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Contract: Permanent, Part time
Salary £45,000 - £50,000 FTE per annum dependent on experience and qualifications
Hours Normal full-time office hours are from 9.00am to 5.00pm but working time is flexible
THE ROLE
To direct, manage and oversee the Programme Leaders of the College’s Counselling Programmes, and to ensure that the quality of the research, teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the programmes is maintained at an excellent standard. To contribute to the college’s Strategic Leadership Team. This role will include some temporary cover of our PG faculty until February 2025.
KEY TASKS
To be responsible for:
- Directing, line managing and overseeing the Programme Leaders of the College’s Counselling Programmes;
- Collaboratively working alongside the Academic Dean and Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) to assure that all programmes are delivered at an excellent standard;
- Championing and encouraging the enhancement and research and development of innovations to existing counselling programmes, as well as the creation of new counselling courses and programmes;
- Collaboratively working alongside Programme Leaders and ensuring their continuous professional development in their field of study, as well as enabling them to achieve AdvanceHE status (i.e. AFHEA, FHEA, SFHEA;)
- Ensuring that Programme Leaders are providing effective management of their programmes to an excellent standard;
- Collaborating with the Academic Dean and Chief Finance Officer in the setting of budgets, and then the successful management of those budgets by Programme Leader in the counselling faculty;
- Assuring that Waverley Abbey Trust vision, mission and values are communicated and upheld within the faculty, and that staff are enabled to align with them;
- Assure that the student voice is heard, and that Student Representatives are consulted appropriately in order to assure that teaching, learning and assessment processes are of an excellent standard, and that student well-being is optimised;
- Facilitating monthly departmental meetings with all Programme Leaders, and to ensure that Programme Leaders fulfil their responsibilities to lead their programmes.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
To be responsible for:
- Ensuring that all training is in line with academic and professional requirements as appropriate;
- Assuring the integrity and ethos of the Waverley integrative framework and consistency with all Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) Programmes;
- To oversee and organise yearly reviews of all UG and PG programmes, reviewing programme teaching, learning and assessment strategies and contributing to the Universities’ EMER yearly return;
- To assure the planning of minor changes to all programmes as required, ensuring that modules are up to date with the latest scholarship and professional practice, and at the appropriate point in the validation agreement with the university to prepare the programme for revalidation;
- To be responsible for staff discipline, grievances and complaints, and to deal with them in consultation with the Academic Dean, and in line with college policies;
- To determine staff resource allocation requirements, and to advise the Academic Dean/ Principal of staffing requirements if new staff members need to be recruited to fulfil specific roles;
- To conduct two appraisals of Programme Leaders each year, as well as assuring that Programme Leaders conduct two appraisals a year with their programme staff;
- To work closely with Programme Leaders to oversee and assure the welfare, spiritual well-being and psychological safety of students, within the parameters of the course;
- To attend some residential training teaching blocks and some weekday blocks;
- To continue their own personal professional development through professional conferences, further education, training and engagement in peer reviewed research and publication in journals;
- To maintain a personal counselling caseload (e.g., in private practice or at an agency) in accordance with the highest standards required by professional bodies, including having professional indemnity insurance, clinical supervision, and any other requirements in accordance with the context of the practice (e.g., DBS check);
- Attendance at Waverley Abbey College Team meetings, Academic Boards, Programme Boards, Assessment Boards and events such as Graduation Days;
- To attend two college-wide all staff training days per year;
- To be, or become, a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy;
- To have BACP/ ACC full membership, or other recognised professional body;
- Any other reasonable duties as requested by the post-holder’s line manager;
- To ensure that Programme Leaders work collaboratively with the college office team, so that all programme related matters, such timetables, learning materials for moodle, assessment questions, assignment marking, preparation for all college meetings, as well as university assessment boards etc. are successfully fulfilled;
- To work collaboratively with the Academic Dean and Academic Registrar for all Assessment Boards, ensuring that college procedures and policies are adhered to fairly and properly;
- To attend Programme Voice groups;
- To attend Programme Leaders’ meetings;
- To interview some potential students for entry on to the college’s counselling programme;
- To ensure that programme leaders maintain a strong collaborative relationship with the college’s Admissions Team;
- To consult with the college’s marketing team to ensure that all programme marketing materials are an appropriate representation of the college’s programme, and do not represent a negative impact on the college’s reputation with bodies, such as BACP, or ACC et al.
Closing date 01-11-2024
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Director of Sales and Marketing
We are seeking an experienced, strategic and dynamic leader to join the team as Director of Sales and Marketing to lead the commercial sales and marketing initiatives.
If you are passionate about inspiring audiences through science and innovation and can drive the sales and marketing efforts to new heights, then we would love to hear from you!
Position: Director of Sales and Marketing
Location: Edinburgh/Hybrid
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Circa £48k - £58k per annum depending on experience, plus some great benefits
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Hybrid working, generous holiday allowance (34-36 days per annum), option to buy additional annual leave via annual leave purchase scheme, sustainable travel perks scheme, pension and life insurance provisions (3x salary), Employee Assistance Programme, learning and development opportunities
Closing Date: 22 September 2024. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so please apply early to register your interest. We reserve the right to close applications early.
Interview Date: w/c 30 September
The Role
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth, enhancing brand presence, and expanding global market reach. You will play a crucial role in developing and executing innovative sales strategies, acquiring and managing high-profile clients, and positioning the organisation at the forefront of the industry.
About You
With a proven track record in B2B sales and with a history of meeting or exceeding revenue targets, you will have strong experience in strategic marketing, digital marketing, and brand development.
An exceptional leader with a background in managing and mentoring teams, you will have the ability to analyse market trends and drive business development through your excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
You will also have proficiency in CRM systems and digital marketing tools.
The Organisation
The organisation delivers one of Europe’s largest science festivals, a primary school education programme across Scotland, a careers event for secondary school pupils, climate engagement programmes and a variety of international programming activities and projects. They believe in inspiring, encouraging and challenging people of all ages and backgrounds to explore and understand the world around them.
What’s on offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for international travel.
- A vibrant and supportive work environment.
- The chance to lead a passionate team and make a global impact.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds because the organisation believes that bringing together people with different perspectives, ideas and experiences always leads to better discussions, decisions and results.
You may have experience in other areas such as Sales, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Digital Marketing, Income Generation, Director of Sales, Director of Marketing, Director of Marketing and Communications, Director of Income Generation, Sales Director, MD, Managing Director, Director of Marketing.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Ivy Rock Partners is recruiting an interim Financial Controller/Deputy Director role for a top London University to start at the end of September for 6-9 months.
This role will be to lead teams across Income, Treasury and Accounts Payable - so would suit a strong technical Accountant with experience managing large teams - via 3 direct reports. Great benefits, and the usual generous paid annual leave universities offer (40+ days) and central London offices with hybrid working.
Purpose of the role:
Reporting to the Director of Finance this role will lead the development of the University’s financial transaction functions to meet the strategic and operational needs of the University.
The post holder will be a driver for change and will work collaboratively with key stakeholders, recognising the importance of clear guidance, communication and the benefits of continuously improving systems to support effective delivery. Crucially, the post holder will be responsible for leading a customer focused approach to departmental services and building customer/supplier relations.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to lead and deliver major strategic projects and initiatives which form part of the wider University strategy.
- To be an active member of the Finance Department’s Senior leadership team, identifying and contributing to initiatives to support the strategic development of the Finance Department.
- To ensure a strategic approach is taken to developing and delivering the Finance Department operating plan, taking account of stakeholder needs, internal and external drivers, and ensuring that efficiency and effectiveness is at its core.
- To role model appropriate leadership behaviours and be a positive driver of change, developing and embedding a culture of professional excellence and continuous improvement within the finance department.
- To build the capability and capacity of all finance staff to deliver outstanding customer service and excellent student experience, appropriately mapping out career paths to develop talent, and support staff engagement and professional development.
- To develop and monitor the use of KPIs / metrics and reports as a means of monitoring service delivery, performance and data quality, and driving innovation.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders throughout the University to ensure that Finance is providing a responsive and excellent service.
- Effectively communicate Finance approaches, outcomes and challenges with stakeholders including Executive Board, governance committees and external stakeholders. Communications should include meetings, presentations and formal papers.
- Lead and manage the income service functions to support the University’s growth strategy and ensure; an excellent student/customer experience, compliance with regulations, and that robust systems are in place to manage the risks associated with income management.
- Ensure that the University’s debtors are managed and controlled and that strategies are in place that support recovery.
- Drive the development and implementation of the University’s payment acceptance strategy to deliver payment platforms and related systems that are secure, provide an excellent customer experience, meet diverse payment expectations, deliver value for money and support the University’s strategy.
- Oversee the operational framework to ensure the University continues to comply with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards.
- Oversee the development of the University’s policies and procedures to ensure compliance with anti money laundering regulations.
- Support the development of systems and procedures which enable the payment of bursaries, prizes, refunds and other credits to students.
- Support the development and management of processes which enable the disbursement of US Federal Aid to students including the annual audit of these records and returns to the US dept of education.
- Lead and manage the expenditure service function to ensure an excellent customer experience, compliance with regulations, and that effective systems, controls and processes are in place to manage the risks associated with expenditure (both accounts payable and staff expenses).
- Develop management information to enable supplier spend analysis and enable the work of the Expenditure team to inform the development of purchasing and procurement strategies.
- Lead, manage and co-ordinate the functions of an effective and efficient Treasury Services team, including excellent customer service, compliance with policies and procedures, and an effective controls framework to manage the risks associated with the University’s cash resources.
- Ensure income, expenditure and treasury systems are audit ready and oversee the production of all information for year end purposes. Ensure any audit recommendations are owned and implemented where appropriate.
- Lead ad hoc finance related reviews, including due diligence and financial investigations and to prepare reports as may be required from time to time.
- Co-ordinance the University’s fraud response including responsibility for first line reporting and escalation and ensuring effective procedures for fraud reporting.
- Keep the University’s banking arrangements under review to ensure that there are appropriate banking arrangements in place, that meet the needs of the University’s operating model.
- Ensure that the University’s cash resources are managed and invested in accordance with the policy for the Short-Term Investment of Funds including the performance review, appointment and day to day management of the University’s fund managers.
- Oversee the University’s cashflow ensuring that liquidity levels and covenant compliance are in place; ensure that effective cashflow planning and reporting mechanisms are in place for decision making.
- Continuously review and update all policies and guidance, including Standing Financial Orders, Financial Regulations and Financial Procedures.
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Location: UK home based (remote working)
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising
Key relationships: Head of Trusts and Foundations, Executive Officer, Programme staff
Contract: Permanent, full time (4 days per week considered)
Salary: £32k
The Fundraising Officer will make a key contribution to the generation of sustainable funding through corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations. The role will support initiatives to increase the organisation’s income by expanding our pool of donors, improving retention of current donors and maximizing fundraising opportunities.
Who we are
WasteAid is an international non-governmental organisation that works in low and middle-income countries to implement environmental and economic empowerment programmes, focusing on support to nascent green businesses and grassroots entrepreneurs. The work improves the livelihoods of some of the poorest and most marginalised, promotes circular economy innovation and contributes to a cleaner and healthier future for all.
Our programmes focus predominantly on the reduction of plastic, organic, textile and e-waste pollution in areas of the world that have no formal waste management systems.
The organisation promotes and shares locally appropriate, evidence based inclusive practices, supporting and empowering others to take positive action. We partner with public, private and community-based organisations in countries where the lack of waste management systems are harming the environment, economy and society. We achieve our goals through our 3 flagship programmes:
- Our Wastepreneur programme for those individuals and micro businesses trying to make a living within the circular economy and make a difference in their communities
- The WasteAid Circular Economy Network which brings together national stakeholders, local authorities and the private sector to tackle local waste challenges through networking, training, infrastructure support and innovation challenges
- First Step Resource Management Programmes focus on a whole system approach to divert waste from landfill supporting community behaviour change, basic infrastructure, collector group training and end market development
The organisation is less than 10 years old and has enjoyed unprecedented growth with an annual budget this year of circa £2 million. It is a dynamic organisation with an international team who work in a supportive and collegial environment.
WasteAid currently implements programmes in The Gambia, India, South Africa and Uganda.
Can you bring your fundraising skills to help us to do more?
Purpose of Role
To support the Head of Fundraising and Head of Trusts to develop and deliver effective income generation and partner relationship management. Collaborating also with the wider WasteAid team to develop quality funding proposals and fundraising assets. To research, explore and initiate new fundraising approaches with potential new funders.
Income Generation
- Support the senior fundraising team to research and develop potential opportunities for maximising income generation
- Support the senior team to identify and secure new supporters/partners and ensure effective engagement with established supporters. This includes:
- Diverse Outreach
- Proposal Development
- Participation in pitch sessions / donor meetings
- Rolling stewardship and relationship management for a number of potential and current donors. Including coordinating staff fundraising /other donor activity and admin to support the partnership
Raising WasteAid’s Profile
- Promote the aims and objectives of WasteAid, increasing public awareness and support
- Ensure project donor partnership plans are in place and implemented in liaison with the project teams and WasteAid’s PR function
Marketing and Communication
- Develop and maintain appropriate fundraising materials to attract donors and support compelling applications for funding
- Work with WasteAid’s PR company to maintain effective communications and good relations with our donors. Ensuring that they are updated on the organisation’s work and achievements with a view to extending and increasing their support where possible
- Utilise and maximise the use of all communication platforms to promote fundraising and the work of WasteAid including social media, local media support and the promotion of third-party led fundraising
- Ensure all communication channels are monitored, including social media comments and inboxes, and any incoming communications and queries dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner
Other
- Analyse, monitor and report on fundraising activity and performance to inform ongoing fundraising planning and improvement
- Responsible for ensuring accurate and up to date records are kept of all fundraising activities on WasteAid’s CRM system
- Responsible for ensuring WasteAid’s fundraising and communication activities follow best practice and are compliant with internal policies and procedures, GDPR, the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulation, Charity Commission requirements and all other relevant legislation
- To review develop and implement fundraising processes and procedures to ensure that best practice is achieved
- To keeping abreast of new fundraising developments, initiatives and opportunities
- Any other duties as required
Person Specification
Experience
This listing represents the full and ideal picture of the role. It is likely that not every strong candidate will be able to demonstrate all the listed attributes. If you feel that you can meet most of these qualifications, we encourage you to apply and give some thought as to how you might acquire any other necessary experience/skills after joining WasteAid.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in fundraising/income generation (or a related field) with good influencing (e.g. writing or pitching) skills
- Experience of developing new fundraising relationships or supporting existing relationships
- Experience of generating funds from supporters. Specifically corporate partners, small-medium sized businesses, trusts and foundations
- Experience managing corporate relationships, understand and delivering client requirements
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to make communications engaging and persuasive for a diverse range of audiences
- Excellent diplomacy and relationship skills
- Ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders with a proven ability to build relationships and partnership working
- Strong and effective networking skills
- Effective IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and use of fundraising CRM systems, knowledge of desktop publishing packages would be an asset
- Uses original and creative thinking to make improvements or support the initiation of new approaches
- Good understanding of fundraising regulations, standards and best practice
Personal Attributes
- A self-starter, enthusiastic, reliable and professional
- Effective communicator
- Strong organisational time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
- Willing to take part in all activities, taking a ‘hands-on’ approach to getting things done
- Enjoys individual, team and collaborative working
- Demonstrates a consistent high standard of work and attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Willingness to travel to client’s locations
- Works with honesty and integrity and is aligned with WasteAid’s values
- Ability to adapt to changing environment
- Knowledge of issues linked to WasteAid’s work in either the waste management, environmental and climate change or international development sectors is highly desirable
Qualifications
Institute of Fundraising qualifications desirable
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Charity People are delighted to be supporting the Royal College of Physicians with this exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing fundraising team, and help shape their new fundraising campaign to improve patient care and reduce ill health across communities.
About the RCP
The Royal College of Physicians has an incredible history, dating back to their foundation in 1518. They are a professional membership body for physicians - doctors who work in hospitals - with over 40,000 members in the UK and around the world working to improve patient care and reduce illness. Our activities focus on educating, improving and influencing for better health and care.
Job title: Director of Development
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £80,000
Working arrangements: Full time, 35 hours a week. Standard working hours between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working, with a minimum of 6 days per month in the office. This role requires travel within the UK and internationally and attendance at evening and weekend events.
The Role
As Director of Development, you'll lead efforts to bring major donors, trusts/foundations and corporate partners into long term relationships of trust with the Royal College of Physicians. Your core responsibility will be to encourage and motivate the fundraising team, including line management of the Deputy Director for Corporate Partnerships and the Head of Philanthropy. You'll also cultivate your own individual portfolio of international donors and find opportunities to engage face-to-face with prospective supporters at the major and principal gift level.
You'll be trusted to work autonomously to develop and implement the new fundraising strategy and work with the development board on planning for a new fundraising campaign, following the successful close of the £10 million Giving Health campaign. You will help achieve the strategic aim to increase income from major gift fundraising and, depending on results, you'll also have the opportunity to grow the size of the fundraising function.
You'll report to and work closely with the CEO, Chief of Staff, and have the full support and involvement of the President, College Officers and Trustees.
Key responsibilities include:
- Shape the overall strategic goals of a new multi-year fundraising campaign and ensure that we deliver our ambitious income generation targets on an annual basis
- Work closely with the president, trustees, chief executive officer and other senior colleagues and volunteers to develop and implement the RCP's fundraising strategy
- Enhance our fundraising profile to highlight the contributions of donors and the impact of funded projects at all levels
- Refresh our fundraising comms strategy and produce high quality, in-depth digital and hardcopy materials
- Plan an annual programme of engagement between the President/CEO and international major gift prospects, including from the 20% of our membership based outside of the UK
- Facilitate the work of development committee members in advising on strategy, monitoring progress towards agreed targets, introducing new prospects, and helping with cultivation
- Support the development of fundraising skills among colleagues - both your direct reports, the Deputy Director for Corporate Partnerships and the Head of Philanthropy - and senior colleagues involved in making asks
- Maximise the fundraising potential of the RCP's heritage collections and grow the fundraising income of our museum, archive, and library
- Ensure due diligence on prospective donors and adherence to internal processes and procedures for fundraising, reporting, financial management and information management
- Oversee the existing awards programme, which is administered by the development administrator
About you
- A proven track record of effective fundraising leadership
- Substantive major gift experience, including securing six figure gifts from either individuals, trusts/foundations or corporate partners
- Influencing and negotiating at the most senior levels externally and within an organisation; able to describe and communicate compelling propositions and to 'ask' for the gift
- Track record of developing a fundraising strategy over time, demonstrating innovation and creativity as well as knowledge and experience of successful programmes from peer organisations
- Highly developed stakeholder management skills with proven ability to create, develop and sustain trusted and effective relationships with major philanthropic partners and potential partners
- Highly developed networking skills to build and sustain a network of supporters for the RCP
- Track record of successful line management that builds and motivates a successful team
- Strong skill set in decision making, understanding complex environments, strategic thinking and an exceptional ability to communicate
- Strong organisational skills to maximise outcomes against multiple competing priorities
- Understanding of fundraising regulation and compliance
For more information about the role and how to apply, please contact Kevin Croasdale at Charity People: [email protected]
Benefits:
Working at the RCP comes with lots of benefits designed to ensure that you feel valued and supported in your role. The benefits we offer include:
- 29 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
- group personal pension plan with 7% employer contribution
- interest-free season ticket loan
- life assurance
- annual pay award
- flexible working hours
- employee assistance programme - 24/7 advice and support for any work-related issues as well as any problems affecting your home life
- occupational health team - includes employment and work-related health assessments, health checks and work station assessments
- cycle to work scheme
- corporate eye care scheme
- professional training and development opportunities
- enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- staff discounts platform - including discounts on cinema tickets and a range of high street brands
About the selection process
Please note that the selection process will take place over two days. The expected dates are 17 and 18 September.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the following: -
Day 1
- Meeting with the team (30 minutes)
- Negotiation skills based scenario with a key stakeholder (30 minutes)
Day 2
- Pre-interview time limited preparation of presentation (15 minutes)
- Delivery of presentation and panel interview (60 minutes)
Key dates
Closing date: 11:59pm 6 September
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email on: 12 September 2024
Interview dates: 17 and 18 September 2024
The RCP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
The RCP is all about our people - our members, staff, volunteers and leaders. We educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know we can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into our community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is a priority for us.
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Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 depending on experience
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring they pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.
Closing date: 5 September 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing 16 September 2024
No agencies please
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.
Reporting into the head of individual giving, legacies and supporter care, the individual giving officer will support the planning, delivery and analysis of integrated direct marketing campaigns through a range of products and channels which aim to maximise giving from existing supporters and attract new supporters to Kidney Research UK.
We are looking for someone who has experience working in a marketing or fundraising role, with a track record of delivering successful end to end marketing activities. You will also have experience of using a supporter or customer database and be proficient in Microsoft applications.
In addition, you will be creative, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will be a team player who demonstrates our values of bravery, passion, ambition and urgency and play a key role in generating our ambitious income target for the financial year.
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
About Kidney Research UK:
Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.
At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.
Over the last ten years we have invested more than £58 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.
Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.
Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.
You may have experience in the following roles: Fundraising Officer, Direct Marketing Officer, Donor Relations Officer, Supporter Engagement Officer, Fundraising Executive, Development Officer, Charity Campaigns Officer, Individual Giving Coordinator, Philanthropy Officer, Marketing Executive, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Homelessness service in Kensington and Chelsea.
£31,534.00 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 part of one team? You'll feel at home here.
The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day-to-day management of their designated service, including line managing the relevant front-line staff. You will lead and develop competence of direct reports as well as carry caseloads of customers requiring support. You will work closely with the Contract Manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets, both financial and those around the quality of the service.
Heaney Hub implements and promotes the Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) model. This is an approach to supporting people out of homelessness, particularly those who have experienced complex trauma or are diagnosed with a personality disorder. It also considers the psychological needs of staff: developing skills and knowledge, increasing motivation, job satisfaction and resilience.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
- Lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
- Deliver effective supervision, case work management and team meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting and communication
- Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisation's succession plans
- Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) required as part of the Contract are met and recorded correctly
- Develop key business relationships with all appropriate relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
- Participate in and monitor the initial and continuous assessment of needs and ensure that support planning is carried out in line with assessed needs of the customer
- Carry out other administrative tasks as relevant to the service and directed by the Contract/Heads of Operations
- Deliver an out of hours on-call service for region, where required
- Ensure that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of Operations, as appropriate
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all times and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
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:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is passionate and enthusiastic about his/her career and job experiences
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable:
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. 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.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
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.
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About us
Since our founding, we have always done things differently. Our diverse and global community of world-class academics, staff, students and alumni have the freedom and courage to challenge, question and think differently. We continuously break boundaries and develop solutions to real world problems.
In 2020, we closed one of the most successful fundraising campaigns in the UK's higher education sector, which raised £624M and galvanised our community. We have undertaken a strategic review of our programmes and have started to design a roadmap for what's next.
We are investing significantly in our team and this opportunity has arisen after our previous Associate Director was promoted within the Advancement Office.
About the role
As our new Associate Director of Alumni & Supporter Relations, you will lead a talented, creative and fun team that works with our 430,000+ alumni in 190 countries, to keep them engaged and active within our global community. You will be responsible for the delivery of a gold-standard alumni engagement strategy and experience, thinking through the entire journey from prospective student to retiree and the best ways to engage people at the different stages of life and areas of interests. In return, you will join the team at an incredibly exciting time as we plan for UCL's biggest ever fundraising and engagement campaign, launching in UCL's bicentenary year, 2026.
If you're interested in hearing more, please contact our recruitment partner at Richmond Associates on +44 (0)20 3617 9240 or you can download further details from their website .
For more information about UCL Advancement, please visit our website.
About you
This role will require a confident and hands-on leader and constituency engagement expert, with sophisticated interpersonal skills and well developed emotional intelligence and cultural competency. Key to your success will be your ability to bring diverse groups of stakeholders together from across your organisation towards achieving a shared purpose. Demonstrating the ability to operate strategically and tactically, you will play a key role as part of the Advancement senior management team, aligning activities and ensuring that the community has a joined up and seamless experience.
What we offer
We are a team of passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact. Our people really are our greatest asset and we invest in them so that they can fulfil their potential. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences, perspectives and skills are seen as valuable assets. We also prioritise work-life balance and offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. We are happy to receive part-time applications for all of our job opportunities, and can consider a 0.8FTE working pattern for this role.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below:
* 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
* Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
* Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
* Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
* Immigration loan
* Relocation scheme for certain posts
* On-Site nursery
* On-site gym
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
* Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
* Discounted medical insurance
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equity, diversity and inclusion is important to us. As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.
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Individual Giving Fundraiser
We’re looking for someone whose communication and project skills will make a difference. Dougie Mac is not just seeking an Individual Giving Fundraiser – we are inviting a compassionate advocate to join our hospice mission.
Some of what you’ll do:
Lead on Individual Giving projects: Plan, deliver and manage effective initiatives such as our flagship Light Up A Life donation campaign, our Regular Giving programme and seasonal donation asks, maximising donations and donor retention.
Forge meaningful supporter relationships: Working closely with our Marketing Team, you will create compelling communications and materials to show local people the impact they can make by supporting Dougie Mac.
Maximise Gift Aid opportunities: Lead our efforts on maximising and promoting our Gift Aid scheme. Dougie Mac currently claims over £170k of Gift Aid every year!
Provide an excellent donor experience: Help to serve supporters who visit or contact our Fundraising Hub to make fundraising enquiries or to pay in their donations. Showing compassion, gratitude and keeping them well informed.
Qualities we value:
Excellence: Striving for excellence in everything you do, with a strong attention to detail.
Great communicator: Whether it’s face-to-face or producing compelling written communications, you’re confident, compassionate and creative.
Networking: Connecting with supporters and internal colleagues, you know how to build quality, meaningful relationships to benefit the hospice.
Strategic Thinker: You see the big picture and know how to align fundraising with our hospice mission.
Results Driven: Capable of seeing a project through from start to finish with the end goal of success and year on year growth always in mind.
In return, what you’ll get:
Meaningful impact: Your work directly impacts children, young adults, adults and the families we support.
Supportive Team: You will be part of a bigger Income Generation Team with this job being responsible for around £300k income and growing. Our Community Fundraising Team work closely together with a focus on delivering an exceptional supporter journey. We are a team of 4 staff and regular volunteers. Joining this team would take our headcount to 5. You will work a minimum of one day a week on our Fundraising Hub and will share an office with another Income Generation fundraiser for the remaining time.
Salary: £23,100k - £26k depending on experience/ qualifications with a clear progression plan and opportunities for study. Full time is 37.5 hours. Standard hours of work are 9am – 5pm across 6 days, Monday-Saturday. Saturday working will be on a 5 week rota basis working on our Fundraising Hub. Flexible working considered.
Variety: No 2 days are ever the same, once 1 campaign is complete it’s onto the next and your time working on the Fundraising Hub will give an abundance of supporter interaction and variety.
Size: 101 - 500
Our vision…to be admired as a centre of excellence for palliative and end of life care.
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Interim Head of Strategic Funding
Are you a fundraising leader passionate about making a real difference? Do you have the skills to secure vital funding that will change young people's lives?
Position: Interim Head of Strategic Funding
Salary: £61,273 per annum
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (Hybrid Working - 1-2 days in the office)
Contract: 12-month fixed term, full-time (35 hours per week)
As the Interim Head of Strategic Funding, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Scouts by securing essential funding from high-value sources, including government, trusts, and high net worth individuals. This is more than just a job; it's your chance to lead a dedicated team in a mission-driven organisation that values your expertise and supports your growth.
Why join us?
- Salary: Earn £61,273 per annum with Outer London Weighting.
- Flexibility: Benefit from hybrid working, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life.
- Holiday & Wellbeing: Enjoy 28 days of holiday, rising to 32 after two years, plus bank holidays. We also offer extra days off during December and additional family care days.
- Career Development: We're committed to your professional growth with opportunities for learning, development, and progression.
- Inclusive Culture: Work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Our team believes in the power of kindness, teamwork, and celebrating diversity.
Your Role: As the Interim Head of Strategic Funding, your leadership will be crucial in driving the strategy and management of our Strategic Funding team. You'll be responsible for:
- Leading and inspiring a team of four, fostering innovation and collaboration.
- Securing significant funding to support Scouts' strategic priorities, ensuring our ability to reach and positively impact more young people.
- Managing relationships with high-value funders, ensuring their support aligns with Scouts' goals.
- Working closely with internal stakeholders to identify and develop new funding opportunities.
- Overseeing budgets and ensuring financial targets are met.
Who are we looking for?
- Fundraising Expertise: You have extensive knowledge of grant fundraising, from prospecting to long-term stewardship.
- Leadership Skills: You excel at managing and motivating teams, driving high performance and fostering a positive working culture.
- Strategic Thinker: You can align funding strategies with organisational goals and navigate complex relationships with funders.
At Scouts, we're committed to giving young people purpose, hope, and a place to belong. Our mission is to help them gain skills for life, and as the Interim Head of Strategic Funding, you'll be at the forefront of this effort. You'll be part of a team that believes in making a difference, supporting each other, and having fun along the way.
Ready to take the lead? If you're excited about the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us secure the future of Scouts.
Apply by: Friday, 13th September 2024
Interviews: Wednesday, 25th September 2024 at Gilwell Park
Join us in creating a brighter future for young people.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Thank you!
In Your Corner are entering an exciting phase of growth, having recently converted to a charitable legal structure. As the founder steps down from their current post as CEO, we look forward to our future as a charity and seek a strategic leader with the passion to drive us forward.
We are an award-winning social enterprise whose mission is to support young people to develop the emotional and relational skills that will support them to thrive, through combining non-contact boxing with evidence-based ideas from psychological intervention. As a values-based organisation we're seeking someone with a commitment to our mission, vision and values; as-well as a solid understanding of youth work, mental health, or boxing/sport for change work and ability to use this to guide leadership decisions and actions.
The CEO will lead IYC’s 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.
This role is part-time but will include occasional evenings to support core project delivery times and board meetings. Regular in person working in Inner London locations is a requirement. Other activities can be completed via remote working.
You can find all information, specifications and requirements within our role pack. Please note that all applications must be received by 23:30 on Monday 2nd September 2024.
Size: 11 - 20
To support young people to develop the emotional and relational skills that will help them to thrive
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Purpose-driven plans. Ultra-smart tech. Ground-breaking discoveries.
Senior Scientist - Mechanistic Pharmacology (Assay Development and High Throughput Screening)
Starting salary: From £41,700-£46,500 per annum depending on experience +
Reports to: Principal Scientist, Mechanistic Pharmacology
Department: Research and Innovation
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (flexible working requests considered if they meet business needs)
Location: Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge (On-Site)
Closing date: 5 September 2024 23:55
Recruitment process: Initial screening via Teams video call + Face to Face competency-based interview w/case study.
Please note: Cancer Research UK is able to consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
Cancer Research UKs Drug Discovery team are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Scientist to bring scientific excellence and expertise to the design, prosecution and analysis of biochemical assays including bespoke mechanistic data and High Throughput Screening activities.
This is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Scientist to take on a leading role through drug discovery and capability build projects, working closely with academic PIs and Alliance partners. This could be your chance to contribute to defining our future HTS strategy and to validate and embed processes using our new automated robotics screening system. The Mechanistic Pharmacology team is a multidisciplinary group comprising biochemists, enzymologists, biophysicists, cell pharmacologists, sample management and HTS specialists so there is plenty of opportunity for learning, cross training and development. Furthermore, we actively encourage our colleagues to celebrate our science, by attending conferences, presenting posters, giving talks at events and publishing papers. You'll also be surrounded by people as dedicated to beating cancer as you.
About CRUK Drug Discovery
As the world's biggest medical research charity, we have helped bring eleven new cancer drugs to market. However, there is still an urgent need to bring more effective treatments to patients faster.
We have recently developed a new approach to driving therapeutic innovation through the creation of (CRH). We have brought together Cancer Research UK's established drug discovery teams under one organisation and leadership team, combining our unique pipeline of world class biology, cutting edge technology platforms and clinical expertise to 1) bring new treatments to patients faster and 2) tackle the biggest challenges in discovering cancer drugs by seeking out more radical ideas and embracing risk in our bid to achieve success.
What will I be doing?
Our new strategy sets out to bring deeper mechanistic understanding at the molecular and cellular level to all stages of projects, from Idea to pre-clinical candidate.
This laboratory-based role is focussed on designing and developing physiologically relevant biochemical assays in 384 well and 1536 well plate format to characterise cancer targets in detail at the molecular level, enable high-throughput screening, profile the structure-activity and structure-kinetic relationships of small molecules, and characterise their mechanism of action to inform dose prediction and clinical efficacy.
The successful candidate will drive innovative ways of working through keeping abreast of cutting-edge biochemistry, enzymology and HTS science. They will form an integral part of the Cancer Research Horizon Drug Discovery team working alongside our industry and academic partners to progress novel cancer targets towards patient benefit.
What skills will I need?
We are seeking an accomplished scientific expert with the following skills and experience:
A BSs, MSc or PhD in biological science such as biochemistry or pharmacology; relevant experience may be substituted for education
Significant experience in a drug discovery environment of assay development including dissecting enzyme and small molecule inhibitor mechanisms for a range of target classes
Detailed theoretical and practical understanding of biochemical assays and detection technologies, with a particular focus on physiologically relevant systems
Significant experience in liquid handling and automated dispensing
Significant experience of analysing large datasets with appropriate statistical rigour
Experience of running biochemical and cell-based high throughput screens of small molecules in 384well and 1536 well plate format is. desirable
Additional experience in prosecution and robust statistical analysis of high throughput screening data would be desirable.
What will I gain?
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our .
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
One of our values at CRUK is Being Human. Whilst we understand that AI has it's benefits, we want to hear about your personal experiences and why these make you suitable for the role. We have noticed some applicants being less successful in their applications when using AI due to lack of real life examples. To level the playing field and ensure fairness for all candidates, we strongly encourage responses to be written in your own words, drawing from personal experiences and knowledge. We discourage the use of AI when completing your application form and throughout the process.
For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Heritage Collections Coordinator to join our small enthusiastic team.
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London.
Salary:£29,486 per annum (Band D, level 3, inclusive of outer London weighting)
Term: Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.
The Heritage Collections Coordinator Role:
The Heritage Services’ mission is to create enabling environments where users can discover and be inspired by the story of Scouting, the Movement and its members. As we get to know the Collection better we are constantly uncovering amazing stories covering over 117 years of history. We’re a small enthusiastic team who are passionate about what we do. We support each other and learn from our individual experiences and expertise.
The stories held in the Scout Heritage Collection are full of surprises from tales of innovation and adventure to bravery and brilliance. In your role you’ll help us add to these stories, and the best bit is they are still happening, so you’ll work with staff and volunteer colleagues from across the organisation as we create the heritage of the future.
Key responsibilities as our Heritage Collections Coordinator:
- Lead on work relating to acquisitions including liaising with donors (internal and external) ensuring appropriate paperwork is completed and filed. Ensure high level of user service is delivered.
- Make recommendations for disposal based on the Collections Policy and presenting these at Acquisitions and Disposal Meetings. Liaise with appropriate managers for disposal approval. Where appropriate research and liaise with potential recipients ensuring the correct procedures are followed.
- Carry out acquisitions and disposals in accordance with the Museum Association Code of Ethics.
- Newly pack or repack poorly stored items to improve their long-term storage and preservation.
What we are looking for in our Heritage Collections Coordinator:
- Delivery of work to a high degree of accuracy
- Able to work to prescribed processes, working methods and standards
- Working or volunteering in a role that requires a high level of organisation and accuracy
- Working or volunteering with a heritage collection in a museum or similar setting
- Qualification or demonstration of training in working with heritage collections.
- The basic functions of an organisational heritage service and its reasons for existence
- Passion for history and the work of the heritage sector
As our Heritage Collections Coordinator in return, we offer you:
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
- Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
- Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
- 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
- Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
- Three extra days over Christmas (that’s our gift to you)
We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Flexible working hours
- Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
- Study and volunteer leave
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!
The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 15th September 2024
Interview are expected to be held in person at Gilwell Park on Tuesday 24th September 2024.
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Strictly no agencies.
Thank you!
Job title: Case for support lead
Salary: £34,500-£38,324 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours/Contract: Permanent 35 hours per week
Based: Can be home based or within hospice or fundraising office
Closing date: 8th September 2024
Interview date: W/c 16th September 2024
We have two exciting opportunities within our Strategy, Impact and Innovation team for experienced Case for Support/Proposition Development Leads. You will work within a dedicated region to deliver compelling, impactful and inspiring information about our services for fundraising audiences.
Marie Curie Benefits Package:
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work.
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme.
- Help with childcare cost (T & Cs apply)
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance - for all employees
- Eye care- (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)
What's in it for you.
- Annual leave allowance - - England and Wales = 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development - (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
- Industry leading training programmes
- Flexible Working
- Free DBS
What we are looking for:
- A creative thinker with an independent and autonomous approach to your work.
- You will be an engaging communicator to inspire others and positively influence opinion to gain respect at all levels and deliver practical and meaningful change.
- You will have experience of understanding and interpreting complex information and data and articulate it in a compelling way, both in writing and verbally.
- You will have excellent people skills and a track record that shows your ability to integrate quickly into complex organisations.
In this role you will deliver compelling cases for support and innovative propositions for our highest value campaigns and audiences. You will ensure all fundraising teams have access to off the shelf service and policy information to enable them to build fundraising asks that are accurate, impactful and inspiring.
You will play a crucial role in identifying and clarifying available restricted funding opportunities for fundraising audiences. You will work with regions and nations to gather vital information that helps create compelling bids that resonate with our supporters.
There are two roles available in line with our Caring Services place based regions:
North - Northwest, Northeast & Yorkshire
South - London, Southeast & Southwest
Candidates do not need to live in the region but must be available to travel to them occasionally.
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Mental Health Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Waltham Forest
£25,301.00 per annum, working 37 hours per week. Benefits include Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Specific details about the service and team. A Mental Health Support worker will provide support to customers helping them to develop the life-skills they require to move on to less supported accommodations or even independent living.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
* Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers, and creating a positive atmosphere within the service.
* Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging to achieve Support Plan goals.
* Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customer to progress in their recovery
* Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking.'
* Provide support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self-manage their medication regimes through individual re-enablement programmes and informed decision making.
* Undertake support work in partnership with external stakeholders to complement their interventions.
* Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes.
* Demonstrate strong commitment to the team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers.
* Involving customers in the design, development, and delivery of the service.
* Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager.
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:
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
* Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
* Working well as part of a group or team as well as independently
* Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
* Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
* Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
* Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
What you'll bring:
Essential:
* At least a year of previous experience working in a Mental Health sector or lived experience which has led to an understanding of the needs of the customer group.
* Good organisational skills
* Emotional resilience
* Able to assess risk with the support of team members and managers
* Computer literate
* Ability to self-reflect
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the challenges facing people with mental health needs.
Desirable:
* NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. 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.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
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.
Please see our website for full Job Description