Jobs in Blackheath

This is a new and exciting role to support the Hepatitis C Follow Me Project and the Liver Surveillance Project, specifically for Eastern European communities across West London. 

The Hepatitis C Trust develops projects nationally where peers use their lived experience of injecting drug use and hepatitis C, to provide education and training, increase hepatitis C awareness, and access to testing and treatment for people living with hepatitis C. 

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Do you have experience of working within drug services and with volunteers? Have you been affected by hepatitis C or have you supported anyone who has hepatitis C?

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who can work on their own, engage with stakeholders and have a desire to make a difference in promoting hepatitis C awareness & liver health among services and affected Eastern European communities by increasing access to hepatitis C treatment and liver disease care. We are looking for a passionate and skilled Peer Support Lead who is fluent in Russian and Lithuanian and has excellent communication and organisational skills.

Working in partnership with hepatitis C & liver surveillance teams, drug and alcohol services and homeless service providers, the post holder will deliver education on hepatitis C & Liver Health to Eastern European communities deemed at risk of HCV infection & liver disease across all of the West London ODN area and ensure that everyone is offered and supported to treatment. Working under the guidance of the Peer Programme Manager the post holder will ensure that Eastern European people with an identified diagnosis of hepatitis C & liver cirrhosis are offered a referral to specialist hepatitis treatment & liver surveillance services in West London area. 

We are a patient-led organisation – you will be working in an environment where the patient/service user/client is placed at the centre of all that you do. It is desirable but not essential the post holder hold a driving licence. 

We offer employees great benefits – from generous annual leave entitlements to training opportunities. These include: 

25 days paid annual leave, plus bank holidays and closure over the Christmas period 

Extensive internal and external training to support you in your role; including a generous annual training allowance 

Company pension scheme with employer contribution of 5% 

Cycle to work scheme 

Employee Assistance Programme, including financial and wellbeing advice 

Funding at 75% for a London travelcard will also be available for this role.   

Are you passionate about driving measurable social and environmental change? GSG Impact is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Lead to transform our monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems and align them with our ambitious 2025 - 2028 strategy.

In this role, you’ll develop innovative tools, metrics, and processes to enhance accountability, inform decision-making, and amplify our global impact. Working closely with international stakeholders, you’ll redesign self-assessment frameworks, create dynamic dashboards, and deliver actionable insights that empower our team and partners worldwide.

What We’re Looking For:

 •  A strategic thinker with 7+ years of experience in monitoring and evaluation.

 •  Proven skills in designing MEL systems, data visualisation, and stakeholder engagement.

 •  Expertise in impact measurement frameworks, focusing on SDGs and global impact.

What We Offer:

 •  A remote, flexible 6-9 month contract (£45-55k pro-rata DOE).

 •  The opportunity to lead transformative projects with a global organisation.

Join a movement that’s creating impact economies and shaping a better future. Apply today to make a difference!

The Director of Communications and Advocacy is a key role within the Trust, overseeing all aspects of the Trust’s media, communications, campaigning, and public affairs work, ensuring that the profile of the Trust remains high and that we have influence and impact with decision-makers.

You will have a deep commitment to educational equality and social mobility, and a significant track record of leading an impactful communications, campaigning and public affairs function. Knowledge of education policy is desirable but not essential. You will bring strategic vision, evidence of managing stakeholder relationships at the highest level, and track record of delivering high-profile impact.

The Team

The role reports to the CEO, is part of the Trust’s senior leadership team and works alongside the Director of Research and Policy to lead the Research, Policy and Communications team. The role directly manages the Head of Communications and Public Affairs and the Marketing and Events Manager.

Main duties

Communications and Advocacy

• Leading all aspects of the media, communications, campaigning and public affairs work within the Trust
• Developing a strategic approach to communications, campaigning and public affairs to ensure the Trust further builds its high-profile presence and its influence with key policymakers, stakeholders and decision-makers
• Overseeing the Sutton Trust brand, ensuring that it is clear and consistent across all external channels
• Delivering high quality communications materials across digital, social and traditional media, ensuring that the Trust has a clear, distinctive and authoritative voice
• Securing high-profile media coverage and overseeing the Trust’s relationships with the media, building key contacts and supporting the CEO and other spokespeople as necessary
• Overseeing a compelling events programme, ensuring online and in-person events that position the Trust as a key convenor and thought leader
• Leading a high-performing digital comms function, with a strategic approach to expand reach and engagement
• Managing and leading on external relationships as needed, e.g., with other charities and organisations in our sector
• Proactively identifying public affairs opportunities and planning and overseeing related campaigns & events
• Managing risk and the Trust’s reputation through all external channels
• Working with the Development team to integrate fundraising messaging into our identity and wider comms including website, social media etc., including planning calls to action for relevant stakeholders
• Supporting and advising the Programmes team on communications to position the value of our programmes in the wider sector
• Working closely with the Director of Research and Policy to ensure the team operates effectively and in a joined-up manner, including direct line management, team meetings, pastoral support, appraisals and recruitment
• Working with the CEO and Director of Finance & Operations on the Trust's internal communications plan
• Working with the Director of Finance and Operations to oversee the Trust’s communications budget

Trust-wide

• Working with the CEO and senior leadership team to shape the strategy for the Trust and oversee its implementation
• Contributing to the senior leadership of the organisation, including updating senior leadership, and Trustees on media and communications, and consulting on key decisions
• Representing the Trust at internal and external events as required
• Undertaking or overseeing specific projects for the CEO
• Proactively contributing to discussions spanning the Trust’s work, including operations, development, research, policy, and communications
• Acting as a representative and ambassador of the Sutton Trust when interacting with external contacts and particularly (prospective) donors
• Engaging with fundraising and/or donor-related activities as required (e.g., contributing to funding proposals, reports or donor meetings)

Person Specification

We welcome applications from individuals who have demonstrable experience in:

• Extensive experience of public affairs and campaigning and communications work, including strategic communication campaigns and media work, ideally in education and social mobility
• Good political antennae, and an ability to position the Trust’s work for maximum impact with decision-makers, anticipating future trends
• A strong ability to translate research findings and policy proposals into appealing and engaging messages, particularly for the media
• Excellent written communication skills
• Good knowledge of digital communications strategies and best practice
• Line management/team leadership experience

We are also looking for an individual who:

• Can display commitment to the work and mission of the Trust
• Able to operate at both the strategic-level, and hands on with delivery
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple competing commitments
• Flexible, pragmatic and discreet – ability to fit into a small high performing team
• A strong network of relevant contacts
• Has knowledge and experience of the higher education and/or education sectors;
• Has excellent attention to detail;
• Has first-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust in a range of settings;
• Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)

Terms of Appointment

• Contract: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: £77,000 - £90,000
• Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week, but further flexibility may be required given the external-facing nature of the role
• Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
• Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends. This role also shares primary responsibility for monitoring the out of hours media line with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs.
• DBS check may be required

To Apply

To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter, covering how your experience, skills and qualifications meet the requirements of this role. Please focus your response on the abilities and/or competencies giving evidence of your experience to date (maximum of 2 A4 sheets). The information you provide will be the basis for shortlisting.

Please note that your application should be submitted in one go - you can view the requirements by clicking on the link if you would like to prepare in advance.

Interviews

Applications should reach us by 23:59, Sunday 2nd February, with first round interviews held on Tuesday, 11th February, and second round interviews held on Thursday, 20th February. Both rounds will be held at our London offices.

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.

Contextual recruitment

The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.

We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.

The Sutton Trust delivers a suite of programmes in partnership with leading universities and employers, which offer young people from disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to explore highly competitive universities, courses, apprenticeships and a range of the UK’s leading professions.

This is a new role within the Programmes Directorate to bring together in-house capacity and lead on the impact evaluation of our programmes. The Sutton Trust has an excellent reputation in this field with well-developed theories of change, robust evaluation framework and extensive data and feedback from programme participants. This role will be central in evolving and implementing our impact strategy, leveraging sector best practice, and embedding a culture of learning. The role will lead on the analysis, and delivery of internal evaluation reports, commission external evaluators as appropriate and oversee dissemination of impact to key stakeholders, working closely with members of our Development team in relation to dissemination to funders.

The role will be expected to liaise with relevant colleagues in university and delivery partner organisations and chair the Evaluation Working Group comprised of colleagues in impact roles at university partners.

We are looking for an experienced impact and evaluation manager who will passionately thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role will report to the Director of Programmes working closely with the Head of University Access and Digital, Head of Employability Programmes and Head of Alumni. The role will manage the Systems and Evaluation Manager, be a member of our Extended Senior Leadership Team and we see the function growing in future to include junior support and with excellent progression opportunities.

Main duties

• Providing operational management of the Trust's strategic approach to impact, improving monitoring and evaluation, and embedding the integration of impact across our programmes. This includes the creation and development of theories of change, evaluation frameworks and approaches.
• Working with colleagues across the Programmes team and within our delivery partners (such as universities) to ensure our approach to evaluation is streamlined and complementary. This will include chairing the Evaluation Working Group.
• Lead and manage the collection and storage of all qualitative and quantitative data necessary to evaluate programmes, developing methodologies and encouraging best practice across the whole team.
• Support the Systems and Evaluation Manager to continue the development of our CRM, Salesforce, to support data collection.
• Manage the delivery of impact and evaluation reports and presentations across all programmes for a range of technical and non-technical audiences to share outcomes and impact
• With support from the Director of Programmes and relevant programme leads, commission and manage third parties to deliver research and evaluation work, providing quality assurance and adhering to project timelines and budgets.
• Conduct analysis and run internal evaluation from time to time to support programme management and requests from funders and other key stakeholders.
• Working with colleagues across the Trust, including the Development team, on annual impact reports and updating of external facing assets such as our website in respect to programme impact.
• Line managing one direct line report with a view to building additional junior support into the team as appropriate.
• Represent the Trust and share learnings at external events
• Other duties as necessary from time to time

Person Specification

We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:

• Thorough understanding of impact collection and evaluation processes within a charity, tools and methods to maximise learning at all organisational levels
• Demonstrable experience in using quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques in social impact evaluation settings
• Proven ability to develop impactful public-facing reports, creating compelling narratives supported by rigorous evidence for different audiences.
• Experience of line management and working across teams to achieve shared goals
• Experience of procuring services, setting up contracts with external partners and ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Strong stakeholder and project management skills
• Working within or an understanding of the not for profit sector;
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong analytical skills
• Good knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act
• High degree of initiative and the ability to take responsibility for projects
• Personable, flexible and discreet; able to fit in to a small team

Experience in/knowledge of the following areas will help you to stand out, but is not required:

• Has knowledge and experience of the higher education and/or education sectors
• Has knowledge of the access and participation sector including the Office for Students’ standards of evidence and TASO HE guidance;
• Has knowledge of young people career transition related programmes

We are also looking for an individual who:

• Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage;
• Has excellent attention to detail;
• Has first-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust in a range of settings;
• Has experience of working with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)
• Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)

Terms of Appointment

• Contract: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: £50,000-£55,000
• Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week
• Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
• Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends
• DBS check will be required

Interviews

Applications should reach us by 9am, Monday 3rd February, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Wednesday 12th February and Thursday, 13th February, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Tuesday, 25th February.

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust

Contextual recruitment

The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.

We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.

Job Description and Person Specification

Job title: Volunteer & Employability Team Coordinator

Reporting to: Volunteering Development Manager

Location: Hybrid, London or Sheffield with regular UK travel

Contract type: Permanent

Hours per week: Full Time 35 hours

Salary: £24,893-£26,203 (London) or £23,620-£24,329 (National)

Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”.

We are UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to approximately 8,500 frontline charities and community groups. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people. There has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness. For more information visit our website. 

FareShare is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities and as a Disability Confident Employer, we provide reasonable adjustments.

We aim to recruit from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our commitment to redistributing surplus food, come and join us!

The role

We require a proactive and detail-oriented coordinator to join our team. In this key role, you will be responsible for coordinating our corporate volunteering program, provide support to the wider volunteering & Employability team, and ensuring the smooth running of various initiatives. You will be the first point of contact for volunteer inquiries and will deliver outstanding customer service, ensuring that both individual and group volunteers are engaged and supported effectively.

This role requires impeccable organisational skills, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and strong prioritisation and time management.

Main area of responsibility

Partner Volunteering Programme Coordination:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the corporate volunteering program, ensuring effective scheduling, attendance, communication, and follow-up.
• Work closely with corporate partners and delivery partners to organise volunteer events and initiatives.
• Support the development of new volunteering partnerships and opportunities.
• Actively seek opportunities to improve volunteer experience and program efficiency.

Communication

• Facilitate clear communication with volunteers, partners and the wider team to ensure clear expectations.
• Provide ongoing support to volunteers, ensuring they have the necessary information to feel informed, valued and engaged.

First Point of Contact

• Be the primary point of contact for individual and group volunteer inquiries, providing timely, accurate and helpful responses.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by addressing all concerns to ensure a positive experience for all participants.

Record Keeping & Administrative support

• Tracking and documenting volunteer activities including scheduling and feedback, to ensure all volunteer contributions are accurately logged, up-to-date and accessible.
• Implement and improve systems to enhance processes and reporting.
• Provide administrative support to the wider volunteering team, including planning events, scheduling meetings, managing and updating documentation.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Impeccable organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, work to deadlines and prioritise effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on customer service.
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders and external organisations keeping multiple stakeholders informed.
• Proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent), administration experience and basic database management.
• Ability to self-motivate and work within a team.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in a similar role in a non for profit or similar sector.
• Experience with CRM or volunteer management software.

Competencies and behaviours

• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• Able to work collaboratively with different stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Comfortable with change and able to manage competing priorities.
• An understanding of and commitment to FareShare’s mission.
• A commitment to Equal Opportunities.
• Flexibility and collaborative style of working across FareShare and with all our stakeholders.

Why Join Us

• Make a direct impact on the community through volunteering initiatives.
• Be part of a supportive, dynamic, and growing team.
• Develop your skills in volunteer coordination and program management

Benefits

• Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
• 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Employers pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
• Season ticket loan

Main duties and responsibilities

Policy-Oriented Research:

 Design research frameworks that inform and shape policy decisions.

 Lead the development of policy briefs and recommendations based on research findings.

 Stay abreast of policy changes and trends that affect community wealth and asset-building.

 Draft authoritative briefings, reports, presentations and speeches.

Research Management:

 Oversee the planning and execution of research projects from inception to completion.

 Co-design and co-ordinate meetings, conferences, debates, and workshops in the relevant field.

 Work collaboratively across hubs to iteratively design briefs and editorial processes for systems, outputs, and actions.

 Ensure that research activities are conducted ethically and with cultural sensitivity.

 Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align research efforts with community needs.

 Develop comprehensive research briefs and proposals.

 Assess and communicate the potential impact of policy decisions to stakeholders and wider communities.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Lead on the management and development of the Strategic Alliance for Community Wealth Building co-ordinated by Ubele.  Engage with policymakers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to gather insights and build consensus.

 Co-ordinate consultations with internal and external stakeholders, synthesising findings

 Facilitate workshops and focus groups to co-create policies with community members.

 Represent the organization at policy forums and conferences.

 Maintain consistent and accurate messaging in all communications. Data Analysis and Reporting:

 Design and manage approaches for gathering, analysing, and interpreting data/ information across relevant sectors.

 Analyse data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities in community wealth and asset management.

 Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations that communicate research outcomes to diverse audiences.

 Monitor and communicate social, political, and economic developments pertinent to Ubele’s approach to Community Wealth Building through the lens of racial justice.

 Deliver presentations to, or create ‘One Pagers’ for, senior leadership, colleagues, and partners.

 Translate complex data into actionable policy insights. Team Leadership:

 Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

 Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.

 Provide consultancy and thought leadership.

Inclusivity, Health & Safety, and Compliance

 Promote a workplace culture of respect, dignity, and fairness, challenging all forms of discrimination and prejudice.

 Comply with the organisations safeguarding policy and practice at all times and undertake trainings on safeguarding as required.

 Maintain awareness of health and safety, complying with Ubele’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.

 Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act/General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), maintaining confidentiality in all programme-related information. General

 To attend and participate in internal and external meetings including staff meetings and meetings with key stakeholders.

 To attend relevant training to fulfil the requirements of the job.

 To undertake other duties which may from time to time be required and which are appropriate to the responsibilities of the post.

 Ensure that The Ubele initiative internal policies and procedures are followed through in all areas of work. They will also treat with confidentiality any information that could be deemed as personal, private, or sensitive and comply with the organisations GDPR and Safeguarding requirements.

Main duties and responsibilities

To support the Associate Director for Community Wealth Building in the refining of the design and delivery of the Agbero 2100 national programme with a focus on London which aims to support Black and racially minoritised communities in Haringey, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, and throughout England. This will be done through strengthening existing community resources, by developing a replicable model, shared learning using community wealth building approaches. The national focus for this work will support the development of a full multi-year Agbero 2100 strategic intervention.

Programme Management

 To work with our partners Wolves Lane Centre, OrganicLea, Black Rootz and Kinaraa CIC and other key stakeholders and funders in defining, planning, and delivering the Agbero 2100 programme.

 To have overall responsibility for all the projects within the portfolio, working with our partners and Programme Coordinator. As Programme Manager you will have to control the programme budget, secure resources, monitor and track the progress of the programme.

 You will also manage the performance of the programme team, including a Learning Partner and consultants, delivering programme deliverable and benefits on time, identifying, and agreeing the programme data requirements with our Business Analyst.

Resource Management

 To develop programme budgets in conjunction with the Director for Community Wealth Building and to manage the budget for the programme ensuring the resource allocation and spend enables delivery against agreed objectives.

 To be alert to funding and investment opportunities contributing to securing funding that will support the strategic aim of the programme and to work with the Director and other partners, stakeholders, and communities to develop proposals for funding. Risk Management

 To work within the team and other stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities across the Agbero 2100 London programme to produce, populate and update a risk register and produce reports.

 To solve any issues that interfere with the progress of the programme by maintaining an Issue Log.

 To track any changes to the programme securing stakeholder approval.

Communications & Engagement

 To liaise and communicate with key national strategic partners as week as regional and local partners and other stakeholders involved in the Agbero 2100 programme.

 To identify and engage with new organisations linking them into emerging regional and national structures and plans.

 To support all marketing and communications activity relating to the work of the Agbero 2100 programme and develop case studies for use for communications activities. Inclusivity, Health & Safety, and Compliance

 Promote a workplace culture of respect, dignity, and fairness, challenging all forms of discrimination and prejudice.

 Comply with the organisations safeguarding policy and practice at all times and undertake trainings on safeguarding as required.

 Maintain awareness of health and safety, complying with Ubele’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.

 Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act/General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), maintaining confidentiality in all programme-related information.

General

 To attend and participate in internal and external meetings including staff meetings and meetings with key stakeholders.

 To attend relevant training to fulfil the requirements of the job.

 To undertake other duties which may from time to time be required and which are appropriate to the responsibilities of the post.

 Ensure that The Ubele initiative internal policies and procedures are followed through in all areas of work. They will also treat with confidentiality any information that could be deemed as personal, private, or sensitive and comply with the organisations GDPR and Safeguarding requirements.

Salary: £46,920 (London) / £42,373 (National) per annum
Hours: Full time (but open to proposals including part time, job shares etc)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits:

- 27 days’ annual leave + statutory holidays + three closures days over the Christmas period.
- Flexible working for all staff including working from home/hybrid working, and flexitime/TOIL scheme.
- Attractive family friendly policies.
- Private healthcare cover.
- Season ticket loans.
- Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.

For more information about our benefits please visit our website.
Office locations: London or Bristol
Please note, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out two days in-person working per week on average which will include attendance at your office location.
Flexible working arrangements can be discussed and agreed with the line manager subject to role and business needs.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) for a senior policy advisor to lead our policy and strategy work on housing supply, development and planning, at a critical time for social housing supply.
The NHF is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around six million people. You can find further information about the NHF on our website. 
This role is a crucial and exciting one within our policy team, the wider organization and the social housing sector. Social housing supply is high on the political agenda and housing associations are working closely with the government on the policy and funding environment needed to allow us to deliver the biggest boost to social and affordable housebuilding in a generation. This role will put you at the heart of this national issue. 
Whether this is making a persuasive and evidence-based case to the government for additional grant funding to build new homes, or working with sector experts on the detail of planning, development or regeneration policy, or meeting with civil servants, developers, planners, local government and other stakeholders on behalf of our members, this role is central to our work influencing national social housing policy.
Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to download the full job profile and person specification for this role.

Key elements of the role:

- Shape and lead our policy work on key strategic issues for housing associations around housing supply – including planning, funding, development management, skills;
- Develop evidence and ideas on technical policy areas into salient policy solutions that will make a difference for the sector and influence government;
- Represent the NHF to senior colleagues in government, members and external stakeholders with credibility, expertise and political judgement;
- Communicate with and provide advice to members on critical changes to policy and the external environment.

The successful candidate:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

- An ability to lead the development of credible, robust, evidence based policy, including on complex and technical policy areas;
- An ability to communicate credibly, clearly and persuasively in writing and in person including to Chief Executives, senior government officials and development professionals;
- An ability to draft, oversee, adapt and deliver complex plans for the delivery of multiple projects or programmes of work;
- A strong interest in and passion for social housing and for social housing supply, through previous experience in either development or housing roles, and capacity to quickly learn the technical details of housing association development and operating models.

Nb within the NHF this role is known as ‘policy leader’ but it is equivalent to a Senior Policy Advisor in other settings.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBTQ+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups.

Disability confident employer
We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.
We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process. Please email Stephanie Green, People Manager  with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail.
Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format via this email address.

Uploading your CV and cover letter
If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc. You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interview based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience.

Right to work in the UK/UK VISA sponsorship
You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: Wed 12th February
Interview date: Wed 26th / Tues 27th February

Salary: £25,207 (London) or £22,932 (national) per annum
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Benefits:

- 27 days’ annual leave + statutory holidays + three closures days over the Christmas period.
- Flexible working for all staff including working from home/hybrid working, and flexitime/TOIL scheme.
- Attractive family friendly policies.
- Private healthcare cover.
- Season ticket loans.
- Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.

For more information about our benefits please visit our website.
Office locations: London or Bristol
Please note, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out two days in-person working per week on average which will include attendance at your office location.
Flexible working arrangements can be discussed and agreed with the line manager subject to role and business needs.

Due to internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) for a Policy Assistant, who will work to support our policy team to develop high quality, relevant, evidence-based policy. The NHF is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around six million people. You can find further information about the NHF here on our website. 
Interested in providing support to a hard-working team and helping to develop policy positions that support the interests of housing associations and their social residents?
Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to download the full job profile and person specification for this role.

Key elements of the role:

- Providing support to the team in engaging with member housing associations to identify and respond to the key opportunities and challenges facing them now, and in the future.
- Undertaking evidence gathering and analysis to support policy development.
- Contributing to policy development, including by drafting text for briefings or consultation responses, and taking forward elements of policy projects with support from colleagues.
- Supporting the running of policy team meetings and events.

The successful candidate:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

- Experience of delivering excellent customer service and giving accurate advice/information in a timely manner.
- Knowledge of or interest in housing and social policy.
- Knowledge of or interest in the policy development process.
- Ability to communicate in writing and verbally to different audiences.
- Ability to bring together and summarise information from different sources.
- Excellent administrative skills with the ability to prioritise, multi task and meet deadlines.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBTQ+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups.

Disability confident employer
We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.
We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process. Please email Stephanie Green, People Manager with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail.
Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format via this email address.

Uploading your CV and cover letter
If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc. You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interview based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience.

Right to work in the UK/UK VISA sponsorship
You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: 29th January
Interview date: w/c 10th February

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced qualified teacher. We are on a mission to grow our impact, reaching more children with our exciting virtual programme and deepening our impact.

The Programme Manager is responsible for leading and developing the team who deliver the impact day-to-day in sessions. We want them to drive a culture of improvement and be the passionate voice of our programme and pedagogy, as well as paying good attention to the systems and processes that help things run smoothly. 

Are you a brilliant qualified teacher who loves developing excellent practice in yourself and others? 

Are excited about our mission to reach more children through our virtual ship? 

Does finding even better ways to organise yourself and others in a busy and changeable programme sound energising?

Skills and experience

You might have some of these skills and experiences and not all. That’s OK. If you are a brilliant qualified teacher, think you’ve got the skills to lead this team and are excited about our digital mission we really want to hear from you.

We require this role to have in school experience and qualifications but you can also include experience from other sectors or voluntary and lived experience.

The attributes and attitudes we’re looking for are:

• Three years’ experience teaching with Qualified Teacher Status.

• Skilled at teaching, with a particular understanding of literacy and our target group.

• Excited by the potential of digital innovation in education and comfortable with new technologies.

• Enthusiastic about pedagogy and planning joyful and impactful learning content.

• Inclusive and has a good understanding of children in our target group.

• Passionate about our mission and vision.

• Supportive and organised manager with a growth mindset.

• Reflective and curious.

• Collaborative and comfortable with a diverse range of people.

• Motivated to improve things and solution focused.

• Flexible and enjoy a busy environment.
• Organised and able ro organise others.

Role description

Lead the delivery team to deliver joyful and impactful learning for children on our programmes:

• Lead the improvement of learning to grow the impact of our flagship virtual programme and meet our organisational impact targets;
• Drive innovation and keep the team connected to best practice in digital pedagogy and literacy teaching;
• Enable the team to maintain the impact of the Hackney Learning programme;
• Set termly programme aims and content.

• Pro-actively create a culture of reflection and iterative improvement driven by data insights:

• Lead a data driven culture of improvement that incorporates practitioner reflections, user experience insights, impact results, quality assurance results and other monitoring insights;
• Deliver a systematised process for reflection and improvement including half termly insight meetings;
• Ensure the timely collection of data to assess the programme including impact, quality assurance, user experience and monitoring data;
• Deliver quality assurance activities including session walks which monitor the fidelity and quality of Session Leader delivery and support personal development.

• Manage a highly effective hybrid team to ensure personal development and organisational targets:

• Manage the team of half-day Session Leaders to ensure they have the training and support they need to deliver excellent outcomes for children;
• Line manage the full-time Programme Coordinator and Education Team Coordinator for delivery to support the wider programme activities including planning and pastoral support;
• Manage the recruitment and induction of new delivery staff;
• Identify priorities for and oversee the delivery of ongoing training for the delivery team.

• Facilitate the organised and collaborative delivery of day to day sessions and activities:

• Oversee, maintain and improve programme to support efficient collaboration as we scale;
• Oversee and maintain termly plans and timelines to track the activities of the delivery team;
• Be available for “in the moment” troubleshooting while promoting a pro-active and solution focused culture;
• Support the safety and wellbeing of Young Pirates in session as one of the Deputy Safeguarding Leads including reviewing, escalating and monitor safeguarding concerns.

• As part of the Pirate Managers team, work collaboratively across the organisation to support strategic goals:

• Be the voice of the education programme and share updates, plans and learning;
• Take a role in keeping the delivery team informed and engaged with organisation wide progress;
• Liaise across teams to support a joined up approach with schools, volunteers and other supporters.

• Other Education Team responsibilities:

• Deliver excellent outcomes for Young Pirates in session – teaching and providing cover as required;
• Line management in the Education Team as required.

• Be part of a committed, inclusive organisation that supports its team to thrive. We value each member of our team’s professional development and provide training to make sure you have the chance to develop your skills and grow your experience as part of our expanding team. Click here for more information about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

• Read more about our ethos here

• Request flexible and home-working arrangements. We know how important your personal life is, so every member of the team is able to apply for flexible and home-working arrangements around their delivery commitments.
• Receive enhanced sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay, with supportive parenting arrangements. Your family is important and we are committed to supporting our you as a parent, which is why we go above and beyond our statutory responsibilities.
• Take a mental wellness day. Staying well means looking after our mental health and physical health so, rather than taking a sick day, a mental wellness day acknowledges that sometimes we can feel overwhelmed, not quite ourselves and we need time out.
• Take a career break. After four years with The Literacy Pirates, you can take sabbatical leave to pursue personal development or time with your families, and come back to work without needing to end your contract.
• Gain 24 hour access to qualified counsellors for yourself and your immediate family. Through the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, yourself and your immediate family can receive free, confidential advice and support from qualified counsellors, on everything from stress and anxiety to family issues, bereavement and finances.
• Save up to 39% on a commuter bike and accessories through Cyclescheme. Through our partnership with Cyclescheme, you can get a bike for work with payments automatically taken from your monthly salary and no upfront payments. This means you’ll be able to spread the cost over 12 months and pay less Income Tax and National Insurance.
• Get time during work hours to volunteer. As an organisation that relies on the passion and generosity of volunteers, we know how valuable volunteering is. We offer all employees 14 hours of volunteering time per year, which you can take by the hour or in one go, so that you can support issues and causes that you care about.
• Receive 23 days of annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and the days between Christmas and New Year, and increased allowance with service.
• Get 8% pension contributions, with 3% paid by The Literacy Pirates.
• Get to work in a pirate ship!

For more details please visit our website.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to join our Kent Family Service in Kent.

£28,949.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
The role of an IDVA is to address the safety of victims and survivors at high risk of harm. IDVAs work with their customers from the point of crisis by safety planning and risk assessing using the DASH to ascertain the level of risk to the victim. They will also raise awareness of male domestic abuse with partners and within the community.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Look Ahead IDVAs have the personal qualities required to manage customer expectations alongside the responsibilities of their role. Day to day IDVA activities include:
* Manage client referrals, completing Dash Risk Assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork.
* Building supportive, trusting relationships with clients and creating a positive atmosphere.
* Knowledge of the criminal justice system. Understanding of Marac protocols.
* Regular attendance at Marac and completion of all Marac referrals.
* Support Customers to obtain Non Molestation Orders where needed and any other civil remedies available to them.
* Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities.
* Attending all court and Case Management hearings with or as a representative for clients.
* Supporting clients to set personalised goals in the form of a Safety and Support Plan.
* Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents.
* Creating a safety plan with clients.
* Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes.
* Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues.
* Encouraging customers to attend relevant programmes when appropriate i.e Own My Life.
* Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
* Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures.
* Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills.
* Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Service Team Leader.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
* Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
* Prefers working as part of a group or team
* Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
* Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
* Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
* Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
* Is confident with high levels of self-esteem

What you'll bring:

Essential:
* IDVA qualification
* Previous experience managing a caseload

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for a full Job description

Join the National Youth Agency as their Head of Policy and Public Affairs and help transform the lives of young people!

Are you passionate about shaping the future of youth work and making a real difference to the lives of young people? The National Youth Agency (NYA) is looking for a talented policy expert to join their team as the Head of Policy and Public Affairs in a fully remote role.

About:

The NYA is the national body for youth work, committed to supporting and championing youth work across England. They believe in the power of youth work to unlock young people's potential and provide high-quality support and opportunities. Their mission is to enable more people to deliver great youth work so that every young person can experience its transformative impact, and they need your expertise to help achieve this.

The Role:

As the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, you will play a pivotal role in shaping local and national policies affecting the youth sector. You will work closely with our Director of Policy, Insights and External Affairs, and key stakeholders to develop and deliver cutting-edge policy and public affairs strategies. Your responsibilities will include:

• Influencing youth policy and government funding to strengthen the youth sector.
• Developing credible policy positions that align with their mission.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with political parties and key decision-makers.
• Leading policy events and roundtables.
• Collaborating with internal and external partners to drive meaningful change.

About You:

We are looking for someone with significant experience in a senior policy role, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to engage with senior-level decision-makers.

You should have an understanding of current debates and priorities in the youth work space or within intersecting policy areas and sectors such as education, health, youth justice etc and be able to manage a complex workload to meet tight deadlines. Experience in managing and motivating a small team is also essential.

Why Work for NYA? They prioritise the well-being and development of their employees. They offer a flexible working approach – fully remote working, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

How to Apply: If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. Please note this role will be subject to enhanced DBS.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

A niche research body / global think tank focused on human rights is seeking a Finance Coordinator with US GAAP, accounting and payroll experience for a highly flexible role! The role can be fully-remote from anywhere within the UK.

The position is permanent, and can be offered on a full-time (5 days per week) or part-time (3 or 4 days per week) basis. The salary range is £35,000 - £45,000 per annum FTE. The position will involve a range of finance and operations duties supporting a range of stakeholders within the UK and US.

The post will support the Director of Finance  (UK based) and Director of US Operations (US based) and will work closely with other members of the global Operations team and other Finance team members on critical projects. The post holder will support across a variety of finance work streams including finance administration, payroll, bookkeeping, as well as well as providing general operations support.

Key responsibilities include:

Financial Management (50%)

• Manage accounts payable and receivable through QuickBooks Online

• Handle banking transactions/payments, including routine bank reconciliation

• Support in the management of US payroll system

• Support in the maintenance of 401k platform system data including onboarding/offboarding

• Liaise with State and Federal departments and CPA where necessary

• Prepare monthly financials and forecasts for the Executive Director and global team

US Operations (50%)

• Support the Director of Operations in developing and implementing new operations policies and procedures as needed

• Support the Director of Operations with any administration, projects, or ongoing operational tasks

• Assist with general ad hoc administration requests as needed as assigned by the US Director or the Executive Leadership Team

The position would be ideal for an American expat living in the UK, or someone based in the UK who has demonstrable experience with US accounting.

The role would suit a passionate, personable and inquisitive person looking to grow into a role with more responsibility as the role develops.

Closing date: ASAP/ongoing

Please get in touch to find out more!

The role covers all video content creation for the National Theatre that the department produces. The Digital Content Producer is responsible for the ideation, development and production of video content for departments across the organisation, but predominantly for the promotion of the NT’s artistic programme. The Digital Content Producer will work closely with colleagues in CPS, the Graphic Design Studio (GDS), Production and Marketing on show campaigns, developing concepts, writing treatments, and producing and directing a wide range of video content to launch and sustain a campaign throughout the lifetime of a show. The Digital Content Producer is responsible for liaising with show directors, technical teams, cast and agents to organise shoots, and ensure a clear and timely flow of information.

The Digital Content Producer works closely with the edit team to ensure a high standard and timely delivery of all content.

The role will report directly to the Senior Producer supporting the production and execution of all content, this role will deliver high quality content, within brand guidelines and aligned with the values of the National Theatre.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Extensive experience in creating and producing content for social and digital platforms, or broadcast, from inception to delivery
• Demonstrable experience developing content ideas in response to briefs, identifying target audiences and devising digital content/campaigns that engage, inform, and motivate action
• A creative and strategic thinker who can generate fresh ideas that resonate with a wide range of audiences
• Experience pitching and presenting concepts to stakeholders and adapting concepts in response to feedback
• An understanding of social platforms, their users, and how to optimise content across channels

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Sunday 26th January 2025 at 11:59pm