Information And Support Officer Jobs

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. 

It is an exciting and important time to be joining us at Crisis. We work with thousands of people across England, Scotland, and Wales so they can leave homelessness behind for good. We have recently adapted the way our services work to maximise our impact in ending homelessness.

Title: Senior Practitioner Psychologist (internally this role is known as Senior Skylight Psychologist) 

Qualifications: You must be a Practitioner Psychologist qualified for at least 18 months and registered with the HCPC

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This vacancy could be filled by a candidate looking for a full-time opportunity or by two candidates looking to work part-time, as per Crisis’ Flexible Working Policy. Please let us know what working arrangements you are looking for when completing the application form. Please note this role require the successful candidate to work for some of the Christmas and New Year period each year but won’t require working on Bank Holidays.

Salary: Full-time salaries are as follows:

• 18 months to 4 years qualified - £53,755 (Regional), £57,755 (London) per annum FTE. 

• 5 to 7 years qualified - £56,454 (Regional), £60,454 (London) per annum FTE. 

• 8+ years qualified - £60,504 (Regional), £64,504 (London) per annum FTE.

Please note if you are working part-time these salaries will be pro rata. Our salaries are fixed to counter inequity, and we do not negotiate at offer stage.

Location: Crisis Skylight London, 50 – 52 Commercial Street, E1 6LT will be the main base for the role but it will include travel to Christmas centres and hotels in London for specific activities and at different times of the year.  There will also be some homeworking as an option in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy. 

About the role 

We are excited to offer this new role which is an opportunity to support our two London Crisis at Christmas teams. There is the Crisis at Christmas team who lead on the set up and delivery of our hotel and day centre delivery in the capital. This is a huge and innovation operation, supporting hundreds of people out of rough sleeping. It also involves huge numbers of volunteers. Our Christmas Case Management Team focus on supporting people through the Crisis at Christmas hotel offer, and throughout the year afterwards. More information here: What is Crisis at Christmas? | Crisis UK 

The postholder will be working alongside the Crisis at Christmas team and Christmas Case Management Team to develop this post. You will form part of the local Leadership team, supporting the implementation of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs).  You will support the delivery of our work to members by offering training and leading reflective practice for staff and providing direct services to members at times.  You will be working alongside the Christmas team to plan how we ensure our service offer is psychologically and trauma informed as well as developing and delivering training for volunteers and staff and supporting the delivery of our services.  You will be joining a part-time Psychologist working into the Christmas Case Management team, as well as several Psychologists who are also based in the London Skylight. 

You will also be a part of a national psychology team made up of a Lead Clinical Psychologist, two Regional Lead Clinical Psychologists, and seven Practitioner Psychologists as well as one Assistant Psychologist and Trainee Clinical Psychologists on placements. 

We are committed to ending the homelessness of more people using our direct services, including people with complex needs. To do this, we are seeking either full-time or part-time Practitioner Psychologists to work with us to develop a new and innovative role supporting our Christmas teams.

This an opportunity for you to work within an agile and progressive charity where you can influence psychologically informed ways of working to end homelessness for good.

You will join an extraordinary team of frontline lead workers with a focus on people facing homelessness who have survived a range of difficult and traumatic experiences. 

About you  

We are looking for people who are community focused and driven by our shared values. This role brings a real opportunity to be creative and flexible in our approach to working psychologically with people who face multiple disadvantages, and to support the staff teams via training and reflective practice.

There are opportunities to provide direct support as well as working extensively with local teams and other parts of the organisation to influence policy and practice developments. We are looking for someone with post qualification experience of working within complex systems and you may have direct experience of working with people who experience homelessness.

You will be excited by the prospect of working innovatively to deliver services locally alongside the Skylight team, as well linking in closely with the wider Psychology team to develop the service.  You will be committed towards social justice, and to being an advocate for those we work with and for breaking down the systemic barriers that exclude those who need most support.

We welcome informal conversations to learn more about the role with a member of our Practitioner Psychology Team, please email us and we will arrange a call. If you would like to visit the Skylight prior to applying that can also be arranged.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly.  

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

As a member of the Practitioner Psychology Team, you will have:

• Access to funds to support CPD as part of a wider commitment to ensure meeting HCPC standards. 

• Reimbursement of costs to join a professional body (e.g., ACP/BPS) 

• Bi-annual away day with the Team 

• Access to high quality clinical and professional supervision 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply? 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.  When answering the screening questions please do be thorough, reflecting on your experience to date and using relevant examples. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 19 January 2025 at 23:59

Interview date and location: Wednesday 5 February 2025 at Crisis Skylight London, 50 – 52 Commercial Street, E1 6LT

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application? 

We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too. 

Accessibility  

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss how we can help.     

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

Kent Community Foundation is looking for its next Chief Executive who will continue to drive the organisation forward. As a professional grant-maker, Kent Community Foundation has been finding, funding and supporting small charities and community groups across Kent and Medway for more than 23 years.

You will be ready to inspire our team of 18 people, our Board of Trustees and a network of philanthropic individuals, families and businesses in Kent and Medway. You’ll be a strong advocate for the voluntary sector, passionate about delivering better social outcomes in local communities and seek to build on the Foundation’s reputation as a leading funder. 

In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with the Board of Trustees to deliver Kent Community Foundation’s long-term strategy, budget, and business plan. The role involves building strong relationships with donors, funders, and stakeholders to expand our impact and income. You will ensure the organisation operates efficiently and achieves its ambitious goals. Additionally, you will monitor key indicators including financial health, while representing Kent Community Foundation at external events and in the media to enhance its reputation. 

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership and relationship-building skills, with experience in major donor fundraising, business development, or driving sales growth. Financial acumen, innovative thinking, and a passion for empowering communities are essential, alongside a commitment to Kent Community Foundation’s core values. 

As the major trade body of credit unions across England, Scotland and Wales, we are now seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to lead the trade body.

As the leader of the business the successful role holder will be responsible, along with the Board for setting the strategic direction and steering ABCUL to positive and successful outcomes.

We expect;
▪ As the leader of our business, we look to you to set the strategic direction and steer ABCUL to positive and successful outcomes.
▪ You are ethical, approachable, collaborative and authentic.
▪ You drive a positive business culture, you set the tone and lead by example.
▪ You ensure that the business has the right resources and structure to deliver against its’ vision and plans.
▪ You ensure that the services we offer and the level of service to our members is of a high quality and fits with our member needs.
▪ You develop and implement practice plans and risk strategies to ensure our business is protected.
▪ You maintain and develop your own awareness of regulatory and legal expectations of the business and proactively share this knowledge to the team.
▪ You work to empower our team to deliver successfully against their roles.
▪ You take a collaborative approach and promote a culture of collective responsibility.
▪ Your stakeholder management, lobbying and influencing skills are strong and you utilise appropriate networks for the benefit of ABCUL and its members.
▪ You put our members and our staff first

This is a great opportunity to become part of a team, which makes a real difference.

The post holder will be a source of support and expertise to Helpline Volunteers during a shift, providing emotional support and signposting options to bereaved people in their initial contact with Cruse Bereavement Support, (in call / Email / Casework). Support ongoing growth and development of the helpline through call monitoring, onboarding new volunteers and implementation of the Quality framework. 

Working alongside the Helpline Service Manager, the role will support the development and growth of the helpline.

This role will be working closely with a Project Team in Cruse who are managing our Southern Gas Network (SGN) partnership. We would like this role to participate in the development of the partnership to ensure effective rollout within our National Helpline. This would require you to attend National Energy Action (NEA) Fuel Debt Advice in the Community Training and become the point of contact for the National Helpline staff and volunteers for SGN related queries.

Due to the nature of the role, you would be expected to work flexibly on a shift basis (with availability to work between 9am and 8:15pm), including some Bank Holidays.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online: 

• Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
• Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.

The Chief Operating Officer will work closely with the Headteacher and the Governors in driving the school forward.  Day to day you will lead on the non-academic operations and services of the school, ensuring that the school’s resources are deployed to meet the school’s Development Plan in a financially and environmentally sustainable manner.  Executing the responsibilities of a CFO, you will ensure robust financial planning, management and reporting in line with the Department for Education’s Academy Trust handbook.

Our School

Sheldon School is a standalone academy with approximately 1,650 students, making it one of the largest secondary schools in Wiltshire. As a co-educational secondary school and sixth form for students aged 11 to 18, we have been an Academy since April 2011.

At Sheldon, we are unapologetic in our approach to ensuring that every student can thrive regardless of social background, academic ability or special educational need. We give students a better chance of success than if they attended any other school. We pride ourselves on having the highest expectations of all students and staff. We are passionate about working together with parents to ensure success for all our pupils. We are committed to providing a high-quality education that improves the life chances of all students.

In 2024: our Ofsted inspection recognised us as “Good” in all areas; academic outcomes improved across a range of metrics; and we had a strong financial performance, strengthening our reserve position.  We are a successful school with high ambitions.

Our Values

Be kind means that we are thoughtful and considered about how we treat ourselves and others and we always show gratitude.

Be brave means that we are confident learners who contribute in lessons. We don’t make excuses and we accept that we all make mistakes and learn from them.

Be the best you means we give 100% each and every day to be the best we can be. We believe that success comes through showing ambition, grit and stamina.

How to make an application

To apply, complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, your motivation for making an application and how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification. We may choose to close this vacancy earlier if we have enough interest.

In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer feedback on individual applications that are not shortlisted for interview.

We are looking for a Funding Officer to join the enthusiastic, friendly Lancashire team in the North West Region.  You will play a major role in ensuring our funding supports a wide variety of communities and places across Lancashire and the North West region.

12 month Fixed Term Contract - based in Lancashire

As a member of the funding team you will assess applications for funding and manage grants from our Reaching Communities and Partnerships programmes. You will use your local knowledge and experience, and the experience of our grant holders and local stakeholders, to ensure we are making the best decisions on the grants we make. By working closely with people and communities from a defined geographical area, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference.
In your role you will work within the Fund’s policies and procedures and the necessary legislation, in line with our vision and principles.  You will gain an understanding of our vision, our commitment to equity and inclusion and our funding programmes. 

The role is varied and will require you to: 

• Be responsible for your own caseload: visiting projects, liaising with grant recipients, identify and manage risks and supporting organisations to delivery their projects and measure their impact
• Understand and respond to the different needs of our applicants and grant holders by providing advice and feedback and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations.
• Represent the Fund within your local area, at funding fairs and external meetings and create opportunities for people to come together.
• Share learning from your conversations, events, grant holder reports and evaluations to support the Fund in maximining our impact as a grant maker. 

Working from home and community locations, ideally the successful candidate will live in Lancashire, will be part of the local team, led by a Funding Manager, and comprised of several other Funding Officers.  Travel across the region will be required. 

Interview Date: In person interviews – 14th January

Location: Mobile working – Flexible and hybrid working - Home and community based

On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below

Essential criteria

• Communication skills: Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on written communication for assessment purposes.
• Relational skills: Ability to nurture, develop and promote effective relationships and communication with colleagues, community organisations and other external agencies with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion
• Analytical skills: Ability to assess a high volume of applications, make good judgements, challenge when appropriate and manage risk. 
•  Knowledge of the local areas you would be covering and their charity sectors.

Desirable criteria

• Experience working with under-represented communities in the area of Lancashire
• Understanding of financial planning and business plans, ability to analyse accounts and numerical data.
• Demonstrable IT skills and the ability to learn detailed processes quickly and accurately.
• An ability to manage your own workload with minimal supervision

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) 

With a great reputation, a strong hard-working team and an expert supportive board of trustees, we are looking for a dynamic and visionary person to lead Community Impact Bucks and the charities and communities it supports.

We are a charity that enables people and organisations to get involved, helping to build strong and vibrant communities in Buckinghamshire. We support local communities directly through a range of services which help people to stay connected and live independently. We help Bucks charities and voluntary groups on all aspects of running their organisation, offering tailored support, guidance and training. We run 'Volunteer Bucks' which helps people find volunteering roles and organisations find volunteers.

The Chief Executive will lead Community Impact Bucks services and charitable activities, ensuring effective day-to-day management and development of services and income, while maintaining a positive stakeholder engagement that aligns with its strategy, and ensures future success, financial sustainability, and impact.

The Chief Executive will work with the Trustees and Leadership Team to develop and implement the mission and strategy for Community Impact Bucks:

- Empower and enable the county's voluntary, community, and charity sector to be sustainable and impactful
- To inspire, promote and develop voluntary and community action
- Connect, collaborate and create opportunities for the voluntary sector to influence change
- To provide relevant community based services in response to need
- Be a sustainable charity that leads, learns and shares

This full-time hybrid role will involve approximately 3 days per week at our office near Aylesbury, with the remaining time can be completed via remote working as well as occasional meetings across Buckinghamshire. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities and people with lived experience.

You will find all information, specifications and requirements within our recruitment pack. Please note that all applications must be received by 09:00 on Monday 6th January 2025.

About This Job

Join Cadet Digital Service as our Quality Assurance Engineer and play a pivotal role in ensuring the UK’s Cadet Forces MIS and associated web apps are maintained to an exceptional standard. We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to join our Agile Delivery team. If you are passionate about ensuring the highest quality implementation and delivery of web applications and have a proven track record in both manual and automated testing, we’d love to hear from you!

Essential Skills

· Proven experience in manual testing of web applications.

· Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile, and SCRUM methodologies.

· Good general education with evidence of continuing personal and professional development

· Experience with test management and bug tracking tools. (e.g. Azure DevOps or JIRA).

· Strong ability to analyse testing outcomes, identify root causes of issues, and work collaboratively to find effective solutions.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey testing results, issues, and recommendations

Willingness to learn new tools, adapt to changing technologies, and continuously improve testing methods.

Our charity

ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.

We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.

We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.

Who we are

You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:

· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).

· The ability to work both from home and from our Aldershot office.

· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.

· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).

· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).

· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):

o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.

o An additional five days of volunteering leave.

· Support for qualifications and personal development.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Season ticket loan.

· Railcard (if you are eligible)

· A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by 23:59 hrs on Sunday 5th January 2025.

Interviews will be held (virtually) during the week commencing Monday 13th January 2025.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.

The Association of Anaesthetists is membership organisation for Anaesthetists with over 10,000 members.  Our main aims are to advance and improve patient care and safety and to promote and support education and research in the field of anaesthesia.  We also represent, protect, support and advance the interests of our members.

Job purpose:

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, the Finance Officer will build relationships with senior managers and their teams, providing them with financial insights, reporting and analysis that enable them to make informed decisions. The post holder will champion and drive forward the move to automation, enabling the effective and efficient running of the finance function.

The post holder will be an accounting professional working towards an accounting qualification with experience of working in a charity setting.  The role involves use of our accounting system IRIS Financials (formally PS Financials), ensuring the accurate and timely reporting of financial information; compliance with both internal financial procedures and external regulations; and recording and monitoring of financial data.

This role is based at our head office in 21 Portland Place, London.  We offer a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.

Key responsibilities:

Financial management and reporting

• To provide Obstetric Anaesthesia Association (OAA) the following services as set out within the service level agreement:
• Process all financial transactions with IRIS Financials accounts to trial balance and perform reconciliation of all control accounts, investments, and bank accounts monthly.
• Prepare quarterly management accounts for the OAA Treasurer within agreed timeframes.
• Oversee annual budget setting process, coordinating with other internal stakeholders, and to present the budget to OAA Treasurer within agreed timeframes.
• Prepare yearend schedules and other information within agreed timescales for Head of Finance to review.
• Liaise with external auditors and coordinate responses to any requests received.
• Provide accounting services to other specialist societies as set out within service level agreements.
• Prepare quarterly invoices to specialist societies as set out within service level agreements and schedule of income received on behalf of societies for approval by management to pay over to the societies.
• Reconcile daily credit card receipts recorded with the Association’s CRM software to bank receipts and ensure that income is accurately posted within IRIS Financials accounts in a timely basis.
• Record donations and any sundry receipts received into IRIS Financials accounts.
• Upload bank statements into IRIS Financials accounts and reconcile bank accounts on a weekly basis and ensure all transactions are cleared in a timely basis.
• Prepare month end bank reconciliations for sign off by Head of Finance.
• Ensure month end balance sheet reconciliations are prepared for prepayments, deferred income, specialist societies’ bank and credit accounts monthly.

Operational management

• Provide high quality and effective financial reporting, support and assistance to the Head of Finance and other senior managers as required.
• Under the guidance of the Head of Finance, monitor and review financial systems and procedures and recommend, devise and implement more effective and efficient procedures.
• Maintain and improve your own competencies through continuous professional development.

• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practice as described in the Staff Handbook.
• Support and promote the Association’s commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.

 This job description is intended to reflect the main duties and responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties which are commensurate with the role.

Person specification

Skills, knowledge and experience 

Essential

• Part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA/AAT) or qualified by experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-finance managers
• Excellent working knowledge and understanding of computerised accounting systems.  Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Experienced in participating in the production of regular management accounts and other financial performance reports
• Working knowledge of charity accounting including principles of restricted fund accounting
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy
• A swift worker, highly organised
• Strong customer service skills and demonstrable ability to work with a diverse range of people

Desirable 

• Experience of working within the membership or not-for-profit sector
• Experienced in the use of IRIS Financials
• Experienced in the use of membership databases

We are asking candidates to submit their CV and a supporting statement of not more than two pages covering how you meet the person specification.

The closing date will be Friday 3 January 2025.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and METRO's Finance Business Partner, the Finance Officer will work in a small and friendly team, managing the charity's sales and purchase ledgers in Xero. This role will oversee the weekly processing of staff expenses, and analyse variances on income and expenditure on a monthly and quarterly basis. Other key responsibilities for the role include providing assistance and support to colleagues with their financial requests and queries, assisting with financial reporting (when needed), and proactively identifying and evaluating improvements to financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy and compliance. 

Job description

We are looking for an inspiring, motivated and innovative woman who is driven by feminist values to lead our organisation in the provision of high-quality sexual violence support services and to be a tenacious advocate for women, gender equality and the eradication of sexual violence against women and girls locally and nationally.

Contract
This is a permanent full time role, 37.5 hours per week.

Start date
March 2025 or as agreed with candidate.

Working hours
37.5 Hours per week. Normally these will during normal working hours, but flexible working can be negotiated. On occasion, evening and weekend working may be required.   

Location
This role will be based at the EKRCC premises in Canterbury, but there will be frequent travel to centres across East Kent and occasional travel to London and other parts for meetings or conferences. 

Salary
£46,549 - £50,608 (Depending on Experience)

Annual leave
25 days  annual leave and bank holidays

Staff benefits

3% Pension Contribution

Employee Discounts Scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Feminist Leadership Training

Flexible Working Negotiable

Application deadline – 4pm on Monday 13th January 2025

Interview Day – Friday 17th January 2025 

In this role, you will provide vital support to the Propel into Education team and the Senior Advice and Support Officer for Further and Higher Education, contributing to initiatives that guide and empower young people with care-experience on their educational journeys. 

This role will be part of the Services department, but will work closely with colleagues in the Policy, Campaigns and Communications department and across the organisation to support the Propel Programme. We’re looking for someone who is motivated, creative, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of care-experienced young people. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence are essential for success in this role.

At Become, we ask interested applicants to answer several competency-based questions.

Your application and answers will be reviewed anonymously to ensure fairness and help remove bias from the application process. You’ll need to send us your CV but it will only be considered if you score well as part of the anonymous review.

If you would like an informal chat before applying, please contact Rebecca Jones, Senior Advice and Support Officer for Higher and Further Education, and we will arrange a convenient time. 

Please also tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application. The deadline for applications to be received is Monday 6th January 2025 @ 9.00am. 

Interview details:  

Interviews will have two parts: 

• A session with young people; 

• A panel interview with Become staff. 

Interviews may be held virtually using a video calling app (Microsoft Teams or Zoom) or in person at our location in Central London. If access to technology/ WiFi is difficult for you, please contact us so we can assist in making suitable arrangements.   

Become also wants to ensure fairness in all of our interviews so all successful shortlisted candidates will be sent the interview questions in advance. 

Interviews will take place: 

• Young people’s panel: Tuesday 14th January 2025  

• Staff panel: Thursday 16th January 2025

Birmingham Rathbone is a local charity which works to enable people with learning disabilities to achieve their full potential. We invite you to join our team of professionals providing an excellent service to clients all over the City.

We currently have a full-time vacancy for a:

Director Of Finance, Administration & IT
Based: Birmingham
Hours: Full-time, 36.5 hours a week
Salary range: £53,458 - £60,928 p.a. (plus generous pension and 25 days annual holiday plus Bank Holidays)

Key responsibilities:

• Effective management of the organisation’s finances, administration and IT infrastructure (IT support is contracted out)
• Support on Finance, Administration and IT to the CEO, Senior Managers and Trustees
• Direction of finance, administrative and IT activities to meet the organisation’s aims and objectives

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified accountant status (ACCA, CIMA, ICA etc.)
• Proven experience of leading a finance function and effectively managing staff
• Sound business judgment with clear strategic thinking
• Able to multi-task proactively and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• An understanding of the Charity Sector

Closing date 12.00 noon on Friday 10th January 2025
Interviews will take place on 20th and/or 21st January 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Enhanced Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check will be required.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to equality of opportunity and invite applications from all sections of the community.

Registered Charity No. 516557

No agencies please.

 The Operations Officer is integral to the smooth functioning of Action Tutoring’s daily operations, providing essential logistical and administrative support while serving as the initial point of contact for external stakeholders. The Operations Officer plays a key role within the Operations team by managing inquiries received via the Action Tutoring phone line and inbox and supporting the broader organisation by overseeing logistical arrangements with the Operations Manager. This includes travel and accommodation logistics, diary management, event support, resource management and office space coordination. The role involves collaborating with others, including working closely with IT service providers to ensure seamless service delivery and with the HR team to complete administrative processes for new starters and leavers. Comprehensive induction and training will be provided. Action Tutoring is committed to providing development opportunities for its staff and, as a growing charity, there are plenty of opportunities to take on new areas of responsibility.

Please read the attached job description and job pack for more information.