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About The Role
Are you a qualified Finance professional looking for a new challenge? Would you like to join the Finance team for one of the UKs leading charities?
We are looking for a Head of Financial Accounts to join our busy Finance and Commercial directorate and lead our Financial Accounts team.
Reporting to the Director of Group Financial Accounts and Business Processes, this role will see you devising and maintaining a system of internal financial controls, policies, delegated authorities and procedures to safeguard RBL funds (RBL charity and subsidiaries) and ensure that funds are spent in line with charity law, applicable accounting standards and donor wishes.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Preparation of the annual consolidated accounts of the RBL group and subsidiaries, as well as the individual financial statements for the main RBL charity, Poppyscotland and other London based trading subsidiaries
- Project management of annual statutory external audit as well as other smaller assurance or reporting engagements and take appropriate actions
- Leading an effective Branch Accounting function, ensuring that the annual return process is successful in recording transactions accurately and to timetable
- Ensuring the RBL group is fully compliant with all relevant tax legislation, providing internal advice on the tax status of transactions and preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns and annual Corporation tax returns.
- Project management of the annual audit, ensuring that the auditors receive an accurate set of accounts, associated working papers and all requested deliverables by the agreed deadlines
- Management of permanent team of six, plus interim year end accountants
You will be a fully qualified CCAB Accountant and will bring experience of leading a multi-discplinary Finance team in a large organisation. You will have experience of producing and/or auditing complex consolidated statutory accounts and will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the principles of internal financial controls and VAT as it applies to charities.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London, Haig House, Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you value the principles of restorative practice?
Are you passionate about providing the best possible service for children, young people, families and communities at every opportunity?
Can you think creatively about services and identify opportunities for improvement or impact?
Are you able to inspire a team to deliver effective and efficient person-led support?
We are a leading charity in the UK offering Family Group Conferences in the South. We are at an exciting point in our history where we are exploring and actively building new and innovative ways to work alongside families and the community. If you are keen to get creative and explore new opportunities alongside managing and leading an excellent core service, we would love to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will be a skilled strategic thinker able to inspire and lead a remote team to deliver high-quality support services.
They will also be able to design, launch and embed creative, innovative services that embody the principles of restorative, solution-focused and person-led support.
Successful candidates will be positive communicators who enjoy building and nurturing relationships internally and externally.
As a pivotal brand ambassador our next Director of Services will demonstrate and promote our values, and strive towards delivering our mission and vision in all that they do.
Experience in delivering Family Group Conferences is desirable but is not essential for this role. We are looking for senior operational leaders with experience in and passion for restorative practices.
The role offers flexible, hybrid working with a requirement to be in our Eastleigh, Hampshire office two days a week (Tuesday is an essential day). A successful candidate would need to actively work in person with commissioners, external partners, and our teams throughout our programme areas on a regular basis, depending on service needs.
Willingness to travel to other areas, depending on service need and growth is also needed.
DETAILS
Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: Hybrid with two days a week in our Eastleigh, Hampshire Head Office – requirement for Tuesday in the office
Working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, flexible
We are committed to safeguarding and all posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, two satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK
SAFEGUARDING
Daybreak is firmly committed to the belief that all children, young people and vulnerable adults have a fundamental right to be protected from harm, and fully recognises its responsibility for safeguarding and child protection.
Safeguarding determines the actions that we take to keep people safe and protect them from harm in all aspects of their engagement with Daybreak. The safety and protection of all beneficiaries that Daybreak supports is paramount and has priority over all other interests.
As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy, DBS checks will be required prior to commencing work with Daybreak. This policy is available on our website.
APPLICATIONS
To apply, please download and complete our application form. Whilst we also will accept a CV and Covering Letter, note that anyone invited to an interview will be required to complete a full application form prior to the interview as per our safer recruitment policy.
Please ensure that you have read the full recruitment pack on our website, prior to applying.
Should you like an informal chat with our CEO, please request via head office.
If you need any help with your application or have any questions, please contact us via email or phone
CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY 11TH AUGUST 2024 | INTERVIEWS: WEDNESDAY 14TH & FRIDAY 16TH AUGUST
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role is not open to sponsorship.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Multidisciplinary Technician to join our Community Rehabilitation Team on a fixed term contract to 31st October 2025. This role will require the successful candidate to high quality MDT technician support, in order to promote the participation and functional activity of children and young people.
Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Role Requirements
You will provide support to the Community Rehabilitation Service in delivering a multi-tiered model which includes virtual support, early supported discharge from inpatient neurorehabilitation at The Children’s Trust, outpatient packages and community rehabilitation in the Southeast (restricted postcode locations).
Our service delivery aims to promote outcome focussed interventions, safe care, function and participation of children and young people. As such, you will support the provision of therapy and psychology related goals, including specialist equipment, therapy resources and assistive technology, as well as provide support to goal directed independence, self-care, social, leisure and community activities.
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
Strictly no agencies, please.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, Zest; our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
As the commissioned Restorative Justice Service for London and a Registered Service Provider with the Restorative Justice Council, Calm Mediation are committed to providing safe, high quality support to RJ participants.
If you are an experienced Restorative Justice practitioner with the skills and knowledge to support the complex needs of those affected by serious crime, this role is for you.
The RJ Senior Case Coordinator will be the first point of contact for complex referrals into the service and will manage a busy and varied case load. You will be responsible for progressing referrals including undertaking risk assessments and case reviews, liaison with referrers, police, probation and prisons and attending RJ approval panels, supervising and supporting our team of volunteer practitioners who facilitate the casework and undertaking a variety of administrative duties associated with the role.
You will be an RJ practitioner of Advanced level, with a varied experience of sensitive and complex case work. Experience of supervising and supporting volunteers and knowledge of Salesforce case management system is desirable.
You will be supported in your professional development and RJC registration or renewal and membership. There will be opportunity for facilitation of case work, relevant training and continued professional development.
This position will be a flexible hybrid role - working remotely from home and/or from our office premises in Camberwell, South East London - with an expectation that you will travel to team meetings and events in London several times per year and undertake in-person case work across London and the wider prison estate.
If this role suits your skills and experience, kindly submit a CV that includes a summary of your Restorative Justice case work experience and/or a current RJC practitioner registration certificate
All applicants should be trained RJ Facilitators and hold a relevant RJ training certificate.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by email.
Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check.
Calm Mediation is a non-profit organisation bringing over 25 years of hands-on experience in Mediation & Restorative Justice, training & practice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Role
We are seeking a dedicated Front of House Team Leader to join our team at the National Memorial Arboretum.
The Arboretum is the UK’s year-round centre of Remembrance and part of the Royal British Legion.
At its heart, RBL is a people organisation. People who want to do the very best for others, while at the same time making the most of the opportunities and experiences we offer them.
We are the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with 210,000 members, 50,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever it’s needed.
This role involves supporting the Food Service Manager in leading the food service team to deliver exceptional service and exceed visitor expectations. The successful candidate will implement and uphold service standards as outlined in the Food Services Strategy, ensuring top-tier service, presentation, and cleanliness across our restaurant, coffee shop, and event center. In the absence of the Assistant Food Service Manager, the Front of House Team Leader will step in to oversee operations and maintain service quality.
The Front of House Team Leader will play a crucial role in liaising with the management team, maintaining positive relationships within the NMA, and ensuring front of house staff are knowledgeable about daily offerings. Responsibilities include supervising and guiding Food Service Assistants, resolving customer complaints efficiently, achieving sales targets, and ensuring compliance with food safety and health regulations. Additionally, the role involves managing stock and cash, assisting with stock takes, and training staff to deliver outstanding customer service.
Qualified candidates will have proven supervisory experience in a similar role and industry, with a good understanding of health and safety procedures and regulations. Strong interpersonal and IT skills, along with a commitment to the Arboretum's mission and values, are essential. Flexibility to work weekends and evenings is also required. Join us in providing an exceptional visitor experience at the National Memorial Arboretum.
Please note that this role will be based onsite at the National Memorial Arboretum, Burton-on-Trent DE13 7AR
About the National Memorial Arboretum
The Arboretum is the UK’s year-round centre of Remembrance and part of the Royal British Legion. Home to over 350 memorials, including the nationally-important Armed Forces Memorial, it remembers the service and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve our country. The 150-acre site features around 30,000 maturing trees and an abundance of wildlife. Each year the Arboretum welcomes around 300,000 visitors, many of whom attend one of the 200+ events which take place across the site.
In March 2017, the National Memorial Arboretum formally opened its new award-winning Remembrance Centre.
Our Values and Behaviours
Does the following describe you?
- A desire to provide great customer service
- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
- Passionate about supporting the ongoing development of the Arboretum
- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others
If so, then we would like you hear from you….
Diversity Statement
We are committed to building a truly inclusive organisation of diverse people and perspectives.
We actively engage in a programme of work to develop our practices and we have set out our commitments to realise this ambition. We will keep listening, learning, and sharing our progress and impact.
We are Disability Confident employer, signed up to Race Equality Matters and Pride In Veteran standards.
We guarantee an interview to any applicant who declares a disability or/and are part or Armed Forces community on application and whose application demonstrates that they meet the Essential criteria of the role, as set out in the Person Specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Women in Prison
Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.
Job Description:
Job Purpose:
To provide reliable and essential administrative support to the WomenMATTA team, ensuring accurate data capture and the smooth running of WomenMATTA’s office. Act as a front of house staff member to the WomenMATTA office, mailbox and phone line; providing advice and signposting to enquiries and greeting visitors. Working closely with management, frontline staff and volunteers to develop streamlined processes to the administrative side of daily operations.
1. Provide prompt and effective administrative support to all WomenMATTA staff; being a key contact around IT and case management systems and assist with the day to day running of the Programme.
2. Maintain case management systems to ensure accurate and timely data recording across all monitoring systems
3. Provide office management and diligent support to the operations of the Programme
4. Act as the first point of contact for service users and external parties; drawing on a trauma informed approach when communicating to parties
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Thomson Reuters Foundation is looking for a Legal Manager, Legal Service for Independent Media to join our TrustLaw team.
As Legal Manager, Legal Service for Independent Media, you will provide dedicated project leadership to continue to pilot the operationalization and implementation of a legal offering to support journalists and independent newsrooms, whose safety and independence are under threat.
You will report to TrustLaw’s Head of Special Projects, while working closely with the TrustLaw and the Media Freedom teams. You will manage one Legal Officer, Media Freedom.
This is a fixed-term 12-month contract based in London.
About the Role:
As our Legal Manager, Legal Service for Independent Media, you will:
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Map evolving trends and legal threats for journalists, media freedom NGOs and independent media outlets and identify the most pressing legal gaps and needs
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Build excellent relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, including expanding our network of expert NGOs and legal teams working in the media, journalism and media freedom space
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Refine the operating model for the media-legal offering based on feedback received, including intake process, eligibility requirements, project flow, and impact monitoring mechanisms
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Work closely with our Media Freedom and Programmes team to ensure alignment and integration of the media-legal offering within the Foundation's existing media freedom work, and to identify other innovative programming, products and approaches that best leverage the Foundation’s assets
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Scope, and support the management of pro bono or low bono legal requests and cross-border research projects that address critical needs of journalists, media freedom NGOs and independent media outlets
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Scope and oversee the development of tools, resources, trainings and other content on key legal issues of relevance to journalists and independent media outlets to address threats to their safety and independence and build resilience
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Deliver and/or coordinate delivery of trainings, legal health checks and events for media freedom NGOs, journalists and/or media houses, often in partnership with the programming teams
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Support the development and implementation of a communications, engagement and outreach plan, as needed, in collaboration with the Foundation’s Communications, Social and Media Freedom teams
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Support bid development and partnership-building to ensure financial sustainability of the offering
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Carry out a variety of administrative, reporting, planning, monitoring, and logistical responsibilities linked to the project
About You
To be our Legal Manager, Legal Service for Independent Media, you will likely have:
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An LLB, with preference for a qualified lawyer or an advanced law degree
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At least five years’ experience working in the legal field, with prior experience in media law or related human rights matters, either in a law firm, media house or non-profit organisation
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Strong understanding of international standards on press freedom and/or the media law/policy landscape. Understanding of the legal needs of journalists and media outlets in the global south or Central/Eastern Europe/FSU an advantage
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Excellent project management and organisational skills including the ability to manage effectively multiple matters and projects in a fast-paced environment, with a high degree of creative and flexible thinking, and the ability to incorporate lessons learnt through pilot delivery
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Prior experience working on donor-funded projects is a plus
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Excellent research, drafting and analytical skills, with experience in training an advantage
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Excellent interpersonal skills – able to establish and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally, with people from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
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Resilience, ability to cope with high pressure and work environments and find solutions to problems when they arise – able to quickly understand complex information and communicate to non-experts
What’s in it For You
At the Thomson Reuters Foundation, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:
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Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair and informed.
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A Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class; we combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
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Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
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Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
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Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.
About Thomson Reuters Foundation
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and the USA, we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique media and legal services to drive systemic change.
About The Role
Are you passionate about creating exceptional user experiences? We're seeking a talented User Experience Manager to join us at our HQ, Haig House, Southwark, in a hybrid role that blends remote and office work.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
In this role, you'll bring your expertise in human-centered design to shape and iterate experiences, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive our customer experience vision forward. You'll lead the design strategy for all our digital applications, ensuring they deliver value-driven outcomes that resonate with our diverse customer base.
Your responsibilities will span from understanding user needs and developing personas to prototyping, user-testing, and championing accessibility and inclusive design principles. You'll have the opportunity to unleash your creativity by conceptualising innovative ideas to bring our brand to life in the digital space.
Reporting to the Head of Digital, you'll play a pivotal role in defining and assuring the overall quality and strategy for digital product design. Your ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders will be crucial as you navigate complex UX and UI concepts, securing buy-in for your visionary ideas.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
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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!
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for an Early Help IDVA
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000
Location: Brent Civic Centre & Hammersmith
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract: Permanent
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
The Early Help domestic violence project aims to embed early intervention and domestic violence homicide prevention best practice into a multi-agency whole family approach response to lead to better outcomes for those involved including children. The purpose of the Early Help IDVA role is to work closely with Early Help / Family solutions and Brent Family Front Door / MASH to support women who have had Early Help intervention due to domestic violence.
The Early Help domestic violence project aims to embed early intervention and domestic violence homicide prevention best practice into a multi-agency, whole-family-approach response to lead to better outcomes for those involved, including children. The purpose of the Early Help IDVA role is to work closely with Early Help / Family solutions and Brent Family Front Door / MASH to support women who have had Early Help intervention due to domestic violence.
About You:
To be successful as the Early Help IDVA you will need the below experience and skills.
The post holder will be co-located within Brent Early Help and will help raise the team’s awareness, identification and response to those experiencing domestic violence, the post holder will jointly work with Early Help Practitioners on cases to support service users and improve partnership responses. The post holder will have an excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children. The post holder will also have an understanding of children’s social care and care proceedings. As an experienced domestic violence advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, the post holder will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic violence, of supporting women involved with Children’s Social Services and Early Help, and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.
To be successful as the Early Help IDVA, you’ll need the below experience and skills:
§ Excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children
§ An understanding of children’s social care and care proceedings
§ Be an experienced domestic violence advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs
§ Skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis
§ Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic violence, of supporting women involved with Children’s Social Services and Early Help
§ Ability to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision
§ Working within safeguarding procedures is essential
How to apply:
Please submit your up to date CV along with a covering letter to the Talent email address - PLEASE WRITE THE JOB TITLE IN THE *SUBJECT*
· Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 4 August 2024 @ 23:59
· Interviews are taking place on week commencing 12 August 2024
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Career development pathways
- One week’s paid dependents leave
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
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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!
Role: Procurement and Contract Manager, Fundraising, Remembrance and Marketing
Location: London, Haig House, with hybrid working
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £43,572 to £47,652 per annum, inclusive of Market and London Supplements
Would you like a key role within the busy Procurement team of a leading UK Charity?
We are looking for a Procurement and Contract Manager to join the RBL team and oversee activity within our Fundraising, Remembrance and Marketing Directorate.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, this role will see you jointly own the strategy and delivery of the procurement of goods and services for RBL across our Fundraising, Remembrance and Marketing area. This will involve implementing procurement and contract best practice to deliver technical and commercial requirements.
Supporting the Procurement Team, you will be working on implementing activities to ensure RBL procurement is a best in sector function.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Identification and management of procurement projects that deliver maximum value and mitigate risk
· Partner with business stakeholders to become a trusted and valued business partner
· Establish client requirements, lead the investigation, development and implementation of strategic category plans, benchmarking and cost analysis techniques
· Assisting with the growth and development of the Procurement function to include developing and use of tools and templates, reporting and delivering training to business stakeholders
· Provide support on the development of and where appropriate directly manage key supplier relationships to improve delivery performance
Procurement in the UK’s largest armed forces charity offers a fulfilling blend of meaningful impact, professional growth, collaborative work and stimulating challenges. You'll contribute to a valuable cause, collaborate with passionate individuals, and gain specialised expertise while navigating complex procurement challenges.
You will have experience in managing end to end procurement projects and developing procurement strategy and category plans. You will be able to demonstrate experience of undertaking market testing, data analysis and benchmarking and will be confident in engaging and influencing key internal stakeholders.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues and partners but with an expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
RBL employs c 2,000 people across the country campaigning on behalf of the Armed Forces community, delivering support services to them, leading Remembrance on behalf of the nation, raising funds to support our work and developing and running the organisation and our network of membership branches. RBL is modernising, and we are ambitious to deliver more for the communities we support. It’s therefore an exciting time to be part of both changing the lives of our customers and changing the organisation and its future capacity and capability.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing Date: Monday 29th July 2024
We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact our Resourcing team directly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Social Value Recruitment Consultant
Location: This role can be based in either Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow or London
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 35
Salary: £30,000 pro rata per annum with an additional ongoing bonus of 10% of each contract settlement made after the completion of your base target sales.
Big Issue Recruit is looking for a socially conscious recruitment consultant to help drive our expansion.
Big Issue Recruit (BIR) is a responsible, inclusive, end-to-end method of recruitment which fills posts, reduces the risk (and therefore cost) of churn and generates significant and quantifiable social value. We work with people from a diverse range of backgrounds who are experiencing poverty. We seek to understand their long-term goals and immediate needs, remove their barriers to employment and provide the necessary skills and support to enable them to enter the job market.
You will be a highly driven, experienced recruiter who has significant experience of working with current client bases and developing trust and credibility with new partners through a sales focused model.
The role is a real chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of people who face barriers to employment and is offered with a base salary of £30,000 pro rata (with an additional ongoing bonus of 10% of each contract settlement made after the completion of your base target sales) and fixed term initially for 6 months with the desire to extend if income targets are achieved.
For a full job description including the summary of responsibilities, skills, qualities and experience required for the role, please download from the link below.
Additional Staff Benefits:
- 25 days holiday (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays, that grows incrementally with service.
- Flexible working policy
- Pension scheme
- Private Health care cover
- Enhanced Family benefits
- On-going learning and development
- Employee Assistance programme to support your health and wellbeing
- Perkpal Benefits scheme
Closing date – 4th August 2024 (23:59pm) - We may hold interviews for suitable candidates before the closing date. Please therefore apply as soon as possible.
Big Issue Group is striving towards Equal Opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.
Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. Over time our organisation has grown and now The Big Issue Group consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd and Big Issue Invest Ltd (our social investment arm) and Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company.
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Citizens Advice Milton Keynes is a local charity that helps people to resolve their legal, money and personal problems. We have been providing free, confidential, and impartial advice since 1972 and helped over 8000 local people last year.
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our Senior Management Team and oversee the core elements of our volunteering programme, and our Learning and Development strategy, as well as deliver in-house training, and provide first-line support to staff, trustees, and volunteers on our major operational systems.
This is a challenging role with a high level of accountability. Reporting to our Director, you will manage a demanding and varied workload , supporting staff and volunteers at every stage of their personal and professional development. The ideal candidate will have:
- A strong foundation knowledge of our various advice areas (competence in these subjects is desirable, but full and ongoing training will be provided).
- Excellent computer literacy (training on our local systems will be given).
- Confidence in working to performance targets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for providing exceptional customer service with a non-judgemental approach.
- The ability to work independently, sometimes remotely, and from various community-based locations.
All our advice work is carried out to the strictest quality standards, and we are committed to ensuring that all our advice work complements the wider services provided by both Citizens Advice Milton Keynes and its subsidiary – Works for Us.
Applicants need to –
- Have some experience in training and development roles.
- Be skilled in volunteer management, including recruitment, welfare, and disciplinary actions.
- Be capable of drafting and implementing strategic plans.
- Possess strong IT skills with the ability to coach others on key systems.
- Possess excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
A minimum of 12 months’ experience in an advice agency or similar setting is desirable.
We are committed to supporting the professional development of our staff. Full and ongoing training will be provided to support successful candidates.
The successful Applicant/s will be asked to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
If you are passionate about helping others and have the skills and experience required for this challenging role, we would love to hear from you.
Closing Date:Wednesday 7th August 2024 at 5pmInterviews:Week commencing 12th August 2024
Please note interviews will be held face to face in Acorn House, Milton Keynes
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The Royal Air Force Club is pleased to invite applications for the role of Director of Fundraising to join our team and continue to contribute to the future success of the Club.
Located in London’s Mayfair and overlooking Green Park, the Royal Air Force Club offers first class facilities and a ‘home from home' to its 24,000 members, predominantly serving and former officers of the RAF and Allied Air Forces and their families.
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Key Relationships: The Board of Trustees; Fundraising & Legacy Committee; Director of Operations; Finance & Marketing Teams
Background:
Due to significant losses during the Covid pandemic, a Club appeal for donations was launched in 2020. The Friends of the RAF Club was established in 2021 to recognize these generous Members, many of whom have maintained their donations which have subsequently funded key refurbishment projects in the Club. Support of The Friends contributes significantly to the Club’s financial recovery.
Key Responsibilities:
The Director of Fundraising will be expected to deliver in 3 key areas:
DEVELOPMENT OF THE MEMBERSHIP GIVING JOURNEY
- Enhance the Friends Scheme through life giving and particularly ending with the Legacy commitment:
- Review and manage the fundraising strategy
- Retain, recruit and steward the Friends of the RAF Club
- Devise and implement a legacy strategy
- Devise and implement a series of engagement and stewardship events for the Friends of the RAF Club
CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS
- Deliver the funding to help pay for capital projects within the Club:
- In liaison with the House Committee, devise and manage the 2025 appeal campaign to fund the refurbishment of The Running Horse Tavern (the Club’s onsite ‘pub’)
DELIVERY OF ASSOCIATED ADMINISTRATION
- In compliance with the Fundraising Code, GDPR and all other associated regulations:
- Run Friends and Legacy schemes
- Timely and appropriate communication and follow-up with all relevant parties (accepting this is a part-time role)
- Event delivery for Friends events
- Manage the systems and processes to track, administer and report on donations received
- Prepare and produce fundraising marketing collateral.
- Prepare and submit Gift Aid claims
- Prepare all papers and minutes for the Fundraising and Legacy Committee (FR&LC), actioning all fundraising initiatives
- Prepare FR&LC reports for the Board of Trustees
- Promote and acknowledge the ‘Hive Heroes’ supporting the Club bees
- Administer and acknowledge donations to the Staff Christmas appeal
- Manage requests for Club support from external charities and partnerships[1]
Additional Responsibilities:
- Be an ambassador for the Club embodying and communicating our values and impact at all times Ensure all activities undertaken comply with the Fundraising Code and GDPR pertaining to fundraising activity
- Attend a variety of Club network events and dinners, where identified or required
- Attend internal Club meetings, training sessions, events where required
- Perform other duties, as and when required, to meet business needs
Priorities (KPI) for Delivery in 2024/25:
- Priority 1 - Friends Scheme - ensure lines of communication are kept open for all Friends (Gold, Silver and Bronze) - focusing effort to personally engage and get to know Gold and Silver Friends. Increase membership at all 3 levels. Devise and deliver events for Friends.
- Priority 2 - Capital Project - 'Running Horse Tavern refurbishment'. Supported lead to devise and deliver fundraising from potential donors. Minimum target: £100,000
- Priority 3 - Membership Giving Journey - Development and implementation of a membership giving journey, with particular emphasis on delivery of a Legacy Programme.
- Achieve the existing fundraising target of £120,000 in calendar year 2024.
Person Specification:
- Operate effectively at the highest/senior levels.
- Proven track record of working with legacies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; outstanding social skills; able to easily engage and communicate with a wide spectrum of Club members and guests.
- Excellent knowledge of the corporate world and how best to match appropriate potential sponsors with the Club.
- Expertise in strategic planning and working to and achieving set KPIs.
- Ability to manage information and record the profile and fundraising activity of donors.
- Ability to multi-task to overlapping deadlines and demonstrate great attention to detail
- Ability to make risk analyses and time-cost ratios to focus effort on the fundraising activities that are most appropriate and will have the highest chance of success
- Excellent arithmetical skills
- Up to date knowledge of GDPR and fundraising legislation
- Smart and well-presented appearance at all times
- Excellent timekeeping
- Practice safe working according to Club guidelines at all times
The Royal Air Force Club is a prestigious home away from home for Officers of the Royal Air Force and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 37 per week, Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £29,137 up to £34,271 per annum
Are you looking for an in-house Graphic Designer role where you can use your skills to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families?
About the job:
Our client is looking for a full-time Marketing and Design Officer who will play a key role in showcasing everything, from care to fundraising and many things in between. You’ll join a team of Marketing and Communications enthusiasts, supporting the delivery of various initiatives across the South West.
You’ll be an experienced Graphic Designer who is confident in bringing colleagues together to define and fulfil projects. You’ll love working with a wide range of people everyday and enjoy working on multiple jobs as well as line managing a small team of Graphic Designers.
This is a hybrid role with at least 2 days working in the office and occasional travel to other sites across the South West.
About our client and why join them:
They are an established and highly successful charity providing hospice care for children with life limiting conditions and their families in the Southwest of England.
What they offer:
They value their staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team. They offer competitive benefits and of course the knowledge that every day your work makes a real difference to short and precious lives across the South West.
Benefits of working at our client include:
• 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
• enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
• personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
• group life insurance scheme
• training and development opportunities
• environmental and green agenda
• a supportive and inclusive environment
• a chance to make a real difference
Closing date: Friday 2nd August 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday 21st August 2024, Little Bridge House, Barnstaple
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. They welcome applications from all sections of the community.
This fantastic opportunity will give you the chance to explore the wonders of the South West, whether you are already located here, you are a returner or looking for a different way of life; the South West offers a high quality of life and great leisure opportunities. These environmental attractions are matched by the excellent reputation of the highly successful organisation and local employer.
You may have experience in the following: Graphic Designer, Marketing Coordinator, Communications Officer, Visual Designer, Brand Manager, Creative Director, etc.
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Policy Officer
Hours: 35 hours a week. Flexible working considered.
Salary: £40,553 - £44,821
Contract: 12 month fixed term contract
Location: London (with hybrid working options)
This is an exciting policy role in our committed team leading the fight to end child poverty in the UK. With a new government in place, this is a great time to join CPAG as we look to influence policy makers and parliamentarians to ensure child poverty is high up the agenda, and evidence-based policy solutions are adopted to effectively tackle child poverty.
We are looking for someone with a track record of communicating complex policy areas in an accessible manner to a range of non-specialist audiences. You will have knowledge of parliamentary processes and the different advocacy levers that can be used to influence change. You will enjoy working collaboratively to identify policy issues and develop solutions, working closely with colleagues across the organisation as well as externally.
You will play a key role in writing high quality consultation responses, briefing papers, reports and other policy resources promoting CPAG's wider policy calls.
We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.
For more information about this post and to apply download the Policy Officer job pack and application from our website.
If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us at the email address listed in the application pack.
Closing date for applications: noon Wednesday 14th August
Interviews will be held in London on Wednesday 21st August / Thursday 22nd August
Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.