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Are you looking for an engaging, fulfilling, and varied role? Young Enterprise is looking for a new an Educational Partnerships Manager in Essex and Outer East London.
Young Enterprise is a national education charity working with schools and colleges to help young people prepare for their future. This role supports the continued development of YE’s impact by providing young people with opportunities to engage in YE’s enterprise and financial education programmes building vital skills, developing an enterprising mindset, and enabling them to make a positive contribution to their community and society.
As Educational Partnerships Manager you will be a key contributor to the regional London & South East Educational Partnerships team, working directly with young people and teachers in schools to deliver and support delivery of YE’s full suite of programmes.
The Educational Partnerships Manager role will suit someone that is able to work with young people, build rapport and engage young people from a range of backgrounds. You will need confidence in working within education settings, liaising with school staff, volunteers, and funders. Your experience of relationship development and management will help with growing our existing relationships while expanding our reach into brand new schools and colleges relationships.
We are looking for:
• A motivated self-starter
• Ability to develop new relationships with range of stakeholders, and support existing ones
• Confident in presenting and delivering to large audiences
• Good organisational, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills, with the resilience to work effectively under pressure
• Excellent manner, rapport and professionalism with young people
• An understanding or experience of managing relationships with volunteers
• A great promoter and inspirer in helping young people achieve their potential
• Experience of sales and/or fundraising
• Computer literacy with understanding of Microsoft suite
You'll be working within an experienced and passionate regional team, with a 'can-do' ethos of supporting each other and sharing knowledge across programmes and geographies.
Why work for us?
• People-focussed with a friendly and supportive work-place culture
• An active commitment to equality and diversity
• Access to mentoring scheme with a corporate partner
• Generous holiday allowance of 7.2 weeks (pro rata)
• Access to NHS top-up scheme, for money back on expenses such as dental and optical
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Group Life Assurance
Full details can be found in the Job Description.
This is a home-based role, however, will require significant travel in Essex and Outer East London, as well as frequent travel across Greater London to support our school deliveries.
Please send your CV – with a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining why you think you would be right for this opportunity no later than midnight on 28th October 2024. Please note applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Interviews will take place via Teams.
Although we endeavour to respond to all applications, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date you should consider your application unsuccessful.
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about animal welfare? Do you have good understanding of governance procedures?
We’re looking for a Governance Officer to help us ensure we have a co-ordinated approach to governance and compliance.
About this job:
As Governance Officer, you’ll:
- ensure the administration of governance processes is completed with accuracy and timeliness,
- support with administration for governance projects and Board, committee, and subsidiary meetings, including agendas, paper deadlines, minutes and tracking actions,
- track filing deadlines and compliance requirements for Dogs Trust and subsidiaries,
- refine our policy development process, maintain the policy register and the Council member intranet, ensuring trustees have access to make effective decisions.
About you:
To thrive in this role, you’ll need exceptional administration skills, with the ability to organise information effectively, including organising high-level meetings, comprehensive minute-taking and following up on meeting actions. To achieve this, you’ll need to be efficient and organised, with meticulous attention to detail. You’ll also require a grasp of the governance process and it’s mechanisms, such as understanding how Board appointments are made, what happens at Board meetings and importance of robust record keeping. Above all, a commitment to maintaining confidentiality is essential, as this role has access to sensitive information.
About Dogs Trust:
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
What you need to know:
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 4th November 2024, and will take place on Teams.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note, on rare occasions, we may close vacancies early if we receive an overwhelming response, so to avoid potential disappointment, please apply at your earliest convenience.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Key Details
Salary: £39,6000 per annum with generous benefits including 25 days annual holiday plus public holidays, enhanced pension contribution, private medical health insurance, life assurance, and flexible/hybrid working.
Hours: 35 per week over 5 days (we would also consider applicants who wanted to do 4 days a week on a pro-rata basis).
Contract type: This is a full time role. Some flexibility on hours may be available.
Location: Hybrid working with office in central London and options for flexibility to work from home. The postholder will be expected to attend our central London office regularly.
About the Role
Reporting to the Data Manager, you’ll collect, organise, study and communicate supporter and campaign data to provide insights to help colleagues across Good Law Project win campaigns and cases.
The link to our job pack which includes the full job description, personal specification, Good Law Project values, and structure chart can be found below. Alternatively, click "Apply via Website" to view the job pack on our website.
What we're looking for
- Experience working with relational datasets, Google Analytics 4 (or Adobe), spreadsheets and a data visualisation tool.
- Proficient using tools to clean, manipulate, and analyse data effectively.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively with team members.
- Ability to create clear and informative data visualisations (e.g., graphs, charts, dashboards) that tell compelling stories.
- Project management skills to plan and prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and ensure the successful execution of data analysis projects.
- Working knowledge of current data protection legislation to ensure that your work is fully compliant with all GDPR requirements and where to seek additional guidance.
- Experience using scripts to query datasets.
What we do
- Good Law Project (GLP) is a not-for-profit campaigning organisation which holds power to account and fights for a fairer, greener future. We believe in people-powered justice.
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We had a primary role in overturning the prorogation of Parliament in 2019. We successfully challenged the Government’s operation of a fast track ‘VIP lane’ for awarding lucrative PPE contracts to those with political connections and our campaigning played a key role in the Met Police opening an investigation into Boris Johnson over the Partygate scandal. In July 2023, we forced the Government to accept that its flagship Net Zero strategy is unlawful and to develop a better plan.
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Our close-knit team of staff work across three core areas: campaigning, legal and operations. We are nimble and reactive to external events which means Good Law Project suits people who thrive in a fast-paced, at times quite pressured environment. You must share our passion for upholding democracy, protecting the environment and ensuring no one is left behind. Our culture is one of openness and innovation which encourages all staff to pitch ideas and influence the organisation’s direction. We are brave, honest and decisive – those are Good Law Project’s values. We recognise the value of our employees, individually and collectively, and are committed to investing in their welfare and development.
- See our website for more about what we do.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, click on "Apply via Website" to be redirected to our website where you will be asked to complete an online application form and upload your CV.
Contact
If you have any questions about this role, please email the contact details in the job pack below. Or click "Apply via Website" to view our contact details on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Community Partnerships and Networks Manager
Location: London / Wisely / Homebased (hybrid/flexible working)
Salary: £46 - 49k pa
Hours: 37.5 pw
Contract: Permanent
Are you passionate about supporting gardening groups? Do you believe in the potential of gardens and gardening to inspire and generate positive change for wellbeing and the environment? Can you build networks, partnerships and collaborations which drive social impact?
Overview of the Role:
We are looking for a Community Partnerships and Networks Manager to join our dynamic and passionate team, which sits within our new Learning and Public Engagement division. The candidate will use a partnership approach to work with organisations across the UK, placing the RHS at the heart of community gardening, supporting community gardening groups and opening up gardening for anyone, anywhere. This is an exceptional opportunity for a committed and agile leader, who wants to make a difference.
You will be part of the Management Team for the National Community Programmes Department, leading the direction and development of RHS-wide national community programmes including Britain in Bloom and It's Your Neighbourhood. This is an exciting time to be joining the UK’s leading gardening charity, our new Strategy launched in 2023 and sets out our vision for a world where gardening is embraced as a way of life – a source of joy and fulfilment, building healthier lives, stronger communities, and thriving environments.
As Community Partnerships and Networks Manager you will be responsible for:
Developing the RHS’ offer for the UK's expanding number of community gardening groups through strategic partnerships and networks.
Supporting the RHS to continue to build its visibility and reputation as a highly collaborative and knowledgeable champion for community gardening in the UK.
To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.
And we couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference.
Our careers portal here provides a comprehensive overview of what we offer, the teams that work at the RHS and our great benefits.
Inclusion
At the RHS we are looking for people with passion and integrity, who think rigorously and aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We welcome diverse perspectives; each new hire brings unique talents and the opportunity for us to bring a different perspective. We aim to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. The RHS is committed to building an inclusive and supportive organisation.
Safeguarding
The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. Appointment is subject to adherence to our Safeguarding Policy
We may review applications as soon as we receive then so if you see a vacancy that you are interested in, please apply straight away as the vacancy will be closed as soon as we hire the right candidate. If you require any additional support with making your application, please contact sharon Ellis please ensure to include the job title or job reference number REQ (found at the top of the advert) when emailing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for Celebrity & Influencer Manager to join our team in London; the scope on this job involves….
Job Title: Celebrity & Influencer Manager
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £42,444 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Fixed term (until end of October 2025)
Hours: 37.5
We are seeking an exceptional Celebrity and Influencer manager (Maternity Cover). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join a small, high achieving team at one of the UK’s leading charities. Never before has domestic abuse been so well profiled and recognised – and never before have so many high profile people reached out to support our work. We want to continue to harness this amazing good will and in so doing work with high profile individuals to reach more women who experience abuse.
We are looking for a candidate who has demonstrable experience of managing, stewarding, and recruiting high profile talent to a very high standard. They must be adept at nurturing relationships at all levels - including senior stakeholders and multiple internal teams, alongside our high-profile supporters and their representatives. Excellent project management and prioritisation skills are a must.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced self starter to join Refuge at a crucial and exciting time, as we have lots of high-profile opportunities planned in for 2025.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. An enhanced DBS will also be required for the successful applicant.
For more information on the role, including a full job description, please download the Job Profile document above. To apply, please click on the Apply Now button.
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 28 October 2024
Interview Date: Thursday 7 November 2024 via videocall
Benefits
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
Step Up Hub
Established in 1996, Step Up Hub is a grassroots charity in the London Borough of Brent dedicated to addressing the root causes and consequences of poverty and inequality within disadvantaged communities, especially within the global majority. It offers an array of services covering welfare, education, training and skills development, as well as on mental health, cost of living, and physical wellbeing. It adopts a whole village approach in its work and values working together to secure a shared sustainable future for all.
‘I AM Brent’ consortium
Step Up Hub leads a consortium, known as I AM Brent, that consists of six well-respected local charities who are working together to address the root causes and effects of violence affecting young people in the London Borough of Brent.
Programme Description
The programme is part of the Mayor of London’s flagship violence reduction programme, known as MyEnds. It is a place-based violence reduction initiative that adopts a public health approach. The consortium is providing an array of positive opportunities for young people and support for families, including through tailored interventions. The programme also aims to improve statutory and voluntary organisation networks and access to referral, and to ensure the voices of young people and community members are built into provision. The work is focused on the Church Road Estate, Stonebridge Estate, St Raphael’s Estate, Chalkhill Estate and Harlesden Town Centre areas.
The Role of the Community Engagement Lead
The Community Engagement Lead will be a key member of the team delivering the I AM Brent MyEnds programme. They will develop and maintain strong relationships with the breadth of young and older community members, and local businesses to conduct community engagement. They will subscribe to the values of co-production and work positively in accordance with I AM Brent’s Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding, Data Protection and Health and Safety policies.
In addition, the Community Engagement Lead will:
· act as the primary contact for requests from the community for information about I AM Brent’s services and events,
· disseminate to the community information about I AM Brent’s services, community fund, and events,
· organise, and support the delivery of, community engagement events, youth forums and community forums,
· encourage community participation,
· provide status reports regarding upcoming community outreach, engagement, events, and initiatives to consortium members and community members, and provide end of community activity reports to the Programme Manager,
· summarise views of community members about their needs and ideas to improve safety,
· signpost community members to support following outreach activities,
· process referrals to the I AM Brent programme,
· support the organisation and administration of talks at community centres, places of worship, and community events, on supporting young people’s safety,
· support the organisation and administration of parenting programmes,
· represent I AM Brent and Step Up Hub at meetings, forums, roundtable discussions and related events,
· help recruit and line manage community volunteers.
The Community Engagement Lead will be supported by the I AM Brent MyEnds Programme Manager, Step Up Hub senior leadership team and consortium members, and will work closely with I AM Brent’s Network and Communications Lead.
Job Title: Senior Supervising Social Worker
Salary: £37,088 per annum + £750 Home Working Allowance p.a. + £1500 Out of Hours Allowance p.a. (once on the rota)
Hours & Contract: 35 Hours per week - Permanent Role
Location: Homebased in Devon or Somerset Area with occasional travel to Bristol required
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.
As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.
TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Supervising Social Worker to join the Ofsted rated “Outstanding” South West Team, working with a therapeutic and trauma informed approach at their core to enable successful placements across their fostering service.
If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.
Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker will include:
- An appropriate social work qualification
- Up-to-date registration with Social Work England
- A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings
- Experience in supporting and supervising and visiting, foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people
- A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development.
- Experience in group work and/or delivery of training.
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations including the Children's Act and NMS Fostering Standards.
- Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers.
- Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently.
- Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
- 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
- Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
- Family friendly policies.
- Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
- Help at Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
- An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
- Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.
The Senior Supervising Social Worker may be homebased within England, Scotland or Wales but will be required to travel to face-to-face meetings in the Bristol Area at least once a month and on other occasions for training and team wellbeing events.
A Standard / Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 17th November 2024
Interview Date: Tuesday 26th November 2024 (via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.
Salary: £46,350 to £51,500 per year.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Hybrid - working from home with occasional visits to our offices in York.
Closing date: 27 October 2024
Interview dates: Friday 8 November 2024 (A second stage interview may also be required).
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for the right person, both in terms of the role itself, but also the key part you’ll play in helping to directly benefit families raising a disabled or seriously ill child.
The role:
As the Head of Fundraising, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing dynamic, ambitious fundraising initiatives to support a cause that truly matters. Working closely with the Group Communications and Fundraising Director, your primary focus will be on driving growth through diversifying fundraising income streams.
You will be at the forefront of developing innovative campaigns. You will be instrumental in building strong, lasting relationships with new and existing supporters, particularly high-net-worth individuals.
With a focus on growth and positive change, you will inspire your team and champion new ideas that
will expand current fundraising activity, to create new opportunities for Family Fund.
The person we’re looking for:
We are looking for a highly motived, capable and experienced Head of Fundraising. You will provide leadership and direction on all aspects of income generation, and you will need to have proven experience of securing sustainable income from multiple streams.
You will also have proven experience in developing and growing multiple income streams. You will need to have the ability to cultivate strong relationships with both long-standing supporters and new donors, particularly high net worth individuals.
You should be a natural leader, someone who can inspire your team, encourage innovation, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Adaptability and resilience are crucial, combined with exceptional communication skills and a genuine passion for making a positive impact on the lives of families across the UK.
This is a ‘doing’ role as well as a senior one. It’s also a wide role and you won’t be expected to be an expert at everything, so we are looking for someone with the knowledge, confidence and strategic approach to play to your strengths and those of your team. You will also need to use this approach to draw in other expertise and capacity where needed.
What we offer:
Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.
We are a values-based organisation, and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here and see how our staff display our values every day.
We commit to inclusion, equality and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Employer. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
How to apply:
To apply, please complete the online application on our website and submit your CV and a cover letter telling us how you meet the requirements for this role. Your cover letter should be no more than two pages long.
For more information, please read and download the job description.
The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a right to work check and employment history verification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Step Up Hub
Established in 1996, Step Up Hub is a grassroots charity in the London Borough of Brent dedicated to addressing the root causes and consequences of poverty and inequality within disadvantaged communities, especially within the global majority. It offers an array of services covering welfare, education, training and skills development, as well as on mental health, cost of living, and physical wellbeing. It adopts a whole village approach in its work and values working together to secure a shared sustainable future for all.
‘I AM Brent’ consortium
Step Up Hub leads a consortium, known as I AM Brent, that consists of six well-respected local charities who are working together to address the root causes and effects of violence affecting young people in the London Borough of Brent.
Programme Description
The programme is part of the Mayor of London’s flagship violence reduction programme, known as MyEnds. It is a place-based violence reduction initiative that adopts a public health approach. The consortium is providing an array of positive opportunities for young people and support for families, including through tailored interventions. The programme also aims to improve statutory and voluntary organisation networks and access to referral, and to ensure the voices of young people and community members are built into provision. The work is focused on the Church Road Estate, Stonebridge Estate, St Raphael’s Estate, Chalkhill Estate and Harlesden Town Centre areas.
The Role of the Network and Communications Lead
The Network and Communications Lead will be a key member of the team delivering the I AM Brent MyEnds programme. They will lead on liaison with voluntary sector providers and statutory service providers, including Brent Council, the police and schools, and on strengthening networks between them to help young people stay safe. They will be responsible for implementing I AM Brent’s communication strategy. They will subscribe to the values of co-production and work positively in accordance with I AM Brent’s Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding, Data Protection and Health and Safety policies.
In addition, the Network and Communications Lead will:
· act as the primary contact for voluntary and statutory providers,
· improve the referral process through strengthening networks, and by producing effective communication,
· encourage organisations to apply to I AM Brent’s community fund and to take up the capacity building support offered to applicants,
· write information about I AM Brent services and events, encouraging engagement,
· be responsible for ensuring I AM Brent’s website content remains relevant,
· create interactive social media content and materials for publicity campaigns,
· write press releases and news articles on key developments,
· support the production of short educational and marketing videos,
· report on progress against deliverables,
· represent I AM Brent and Step Up Hub at meetings, forums, roundtable discussions and related events,
· help recruit and line manage volunteers.
The Network and Communications Lead will be supported by the I AM Brent MyEnds Programme Manager, Step Up Hub senior leadership team and consortium members, and will work closely with I AM Brent’s Community Engagement Lead.
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Job Title: Partnerships Manager
Location: London, Manchester or Birmingham
Salary: £33,000 - £39,000 London or £31,000 - £37,000 Manchester and Birmingham
Terms: 5 days per week (37.5 hours), open to flexible working arrangements
Contract: Permanent
Purpose of the role:
The main purpose of the Partnerships Manager role is to lead on the delivery of first-class account management to a diverse portfolio of corporate partners, generating income to support Breaking Barriers’ work. Each partnership at Breaking Barriers is bespoke, comprising fundraising, skilled volunteering, awareness raising and, crucially, placement and job opportunities for our refugee clients.
Working closely with the wider Partnerships Management and Programmes teams, you will be responsible for launching new partnerships and retaining business by deepening relationships and identifying opportunities for growth.
The successful candidate will have experience managing corporate partner relationships, including making fundraising asks and managing external communication with donors and partners at all levels of seniority. You will deploy your influencing skills and ability to build profitable relationships to great effect as you take a leading role identifying and nurturing future strategic partnerships. An understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility would be advantageous.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations:
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
How to apply:
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Wednesday 30th October. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
Overview of Role:
As Human Resources Advisor you will be joining a small, friendly and supportive HR team providing advice and support to managers and staff across the full range of employee life-cycle activities. This is a maternity cover post, so is offered on a fixed term contract for 12 months. As this is a short-term contract, we are looking for someone with HR experience at this level who can also embody our culture as a charity with a Christian ethos.
You will provide HR advice and support, to our Centres of Mission (CoM) (which are local projects run in partnership with Diocese to share the Good News of Jesus); our central services team in Sheffield known as Co.Lab; and our Sheffield based conference centre and accommodation.
The HR Advisor will play a key role in developing and strengthening the relationship between the staff, line managers and HR and ensure we deliver an effective HR service which is aligned with the service to the wider organisation. The post holder will work closely with managers in making sure the Christian ethos and values of Church Army are part of their culture and practice as line managers.
This role suits someone who is a HR generalist with strong knowledge of key HR practices including recruitment and retention, employee relations and development and training. The ideal candidate will be experienced in working in HR and hold a related qualification such as CIPD. As the role will be the link between HR, CoMs and our Co.Lab team, the post holder will play a key part in ensuring the vision, values and ethos of Church Army are evident. They will also bring their day-to-day experience of those areas into shaping the practice of the HR Team.
Salary: £21,029 (0.7) per annum / £24,033 (0.8) per annum (FTE £30,041) per annum
Hours: Flexible options for part-time hours (FTE is 37.5 hours):
26.25 hours (0.7) per week
30 hours (0.8) per week
Working pattern flexible between Monday to Friday.
Pension: Church Army is an auto enrolment pension employer. You will be assessed under pension auto enrolment criteria.
Annual Leave:173.25 hours (0.7) per annum / 198 hours (0.8) per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays) (FTE is 247.5 hours = 25 days plus eight days bank holidays)
Contract: Part-time, Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
We want everyone everywhere to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities through faith shared in words and action.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title - Research Manager
Contract - Permanent
Work pattern - Full time or 0.8 FTE (for flexible working, including term time working)
Salary - £42,000 - £48,000 per annum (or pro rata)
Location - Flexible, with an expectation of working at Coram’s campus in London on average at least once a week.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about using their research and evaluation expertise, including involving children, young people and their families in research, to join our growing Impact and Evaluation team to help improve support for vulnerable children and young people, and ultimately make a positive difference in their lives.
About Coram and the team
Established as the Foundling Hospital in 1739, Coram is today a vibrant charity group of specialist organisations, supporting hundreds of thousands of children, young people and families every year from infancy to independence. We champion children’s rights and wellbeing, making lives better through legal support, advocacy, adoption and our range of therapeutic, educational and cultural programmes.
Coram’s vision for children is a society where every child has the best possible chance in life, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Building on our legacy as the first and longest continuing children’s charity, we have launched the Coram Institute for Children, the dedicated research and development organisation for children. The Institute will be instrumental in realising this vision by acting as a catalyst for change and collaboration, seeking evidence-based solutions to the challenges facing children in the 21st century in policy, law and practice.
The Impact and Evaluation team sits within Coram’s Institute for Children. Our team consists of 14 Researchers and a Research Coordinator, along with a network of around 15 research associates, pro bono analysts and peer researchers. We carry out qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research with children and young people, which often involves parents and carers and the professionals who support them.
As a team, are values are to be child-centred, rigorous, grounded in experience, collaborative and impactful. We are dedicated to delivering child-centred research to ensure their voice is at the forefront of our work. We use co-design and participatory research methods to challenge power imbalances within research and work with marginalised groups.
Our work includes a diverse range of evaluation designs from feasibility studies and process evaluations through to large-scale, multi-site experimental and quasi-experimental impact evaluations. We work with a range of partners including Foundations, the Youth Endowment Fund, Department for Education, local authorities, the NHS, and universities as well as other third sector organisations. We also work in-house to support the Coram group of children’s charities to help evaluate their effectiveness and assess the impact of their work.
This role will be based in Coram’s Impact and Evaluation team which sits at the heart of Coram’s Institute for Children dedicated to improving the life chances of children. This role will play an important part in building the Institute and the strategic direction of the team. The role offers exciting opportunities to work within the Coram’s Impact and Evaluation team to lead a portfolio of mixed methods research projects and evaluation studies. As well as build links across Coram as well as externally with research partners and universities to pursue research dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people.
About the role
The Research Manager will play an important role in working with the Head of Impact and Evaluation and across Coram to develop and expand work of the team within Coram’s Institute for Children.
Working within Coram’s growing Impact and Evaluation team (which currently includes eight permanent researchers) the Research Manager will lead the delivery of high quality, innovative qualitative and quantitative studies including externally commissioned research and evaluation to support the improvement of policy and practice for vulnerable children, young people and their families. This will include implementation and process evaluations with children/young people, parents/carers and professionals as well as quasi-experimental and experimental impact evaluations.
We welcome applications from mixed-methods, quantitative and qualitative researchers who have knowledge of a range of research methods and evaluation approaches. We are dedicated to delivering child-centred research to ensure their voice is at the forefront of our work. We use co-design and participatory research methods to challenge power imbalances within research and work with marginalized groups.
The Research Manager will work with colleagues across Coram and with external partners in local authorities, central government, businesses and other third sector organisations. They will have the opportunity to shape the work of the Institute by designing new research funding bids, responding to tender opportunities and developing our academic partnerships.
The role also comes with a range of personal and professional benefits including dedicated time for continuous professional development, 25 plus days of annual leave, regular team reflective practice sessions and flexible working arrangements.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced research manager who has a passion for innovative, participatory research to take the initiative to design and deliver high-quality evidence which improves policy and practice for children, young people and their families.
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority groups, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented in research roles. If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: 5pm on 15/11/2024
Interview dates: week of 25/11/2024
We will also make any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage for applicants invited to interview to support inclusivity.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
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Job title: Senior Data and Innovation Manager
Location: Hybrid work with 40% from Breaking Barriers’ offices in London, Manchester or Birmingham
Salary: £43,500-£47,500 (London) or £42,000-£45,500 (Manchester and Birmingham)
Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week), part-time considered (minimum 30 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Overall purpose
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations initially, the role holder will have technical leadership and overall responsibility for managing the Data and Innovation team. This team helps Breaking Barriers maximise the value of its data, by conducting analysis and managing the CRM (Salesforce) and related software.
The team works across all areas of the organisation to improve processes, unlock efficiencies through automation and generate insights from data. They ensure that data is utilised to inform any innovations or refinements to our services.
The successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial manager with a high level of data literacy. We are looking for someone strategic, highly organised and a strong people and team manager. They will be confident at communicating data in a variety of ways to a large range of audiences, identifying key take-aways and the broader implications of the findings on our clients and programming. They will also be able to train others in key data analysis and communication skills.
Breaking Barriers is a fast-growing organisation, the ideal candidate will embrace the challenge of growing the team and Breaking Barriers’ data presence externally.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- Some travel between our different areas of operation (including London, Birmingham and Manchester) will be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Time off in lieu would be provided in this case.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Which location you are applying for
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Thursday 24th October. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
Job Title: Volunteer Support Officer
Location: London Area Sea Cadets HMS President 72 St Katherine's Way, London, E1W 1UQ
Salary: £25,750 per annum
Job type: Full time, Permanent - 35 hours per week
Closing Date: Monday 28th October 2024.
Are you passionate about supporting volunteers and looking for a new opportunity?
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.
About the role:
We are currently looking for a Volunteer Support Officer with proven administrative and IT skills to join our busy Volunteer Support Department at London Area Sea Cadets.
This role involves acting as the first point of contact via email and phone for our volunteers providing warm and friendly assistance. This role provides vital support to volunteers within our enrolment process as well as administrative tasks that aid and celebrate our volunteers. Our successful candidate will be organised, a strong team player and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Support the adult volunteer applications to join the Sea Cadets, ensuring that personnel records are updated accordingly on our database
- Review and approve applications for the Cadet Forces Medal
- Respond to all volunteer enquiries received by MSSC by email, post and phone
- Administer personnel forms associated with volunteer progression
Requirements:
- Computer literacy: strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, email, internet and experience of web-based information systems
- Experience of working in a customer focussed role, including handling a wide range of enquiries by phone and email, and handling challenging phone calls and emails
- Experience of using data protection procedures
Desirable:
- Experience of database inputting and records maintenance and management
- Experience of setting up and using Mail Merge to issue emails or letters
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service
- Hybrid working for many roles
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
- Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
Additional Information:
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a disclosure check.
Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Support Officer, Volunteer Support Coordinator, Volunteer Project Administrator, Volunteer Support, may also be considered for this role.
This is a new role developed to support the CEO, The COO will be a key member of our leadership team The COO will work closely with the CEO and manage the SMT to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the charity by playing a pivotal role in overseeing various aspects of our operations, including compliance, safeguarding, operations and team management, finance, human resources, IT, and administrative functions.
Please send a CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the required experience and your knowledge, skills, and ability (no more than 650 words.)
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