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An exciting opportunity to join the Rank Foundation team in London or Penrith as Alumni Development Officer through the Time to Shine leadership programme. This new post has been created to support the development and implementation of a range of activities to engage and connect with the Rank Fellows to foster long lasting relationships. The postholder will play a pivotal role in strengthening relationships between the Foundation and its alumni community.

The position is offered on a 12-month, full time basis, and the postholder must be able to join early January.  The post-holder will be part of the Rank Foundation’s Time to Shine (T2S) leadership programme. As part of the Time to Shine 2025 Cohort, you will be supported through learning conferences, leadership days, action learning and will have access to career relevant training and qualifications.

Please download the Recruitment Pack for the full description of the post and further information on the Time to Shine Programme.

Key accountabilities:

Alumni Programme Research & Development:

- To assist with the identification of and engagement with the wider alumni community

- To implement a range of activities to engage with Rank’s alumni community;

- To design, plan and deliver Fellowship events, webinars, and other programmes that promote networking and professional development opportunities among Fellows/alumni;

- To create and develop relationships with the Fellows/alumni to increase involvement in the Foundation’s activities;

- To administer the mentoring programme connecting older Fellows with younger ones at the beginning of their professional careers;

- To liaise with the Comms team to raise the social media profile of the Rank Fellowship Alumni Network;

- To serve as the primary point of contact for alumni inquiries, communications, and requests;

- To be the secretariat for the Fellows Leadership Team, drafting agendas, minute taking, and following up on actions

- To design, plan and deliver School Leadership events with support from the Finance & Operations Officer

Data & Reporting:

- Manage the Fellowship database, ensuring it is kept up to date

- Send out digital surveys, monitor and track key deliverables;

- Collect achievements and contributions from Fellows to showcase impact;

- Collate and prepare reports based on survey outcomes to assess the effectiveness of the programme.

£38,289 pa (working a minimum of 40% across each month at our London Headquarters) or £34,187 (Less than 40% attendance at our London Office)

Flexible location, United Kingdom

At a time when our digital offering is expanding, we are looking for a Senior Website Officer in our Digital team with excellent web content, accessibility, SEO, and user journey knowledge as well as excellent stakeholder management skills to help elevate our website/s. You will provide first-class support (using Drupal 10) to improve content and infrastructure, user journeys, and UX.

Reporting to the Website Manager, you will work within a passionate Digital team and across the wider organisation to implement best practice and help to deliver upon our social mission.

You will;

• Lead on web content changes within the web team, contributing to the development of the website roadmap and infrastructure, and act as the day-to-day lead for providing web expertise and training to the organisation, identifying, and escalating bugs, supporting processes, audits, and clean-ups, and contributing to the implementation of strategies for continuous improvement.
• Have track record of content optimisation, problem solving, strong experience of writing for the web to deliver best practice and advise others on content, imagery, SEO, and accessibility and can communicate complex digital requirements to audiences.

If you love working on websites, are always looking for opportunities to make improvements, are looking for your next challenge, and would like to play a key role in The Salvation Army’s digital growth, this could be the role for you.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working
At The Salvation Army we strive to make flexible work arrangements available to everyone. Therefore, for this position, we are open to considering options that meet your needs and the needs of the department. Our flexible options include agile working (a mix of remote and a minimum of 40% Office Based), agile flex (Less than 40% office based) agile flex (Less than 40% office based), home-based working (irregular office attendance working 1 day or less per month at a Salvation Army site), job sharing and compressed hours (full-time hours condensed into a shorter week). If you would like to know more or discuss any details about this vacancy, please contact us.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy

Benefits 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme.

Closing date: Sunday 17th November 2024

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) is the voice of firefighters in the UK.  We are the only recognised trade union negotiating nationally for firefighters and emergency fire control staff.

*** Flexible working available ***

We're seeking a talented and driven individual to lead our social media operation. You will:

· Develop social media strategies that maximise engagement and support for the FBU, its aims and campaigns

· Shoot, script and edit videos; edit audio; and design infographics and other relevant digital content

· Run a reactive/trends-driven social media operation aligned with the objectives of the FBU

The FBU already has a small, effective communications team covering campaigns, press and external communications. If you have these skills, great. But what we are really looking for is someone with the passion, political/labour movement experience, and technical skills to take our social media, video and digital content to the next level. 

You’ll collaborate with other teams and union activists to bring projects to life, and you’ll have great storytelling skills.  You’ll also be willing and able to travel and attend events frequently.

If you love social media and have strong creative skills, this might be the job for you.  This is a new role, so proven experience in the social media landscape is essential.  

If you want to make a difference, if you are committed to advancing trade union activism, engagement and awareness, and if you are aligned to the aims and objectives of the FBU, we are interested in hearing from you.

We are willing to consider flexible working arrangements, including job share.

Full details of the role and job requirements are set out in the Job Description which you can download here.

Benefits include:

Generous annual leave  

Additional Christmas office closure period

Final salary pension scheme

Employee assistance programme 

Season ticket loan

Annual Christmas bonus

Eyecare claim back scheme

Childcare assistance scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Closing date: 2nd December 2024 – 10.00 am

Interview date: 12th December 2024

Please note that we will be reviewing applications and inviting for interviews on a rolling basis, so we advise you submit your application by the 11th of November at the latest to give yourself the best chance to be invited to an interview. 

We are excited to be recruiting a new team member to cover one of our Wellbeing Support Workers who will be on maternity leave from December 2024 to December 2025. This role will involve coordinating and providing 1-to-1 emotional and practical support to people in the community.

About Likewise

Likewise is an innovative social care and mental health charity working at the heart of the Camden community to support individuals experiencing marginalisation and social exclusion.

Our culture is all about being human together - more human organisations do more human work. We put a lot into having authentic relationships, work hard to support each other’s sense of belonging and love learning together through the work we do.

About our Floating Support service

The Floating Support Service has been running for over 15 years and is a long-term source of support to adults in Camden. We provide person-centred, mutual and holistic support for those in the community who may be finding life difficult. We think the client knows what is best for them and we follow their lead, whether that be working in their home, at our hub, or in the community, and whether that be focusing on emotional, practical or social support. Some of our clients fund their own support, whereas some have funding from Camden Council; for all, we work to help clients navigate their lives with a sense of acceptance and belonging.

What we're looking for

You don’t need any specific qualifications or similar experience as prerequisites for applying. However, we’re looking for some amount of previous professional experience (in any industry or sector) and the role is suitable for someone looking for a career change.

As a Wellbeing Support Worker, you must first and foremost be a learner and a leader:

Learner: we need individuals who are committed to their own learning, growth and development. People who can sit with the discomfort of being outside their comfort zone, are ready to engage in the diverse experiences of our work and are prepared to tap into their vulnerability.

Leader: we need leaders who take responsibility for finding the potential in themselves and others, and who have the courage, commitment and care to develop that potential.

We’re looking for people with: 

• A deep sense of commitment to your own personal and professional growth * 

• A good understanding of, and openness to working within Likewise’s values * 

• Clear and consistent communication, including deep and active listening skills * 

• Emotional and relational intelligence – willingness to reflect on and share authentically how your emotions are impacting your work * 

• Empathy, warmth and proactivity in building and navigating complex relationships 

• Ability to work with challenging situations skilfully and actively seek support when needed 

• Good enough professional skills – organisation, time-management, reliability, self-management and capacity for lone working

• Understanding of the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion and fostering this in the work 

More info and how to apply

To find out more and apply for this role, please see the information pack on our website. We will be reviewing applications and inviting for interviews on a rolling basis, so we advise you submit your application by the 11th of November at the latest to give yourself the best chance to be invited to an interview. 

About the UN Global Compact Network UK:

We are a dynamic multi-stakeholder initiative, dedicated to connecting UK companies to the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest responsible business initiative. The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, rooted in UN treaties, provide a robust foundation and comprehensive framework for corporate sustainability and business action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our mission is to champion sustainability leadership to create a world we want to live and do business in, by inspiring ambition, enabling impactful action, and collaborating to reshape the business environment for the better.

The UN Global Compact Network UK has over 900 participating companies, with a team of 31 people, and is growing quickly.

Our work is guided by the core values of the UN – Integrity, Respect for Diversity, and Professionalism – alongside nine additional values and behaviours of the UN Global Compact which can be found here. During a recent review, the team described our workplace as friendly, inclusive, supportive, passionate, and hard-working.

About the role:

We are seeking a Senior Outreach Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of outreach strategies aimed at increasing the participation of UK-based companies in the UN Global Compact. You will work closely with our programme teams to ensure outreach efforts are integrated and aligned with the Network's activities.

The role involves ensuring we have an effective and efficient prospect pipeline that includes targeted outreach and a follow-up strategy. This includes managing third-party engagement opportunities, running outreach marketing campaigns, and aligning with the impact goals of the UN Global Compact Network UK - ensuring our value proposition is understood and creatively communicated within the business community.

It is also highly desirable that the chosen candidate has strong organisational skills to efficiently manage multiple activities simultaneously, including prospect calls, marketing campaigns, co-organising B2B webinars and events, preparing growth reports, and ensuring timely Salesforce updates.

The Senior Outreach Manager will report to the Head of Impact & Growth. We offer a flexible hybrid working environment, with a minimum of two days per week in the office.

Who we are looking for:

• Someone excited about our mission and the role business can play in overcoming environmental and social challenges. Understanding business interests and our unique value proposition will be key to ensuring engagement with our messages.
• A passionate engagement and marketing all-rounder with proven professional experience in account management, business development, or a similar commercial role. Familiarity with Salesforce and Asana is highly desirable.
• A strong communicator with the ability to nurture excellent relationships with prospects, whilst engaging and building partnerships with relevant business associations and chambers of commerce. The selected candidate would represent the UN Global Compact Network UK at local events and conferences engaging companies and generating leads. Your communication skills also extend to include the ability to write persuasively to effectively engage at scale.
• A proactive and adaptable individual who is ready to take on a variety of activities and rapidly gain responsibility as the Network’s team, programmes and members are constantly evolving.

In your first 6 months:

To help you settle quickly, we will provide a thorough and comprehensive onboarding. Through meetings with key colleagues and online training, we will help you to become familiar with our way of working and our value proposition.

Key Responsibilities - after onboarding, we will expect you to:

• Develop and lead the 2025 growth and marketing plan, including creating marketing emails and social media content to engage prospective members. This would also include driving engagement and partnership with third parties, business associations and chambers of commerce to secure speaking opportunities.
• Lead on a follow-up strategy to increase awareness of the UN Global Compact among prospects, aiming to secure and conduct introductory calls. 
• Work with the Outreach Manager to ensure growth plans are executed efficiently. This role will initially include line managing the Outreach Manager for up to a year as part of a maternity cover. However, this is subject to change.

What we offer:

• Hybrid working – After onboarding, a minimum of two days in the office per week, working from home 3 days per week.
• Flexible working once discussed with your line manager. Our core/active hours are 10 am to 4 pm.
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.
• Three discretionary days off in December in addition to annual leave.
• One additional day off for mission-related volunteering.
• Enhanced sick leave.
• Compassionate leave.
• Season ticket loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week). The salary offered is £37 - £44,000 per annum depending on experience

Before applying for this role, please note the following:

• We value originality and encourage all applicants to answer any questions without the use of AI. 
• Our hiring process aims to eliminate bias by using a software called Applied. To do this, we do not engage candidates outside the Applied programme until the final stages.
• The UN Global Compact Network UK is not able to sponsor work visas. We will only consider applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.
• While this role is within the UN Global Compact Network UK Secretariat, the successful candidate will not be formally employed by the United Nations. Learn more about the UN Global Compact Network UK's governance here.

Next Steps:

The application process includes the following steps:

1. Complete an equal opportunities questionnaire and provide essential admin information.
2. Upload your CV.
3. Longlisted candidates will be asked to complete a written test which includes questions designed to test your ability to excel in this role. Your answers will be scored by people, not AI tools.
4. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with the Head of Impact & Growth, the Chief of Staff, and HR.
5. Final candidates will be invited to an informal, in-person meeting.

Team: Innovation

Location: Remote

Work pattern: 21 hours working each Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Salary: Up to £24,817 per annum (pro rata of £41,363)

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Senior Innovation Officer:

• Leading collaborative innovation cycles and sprints using an insight led innovation approach to develop new products and optimise existing activity
• Support the Innovation Manager to deliver overall Marketing and Income Generation targets by working across the directorate to manage innovation and new product development
• Identify, plan and develop new opportunities from end to end; from insight gathering and analysis to conducting pilots and stakeholder management
• Support the development of an innovation culture, building a culture of audience led decision making and supporting all Marketing and Income Generation teams to incorporate the innovation process and techniques into their work

About the Strategy, Knowledge & Innovation team:

• We sit within the Strategy, Knowledge & Innovation team
• Our team is responsible for shaping and building innovation across our directorate to deliver income growth and drive awareness across a diverse audience
• We currently have a team of 4, 5 once vacancy is filled

What we’re looking for in our Senior Innovation Officer:

• Experience of working within Fundraising
• Experience of supporting the delivery of an Innovation Strategy
• Significant experience of project management including stakeholder management & innovation projects
• Ability to manage and prioritise a high workload and multiple complex issues and tasks in a changing environment with tight deadlines
• A good working knowledge of fundraising disciplines

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 12th November 2024

Virtual interview date: TBC

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

About the UN Global Compact Network UK:

We are a dynamic multi-stakeholder initiative, dedicated to connecting UK companies to the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest responsible business initiative. The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, rooted in UN treaties, provide a robust foundation and comprehensive framework for corporate sustainability and business action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our mission is to champion sustainability leadership to create a world we want to live and do business in, by inspiring ambition, enabling impactful action, and collaborating to reshape the business environment for the better.

The UN Global Compact Network UK has over 900 participating companies, with a team of 31 people, and is growing quickly.

Our work is guided by the core values of the UN – Integrity, Respect for Diversity, and Professionalism – alongside nine additional values and behaviours of the UN Global Compact which can be found here. During a recent review, the team described our workplace as friendly, inclusive, supportive, passionate, and hard-working.

About the role:

The primary focus of the Bookkeeper role is credit control - raising invoices and following up on accounts receivable for our membership (approximately 1000 participants). The role will also include posting expenses and ensuring they are properly documented, reconciling bank accounts, and ensuring that records are accurate, up-to-date, and comply with relevant accounting principles.

This is a part-time role (3 days per week to start). The successful candidate may normally work from home or our office, but occasional in-person meetings at the office will be required (minimum twice per month).

Who we are looking for:

• Someone with a strong understanding of financial principles and practices, with excellent attention to detail – ensuring accuracy in financial records and reports.
• Someone with strong organisational skills, capable of managing time effectively and prioritising multiple tasks efficiently.
• A confident communicator, both in writing and verbally, who can interact well with team members, management, and external stakeholders. They should also be comfortable using the telephone and willing to make calls when needed.
• Strong mathematical skills and the ability to work with numbers accurately is essential.
• Someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to review and interpret financial data, resolve discrepancies, and provide valuable insights to support senior management's decision-making.
• An individual with good IT skills who is proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, along with experience in accounting software and CRM systems like Salesforce. We use Xero, but knowledge of this specific software is not required.

In your first 6 months:

To help you settle quickly, we will provide a thorough and comprehensive onboarding. Through meetings with key colleagues and online training, we will help you to become familiar with our way of working and our value proposition.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Accounts Receivable: Manage accounts receivable (member invoicing and collections) ensuring that all invoices are generated on time and payments are collected effectively.
  • Monitor Member Accounts: Track outstanding balances and proactively contact members regarding unpaid invoices to ensure timely payment
  • Debt Collection: Chase overdue payments by phone or email.
• • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of member accounts, including invoices, payment history, and communications, and provide regular reports to senior management.
  • Cash Allocation: Ensure all incoming payments are correctly allocated to the corresponding invoices.
  • Dispute Resolution: Investigate and resolve any disputes or queries regarding invoices or payments.
  • Reporting: Provide regular reports on outstanding debts, overdue accounts, and the overall status of the company’s receivables to senior management.
  • Liaison: Collaborate with internal teams (Participant Engagement/Impact & Growth/Programmes) to resolve any issues that may delay payment.
• Expense Management: Track company expenses and ensure they are allocated correctly across teams.
• Bank Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile bank accounts to ensure that all transactions are properly allocated and accounted for, and discrepancies are addressed.
• VAT Compliance: Ensure VAT is accurately applied to all relevant transactions and prepare VAT returns for review by our accountant or Executive Director before submission, in compliance with legal requirements.
• Support Audits: Prepare relevant documents and assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary financial records.
• Petty Cash Handling: Manage petty cash transactions and ensure they are recorded appropriately.

The Bookkeeper may also be required to perform general finance and accounts-related tasks as needed to support the overall financial operations of the company.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar financial role.
• Certification in bookkeeping, or equivalent 
• A good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping is essential, along with familiarity with tax and regulatory requirements.

What we offer:

• Hybrid working – After onboarding, office days will be negotiable.
• Flexible working once discussed with your line manager. Our core/active hours are 10 am to 4 pm.
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.
• Three discretionary days off in December in addition to annual leave.
• One additional day off for mission-related volunteering.
• Enhanced sick leave.
• Compassionate leave.
• Season ticket loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

This is a part-time position (22.5 hours per week).

Next Steps:

The application process includes the following steps:

1. Complete an equal opportunities questionnaire and provide essential admin information.
2. Upload your CV.
3. Longlisted candidates will be asked to complete a written test which includes questions designed to test your ability to excel in this role. Your answers will be scored by people, not AI tools.
4. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with the Executive Director, the Chief of Staff, and the HR Manager.
5. Final candidates will be invited to an informal, in-person meeting.

We are delighted to be advertising a key role at Borough Market, London’s historic food market. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but highly dynamic senior Management team with responsibility for guiding the direction of a major institution.

To fill this position, we are looking for a relevant HR/Employment law degree and will be a CIPD qualified experienced professional who can help build a positive, supportive work culture that aligns with our new 2030 Strategic Plan. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of People will play an important role in shaping and transforming HR practices, defining new ways of working, and supporting the rest of the leadership team in strengthening relationships across the organisation.

Head of People

The successful applicant will have experience and knowledge covering the entire HR remit, be able to develop an exciting people strategy, be a dynamic team member with a passion for food and people, and demonstrate a good understanding of the unique challenges of working in a market environment. If you have the skills, energy and passion to join us on this exciting journey, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications is the 17th November 2024.

LOCATION - Remote with travel required across the UK

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding new role in 2024? Apply for the Digital Content & Campaigns Manager role at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.

About Emmaus

Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as it is needed, meaningful work in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 30 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. There are also 3 Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.

About the role

The newly-created role of Digital Content & Campaigns Manager will sit within the National Communications Team to support the delivery of key charity and federation-wide objectives.

As part of our mission to empower people affected by homelessness and poverty, the role will work to harness the potential of multimedia content to demonstrate the breadth of our activities and impact, but also raise the voices of people who have experienced homelessness

The role will be instrumental in the implementation of an evolved Emmaus brand language and visuals across websites, social media and other digital channels, and will work to embed measurement and monitoring processes to grow our reach.

Working with the National Communications Manager, the role will be central to the delivery of communications, fundraising and influence objectives with a strategic focus, while being hands-on in delivering standout content.

Who are we looking for?

Emmaus UK is looking for a team player who will lead our digital activities to shout louder about the transformative work of Emmaus UK and the wider Emmaus federation, by engaging existing audiences through powerful storytelling..

What we offer

· £37,878 pro rata (based on a standard working week of 37.5 hours)

· Working hours: 4 or 5 days a week, Monday to Friday

· Contract: Permanent

· Pension: Stakeholder pension with employer contribution

· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave

· Training & development: Individually tailored induction. Ongoing training and development

· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year

· Employee assistance: 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available

· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role

· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary

To apply

To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us by 9am on Friday 15 November 2024.

Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.

Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams week commencing Monday 25 November.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.

Equal Opportunities

Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

Not your average job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in rolling out trauma-informed support services nationwide. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road crashes. 

Location: To cover the West Midlands area including Staffordshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire 

Working pattern: Remote work with frequent travel required. You will be expected to deliver a face-to-face service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place within the West Midlands area. 

Deadline for applications: 3rd November 2024 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications)

Interviews to be conducted: Early November 

Start date in role: 6th January 2025 

Rare opportunity: Help those affected by road crashes and create lasting change with Brake, the renowned road safety charity. 

Who we are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly. 

Join our team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable. 

What we offer: 

• A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year)

• Birthday day off 

• Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave 

• Death in service benefit 

• Pension 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Flexible working 

• A rewarding role with purpose 

• Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees  

Who you are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles within the police, criminal justice, counselling, caseworker or health and social care sectors could make you an ideal candidate.

Specifically seeking candidates with: 

• frontline support service experience 

• a full, clean UK driving licence, access to your own transport and are willing to use it for work purposes (we reimburse travelling expenses) 

• experience supporting people who have suffered sudden bereavement or working with those with heightened vulnerabilities. 

• research and advocacy skills – you will reach out to other organisations to support your cases where required 

• competent IT skills for remote work 

Join our mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma. 

About us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you. 

Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now. 

Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview. 

A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service. 

Join us today and be part of the solution!  

Join Our Team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated Caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering remote world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable following a bereavement or serious injury due to a road crash.

Working pattern: Remote work with some travel required for training, team meetings etc.

Deadline for applications: 10th November 2024 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications) 

Interviews to be conducted: Mid November 

Start date in role: 6th January 2025

Who We Are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly. 

Not Your Average Job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in rolling out trauma-informed support services nationwide. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road traffic collisions. 

What We Offer: 

· A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year) 

· Additional birthday day off 

· Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave 

· Death in service benefit 

· Pension 

· Employee Assistance Programme 

· Flexible working 

· Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees 

Who You Are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles like police, criminal justice, counselling, or health and social care could make you a perfect fit.

We are seeking candidates with:

Essential 

• frontline support service experience 

• experience supporting people who have suffered sudden bereavement or working with those with heightened vulnerabilities. 

• research and advocacy skills – you will reach out to other organisations to support your cases where required

• competent IT skills to work remotely 

Desirable 

• synergy with Brake’s cause 

• comprehensive understanding of the processes involved in the criminal justice system and coronial process

Join Our Mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma. 

About Us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you. 

Apply Now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now. 

Not for Traffic Offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from serious traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview. 

A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service. 

Join us today and be part of the solution!  

Rare opportunity: Help those affected by road crashes and create lasting change with Brake, the renowned road safety charity. 

Location: To cover the Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire area 

Working pattern: Remote work with frequent travel required. You will be expected to deliver a face-to-face service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place within the East Midlands area. 

Deadline for applications: 10th November 2024 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications)

Interviews to be conducted: Mid-November 

Start date in role: 6th January 2025 

Who we are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly. 

Join our team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable. 

Not your average job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in rolling out trauma-informed support services nationwide. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road crashes. 

What we offer: 

• A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year, pro-rata for part-time working patterns) 

• Birthday day off 

• Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave 

• Death in service benefit 

• Pension 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Flexible working 

• A rewarding role with purpose 

• Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees  

Who you are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles within the police, criminal justice, counselling, caseworker or health and social care sectors could make you an ideal candidate.

Specifically seeking candidates with: 

• frontline support service experience 

• a full, clean UK driving licence, access to your own transport and are willing to use it for work purposes (we reimburse travelling expenses) 

• experience supporting people who have suffered sudden bereavement or working with those with heightened vulnerabilities. 

• research and advocacy skills – you will reach out to other organisations to support your cases where required 

• competent IT skills for remote work 

Join our mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma. 

About us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you. 

Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now. 

Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview. 

A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service. 

Join us today and be part of the solution!  

Location:  To cover the Cumbria, Lancashire, Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire area 

Working pattern: Remote work with frequent travel required. You will be expected to deliver a face-to-face service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place within the region. 

Deadline for applications: 3rd November 2024 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications)

Interviews to be conducted: Mid November 

Start date in role: 6th January 2025 

Rare opportunity: Help those affected by road crashes and create lasting change with Brake, the renowned road safety charity. 

Who we are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly. 

Join our team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable. 

Not your average job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in rolling out trauma-informed support services nationwide. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road crashes. 

What we offer: 

• A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year, pro-rata for part-time working patterns) 

• Additional birthday day off 

• Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave 

• Death in service benefit 

• Pension 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Flexible working 

• A rewarding role with purpose 

• Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees  

Who you are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles within the police, criminal justice, counselling, caseworker or health and social care sectors could make you an ideal candidate.

Specifically seeking candidates with: 

• frontline support service experience 

• a full, clean UK driving licence, access to your own transport and are willing to use it for work purposes (we reimburse travelling expenses) 

• experience supporting people who have suffered sudden bereavement or working with those with heightened vulnerabilities. 

• research and advocacy skills – you will reach out to other organisations to support your cases where required 

• competent IT skills for remote work 

Join our mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma. 

About us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you. 

Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now. 

Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview. 

A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service. 

Join us today and be part of the solution!  

Are you looking for a role within an organisation where the work you do makes a real difference to people's lives? Are you looking to develop your fundraising experience with a sector-leading team? If the answer is yes then our Special Events Manager role could be for you.

• Job title: Special Events Manager / Events Fundraiser
• Type of contract: We're recruiting for two Special Event Managers, x 1 Permanent position and x 1 secondment position until July 2025
• Salary: £28,337 - £31,485 plus inner London weighting £3,366
• Location: Hybrid and is a combination of home based with at least one day a week in the London office

Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. We all share it. And it drives our Fundraising team to get out there and bring in the funds we need to protect children and prevent abuse. Join us as a Special Events Manager, and get more people involved in change that means everything.

The job role will focus on working with committees of high-level volunteers to raise money through a series of exciting fundraising events throughout the year. You will be an all-round fundraiser, working closely with volunteers to develop and secure new support from individuals, companies and one-off initiatives. You will have experience of project managing profitable events with flawless execution from large scale dinners to small intimate receptions. You will have excellent experience of managing budgets and delivering good return on investment for the activities you will manage. You will need to be creative and innovative in order to grow profit, both through improving existing events and through seeking out new opportunities. 

Person Specification - we're looking for someone with experience and knowledge in the following:

• Experience and knowledge of event management, specifically with a track record of successfully delivering large scale events
• Excellent ability to establish, develop and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Confidence to deal with people at the very highest level, managing high profile volunteers with diplomacy and discretion, this will include preparing presentations to individuals and companies, sponsorship proposals, correspondence and briefings
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to organise and plan own work with conflicting deadlines
• Well-developed experience of working with other teams to maximise positive results for the organisation
• Excellent ability to successfully influence and negotiate with others
• Excellent communication skills to present information in a clear, persuasive, and inspiring way for a range of audiences
• Strong understanding of budget management
• The ability to analyse and meet financial targets
• You will also need excellent attention to detail, organisational, administrative and IT skills.
• Experience of success in a customer focussed environment, such as fundraising, sales or marketing
• Track record of demonstrating initiative and creativity to achieve desired outcomes

This is a real opportunity to make a difference to children's lives, but we also like to reward people by offering a great working environment, being part of a friendly and supportive team, and offering stimulating and challenging work, with plenty of development opportunities.  We offer a variety of rewards and benefits including generous annual leave, employee benefits and assistance programme, pension and life assurance schemes. 

Join us at this exciting time and you'll become part of an expanding team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You'll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that'll bring the best out in you. And you'll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives. We want to ensure roles are accessible and inclusive of everyone, which is why the NSPCC offers a high degree of flexibility around ways of working.