Jobs in Bedminster
ID: 1274
Job title: Locality Team Manager, Cotswolds and Stroud Children and Family Centres, Gloucestershire
Salary: Grade 4 Point 29 – 33: £36,842 - £41,106 FTE per annum
Location: One of the three sites across Cotswolds and Stroud (Dursley, Stonehouse and Cirencester)
Hours: 37 hours per week (full time)
Contract type: Permanent
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
The post holder will share and embrace the vision of ‘developing an innovative Gloucestershire Family Hub model which puts the well-being of all families, children, and young people at the heart of its work and leads to systemic and transformative change for individuals and the community’.
Main Responsibilities:
· To provide direct line management and leadership to a staff team in the locality, including performance management, reflective practice supervision and robust monitoring of service provision.
· To oversee and support the planning, delivery and coordination of Children’s and Family Centre’s Support Services. Involve stakeholders and all staff as far as it is possible in decision-making processes.
· Support the Operational Manager in all aspects of delivery, including the development of
new workstreams and transformational change of the provision and manage strategic relationships with key stakeholders.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
· To lead and support safe, reliable, high-quality family support service across the district and integrate with existing provisions to ensure that services are not duplicated and multiagency working is upheld. To ensure communication is established with other services to establish a culture of mutual trust and respect.
· Prioritise referrals, manage work allocations and ensure effective deployment of the workers to ensure service users receive a timely and effective service.
· Ensure all appropriate staff development and core training requirements are fulfilled in the team and contribute to wider training plans for the locality. Foster a culture of continuous development including best practice sharing across teams and districts, involvement in Community of Practice etc.
- Respond appropriately to any safeguarding concerns, demonstrating an understanding of, and always complying with Family Action’s and Gloucestershire procedures for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. To ensure compliance with relevant local and national legislation. Act as a safeguarding Lead for the locality.
- To have an overview of the support needs of all families across the locality and Gloucestershire as a whole, and knowledge of how these are being met in order to influence the direction of service planning.
· Experience relevant for your effectiveness in the role might be from various sectors: health, education, social care, youth work. The list is not exclusive and if you are passionate about supporting families, we would still like to hear from you.
· Benefits:
- An annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff).
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
· Download and submit a completed Application Form linked to the Family Action job advert
· Closing Date : Monday 16th December 2024 at 11:59pm
· To learn more about Family Action: Recruitment Pack
· To learn more about our terms & conditions: Summary Terms & Conditions of Employment
· To help us fulfil our commitment to diversity and promoting equal opportunities: complete our anonymous Equality & Diversity Monitoring Information survey
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Rachel Sanders (full email address located on advert document).
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an in person interview.
* Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Location: Remote with regular travel
Our office is based in Downton and that’s where our monthly Executive Team meetings are held. The charity’s board meetings are typically held in London, so applicants are likely to be living in the south of England. We are a remote working charity, and colleagues in the Services Directorate are based in geographies right across the UK – our Service Director will need to be able to travel to stay connected with our work and responsive to external commitments.
About us
At Help for Heroes, we believe those who serve our country deserve support to live well after service. Every day, men and women leave their careers in the Armed Forces because they are wounded, injured or sick; their lives changed forever. We help them, and their families, to recover and live well after service.
And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).
As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are:
Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic.
About you
You’re an energetic, highly motivated and compassionate professional focussed on making a definable and durable difference to those in the Armed Forces community who are facing challenges after service. You’ll have expertise in creating, leading and managing programmes of high-quality support which delivers impact. You’ll nurture a culture of excellence, innovation and continuous improvement – and you’ll have all the skills to implement creative programmes which inspire funders and deliver in the most efficient and effective way for those we support. You’ll be a skilled communicator, adept at building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and advocating for the needs of our veterans and their loved ones.
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic leader to provide strategic and operational leadership for our charity, ensuring high standards of governance and, where appropriate, clinical and care excellence. The role involves increasing the impact and reach of our services through co-creation and development of our services and building strategic partnerships and relationships. As a key member of the Executive Team, you will act as an advocate on behalf of our beneficiaries; internally shaping the charity’s work, and externally working to influence others and increase our visibility.
For more details about this role, the application process and key dates please refer to attached role overview document.
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Reporting to and working closely with the Development Manager and Schools Project Coordinator we are seeking a highly organized and proactive administrator to join our team. This individual will be responsible for supporting with key communication and administrative tasks related to project onboarding, training, and data tracking for schools involved in the Get Cycling programme.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and experience with administrative support. They will also have a professional telephone manner and be comfortable making numerous outbound calls daily.
Equipping more than five million children with the skills and confidence to cycle on today’s roads
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have good listening and communication skills and have an interest in supporting vulnerable women in Bristol?
We are looking for someone t to join the Bristol Women’s Pathway (*women only) as a Project Worker. The service provide specialist safe spaces from abuse, exploitation or Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
In this role you will work across the Women’s Pathway in 3 semi-independent projects. Working as part of a dedicated team to provide a safe, high quality, positive and inclusive service to clients; by working with people to identify their personal aims and ambitions and providing practical and personal support in an approachable, caring, and person-centred way. You will work independently at times and be comfortable as a lone worker.
You will work on a weekly shift rota including early and late shifts, weekends and bank holidays. In some of these roles condensed hours can be offered and staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday.
We are committed to working with a Recovery Based Approach and supporting people to meet their individual needs. Why not join the team to support our clients on their recovery journey?
About you
We are looking for enthusiastic people with experience of dealing with complex and difficult situations in relation to people and helping people throughout difficult periods and a process of change. If you have good interpersonal and skills, patience and resilience we will provide you with the knowledge and training you need to work with clients in a holistic and person-centred way. You should also demonstrate:
- A sound understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing homelessness, and the difficulties they can experience in accessing services.
- Some experience of liaising with a number of individuals or agencies to achieve effective outcomes for others.
- Good communication and listening skills and the ability to work with a variety of different people.
- The ability to work in a role that supports vulnerable people and maintain high level of contact with clients on a day to day basis.
- Above all, you should have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives with a non-judgemental approach to working with people with complex needs.
*For posts in our Women’s service for genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a female only for these posts (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
How to apply
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To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10 am on 11 December 2024
Interview and assessments on: 19 December 2024
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact by leading high-quality support services for people affected by MND?
We are seeking a Senior Head of Integrated Services & Delivery to oversee and shape our national and regional support services, ensuring they are accessible, inclusive, and meet the needs of those living with and affected by MND. This is a home-based role with travel requirements to Northampton and regionally.
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- Hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will lead our integrated services and delivery teams, driving quality, innovation and excellence across all areas.
- Accountable for the Association's a portfolio of direct services at both national and regional levels, supervising a team of five senior leaders.
- Accountable for the improvement and enhancement of our current direct information and support provision to ensure they are high-quality, safe, and inclusive.
- Lead on the development and implementation of a forward-looking strategy for information and support services that align with organisational goals and address evolving needs.
- Develop, implement, and monitor budgets exceeding £8 million, ensuring financial sustainability and strategic impact.
- Lead the delivery of strategic change initiatives to enhance service quality and effectiveness.
- Establish and monitor data-driven performance metrics to track impact and outcomes.
- Drive innovation in service delivery models, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Embed equality, diversity, and inclusion in all services to ensure accessibility for all communities.
- Support staff and volunteers with the tools, training, and policies needed to deliver exceptional services.
- Act as a key contributor to business planning and deputise for the Director of Services & Partnerships when required.
About You:
You are a proven leader with a passion for driving meaningful change in support services. Your experience and expertise will help us deliver impactful, person-centred services across the UK.
- Educated to Master's level in management arena or equivalent level of experience.
- Significant leadership experience within the charity or health sector.
- Demonstrated success in developing and delivering both virtual and in-person services.
- Track record of implementing strategic and operational plans on a national scale.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills, with a focus on collaboration and team development.
- Proficiency in using data to drive service improvements and measure outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to challenge and inspire at all levels.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, with experience in promoting these values within organisations.
The full job description is available in the candidate pack.
Salary: £69,550 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Home-based with travel requirements to Northampton and regionally
Contract: Permanent
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This is a home-based role with an expectation of minimum 2 days per week in Northampton and working regionally. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.
Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 19 December and Friday 20 December
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Experience in a similar senior leadership role within the non-profit sector in an information & support organisation, preferably health focused.
- Experience developing and delivering high quality, efficient and innovative person-centered services - both virtual and in person.
- Experience of developing and implementing strategic and operational plans at a national (across England Wales and Northern Ireland), regional and local level.
Important Information:
- We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
- If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
- Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
- If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
- We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Just Treatment is excited to be hiring a Youth Mental Health Organiser to work alongside our Senior Youth Mental Health Organiser and young people directly affected by the youth mental health crisis. This role focuses on supporting young people to lead powerful campaigns that hold the corporations driving and profiting from the youth mental health crisis to account.
If you’re passionate about empowering communities and creating systemic change, we’d love to hear from you!
Just Treatment is a growing patient-led campaign fighting to ensure everyone gets the healthcare they need by demanding that the government acts to put patients before corporate profits. We believe the only way we can achieve these changes is by building a movement of those directly affected by the problem to challenge the power of the pharmaceutical and health industries. We have a track record of high impact campaigns that have changed the lives of the people we work with, and thousands of NHS patients, by forcing corporations and politicians to move.
Our approach is centred on deep organising with a cohort of patient leaders who have been directly impacted by the health injustices on which we campaign. This group steer and lead our campaigns, but are supported by a much larger group of volunteers and supporters. This role will be focused on our campaign strand around the crisis in young people’s mental health, focused on the role that late-stage capitalism is having on both the drivers of poor mental health, mental illness, and madness, and the ineffective responses to this crisis.
The role has two distinct parts: providing administrative support that facilitates the work of the Senior Youth Mental Health Organiser; and identifying and developing the leadership of young people directly affected by these health injustices and their families, building trusting relationships that ensure they are able to shape the strategy and lead the campaigns that win tangible improvements in the mental health and wellbeing of the people we are campaigning with and for.
You will work with key external allies to coordinate and multiply our campaigns, and ensure there are meaningful actions volunteers and supporters can do to further our campaign goals . You’ll love working as part of a collaborative, small team and you’ll thrive on building trusting relationships with the people you work with. And you’ll be committed to taking on David Vs Goliath fights for justice.
Check out our website for more info and how to apply!
Patient-led campaigning to win everyone the healthcare they need by demanding patients and the NHS are put before profits.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Learning Disability Caseworker
Are you passionate about improving the lives of people with a learning disability? Do you have experience in delivering complex advice and casework? If so, we have the role for you.
Mencap are recruiting for a 2 x Learning Disability Caseworker's (LDC) to give advice and undertake complex casework on Social/Community Care and Health concerns for people with a learning disability, their families, carers, and professionals working with them. The ideal candidate will, as a minimum, demonstrate knowledge in the areas of:
- Mental Capacity and best interest decision making
- Access to health services and the impact of health inequalities
- Safeguarding
- Care Assessments, Financial assessments, and care charges
The Learning Disability Caseworker role can be based with where you want to work, with some travel to casework venues and our Peterborough office.
We have a full-time role (37.5 hours) on a fixed term contract until March 2026, and a part time (30 hours) role on a fixed term contract until September 2027.
We are an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.
Mencap is committed to providing excellent quality information and advice casework, enabling people with a learning disability and their families to access critical services and support. The casework service is outcomes focused and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the positive impact that their casework has on individuals and families.
Do you have the key skills for a Learning Disability Caseworker?
- Level 3 qualification in giving advice or an equivalent relevant qualification/experience
- Strong communicator with analytical skills.
- Experience of working in an outcomes and impact focused advice service.
- Experience of working with a CRM system and keeping clear advice records is essential.
- I.T skills and the use of Microsoft Office tools.
- Well-developed listening and diagnostic skills.
- Knowledge of social care issues and health issues and how they impact on people with a learning disability.
- Knowledge of social care and healthcare law.
- The ability to communicate clearly in another language is desirable, but not essential.
If either of these positions sound like the role for you, please apply now with an up-to-date C.V. outlining your skills and experience. This vacancy will close on Thursday 12th December and interviews will take place shortly afterwards.
Benefits
In addition to knowing that your work positively impacts people's lives, you will receive fair pay and enjoy a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees. (T&Cs apply based on contract).
- 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
- Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
- Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
- Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.
Our work includes;
- Providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
- Providing advice through our help lines and web sites
North Somerset Wellbeing College Tutors
Location: 4 Boulevard, Weston- Super-Mare (with travel to other locations across North Somerset)
- Opportunity 1
Hours: 25 hours
Contract: Permanent
- Opportunity 2
Hours: 25 hours
Contract: 1 Year Fixed Term
- Opportunity 3
Hours: 18.5 hours
Contract: Permanent
Please indicate in your personal statement, which of the roles you are interested in.
Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the South West offering housing, support and hope to people with mental health and other support needs. Our vision is that we believe in a world where everyone affected by their mental health can create a positive future. We promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures.
About the Service
North Somerset Wellbeing provides free psychoeducational workshops, courses and group activities which are available to adults living in North Somerset. These are run online and at community venues across the county. The sessions are designed to explore, improve and maintain mental health and wellbeing. In addition, brief 1:1 support can be offered to those requiring signposting to other appropriate services.
About the Role
- Are you caring, compassionate and non-judgemental?
- Do you want to help people to learn skills to support their wellbeing and recovery?
- Do you have experience delivering wellbeing groups, workshops and courses?
We have 3 exciting opportunities to join our small, friendly team. As a Wellbeing Tutor, you will work in a psychologically and trauma informed way, be values led and looking to grow both personally and professionally.
Full details of this exciting opportunity can be found in the role profile.
About You
- You’ll need to be a good communicator, who is creative and able to make learning accessible for all service users.
- As well as planning and delivering a range of wellbeing activities, workshops and psychoeducational courses, we are looking for someone who embraces service user involvement and coproduction work to ensure that the service provision remains meaningful and relevant to those using it.
- The successful candidate will work collaboratively with clients / carers, the team and other agencies to manage risk where needed, including making safeguarding referrals if required.
- In addition, you will assist with the recruitment and supervision of a small team of volunteers who support the service.
- You will have good organisational skills, be IT proficient and have clear record-keeping skills.
We welcome applications from Experts by Experience as well as underrepresented groups.
Second Step offers an excellent annual leave package, support from our Employee Assistance Programme if you need it, and a comprehensive induction programme with on-going training opportunities.
Closing date: Friday 6th December 2024
Interview date: TBC
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Team Leader
We have an exciting opportunity to join a charity as a Multi-Crime Team Leader in Wiltshire, working 30 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to lead and inspire a team to achieve their goals, continually learn, and adapt to provide the best service for victims of crime? If yes, then we’d love to hear from you…
Position: 5811 Team Leader
Location: Home-based with extensive travel throughout Wiltshire and Swindon
Hours: Part-time, 30 hours Monday- Friday 9:30am-4pm
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £23,664 per annum (£29,580 FTE)
Closing Date: 20th December 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received.
The Role
This role is home-based, but will require extensive travel across Wiltshire and Swindon to attend in-person meetings and work from various community hubs.
As the Wiltshire Team Leader you will:
• Ensure the delivery of excellent services to victims of crime and retain and develop contracts for services by supporting and managing operational staff
• Work collaboratively with the Operations Manager and management team, in order to achieve the implementation of work force plans and the development of the service to maximise positive outcomes for those that access the service
• Proactively promote the service, raise awareness of services & work with professionals collaboratively to improve the access to and quality of services
About You
An understanding of the Criminal justice system and the impact of crime on victims and witnesses are essential for this role, as well as experience of the following:
• An understanding of legislation relating to equal opportunities and diversity, inclusivity, safeguarding and risk assessments
• A practical understanding of the requirement for confidentiality and safe working practice and maintenance of records in accordance with the Data Protection Act and other legal requirements
• Experience of working in a challenging and changing environment with an emphasis on customer focus and excellence in service delivery
• Demonstrable experience of providing crisis management, support and guidance in sometimes stressful and difficult situations to a team with a client service focus
• Excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting professionally with a range of agencies and individuals.
In Return…
Benefits include:
• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your Birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity and paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment and leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression
About the Organisation
This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events.
As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
You may have experience in areas such as Criminal Justice, Case Worker, Victim Liaison, Victim Care, Domestic Violence Advocate, Crime Coordinator, Head of Victim Services, IDVA, etc.
Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.
Closing date: 27th Nov
We are looking for a compassionate leader to take our Internal Communications and Engagement function to the next level as we enter the next phase of our Help and Hope strategy in 2027. You’ll be a culture champion, inspiring storyteller, digital innovator, and cross-organisation relationship builder.
This is a leadership role within our People Directorate and will head up a collaborative Internal Communications and Engagement team that is focused on evolving our culture framework and creating an inspiring workplace through communications. A key pillar of the role will be championing colleague voice through our forums and lived experience networks, supporting both our employed and volunteer colleagues.
This role will lead the team to create a framework for culture development that is focused on driving our bold ambitions as a charity and having a demonstrable impact. We are at an exciting juncture as an organisation as we are mid-way through our strategy and there is a huge potential to help shape the direction of travel for colleagues when it comes to communications and engagement.
You will join our heads of community and be working with senior leaders across the organisation so experience of influencing, joining the dots and working collaboratively across large organisations will be important.
You’ll also play a key role in the People Directorate to build a compelling people experience and vision to enable colleagues to go all in and do the best work of their lives in support of our cause.
You will be building on strong foundations of comms and engagement best practices and have scope to shape what comms and culture at the Society could look like for the future that will ultimately have the greatest impact on those living with dementia.
It’s a varied and creative role – from shaping the organisational narrative, through to innovating creative ways to engage and leading events that inspire - creating a culture of open and transparent communication are all part of this role.
You'll be a citizen of the Society and an all-around visible ambassador for conferences, team days/meetings etc.
We know that Communications isn’t as diverse a discipline as it could be. So, we’re actively encouraging applications from under-represented backgrounds to apply as our communications and the culture that is being shaped at the Society must be reflective of all the different communities we serve.
Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is a fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society.
About you
- You’ll be a compassionate leader; guided by insight and data and curious about the power of culture and communications in supporting teams to create the greatest impact for those living with dementia.
- A real team player, with a desire to understand the workings of the Society to help shape the approach to sharing information, storytelling and cultivating conversations.
- You’ll be driven and keen to understand the impact of the communications that you are sharing and a key enabler of fostering inspiring storytelling across our whole organisation.
- A forward-thinking, progressive leader, you’ll be adept at drawing on influences from across a range of domains to shape the future of internal communications and engagement in the Society.
- You’ll be someone whose approach is rooted in thinking through ‘how can we innovate this to make it better?’, helping to create and shape the bigger picture when it comes to communications and a culture of belonging and striving to make our communications as inclusive as they can be.
- You’ll be excited by the opportunity to explore new ways to communicate and engage and build on existing insights to shape that approach, while also being intentional about equity, diversity, and inclusion in your every day and influencing across the organisation.
- This is an exciting time to be part of the Society as we deliver our Help and Hope strategy and strive to make dementia the priority it needs to be. It’s an influential and game-changing role with the scope to get involved in the full breadth of communications and culture campaigns.
- You’ll be joining an engaged organisation where our decisions, actions and words are shaped by our values of determined to make a difference, trusted expert, better together and compassionate.
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.
There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.
At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.
The Green Party is going places. We now have 4 MPs and a record number of Councillors. As Press Manager, you’d be at the heart of this political movement, helping shape and direct all the media outreach of the party.
You will be working alongside our existing part-time job-share Press Manager ensuring a smooth consistency in output throughout the week. We offer hybrid working. Ideally you will be based in London but this is flexible.
The Press Manager will promote a positive image of the Party and its key public figures in line with these strategies, as well as helping achieve favourable coverage in the media under the direction of the Head of Communications.
You will thrive in fast-paced environments, be flexible, quick-thinking, decisive, and have good political antennae. You will write like a dream, manage competing priorities calmly, have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, and be able to explain just why our representative would be the perfect person for this television slot or radio show, all while being intrinsically motivated by environmental and social justice.
Applications close at 10am on Wednesday 15 January 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are partnering with Tearfund on this new role, which will co-lead the Church and Supporter Engagement team. This role, the Head of Church and Supporter Engagement (Churches), will focus on developing relationships with churches to maximise income and engagement.
Tearfund is a Christian organisation who work with local churches and organisations in over 50 countries to tackle the complex challenges of poverty and support the lives of those in greatest economic need, through sustainable development, and by responding to disasters and challenging injustice. Their vision is to see people freed from poverty, living transformed lives and reaching their God-given potential.
You will be responsible for growing the number of churches giving and engaging with Tearfund, growing the number of individuals engaged through churches and events, retaining and building loyalty among existing supporting churches, and growing income and engagement with new church networks.
Your responsibilities include achieving challenging annual fundraising targets, both cash income and regular giving, aligned with the UK fundraising strategy. You will work to ensure that all fundraising activity is aligned with Tearfund’s wider vision, mission, and brand identity. As part of this, you will manage agency partners for fundraising campaigns and will be responsible for a large, complex budget. You will lead a team of approximately 25 people across the UK
Your leadership will be vital in shaping a team culture of growth, ambition, and spiritual leadership. You’re someone who sees fundraising as more than just a numbers game - you see it as a ministry, building a network of supporters who share a heart for Tearfund’s mission.
For more information, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment.
Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the postholder is a practicing evangelical Christian and in agreement with the Tearfund statement of faith.
Closing date: 6 January 2025
Interviews with Charisma: Must be completed by 13 January 2025
First-stage interviews with Tearfund: w/c 20 January (online)
Final-stage interviews with Tearfund: 3 February (in-person)
Job title: PA & Assistant Company Secretary
Ben is the automotive industry charity dedicated to individuals who have worked in or work in the automotive industry and their family dependants. We are committed to provide health and wellbeing support for life to empower our automotive family to live their best life and be there for those who are struggling or in crisis.
Job Overview
The PA & Assistant Company Secretary will help to ensure that Ben operates within its charity regulatory framework and adheres to best practice in charity governance. This role will be a central administrative and secretarial point of contact for the CEO primarily, liaising and providing support to Ben’s Board of Trustees, maintaining governance documentation, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation supporting the overall governance framework and administration requirements and statutory obligations of the charity.
Key Responsibilities
PA to the CEO
- Diary Management: Proactively manage the CEO’s calendar, schedule meetings, and prioritise appointments.
- Correspondence Handling: Screen and manage email, telephone, and other correspondence on behalf of the CEO, ensuring timely responses.
- Meeting Support: Organise and coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparation of agendas, presentations, and minutes.
- Administration Support: Provide ad hoc administrative support to the CEO and wider senior leadership team when necessary (including support for personal and credit card expenses).
- Travel Arrangements: Book travel, accommodation, and logistics for the CEO and senior management team as required.
- Documentation & Filing: Maintain confidential files, documents, and records, ensuring they are well-organised and accessible.
- Liaison: Act as the first point of contact between the CEO and stakeholders, both internally and externally.
- Project Support: Assist with special projects and ad hoc tasks as requested by the CEO.
Assistant Company Secretary
- Board Support: Assist with the organisation of Board and Committee meetings, including preparation of agendas, distribution of board packs, and taking accurate minutes.
- Governance: Support the Company Secretary in ensuring that the charity complies with its governing documents, legal requirements, and regulatory obligations (e.g., Charity Commission, Companies House).
- Document Management: Maintain statutory records such as the charity’s register of trustees, members, and other company documents.
- Filing & Compliance: Support the filing of statutory returns, annual reports, and other regulatory submissions.
- Policy Monitoring: Help to monitor governance policies and procedures, ensuring that they are updated in line with best practices and legal developments.
- Trustee Liaison: Provide administrative support to trustees, ensuring they are informed and prepared for meetings.
- Event Coordination: Assist in organizing charity events, fundraising activities, and other organizational initiatives.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a PA or Executive Assistant, preferably within a charity or non-profit organization.
- Knowledge or experience of charity governance, legal compliance, or secretarial duties.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize a varied workload.
- High degree of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Strong minute-taking and document preparation abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Previous experience as an Assistant Company Secretary or knowledge of corporate governance.
- Understanding of UK charity law and governance standards.
- Qualification in business administration, legal studies, or related field.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and self-motivated with a keen eye for detail.
- Diplomatic and professional when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
- A positive, ‘can-do’ attitude with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
- Commitment to the mission and values of the charity.
Please note, Ben have partnered with Ennis & Co Group - an executive search firm that will be managing the recruitment process.
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Ovacome Support Services Officer, reporting to the Head of Support Services.
Pay scale: £25,500 – £33,000 per year (full time), pro-rata if part time
Hours: 21 hours (part time) to 35 hours (full time) per week, with flexibility around core operational hours.
Location: Home-based with an appropriate working space where confidentiality can be assured. Able to attend monthly meetings in London and travel for work.
Contract type: Permanent
We would be happy to consider applications from those with a caring or parenting role and to consider flexible or part-time working to accommodate the right candidate. Both external and internal supervision will be given to the successful candidate. You will be given both internal and external training as well as internal supervision and external clinical supervision to support you professionally and to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting those affected by ovarian cancer through a people-centred approach. You must be experienced in providing support services, well-organised and approachable. You will be an important member of our staff team.
Role Description
You will work within the support team in providing the first point of contact for all support enquiries to Ovacome, via telephone, email, text, instant chat, Skype and social media channels.
You will provide information and support on a wide range of ovarian cancer issues, including broader issues around living with cancer, ensuring that all information is evidence based and up-to-date.
You will assist in the moderation of the My Ovacome support forum and provide information where required to members.
You will assist in keeping the Support Services information on the Ovacome website up-to-date.
You will keep full, accurate, contemporaneous records of all enquiries following Ovacome policies and procedures, including confidentiality and data protection. You will maintain and update records on the Ovacome database.
You will assist in the organisation and facilitation of Ovacome groups as required.
You will maintain knowledge of clinical and research developments in ovarian cancer through relevant journals, attending conferences and liaison with healthcare professionals.
You will assist with the production of reports as required.
You will participate in regional support events as required, liaising with local services prior to the event.
You will contribute to the Ovacome magazine and our information resources as needed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an ambitious, energetic fundraising professional looking to make a real difference in people’s lives? Join us as our Head of Fundraising and help us enable communities to access the health benefits of parks.
About us:
Your Park Bristol & Bath is a charity dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to parks for improved health and wellbeing. Our innovative social enterprise, Your Park Team Days, and multi-source fundraising approach have allowed us to grow significantly in recent years. Now, we need a driven Fundraising Manager to sustain and expand this growth.
The role:
As Fundraising Manager, you’ll lead a small, dedicated team to deliver our fundraising strategy, securing income from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and individual donors. You’ll also play a vital role in advancing our social enterprise and exploring new income streams. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading fundraising strategy implementation and achieving income targets
- Managing donor relationships and supporting community partnerships
- Overseeing the Your Park Team Days initiative and exploring new trading opportunities
- Reporting to trustees and funders, managing budgets, and driving financial sustainability
Who you are:
We’re looking for a skilled fundraiser with broad experience in trust fundraising and donor stewardship, alongside entrepreneurial flair. Key skills include:
- Demonstrable fundraising experience across multiple techniques
- Strong prospect research, networking, and communication skills
- Knowledge of charity law, tax-effective giving, and GDPR
- Proven ability to manage projects and achieve results
If you meet nearly all the requirements but not all of them, or believe you have the transferable skills and attitude to do this role well, we still encourage you to apply.
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing charity committed to inclusivity, environmental health, and community connection. We’re looking for individuals who share our passion and bring creativity, ambition, and a people-centered approach to our work.
Helping everyone access parks and their transformational wellbeing benefits.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.