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This is a fantastic opportunity for a Learning and Outreach Officer who specialises working with Children and Young People. You will be part of an expanding Community Garden team and play a key role in developing and delivering a comprehensive enrichment programme for children and young people from some of the most disadvantaged communities in Brent.
The main purpose of the Learning and Outreach Officer is to enable us to develop, expand and strengthen our programme offering. The Learning and Outreach Officer will work with children, young people and various stakeholders to identify gaps in provisions and work to ensure they are meeting the needs by improving the activities, programmes and learning opportunities.
Our beautiful Community Garden emerged from a local campaign by residents to develop a food growing project for the community. With the help of hundreds of volunteers, St. Raphael’s Edible Garden now has a wildlife pond, a learning yurt space, a fruit tree orchard, compost bins, a pizza oven, plenty of raised beds and a stunning pergola. Although the garden is managed and run by Sufra NW London, it is here to benefit the community. The garden provides a therapeutic space from where we can invest in the skills, health and wellbeing of local people whilst improving the appearance of the estate and giving residents an opportunity to come together, have fun and grow food.
Apply if you're interested in consulting, developing and delivering a wide range of informal learning activities and accredited training in a Community Garden setting to children and young people living in Brent.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Cambridge or London
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: £39,925 - £44,359 per annum plus benefits
Closing Date: 04/08/2024
The Royal Society of Chemistry is looking for a Digital Channel Owner to join our Integrated Media team. This is an exciting opportunity where you will be involved across our communications and marketing campaigns, focusing on a wide range of global audiences, helping us to target activity using timely, unique and relevant messaging based on preferences and behaviours, supporting both emotional and rational positioning to drive action and engagement.
As Digital Channel Owner you will play a key role in managing a range of digital channels to deliver impactful activity to support our ambitious campaigns. You will be expected to develop close relationships with colleagues, including delivery teams and those based overseas.
In this role, you will:
• Create and deliver content across digital channels (social media, website, email)
• Specialise in multiple digital platforms, becoming an in-house expert across our digital estate, including X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
• Monitor and analyse digital metrics to improve channel effectiveness, advising colleagues on digital best practices
• Stay current with digital communication trends as well as legal and best practices
• Collaborate with colleagues on integrated marketing and communications campaigns, including paid activities
• Ensure data integrity and provide performance reporting, building knowledge to monitor target audiences and industry trends
• Develop and maintain RSC brand consistency across all digital communications
• Collaborate and support Communications team in delivering strategic priorities
At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge or London office, you will be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed for your role. It is expected that you will attend the office an ad-hoc basis with some travel to support events. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application.
What we are looking for:
• Degree level and/or a relevant communications/marketing qualification and/or relevant communications/marketing experience.
• Experience within an organisation of some or all of the following: social media management, digital advertising, content creation, email marketing.
• Experience of using social platforms as digital marketing tools – specifically the range of organic posting methods; social posting tools and measurement; paid promotion and measurement
• Experience of creating and using video on digital platforms, with a professional understanding of video content, video production and best practise for content on YouTube (including – but not limited to – closed captions, SEO tagging etc.)
• Experience creating and publishing content for corporate social media accounts such as X, Facebook/insta reels and LinkedIn, and using social media analytics tools to optimise social strategies.
• Experience of using leading email platforms and marketing automation systems, email automation and trigger/behaviour based email communications.
• Experience in measuring and reporting on the performance of digital content and channels.
• Experience of using website content management systems and knowledge of search engine marketing and SEO (search engine optimisation)
• Demonstrable interest in how the digital environment is evolving and an appreciation of its role in the delivery of effective and efficient organisational communications and marketing, together with an understanding of complementary disciplines such as advertising and ecommerce
A full job description is available here.
If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) indicating how your skills/ expertise match the competencies outlined in the Job Description.
About the RSC
At the Royal Society of Chemistry, we are a catalyst for the chemistry that enriches our world. As a not-for-profit publisher, we reinvest surplus funds back into the global scientific community, supporting our purpose to help the chemical science community make the world a better place.
Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.
At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.
As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team.
You may also have experience in the following: : Website Marketing Officer, Marketing Executive, Marketing Assistant, Website Editor, Marketing Communications, Marcoms, Social Media, Marketing Officer, CIM, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Digital Copywriter, Digital Marketer, etc.
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Location: Flexible
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35
Salary: £27,855 (outside of London); £30,197 (London)
Closing Date:14 August 2024
Interview dates start from:20 August 2024
Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.
The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for an Insight Executive with data experience to join the Strategic Insight team.
As the Insight Executive, you will be providing quality data to teams across the organisation for marketing and supporting purposes. You will be working with our software to extract data, build communication journeys, and run data processes. This role is key to the organisation, and in ensuring we are raising funds to support children and young people with cancer.
This role is an opportunity to work across a range of data led projects and challenges. Our team is continually adapting and improving; we are looking for a candidate who can shape this role over time, and who we can support to grow in this role.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the Job Description.
• To select and extract data from the database and fully clean the resulting data before sending on to be used for campaigns and other areas of work
• To maximise the benefits of our database by working with team colleagues to deliver data selections, data reports, and data exploration
• Be responsible for incoming data administrative requests and run regular administrative tasks to keep data clean and up to date on the CARE CRM system (our supporter database)
• Be proactive in learning to use new software – we use FastStats, and are currently bringing in PeopleStage, a product to manage supporter data, and the Insight Executive will be regularly using this software .
• On an ongoing basis, to identify areas for improvement including data quality, and increasing internal and external stakeholder satisfaction
• Participate in projects or lead discrete project work and support other areas within the directorate as and when require
WHAT DO I NEED?
• Experience working with data, and relational databases (examples being a Customer Relationship Management database/FastStats/PeopleStage)
• Extracting complex information from a database
• Experience using Microsoft packages, primarily Excel
• Ability to manage complex and multiple tasks, and their own time
• Team player who can easily work as part of a cross functional team to deliver shared goals .
The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:
• A candidate with confidence manipulating data, learning new skills and systems.
• Has the initiative to take on data challenges, develop processes, and discuss data queries with stakeholders.
• Data curiosity – how can you develop yourself and the team, and the quality of the work we produce
• Strong attention to detail and ability to provide the level of quality data assurance required for customer contact data.
• Being an advocate for using data and insights in a strategic manner.
WHAT WILL I GAIN?
For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:
• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.
We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.
ACCESSIBILITY
We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
You may have experience in the following: Intelligence Analyst, Research Executive, Insights Analyst, Market Insights Specialist, Consumer Insights Manager, Data Insights Executive, Strategic Insights Analyst, Business Insights Manager, Market Insights Consultant, and Customer Insights Executive.
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Are you a people-focused digital expert, with a compassion and drive to help make a real difference to people’s lives?
We are looking for a Digital Marketing Manager to lead our digital marketing activity strategy at Samaritans.
In this fast paced and varied role, we’ll look to you to oversee planning, integration and delivery of our overall marketing channel mix with a focus on paid advertising and email, ensuring marketing activity is driven by insight, optimised for performance and aligned with the strategic goals of the organisation.
You’ll head up a talented team, keen to develop and enhance our digital marketing voice. This is a brilliant time to join the team at Samaritans as we continue in progressing our ambitious strategy to be there for everyone who needs us.
Future focused with an expert level of understanding around the concepts of digital marketing and audience-centred communications, you’ll be pivotal in the development of our digital transformation to better our service delivery, reputation and reach.
• Permanent role
• Full time (35 hours per week)
• £40,000 per annum
• Hybrid working – linked to Ewell (Surrey) office, with home and office working
• In-office working - at present, the team meet in the office 1-2 times per month
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
Key Responsibilities
• Lead on digital marketing scheduling and develop digital marketing strategies and tactics that will enable Samaritans to continue to be effective into the future.
• Champion and contribute to a successfully integrated approach to campaign planning and foster a holistic view of the marketing funnel, enabling Samaritans to diversify its marketing channel mix, including offline channels
• Support the Head of Brand, Content and Digital Engagement with Digital Engagement strategy development and implementation
• Advise on optimal digital experience for our audiences via email campaigns and automations and support the Email Marketing Coordinator and other colleagues with email campaign and journey delivery
• Work with the Data team to improve data and consent processes
• Own the relationship with our media buying partner and act as client-side account manager for Samaritans, driving a strategic integrated approach
• Support the Digital Analyst in ensuring the right data is collected, analysed and reported effectively, translate performance data into insightful management information and share learnings appropriately with the right people at the right time
• Lead and support a high performing team
• Provide consultancy to internal stakeholders on digital marketing best practice
Full Job Description here
What’s in it for you – our benefits
So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.
Hybrid and flexible working: We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.
Being Inclusive: We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Application: If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and answer some short application questions on your motivations for applying. If you’re interested in applying or would just like to find out more, then we'd love to hear from you. This role will close for applications on 04/08, with video interviews scheduled to take place from 12/08.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Waking Night Support Worker to join our Oaklands & St Kilda Service.
£27,352.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
About the Role:
Oaklands & St Kilda is a pair of 6-unit supported accommodation mental health rehab services working with young people between the ages of 18-25 who may have experienced a mental health related hospital admission to gain and develop skills for future independent living. The service will support individuals transitioning from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services to Adult services.
The service forms part of a pair of services supporting up to 12 individuals at any one time across the sites, providing a welcoming and supportive environment for young people across London on a spot purchase basis.
Support workers will manage a number of young people to help them to identify, plan and achieve their goals, develop relationships meaningful to them and achieve greater independence by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package.
This is a Waking Night role working to support young people throughout the night at the service. This role completed 10 hour shifts 4 days a week across all days of the week.
This role requires a valid Right to Work for the UK as Look Ahead are not a sponsoring organisation.
What you'll do:
Building supportive, trusting relationships with young people and creating a positive atmosphere
Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
Co-producing ongoing assessment and management of risks in collaboration with young people with an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support young people s to independent living e.g. budgeting, cooking, establishing a night time routine
Supporting young people to maintain a healthy environment and where appropriate assisting them to clean their accommodation and maintain good personal hygiene
Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents
Managing referrals, completing assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork
Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
Involving young people in the design, development and delivery of the service
For the full list please see our website.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Ability to advocate for young people in different professional and community spaces
Values working collaboratively with young people to ensure the service best meets their needs
An understanding of peoples' contexts and how this might be impacting them their lives and mental health
Cultural awareness and respect for the many different ways a person might make sense of their experiences and distress
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of some of the challenges that this service aims to support with for example, mental health difficulties
Plans and encourages involvement in local activities
Approachable and open behaviour
Recognises the value of both 1:1 working with young people and the importance of working working as part of a group or team
Confident in the completion of regular paperwork and is well organised
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Recognises the likelihood that the service will be a dynamic diverse environment and considers the impact of changes
Confident in the use of IT systems such as SharePoint and Microsoft Office
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience supporting young people or people experiencing mental health challenges.
Desirable:
Experience working in complex mental health environments
About us:
Look Ahead is a dynamic, leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. As an organisation we deliver over 110 services, providing support to around 7000 customers each year. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Policy and Public Affairs Manager
School of Water, Energy and Environment
Environment and Agrifood – British Society of Soil Science
Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,337 to £40,347 per annum pro rata (22 hours per week worked over 3 days)
Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Help to safeguard the future of our soils and join the leading UK society for soil scientists.
The British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) is an established international membership organisation committed to the study of soil in its widest aspects. The Society brings together those working within academia, practitioners implementing soil science in industry and all those working with, or with an interest in soils. We promote research and education, both academically and in practice, and build collaborative partnerships to help safeguard our soil for the future.
The BSSS are looking for an ambitious, pro-active individual to join the operations team as we continue to lead the way in soil science at the forefront of the sector.
About the Role
Since the World Congress of Soil Science, which we hosted in Glasgow in 2022, the British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) is becoming increasingly recognised as the go-to organisation for evidence relating to soil.
This new post will deliver the Society’s activities around our policy work; producing draft guidance notes and consultation responses for our committees to comment on, working with policymakers and stakeholders to raise awareness of our members’ collective evidence-base and best practice knowledge.
You will work closely with the Executive Director to understand the Society’s priorities and support the delivery of our strategy by developing relevant guidance and policy projects, whilst horizon scanning to seek opportunities for the Society to have influence externally.
Your activities will make a demonstrable difference in raising awareness of the Society’s work amongst external stakeholders, leading to opportunities for collaboration and income generation.
There will be a requirement to coordinate work on behalf of the Society and to attend occasional conferences and events, throughout the year.
The role sits within the BSSS office in the School of Water, Energy and Environment.
About You
Educated to degree level or equivalent you will be an established Policy and Public Affairs professional, with good attention to detail, agile in approach with excellent communication and influencing skills.
Passionate about the natural environment you will place the Society at the centre of debate, advocating best practice around soil science and land use management across government departments and cross sector actors.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of coordinating and delivering policy responses, working with internal and external stakeholders in the development of policy and projects, and raising awareness of an organisation’s profile with politicians, policymakers and opinion formers.
You must have the ability to assimilate complex policy topics quickly, a solid understanding of political and policy processes, and be an excellent communicator.
The ideal person will also have sound research and project management skills, along with experience working for a membership body, an established network and relevant knowledge of environment policy led issues.
About Us
As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact on our careers page.
The British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) was founded in 1947 by eminent British soil scientists with the aims of advancing the study of soil; being open to membership from all those with an interest in the study and uses of soil; and issuing an annual publication.
Nowadays BSSS is an established international membership organisation and charity committed to the study of soil in its widest aspects. With over 900 members, it is funded primarily through income from publications and subscriptions. The Society acts as a forum for the exchange of ideas and provides a framework for representing the views of soil scientists to other organisations and decision-making bodies. It promotes research by organising several events and conferences each year and by the publication of its two scientific journals, the European Journal of Soil Science (EJSS), and Soil Use and Management (SUM), in partnership with Wiley. It promotes education through a number of initiatives aimed at schools, colleges and universities. The Society has a regular and varied programme of scientific conferences on a wide range of soil-related issues and hosted the World Congress of Soil Science in 2022, Glasgow on behalf of the International Union of Soil Sciences.
Our Values and Commitments
Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more on our careers page.
We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.
Working Arrangements
Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.
How to apply
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please click on the apply link for contact information.
Apply online now. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on our careers page. Please quote reference number 4880.
Closing date for receipt of applications:25th August 2024
A little bit about the role
This advert will close at 9am, 7 August 2024
We seek a dynamic leader with excellent interpersonal skills to join our team as Head of Partnerships and Placements on a 12 month fixed-term contract basis. The ideal candidate must excel in building and sustaining partnerships, managing strategic projects, and leading a team to achieve significant results.
You will be allocating 500 placements for Approach Social Work participants and recruiting leaders for and sell other Frontline programmes or services. This is directly linked to achieving Frontline’s organisational objective of having 4,000 impactful Fellows by 2025, who will create social change for children without a safe or stable home.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Meet sales targets
- Provide a great experience for partners
- Systems, project management and compliance
- Support wider organisational objectives
- Excellent team leadership and people management
A little bit about you
The ideal candidate will be an experienced account management and sales professional, skilled in setting and achieving demanding sales targets. We are looking for someone with a strong track record in managing complex projects, leveraging external stakeholder relationships, and and balancing different needs. With excellent people management skills, you will balance support and challenge, and be adept at using data and CRM systems to manage relationships and generate insights.
We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own.
If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you.
We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities. Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you.
We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Community and Events Fundraiser
Hours: 14 per week(flexible working arrangements available, including term-time only)
Starting salary: £10,000 – £10,800 pro rata (£25,000 – £27,000 Full Time Equivalent)
Annual Leave: 10 days pro rata (25 days Full Time Equivalent) plus bank holidays, additional leave given after 3 years.
Contract Type: Permanent (6-month probationary period)
Reporting to: Fundraising Manager
Base: Home based, with travel requirements across Oxfordshire
Closing Date: 4th September 2024, 12pm
Interview Date: 11th September 2024, either in person or online
Job Purpose:
To develop and implement strategies to raise funds through community engagement and events. You will work with the fundraising team to identify opportunities, build relationships, and execute fundraising initiatives that support MyVision Oxfordshire’s objective of supporting visually impaired people in the county.
Duties:
- Engage with the community and build relationships with our supporters.
- Organise and support fundraising events (to include community and challenge events).
- Work with our Communications Officer and other colleagues to promote fundraising events and initiatives.
- Represent MyVision Oxfordshire at community events, meetings, and networking opportunities to enhance visibility.
- Support our volunteer-led Fundraising Committee.
- Develop and maintain database, ensuring accurate records of supporter interactions, contributions, and preferences.
- Stay informed about fundraising trends, regulations, and best practices.
Other duties:
- Attend and contribute to team meetings.
- Attend relevant training.
- Be an ambassador for MyVision and help us to reach out, grow and continue to support visually impaired people across Oxfordshire.
- Other reasonable duties set out by your line manager or the Chief Executive.
- There may, on occasion, be a need to work outside normal hours e.g. weekends and evenings.
Person Specification
NOTE: We expect candidates to evidence how they meet the criteria in their covering letter. This can be through work, volunteering, and your personal life.
Essential:
- Understanding of the charity sector and importance of fundraising
- Excellent communication skills, both in person and over the phone
- Experience of relationship building and networking
- Good level of literacy and IT skills
Desirable:
- Experience in fundraising
- Experience of working within a small charity setting
Personal Qualities
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude
- Creative approach to tasks
- Ability to work under own initiative and able to plan and prioritise your own work
- A passion for working with people
- A supportive team player
- Empathy and willingness to understand different people’s needs
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, clients, and supporters of MyVision
This role may suit someone with lived experience of sight loss. MyVision is a strong advocate of Lived Experience with over half of our employees having a visual impairment. The role would also suit someone who has strong communication skills and the ability to support, encourage, and engage people. We also recognise many skills are transferrable and welcome applications from people with varying experiences and backgrounds.
Safeguarding
MyVision is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. You can find our safeguarding policy on our website. This role is subject to a DBS check and two references.
Equal Opportunities and Disability
MyVision is an equal opportunities employer and Disability Confident Leader. If you have any concerns about the role or the application process that may relate to your disability or health condition, please do contact us. We are also a Youth Friendly Employer and signed up to the Mental Health at Work Commitment.
MyVision has a strong commitment to employing staff and volunteers with lived experience of sight loss, you can find out more on our website.
Access to Work
Support can be provided through Access to Work if you have a disability or long-term health condition. This can be equipment, travel to work, or travel within work. You can find out more about Access to Work online
How to apply
Please send an up-to-date copy of your CV, including two references and a covering letter (no more than 500 words) evidencing how your skills and experiences meet the persons specifications and job role. You may use evidence from work, volunteering, and your personal life. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Closing Date:4th September 2024, 12pm
Interview Date: 11th September 2024, either in person or online
Please submit a covering letter along with your CV, no longer than 500 words evidencing how you meet the person specs and criteria.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker (EBD)
Have you ever wanted to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable Children and Young People? Our children’s home in Cheadle Hulme provides residential Care for Children and Young People with who have been displaying signs of Emotional Behavioural difficulties.
The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of Children, Young People, and Adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support.
You will be working in a caring home environment with the wider team under the leadership of the Registered Manager, nurturing, and supporting the young people providing them with all the care, love, and support that they would receive as if it was their family home.
Location – Cheadle Hulme
Hours - 37.5 hours per week
Salary - £27,590 (14.15) per hour.
Sleep in shifts paid at £96.00 per shift.
Weekends paid at 25% premium on the hourly rate (£17.68 per hour)
Benefits
- Annual Leave 27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies includingenhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleagues and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
We also provide a caring, supportive environment for all our employees, with a strong emphasis on a good work / life balance, and this something you can’t put a value on!
Please see the attached list for the full list of benefits on working for the Together Trust.
About the position….
- As a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will work as part of a residential childcare team providing support for the children and young people with their physical, emotional, and social needs with an emphasis on promoting their personal growth and independence.
- Working on your own initiative and as part of a team, you will be to preparing and assisting the children and young people to fulfil the aims of their person-centred plan.
- You will support the children and young people to start to develop life skills and work closely in a team that has a passion to improve their lives whilst in our care.
- You will work flexibly to undertake the full range of duties in a well-planned way that respects and values the children and young people as individuals.
We provide compassionate, nurturing care for the children and young people who are in crisis and have complex needs, supporting them to move on from a difficult past to a brighter future.
About you….
We look for applicants who have the following skills.
- Completed the QCF level 3 / 4 in Children, young people, and family’s practitioner qualification or equivalent to be eligible to apply for this position.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, a large part of this role you will be working with Social Workers and parents.
- Previous experience in keyworking with the young people that we support, including primary responsibility in complex cases and being able consider the feelings and the wishes of the young people that we support.
- Previous experience in shift leading, supervising team members in the absence of the Registered Manager / Assistant Manager, including contribution to assessment and appraisal of the team.
- Have a sound knowledge around the safeguarding of the young people that we support.
- A good standard of written English and IT skills would be essential, you will be writing reports and keeping record of the Children and Young Peoples progress.
- Transporting children / young people to an activity or school is a requirement. A driving licence that has been held for 12 months would be desirable.
Is this you? Are you ready to make a positive change?
Then please take a closer look at the Full Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this advert.
We are a Real Living Wage employer.
Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher salaries than the government minimum wage. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.
Apply now!
If you think you might have the relevant skills and experience, we are looking for, please get in touch or apply now.
In order for the Trust to meet its apprenticeship funding rules, it is a requirement of the role that the successful applicant must be able to evidence that they have the right to work in the UK without additional approval for more than 20 hours each week throughout the year.
We welcome applications from those with a right to work in the UK. We do not currently sponsor overseas staff.
We may remove this vacancy prior to the expiry date if a suitable candidate is found therefore early applications are encouraged.
Shortlisting will take place throughout the duration of the advert as we are seeking more than one individual.
We are a UK charity supporting children in care and people with disabilities, autism and complex needs in the North West.
We have a rewarding opportunity for a Residential Community Support Workerto join our Davenport service which supports Children and Young People with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of children, young people, and adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support.
You will be working in a caring home environment, nurturing, and supporting the young people we work with helping them to overcome the issues they are facing. You will work with the team and the Registered Manager to give the support that these Children and Young People deserve to help make life better for them.
Location – Davenport, Stockport
Hours - 37.5 hours per week worked on a 7 day rota with 2 non-working days each week. (We will consider Part time applicants who can work a minimum of of 24 hours, this being 3 shifts on a rotational basis over 7 days)
Salary - £23,412.00 per year with an hour rate of £12.01 per hour.
Salary Enhancements - £96 for sleep-in shifts and a 25% uplift on the hourly rate for weekend shifts.
We also offer….
- 27 days holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, and 33 days after 10 years.
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service.
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card.
- Proud to be a real living wage employer.
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications.
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online.
- Access to our Employee Assistance programme for you and adults at your home.
- After you have successfully completed a 6-month probation period, you will undertake a QCF level 3 or 4 qualification with support from an assessor and supervision.
We also provide a caring, supportive environment for all our employees, with a strong emphasis on a good work / life balance, and this something you can’t put a value on!
About the position….
- As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will work as part of a residential childcare team providing support for the children and young people with their physical, emotional, and social needs with an emphasis on promoting their personal growth and independence.
- Working on your own initiative and as part of a team, you will be to preparing and assisting the children and young people to fulfil the aims of their person-centred plan.
- You will support the children and young people with communication and work closely in a team that has a passion to improve their lives whilst in our care.
- You will work flexibly to undertake the full range of duties in a well-planned way that respects and values the children and young people as individuals.
- We provide compassionate, nurturing care for the children and young people who are in crisis and have complex needs, supporting them to move on from a difficult past to a brighter future.
About you….
You don’t have to have any previous childcare experience as full training is provided, but if you have experience that is a bonus! We look for applicants who have the following skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll be expected to liaise with other staff, parents/carers, and professionals.
- Am ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, taking the lead when required, maintaining & encouraging open and honest communication.
- A good standard of written English and IT skills would be essential, you will be writing reports and keep record of the Children and Young Peoples progress.
- Transporting children / young people to an activity or school is a requirement. A driving licence that has been held for 12 months would be desirable.
Is this you? Are you ready to make a positive change? Then please take a closer look at the Full Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this advert.
We are a Real Living Wage employer.
Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher salaries than the government minimum wage. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.
Apply now!
Does this sound like you – if it does apply now. Should you have any questions relating to this role please email jobs @ togethertrust . org . uk . We would love to hear from you!
In order for the Trust to comply with the apprenticeship funding rules, it is a requirement of the role that the successful applicant must be able to evidence that (1) they have the right to work in the UK without additional approval for more than 20 hours each week throughout the year and (2) they have an eligible residency status for the purposes of the apprenticeship funding rules. In most cases this will mean that the individual needs to show that they have been ''ordinarily resident'' in particular countries (including the UK) at least 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship.
We welcome applications from those with a right to work in the UK. We do not currently sponsor overseas staff.
We may remove this vacancy prior to the expiry date if a suitable candidate is found therefore early applications are encouraged.
Shortlisting will take place throughout the duration of the advert as we are seeking more than one individual.
We are a UK charity supporting children in care and people with disabilities, autism and complex needs in the North West.
What we are looking for
If you are the sort of person who can lead others to achieve high standards at work by creating a collaborative and supportive environment where people can thrive, we want to hear from you.
You and your team will be supporting parents who are experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse. Without judgement, you will work together to help our clients navigate their way back to where they want to be.
Our work can be challenging at times but it is always rewarding. Your team will really appreciate your guidance and support in helping them to make a real difference to their client's lives.
Our vibrant services in Wigan and Leigh provide support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We have services in both Wigan and Leigh but much of our work is carried out in the local communities we serve.
Check out what our Wigan and Leigh sites have to offer here!
About the job
If you have a compassionate nature, and interest in safeguarding and a genuine desire to help others, you could be just what we're looking for.
As a Team Leader working in our new Family Safeguarding Model, you will be key in supporting the development of this exciting team. The role will be based in one of our Family Hubs. Our Family Safeguarding Teams are co-located multidisciplinary teams consisting of social work professionals and adult workers. Their aim is to work collaboratively with the right families, at the right time, respecting families’ rights, following guidance and law. They take a whole family approach to child protection to keep more children safely at home with their families.
The role will include line management of 4 employees including Family Workers, whilst supporting the wider team if and when required. In addition to supporting your team, you will hold a small caseload and offer both 1:1 and group support for our clients. There will be assessments to carry out and records you need to keep and update, that's all part of our professional commitment and service to our clients and commissioners.
We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help. If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team.
The working hours for this role is Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Access to a vehicle is preferred
Required Skills
To carry out this role effectively, you will:
- have demonstrable experience of working in a health, social care or criminal justice setting and of working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies
- have a successful track record of management responsibilies and development of other
- have an understanding of the issues faced by those experiencing substance misuse or mental health issues
- have the knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation in substance misuse treatment, or psychological health interventions for common mental health problems in primary care
- understand health and safety in a health care setting, and how to assess and manage high risk situations with clients
- be able to prioritise workloads, work under pressure and manage conflicting demands
- be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and external contacts alike
- be resilient and able to manage your work alongside conflicting priorities in a very busy environment
- have good written and oral communication skill and confident in your IT skills and digital media
Desirable Skills
Experience of managing budgets would also be an advantage but it is not essential.
A full job description will be provided upon request.
About The Company
Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that’s right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online.
We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year.
We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.
We Are With You.
As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
- Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
- Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
- Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
- We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
What would we like…?
We are looking for a motivated and talented individual to bolster the analytical and data visualisation capacity across Ambition Institute’s Partnerships division.
As a Partnerships Data Analyst, you’ll be the expert on providing easy-to-understand data visualisation and reporting solutions to support Ambition Institute’s Sales, Partnerships, Marketing, Admissions and Development teams.
Sitting in the Partnerships Operations team, you will work with stakeholders across the department to provide teams with data driven insight that enables the teams to make effective decisions and to monitor their recruitment pipeline efficiently and accurately.
We would like you to:
- Support continuous improvement by building reporting tools to improve task efficiency for internal customers, and investigate and resolve data issues and queries
- Ensure accuracy and consistency between our data and DfE and Ofsted data, and benchmark our data against public sector statistics.
- Produce regular reports for senior stakeholders, providing oversight and insights into recruitment pipelines and performance using Power BI and Salesforce.
- Provide written and in person guidance on how to use reporting tools, interpret data, and maintain data cleanliness within the department.
Working in a hybrid way, you’ll be attached to either our Birmingham, London or Manchester office and will report to the Associate Director of Partnerships Operations. In line with our current ways of working, you’ll be expected to be in the office at least 1 day a month, in addition to team days and this may be reviewed by Ambition.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
To succeed in this role you'll have proven experience in working with quantitative data, undertaking analysis and providing reports to senior stakeholders. You will need to have experience of working with data stored in a CRM such as Salesforce, Excel skills, and proficiency with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or similar. Strong communication skills, the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion are also essential in this role.
What’s in it for you….?
- Competitive annual salary
- Professional development for all staff
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and 'winter shut down’ at the end of December/beginning of January
- Employer pension contribution of 11%
- Agile, hybrid working culture, so you can manage when and where you work
- Staff affinity networks that help keep equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
- Blind recruitment process to ensure equality and fairness in our hiring
- Enhanced maternity pay after a year’s service
- Shared parental leave package
- Access to free, confidential 24/7 wellbeing and support line
- Comfortable and collaborative workspaces in the city centres of Manchester, Birmingham and London
- Work-from-home technology package to support hybrid working
- Interest free season ticket / bike loans
About you
We don’t expect the person we hire to have all of the following, but this should give you a sense of what would enable you to thrive in this role and in our organisation:
You should apply for this role if:
- You care deeply about educational disadvantage and being part of an organisation that challenges inequality
- You have a good work ethic and strive to make a difference in the job you do
- You always give maximum effort to understand and meet the needs of our partners and participants
- You always have a great attitude so we “can do” for all our colleagues, partners and participants
- You are open to feedback and learning because we want to keep getting better
- You work with your initiative to bring new ideas and a fresh perspective
- You are well organised and can prioritise work that will have the greatest impact
You'll love working at Ambition if…
- You want a career with a person-centred organisation with a cause at its heart.
- You have a collaborative work ethos, bring warmth and good humour to work and constructive outlook to every situation
- You enjoy working in a fast-moving workplace, with a great support structure around you
- You would like to grow with an ambitious organisation as it progresses over time
- Want flexibility in how you work – splitting your time between one of our offices and remote working and managing your own working patterns to get the job done.
How to apply…
Applications will be considered for all office locations.
All applications must be received by the closing date 23:59 on 5th August 2024. Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 12th August 2024. Please note when you click apply, you'll be taken to the Birmingham posting of the role. You can still apply via this posting as it won't determine your location if successful.
Our mission needs the best people for the job, which is why we use sift questions to assess candidates’ genuine knowledge and skills. Sift questions are an opportunity for you to show us how you would do the job you are applying for, so please avoid using AI function tools (i.e. ChatGPT or other generative AI tools). We want to evaluate your response, so those found to use content taken from AI tools will have scores adjusted down.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and the most vulnerable in our society and, as such, we are unable to employ individuals with relevant convictions, including the following: a conviction for an offence involving violence or dishonesty, of a sexual nature or against minors, or for any other offence that is relevant to the nature of the services provided by our organisation.
For any questions or queries please visit our careers page where you'll find some FAQs.
As an employer, we have a responsibility to prevent illegal working in the UK by ensuring that our employees have the right to work in the UK. Therefore, as part of the recruitment process to verify your eligibility you will be required to produce relevant documentation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have big goals over the next few years.
We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.
Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.
Team information
Will you join us?
The Philanthropy Officer will be a vital member of the high performing Philanthropy team, responsible for both hands-on fundraising as well as providing prospect research and administrative support. This fantastic role offers the opportunity to gain wide-ranging experience across high-value fundraising, learning from skilled and successful colleagues in a sector at the cutting edge of philanthropic activity and helping to raise an ambitious £2.5m in 2024/2025.
You will be responsible for proactively identifying and researching new supporters, coordinating introductory letters to newly established trust and foundations, processing income, thanking donors, ensuring accurate and compliant data keeping, and providing administrative support.
There will be plenty of learning and development opportunities, from contributing towards our high value events, working with colleagues on 6 figure opportunities and drafting and reviewing our communications.
If the above sounds interesting, we're keen to hear from you. Previous experience working in a charity sector isn't essential and we're happy to hear from candidates from various sectors who are keen to work for Mind and make a real difference to the lives of those of us experiencing mental health problems.
Key duties and responsibilities
The post holder will:
1. Coordinate the monthly small trusts mailing programme, refreshing mailing lists and ensuring communications are tailored and compelling.
2. Manage a small caseload of higher value supporters and prospects, ranging across trusts, foundations and individuals, and raise income by initiating and developing meaningful and enduring relationships to support Mind's charitable delivery.
3. With a range of tools, help build a strong and up to date pipeline of appropriate funders for the wider team by identifying and qualifying new prospects.
4. Manage the thanking process for unsolicited gifts and donations, ensuring personalised, timely and sensitive communication with funders.
5. Work closely with Income and Operations, Finance and CRM and Data teams to ensure all donations are processed in a timely and accurate way, have correct income codes, resolve income queries, transfers and discrepancies and ensure that the team receives timely reports in the appropriate format.
6. Input into annual and quarterly phasing of income: setting ambitious financial ask targets for donors and prospects in your caseload, carefully monitoring and reporting on progress of income, assessing risk to the budget to inform current and future financial years, and working to mitigate any loss of income.
7. Where required, help with ad-hoc prospect research and due diligence requests, completing and refreshing research profiles, using external resources and databases.
8. Provide support on stewardship event activities including coordination of guest lists, writing guest profiles, recording invites and activity on the database.
9. Support and coordinate team communications, including writing and reviewing copy for impact reports, newsletters, thank you letters and annual review mailings.
10. Ensure Mind's database has accurate and up to date records which adhere to Data Protection requirements and produce reports as required to help senior officers and managers analyse pipeline movement and income projection.
11. Undertake the accurate recording and maintenance of donor records on the database (Microsoft Dynamics), and other systems, adhering to business rules and protocols, Data Protection and Fundraising Regulations.
12. Stay informed of Philanthropy trends across the sector, actively participating in fundraising networking groups and bringing ideas to inform Mind's philanthropy activity.
13. Develop and maintain relationships with key internal contacts across departments such as External Relations, Mind Cymru and local Minds as appropriate.
14. Undertake any additional duties that may, from time to time, be necessary and compatible with the nature and grade of this post.
Mind's equity statement
Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.
Join our team as a Digital Engagement Officer and play a vital role in expanding our digital presence. As part of the Digital Engagement Team at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, you will drive engagement and growth across various digital channels including email communications, online communities, digital advertising, social media, and content creation.
In this role, you will:
- Collaborate with teams across the Association to plan and execute effective email marketing campaigns using our dedicated platform.
- Moderate our digital channels, respond to queries with key messaging, and escalate any risk or safeguarding issues as necessary.
- Assist the Social Media Officer in planning, creating, scheduling, and moderating social media content, including providing out-of-hours support.
- Oversee the day-to-day running and moderation of our online forum, ensuring it remains a safe and supportive space for all members in conjunction with our helpline, MND Connect.
- Provide training, advice, and support to staff and volunteers on using digital channels, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and guidance.
- Support the Digital Engagement Team with the creation of digital assets to enhance our online presence.
- Use a variety of digital tools to monitor, listen, and report on digital activities, ensuring clear evaluation and analysis.
- Support our ongoing digital inclusion programme, ensuring all digital channels and content comply with accessibility standards and policies.
- Work closely with digital agencies and third-party platforms to support our team's objectives.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, collaborative, and passionate about digital engagement. Your efforts will ensure that our online communities thrive and that our digital communications are effective and inclusive.
If you are ready to make a significant impact and work in a supportive environment, apply today and help us grow our digital presence while upholding our Association's core values of dignity and respect.
Contract Type: 6-month Fixed Term Contract
Opportunity for a permanent role may be available following the 6-months. Details are yet to be confirmed.
Hybrid Working Expectations: Flexibility to attend the office 1 day per week
(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.)
What are we looking for?
Experience in moderating and engaging with online communities on social media and forums. You should be skilled in creating compelling content and assets for digital platforms, using tools like Adobe Creative Cloud apps.
Experience with email communication platforms is essential, including planning, creating engaging emails, and managing data. A strong understanding of digital copywriting principles and excellent proofreading skills are crucial. Knowledge of digital accessibility tools and principles is also important.
You must have keen attention to detail, adaptability, and be open to feedback. Excellent time management, prioritisation, and organisational skills are required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently, as part of a team, and with staff at all levels are essential.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.
Important Information
Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.
We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.
Senior Project Manager, National Cycle Network
(England South)
£36,629 per annum, pro rata
(Ref: SUS4303)
Full time hours are 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Base: Hybrid working with some travelling to Bristol
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us and influence real change in the South of England, helping us drive our Paths for Everyone vision forward, a vision of a more sustainable future in transport.Paths for Everyone
As a Senior Project Manager, you will help us to shape and develop the future for the National Cycle Network (NCN). You will design, develop, and maintain the NCN, connecting people and places, and provide traffic-free spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Your experience with managing complex construction projects and your broad understanding of transport planning, will help you lead and support a small team, as you oversee a budget of several million pounds a year, ensuring the delivery of impactful programmes and projects on the National Cycle Network, whilst aligning with Sustrans’ vision and Theory of Change.
You will draw on your experience and understanding of the principles of walking and cycling network planning to support the team with the delivery and quality assurance of Local Cycling and Walking Plans and feasibility studies for active travel routes.
You will help us be financially sustainable too, by taking a strategic approach to funding opportunities. You will help us build relationships with landowners, local authorities, and others, so that we can work in partnership to make things happen. As part of this, we are working with local authorities to create a 20-year plan for the delivery of the NCN, which involves aligning projects with local strategic priorities.
We offer true hybrid working, with a mix of working from Bristol hub at least 1-2 days a week and the opportunity for home working, with flexible hours offered to suit individual circumstances.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake the project on behalf of Sustrans. You will be occasionally travelling across
England. Candidates should be based within a commutable distance of Southwest England.
About you
You will be a brilliant team leader and will build relationships with ease, bringing with you experience of working cross-organisationally and across multiple sectors.
With demonstrable experience of delivering projects and programmes, you will probably have experience within the engineering, urban design, construction management, or land negotiation sectors.
You must have a creative approach to finding innovative solutions, to help us in advocating for sustainable transport and better places across the region.
You must be a skilled communicator with excellent negotiating skills, as you will play a key role in leading your team in reshaping our towns, cities, and countryside in favour of active travel.
We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 19 August 2024.
- Interviews will take place in via MS Teams on the 2nd or 3rd of September 2024
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.