaged people.
ONSIDE’s Benefits
- 26 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Company Sick Pay Scheme (after qualifying service)
- Additional Maternity & Paternity Pay (after qualifying service)
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to premium Calm App
- Employee Engagement Forum to ensure our employee’s voices are heard!
- Your ‘Birthday Day’ Off
- Supportive working environment & good work/life balance culture
- Support with continuous professional development
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who can quickly ascertain what tasks need to be done to progress with the work. Someone who has the confidence to think on their feet and work autonomously and will use their own initiatives in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
The ideal Executive Assistant has knowledge and experience of working at a senior executive level and has supported Senior Management Teams. They will need to have the ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels internally and externally to the charity. We are looking for someone who can prioritise and work autonomously.
You will be intuitive, highly organised and will take a proactive approach identifying areas of improvement. You will have the ability to be resourceful and have advanced skills in project management and Microsoft Office.
If you’re looking for a job that you can be proud of, apply now. More people need our help than ever before. Because of that, we are growing faster than ever before. The role of Executive Assistant is a real career opportunity to discover!
Someone like you?
If you embrace difference and champion diversity.
If you are creative in your approach, can think around problems and find new ways to solve them.
If you’re looking for a job that you can be proud of and be passionate about. Please submit your application.
These values run through our entire organisation. ONSIDE is a creative, collaborative community where people feel free to share new ideas or ask for support. If something’s not right, we don’t just change it. We change ourselves too.
Who are ONSIDE?
ONSIDE is a charity working across Worcestershire and Herefordshire, established in 1993 stemming from a belief that everyone has the right to be a valued human being and to be treated in a just and fair way.
In support of this belief, we provide a range of support services across advocacy, wellbeing and mental health for adults, children and young people who may be vulnerable, disadvantaged or discriminated against. This includes mental and physical ill health, sensory impairment, learning disability, drug and alcohol misuse, older people, and carers. ONSIDE is funded through a range of sources to maintain its independence and ensure that the support it provides reflects the views and perspective of the people it wishes to help.
Our amazing team of skilled staff and volunteers make a difference to the lives of over 11,000 people a year!
More people need our help than ever before. Because of that, we are growing faster than ever before. The role of Executive Assistant is a real career opportunity to support vulnerable and disadvantaged people in your community!
ONSIDE reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before the closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Deaf Unity is a deaf-led charity empowering deaf people. We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive, passionate and highly-organised individual tomanage the administration of our busy BSL training and services, and in implementing strategies to promote these services to new businesses and individuals to grow this area of our charity at this exciting stage of our development.
In return you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team within a growing and unique charity. Income generated from training and courses goes back into the charity to fund our work with deaf school leavers, deaf job seekers and workers and out in the community. This means the work you do will make a positive contribution to and directly impact the lives of deaf people.
Job Summary
The Training and Services Manager is responsible for the comprehensive administration, management and promotion of Deaf Unity’s British Sign Language (BSL) training, interpreting services, Deaf Awareness, and other related training courses. This role includes managing course logistics and the freelance team delivering training, monitoring email communications, promoting services, liaising with students, clients and teachers, maintaining the CRM system, handling invoicing, capturing feedback, and managing evaluations. The ideal candidate will be organised, communicative, and committed to providing exceptional service to our clients and students while meeting sales targets.
Location: London – initially fully remote with some ad hoc site visits. Potential for future hybrid role.
Reports to: CEO
Line management responsibilities: freelance BSL teachers and trainers, and freelance communication support team
Job Type: 35 hours per week, salary £30k-£35k
Key Responsibilities
1. Service Management and Administration:
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Oversee the administration of all services such as BSL courses, interpreting services, Deaf Awareness, and other related training courses.
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Schedule and coordinate external training sessions and courses, ensuring all logistical details are managed effectively.
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Monitor and respond to emails in designated inboxes related to training and services.
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Manage freelance trainers and teachers to ensure the smooth delivery of all courses.
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Manage freelance interpreters and CSWs to ensure the smooth delivery of communication support services.
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Ensure compliance with Deaf Unity’s policies and procedures (e.g. finance, safeguarding, health and safety, EDI) in every aspect of service delivery
2. Promotion of Courses and Services:
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Develop and implement strategies to promote training, courses and interpreting services to potential clients and students.
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Conduct outreach and build relationships with organisations, businesses, and individuals to increase course enrolment, and training opportunities.
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Utilise various marketing channels, including social media, email campaigns, and partnerships, to promote courses.
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Meet or exceed sales targets for course enrolments and sales of training programmes.
3. Client, Student, and Teacher Support:
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Act as the primary point of contact for students, clients, and teachers, providing exceptional customer service and support.
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Assist with course registration, answer queries, and provide detailed information about training programs.
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Maintain strong relationships with existing clients, students, and teachers, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
4. CRM and Invoicing:
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Keep the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system up to date with accurate and relevant information.
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Generate and manage invoices for BSL and training courses.
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Track payments and follow up on outstanding invoices to ensure timely payment.
5. Feedback and Evaluation:
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Capture feedback from students, clients, and teachers through surveys, or other appropriate methods.
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Analyse feedback to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance course quality and delivery.
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Prepare and present evaluation reports to senior management, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
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Strong organisational and multitasking skills with a keen attention to detail.
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Experience of managing staff/a small team
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Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Proven track record of meeting sales targets and promoting services.
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If no existing BSL skills, an interest and commitment to learning BSL is required (free training provided).
Desirable
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Knowledge of BSL (ideally Level 2/3 or above – ongoing BSL training provided for free up to and including Level 3).
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Proficiency in using CRM systems and other administrative software.
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Experience in business outreach and building business relationships and partnerships.
Personal Attributes
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Proactive and resourceful with a problem-solving mindset.
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Passionate about education, training, and supporting the Deaf community.
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Committed to continuous improvement and excellence in service delivery.
Application Process
To apply for the position of Training and Services Manager, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, how it matches the criteria and why you are interested in this role by 23:59 Sunday 1st December.
Deaf Unity is a charity that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential to our mission. We actively encourage applications from Deaf candidates, and make a commitment to interview all Deaf applicants who apply and who match the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know in your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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40 hours per week, shift work including weekends and bank holidays
Permanent contract
Twickenham (TW1)
We have presently a fantastic opportunity to join one of our 16+ Homes, located in Twickenham, and make a difference to our Young People’s lives.
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.
St Christopher’s Academy
When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please click here
We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.
About the Role
As Team Leader, you will assist the Manager in the running of a 16+ residential service, supporting the delivery of high quality transition services for young people that promote their independence and increase their life skills.
We have an enthusiastic team including Support Workers, Waking Night Staff and Management who all have different interests which they bring to the service. If you’re ready for a challenge and think you have the skills to drive St Christopher’s forward we would love to hear from you!
Applicants should have
- At least two year’s relevant experience providing housing and/or support services to vulnerable individuals.
- A good understanding of the regulatory framework relevant to the provision of housing services for young people.
- Knowledge of the welfare benefits system in relation to young people.
- Ability to lead, motivate, supervise and support staff and be a positive role model.
- Ability to prioritise own workload and to work flexibly to meet deadlines or service requirements.
- Ability to use own initiative as well as be an active team member.
- Flexibility to work evening and weekend shifts and participate in the On-Call system.
What you should expect from us
- Salary of £29,358 per annum.
- Competitive pay and reward structure offering salary progression based on performance.
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
- Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
- UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
- BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary funded training programs.
- Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
Recruitment Process
At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.
Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.
Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification.
Closing date: 29 November 2024
Interview date: 9 December 2024
We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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We are looking for a manager to lead our small team of dedicated and committed Community Sight Loss Advisors and the implementation of our technology support service.
The role will involve recruiting, training and supporting a team of tech volunteers, the planning and delivery of tech training events to groups and individuals, alongside line management of four Community Sight Loss Advisors to ensure our existing advice and peer support services continue to be delivered to a consistently high standard.
Prior experience of working with sight loss is not required, and comprehensive training will be provided.
Please ensure your cover letter includes your reasons for applying and how you feel your skills and experience make you a good candidate for the role.
Wiltshire Sight is committed to quality, equality and valuing diversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a sight loss charity, we particularly encourage applicants who are visually impaired to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Store Associate to join our friendly Store in Bingham.
This will be a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate, motivated, and keen to help raise funds to support the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK.
As a Store Associate you will support the Store Manager, other Store Associates, and volunteers to help run a busy store, you will have the opportunity to develop and learn within the store. Weekend work will be a key part of the role.
Store Location: Unit 2 Bingham Methodist Church, Union Street, Bingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8AD.
Hours: 21 Per Week
Permanent.
Some of the Key Responsibilities
- Excellent Customer Service
- Visual Merchandising
- Organising Stock, Pricing and Steaming stock before going on the shop floor.
- Ensuring Stock is generated over the door by members of the public and ensuring donors sign up for gift aid.
- Implement any promotion in the store as directed by Head Office or your Area Business Manager or your Store Manager.
- Achieve and maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation and cleanliness throughout the Store, including the sales floor and stockroom areas.
- Actively encourage the public to donate saleable stock.
- Rotate stock on a daily basis so that no garment remains on the shop floor for any longer than the agreed time limits.
Ideal candidates should have
- Experience of working in a retail environment due to the nature of the store.
- Experience of cash handling
- Working in a customer service environment
- Experience of working on own initiative
- Knowledge of working in a fashion environment
- Basic IT skills
The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.
* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.
Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
The Retail section consists of more than 700 Barnardo's shops across the UK. These high-street stores are reliant on donations from the public and corporate supporters,and generate funds from the sale of these donated items. There are a wide range of shops, from traditional charity stores to book shops and furniture. The Trading division produces and sells a range of products, including cards and gifts.
Benefits
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
- Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Corporate University
*T&C's apply based on contract
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: helping the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future.
- Supporting with project management by tracking deadlines and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed in time.
- Developing and maintaining professional relationships with stakeholders both internal and external.
- Undertaking analysis of data, extracting insights from reports and compiling into presentations and other documents.
- Managing the Chief Executives/People & Culture Director’s calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments and travel arrangements.
- Preparing and organising documents for meetings including agendas and presentations. Taking minutes during meetings and distributing to relevant parties.
- Adopting a growth mindset, identifying opportunities for personal development.
- Qualification level 4 or above in a business-related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and can produce reports
- Excellent organisational skills. Can negotiate and prioritise to meet needs.
- Good level of computer literacy including all Microsoft Office Applications and competent user of Excel and PowerPoint.
- Able to work to deadlines and prioritise own workload.
Benefits
- Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters.
You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.
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It is often a role experienced fundraisers progress to but will suit a person with the right transferable skills. You may have experience of major donors in another fundraising role, or perhaps you’re an animal-loving fundraiser, sales or business development professional with a strong track record of understanding clients and listening to their motivations.
You need to be an effective and inspiring relationship builder, well organised, an excellent communicator, attentive to detail, and able to think on your feet. A love of animals, a passion for animal welfare, and an understanding of the special human-animal bond would be highly desirable for this role.
It is an exciting time to join the fundraising team at Raystede as we enter our third year of building our partnerships programme. You will work closely with the Corporate and Trusts Fundraisers, as well as the wider team, including the Community and Individual Giving teams.
You will also be working closely with our animal care teams on animal welfare related projects as well as our estate teams, trustees and senior management team.
We are growing our income generation to meet the challenges on behalf of the animals in our care who do not have a voice of heir own. The role of Major Donor Fundraiser is crucial to ensuring our supporters are engaged deeply with our cause, through strong stewardship and cultivation activity.
The Major Giving programme is well underway, and you will be supported to deliver excellent stewardship and design a personal stewardship programme. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will have autonomy, be encouraged to take an innovative approach to stewardship and be supported to continue your professional development.
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Are an experienced fundraiser or account manager with excellent relationship development skills.
- Can inspire and influence supporters to deepen relationships.
- Can work with discretion, tact and sensitivity.
- Have excellent networking skills, able to network at the highest level and work closely with our CEO, Trustees and Senior Management Team.
- Have good IT skills, including CRM databases and MS Office applications.
- Want to make a real, tangible impact to the lives of animals.
- Have the passion and drive to go the extra mile, keeping excellent donor care and animal welfare at the heart of everything you do.
About Raystede
Raystede is a charity that aims to give animals a better life through rehoming, rehabilitation and sanctuary, and give people the support and knowledge they need to treat animals with care and respect. Raystede is Sussex’s biggest animal welfare charity, with nearly 70 years’ experience of caring for and rehoming animals. Uniquely, we care for a huge range of animals - from dogs, cats and donkeys to rabbits, parrots and alpacas. Our experience, expertise and partnerships enable us to deliver an exceptional quality of care for the animals we help. Many of the animals have been neglected, abused or exploited. Raystede helps most of the animals find new homes but also provides life-long sanctuary for elderly horses and other animals that cannot be rehomed. Raystede provides love and safety to those animals that would have nowhere else to go.
To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please refer to our website for contact information.
Closing date for applications is 19 December 2024, however interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, proactive individual who has a successful record in project, programme and operations support and who is looking to take on a new, exciting challenge that will make a real difference to the community.
This is a full and varied role – no two days will be the same! We can offer:
• The opportunity to be fully involved in meaningful work, to make a difference and see the positive impact of your work
• An experienced team who will support you to deliver on your goals, and to grow personally and professionally
• The platform to manage and deliver on your own workload
• A role that allows you to take the initiative, to innovate and to be involved with multiple stakeholders across the business
• Fulfilling and rewarding work that contributes to society, sustainability initiatives and environmental challenges
ABOUT BAKER STREET QUARTER PARTNERSHIP
We are the Business Improvement District (BID) for the Baker Street area of Marylebone – a not-for-profit organisation making a real difference to this vibrant, diverse and dynamic part of central London. Our innovative and compelling work is far reaching, from nurturing and connecting the community, to promoting the area’s vitality and ensuring it is resilient, safe and clean. Established 11 years ago, we have recently set out a new exciting and ambitious business plan focused on facilitating social and environmental impact, with wellbeing at its core. This is a unique opportunity to work within a team who are committed to contributing to the broader community and driving positive change.
Our team is small but highly innovative and ambitious with a proven track record of making real improvements to the area for business and for all. You will be joining the Partnership at an exciting time as we recently extended our area of benefit.
We are delighted to have been recognised as a Great Places to Work certified company!
“100% of employees at Baker Street Quarter Partnership say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company”
Job Outline:
To provide project support to a number of programmes including:
• Operations – Initiatives to ensure our area is maintained as a clean, safe, well-managed and resilient through dedicated street management, effective communications and facilitated local networks
• Sustainability - Promoting social and environmental impact and wellbeing while supporting the delivery of businesses’ sustainability and ESG objectives
• Smarter Giving - our initiative facilitating relationships between our member businesses and local charities and community groups
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operations Support
• Research and collate area information including crime statistics, planned street works, planned events and protests, planning and licensing
• Maintain Street Team rotas onto team calendar
• Assistance with the day-to-day oversight of the Street Team
• Update and send weekly Security and Operations mailer
• Update weekly Street Works
• Manage our range of Operations communication and intelligence sharing platforms and closed WhatsApp groups
• Actively assessing the quality and look/feel of our footprint area to report to Operations Manager
• Administrative assistance with Operational contract management
• Manage Health and Safety/Risk Assessments/RAMS for outdoor markets and events
• Administrative assistance for Operations linked events (Security Networking, Intelligence sharing meetings etc.)
• Manage and book all member training
• Assisting with keeping Operations section of BakerStreetQ website up to date
Smarter Giving Support
• Support the Community Impact Manager on collection drives/Christmas appeal
• Research related to local need and Church Street Ward (our focus for Smarter Giving)
• Attend member volunteering sessions to welcome volunteers and ensure smooth running
• Assist with arrangement of member volunteering
• Organise annual Christmas raffle
• Draft weekly volunteering and skill sharing opportunity update
• Draft articles on successful Smarter Giving initiatives
• Organise Meet the Charity events
Sustainability and Placemaking Programmes Support
• Research and administrative support related to sustainability, accessibility and Placemaking projects
• Drafting and updating communication and content
• Liaison with businesses, the Council and other stakeholders
• Initiate, promote and manage internal sustainability initiatives
• Assist with Smarter Recycling contract management
• Manage customer care calls to Smarter Recycling users (biannually)
General
• Support with the collation of performance/KPI data for quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports
• Minute Sustainability Steering Group and Streets and Spaces Steering Group, following up to ensure actions are completed
• Research related to local events and activities
• Staff pop-up member information stalls
• Financial administration related to Operations and Smarter Giving
• Contract administration and support
• Manage generic email boxes including training@ and info@ responding in a timely fashion
• Support and provide cover during holidays and absences for the Executive Assistant and Marketing & Events Coordinator including office and phone cover, office supplies and welcoming guests
• Always acting as an ambassador for BakerStreetQ.
• Back-up Fire Marshall and First Aider for the office (full training provided).
• Opportunity to train as Mental Health First Aider
It is expected that the Project Assistant will provide cover for and stand-in as necessary for the Marketing and Events Coordinator and the Team Assistant, and has familiarity of their job functions to enable such coverage to be provided.
• To undertake such other duties commensurate with your position, and / or hours of work, as may reasonably be required
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Required skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Exceptional personal planning and organisational skills
• Adept at independent working taking accountability for own workload and timely deliverables of work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong planning and time management/multi-tasking skills, with the ability to take the initiative and work independently with little supervision, yet maintaining regular communication within the team
• A flexible approach, professional outlook and positive attitude is essential
• Ability to compile and accurately record information
• Intermediate skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint and experience of using contact databases (in particular input, retrieval of data and the ability to use database)
• Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst caring to ensure a high standard of work quality
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a “can-do”, willing, collegiate approach
• Flexibility to adapt effectively to change
• Exceptional eye for detail and data accuracy
• Ability to liaise and build a rapport via telephone, in person and in written correspondence with senior business representatives and a variety of professionals and voluntary groups
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and out of core hours to attend events
Required Experience
• Previous work experience in an operational support or project support role likely to have been gained over a minimum of 12 months
• A passion/drive to contribute in a community focused, social impact role
• An interest in the urban environment and an organisation involved in sustainability initiatives, area promotion and placemaking projects
Our Benefits:
• Private health insurance via BUPA for employee only from day one
• Pension – Employee 5% and Employer 6%
• 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays and additional gifted holiday over Christmas
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Salary sacrifice TechScheme – limit £2000
• Wellbeing sessions
• Opportunities and Support to volunteer
TIMESCALE:
Closing date for applications 29th November 2024.
Application by cover letter and CV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a New Business Partner to join our team.
You'll work closely with the Head of Employability, Skills and Training within the National Services department to develop, shape and grow our offer. We are looking for a commercially minded individual who can build our income generation pathway within National Services.
We have been working with employers, schools and higher education institutes for several years in the development of our Employ Autism programme, providing training and consultancy for employers and education providers as well as paid work experience for autistic young people. We are at an exciting time where we have a mixture of existing offers (training and consultancy and Employ Autism) as well as new products ready to launch, including, Autism Confidence, e-learning and our Careers Education Framework.
You'll secure income from employers, providers and partners for our Employability and Training team through our Employ Autism programme, developing and implementing a sales plan to secure new long-term strategic partnerships with nationwide businesses.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Sales, new business and/or experience of managing multiple client relationships.
- A demonstrable track record of working successfully with businesses in a development capacity to acquire and maximise relationships.
- Good knowledge of the commercial sector and employability/training services.
- Excellent presentation skills to engage a range of internal/external stakeholders.
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Talent Set are delighted to be working with Sue Ryder to find their new Social Media Manager.
The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working one day per week from their London office.
This role will report into the Senior Digital Manager and will have 2 direct reports. You will oversee and develop the strategic management and growth of Sue Ryder’s busy social media pages and lead paid activity across Meta and other channels, managing ad accounts to support income generating activities, including fundraising and retail, promotion of online bereavement support services, and to support brand awareness activities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with colleagues across Marcomms and provide strategic recommendations to maintain an integrated approach to all social media activity.
• Plan and implement organic and paid social activities for our ongoing, recurring and one-off campaigns across a wide variety of
• Support the Senior Social Media Officer to grow and maintain our national and local social media channels by planning and creating high-quality and engaging content.
• Work with the Social Media Assistant to oversee daily moderation, adhering to Sue Ryder’s safeguarding processes. This includes moderating and responding to questions and messages, gathering qualitative insights from feedback and taking part in our weekend cover rota.
• Support the Senior Social Media Officer and Social Media Assistant to ensure that our retail social media pages are optimised and posting engaging content, and that our shop Facebook pages are well-managed for the shops to promote their activities.
• Manage our ongoing reporting across organic and paid social media to help us continually evaluate our strategy, ensuring our channels are regularly optimised and using data and insight to inform decisions.
• Provide training and support to colleagues and teams across the organisation to improve their understanding of how Sue Ryder uses social media and how it can be beneficial to their own activity.
• Maintain and update our social media policies and guidance for staff and volunteers using social media on behalf of Sue Ryder or to promote our work within their own networks.
• Out-of-hours moderation cover as required and this role will participate in our weekend cover rota.
Person Specification:
• Experience of managing and reporting on a large and busy portfolio of social media accounts across multiple platforms
• Experience in planning, sourcing and editing content in a range of formats (image, video, graphics) for social media, with excellent copywriting and proof-reading skills and a keen eye for detail
• Experience of planning, implementing and optimising paid social media campaigns across a range of objectives, durations and budgets
• Knowledge of content scheduling and co-ordination tools such as Sprout Social
• Knowledge of social media monitoring and listening tools
• Experience and understanding of optimising a social media strategy, including securing buy-in from colleagues across the organisation
• Strong line management skills and the ability to influence colleagues from other directorates
• Intermediate level skills in Canva, Photoshop and Premier Pro (or other image and video editing software)
• A can-do approach, with a positive attitude and willingness to support others across the organisation
• Experience of working across a multi-disciplinary team, prioritising content for relevant channels where necessary
• Experience of monitoring social media out of office hours within a framework
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: helping the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future.
- Being involved in strategic planning groups where appropriate, consulting on issues relating to PBS.
- Providing training, guidance and coaching opportunities to enable others to develop their knowledge and skills.
- Helping to develop strategies that promote a safe, respectful environment and ensure people are treated with dignity.
- Cultivating a positive, inclusive atmosphere where people feel supported, valued and empowered to grow and succeed.
- Designing, implementing, evaluating and adapting individual recording systems according to the needs of an individual young person.
- Managing caseload and waitlist in a manner that ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
- Keeping up to date with national best practice about provisions for people with learning disabilities, neurodiversity, restrictive practices and challenging behaviour.
- Master’s Level qualification in Applied behaviour Analysis, PBS, or other relevant discipline such as psychology.
- Significant experience delivering PBS within a relevant setting.
- Sound knowledge of working within Ofsted’s social care common inspection framework.
- Experience with supporting young people with challenging behaviours.
- Ability to demonstrate working with children or young people with complex needs including learning disabilities and Autism spectrum conditions.
- Experience in delivery of PROACT-SCIPr.
- Driver with own transport is essential.
- A full valid UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Benefits:
- Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters.
You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.
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Please send your CV
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: helping the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future.
- Administrative duties as required to ensure the efficient provision of the service, including setting up case files, ordering resources, attending meetings, taking and distributing minutes.
- Networking with people we support and commissioners to positively promote engagement with Together Trust services. This may include liaising with school SENCOs and GP practices.
- Managing a sign-out/return system for off-site use of resources within the TSS Team.
- Booking parents onto sleep workshops, inviting them to attend monthly coffee mornings and providing supportive listening.
- Giving advice to parents/professionals on appropriate support services.
- Working closely with TSS colleagues in the preparation of materials and resources to be used for therapeutic purposes and for training, e.g. visual resources, sleep programmes.
- Preparing resource packs for parents and professionals to a high standard.
- Educated to GCSE or NVQ Level 3
- Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
- Experience of supporting families who have children with additional needs, including knowledge and understanding of Autism spectrum conditions and the impact on young people and their families.
- Experience of working in an office-based environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and various IT systems.
- Ability to work independently and manage own workload
- Understanding the significance of safeguarding and demonstrating a personal commitment to safeguarding.
Benefits:
- Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years. Holidays pro-rated on number of hours worked.
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters.
You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.
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Please send your CV
Hours 37.5 hours, Term Time Only (43 weeks worked) part time hours will be considered
Location Hybrid worker - home, school or office based as necessary. Together Trust Central office is based in Cheadle, Cheshire. You must be able to commute between the Trust services.
Reports to Head of Clinical Services
Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to join our Clinical Services team?
The Clinical Service team in the Together Trust is at an exciting time of development. This post offers the unique opportunity to join a newly established Psychology Service and to work systemically in multi-disciplinary teams to contribute to trust wide and externally commissioned initiatives and support the needs of individual pupils.
In this role you will be working in Specialist Together Trust settings.
You will draw on knowledge and expertise in neurodiversity and work closely with settings that support learners with autism and social communication differences. You will work with pupils with significant social and emotional needs and the teams around them, using trauma-informed practice. You will support the needs of learners with complex learning and developmental needs, and you will have opportunities to work in other settings on externally commissioned projects across the region, including work in mainstream and community settings.
You will work in a variety of ways through training, problem-solving and collaborative consultation and advice and support to teachers, parents/carers, SENCOs, the wider community, as well as children and young people. You will be able to build relationships with those you support, take a reflective approach and work in cycles of ‘assess, plan, do review’ to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people. You will use psychological assessment and produce reports to contribute to an understanding of a child’s needs and work in collaboration with others to develop shared and person-centred plans of support.
You will be supported by and will support a small team of Educational Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists using formal and informal supervision, and you will be able to shape and contribute to the development of a service that is inclusive and celebratory of the experiences of the thoughts and ideas people bring. Opportunities for professional development and project development with universities as well as participation in charity and community focussed activity will be supported.
The scope for development in this role is extensive and we would welcome applicants from Educational Psychologists looking for new ways of practicing as an Educational Psychologist.
Help us make a change to the lives of the young people we support with special educational needs.
Benefits
- Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
Please read the full job description to find out more about this new and interesting position.
For further enquiries about this role, please contact: Rick Vogan (Head of Clinical Services), [email protected] or Dr Joanna Dalton (Trust Wide Educational Psychologist), [email protected]
This position may be withdrawn early should the ideal candidate be found prior to the closing date - therefore early applicants are encouraged.
We welcome applications from those with a right to work in the UK. We do not currently sponsor overseas staff.
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Please send your CV
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Store Manager to join Barnardo's on a Full Time, Permanent basis.
As a Store Manager you will manage the day to day running of our Clydebank Store, leading a team of colleagues to maximise store sales and profits. By doing so you will play a crucial role in raising the funds for the amazing services and support Barnardo's provides for children, young people, parents, and carers across the UK.
Location: Unit 1, 485/507 Glasgow Road, Clydebank, Glasgow, Scotland, G81 1JP
Working Pattern: As the store is open 7 days a week, the successful post holder will be required to on a rota basis which will include weekend, evening, and bank holiday working.
Some but not all key responsibilities are:
- Ensuring stock is generated over the door by members of the public and donors sign up to the Gift Aid scheme.
- Ensure that the high standard of service to customers that is expected by Barnardo's is maintained at all times.
- Implement promotions in the Store as directed by Head Office or your Area Business Manager.
- Maintain a high standard of presentation, both in the windows and the interior of the Store.
- Ensure there is adequate stock available on the shop floor, at all times, on all key lines
- Provide training, development, work reviews and appraisals for paid staff to enable them to perform their jobs efficiently and effectively.
- Create an organised and pleasant working environment for staff and volunteers.
- Actively recruit the correct/specified number volunteers to deliver the stores objectives and KPI's.
- Ensure all financial, cash handling and security procedures are adhered to as per the Barnardo's Manager's Manual and the relevant Retail procedures.
- Hold the shop keys, ensuring that the shop is secure whenever it is left unattended.
Idea Candidates Must Haves:
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
- Experience of managing people
- Ability to liaise and respond to a variety of people from varying backgrounds.
- Ability to meet the needs of customers on a face-to-face basis, in order to generate sales and increase customer usage of the shop.
- Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply up to four figures in order to maintain budgets and complete accurately weekly income/banking sheets.
- Ability to handle cash and reconcile accurately.
- Proven experience of meeting targets and KPI's.
- Basic IT skills.
The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.
* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.
Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.
The Retail section consists of more than 700 Barnardo's shops across the UK. These high-street stores are reliant on donations from the public and corporate supporters,and generate funds from the sale of these donated items. There are a wide range of shops, from traditional charity stores to book shops and furniture. The Trading division produces and sells a range of products, including cards and gifts.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Benefits
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
- Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Corporate University
*T&C's apply based on contract
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Store Manager to join Barnardo's on a Full Time, Permanent basis.
As a Store Manager you will manage the day to day running of our Cheadle Hulme Store, leading a team of colleagues to maximise store sales and profits. By doing so you will play a crucial role in raising the funds for the amazing services and support Barnardo's provides for children, young people, parents, and carers across the UK.
Location: 25 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, SK8 5AF
Working Pattern: As the store is open 7 days a week, the successful post holder will be required to on a rota basis which will include weekend, evening, and bank holiday working.
Some but not all key responsibilities are:
- Ensuring stock is generated over the door by members of the public and donors sign up to the Gift Aid scheme.
- Ensure that the high standard of service to customers that is expected by Barnardo's is maintained at all times.
- Implement promotions in the Store as directed by Head Office or your Area Business Manager.
- Maintain a high standard of presentation, both in the windows and the interior of the Store.
- Ensure there is adequate stock available on the shop floor, at all times, on all key lines
- Provide training, development, work reviews and appraisals for paid staff to enable them to perform their jobs efficiently and effectively.
- Create an organised and pleasant working environment for staff and volunteers.
- Actively recruit the correct/specified number volunteers to deliver the stores objectives and KPI's.
- Ensure all financial, cash handling and security procedures are adhered to as per the Barnardo's Manager's Manual and the relevant Retail procedures.
- Hold the shop keys, ensuring that the shop is secure whenever it is left unattended.
Idea Candidates Must Haves:
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
- Experience of managing people
- Ability to liaise and respond to a variety of people from varying backgrounds.
- Ability to meet the needs of customers on a face-to-face basis, in order to generate sales and increase customer usage of the shop.
- Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply up to four figures in order to maintain budgets and complete accurately weekly income/banking sheets.
- Ability to handle cash and reconcile accurately.
- Proven experience of meeting targets and KPI's.
- Basic IT skills.
The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.
* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.
Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.
The Retail section consists of more than 700 Barnardo's shops across the UK. These high-street stores are reliant on donations from the public and corporate supporters,and generate funds from the sale of these donated items. There are a wide range of shops, from traditional charity stores to book shops and furniture. The Trading division produces and sells a range of products, including cards and gifts.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
About Barnardo's
At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.
Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates.
Our basis and values
Benefits
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
- Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Corporate University
*T&C's apply based on contract
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.