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ABOUT US

Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat.

Missing People aims to put people with lived experience at the heart of our work, amplifying their voices to achieve change. We coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE

We are in a sound financial position – at the high end of our reserve’s policy – but are constantly aware of the challenges that face us such as cost of living etc. As a result, we are looking to scale our operations sustainably over the next few years. Your steer in that process will be vital as we strive to make an even bigger positive impact in the lives of those affected by missing.

You will be responsible for the financial management and strategic financial overview of the Charity. You will contribute to the corporate needs and development of the charity, with advice and input grounded in sound financial strategy and legal principles. You will maintain effective management systems and controls to safeguard the financial integrity of the charity and ensure that all departments are promptly and accurately informed about their financial performance and fulfil the role of Company Secretary.

Key projects you can expect to work on this year include investment in the future growth of the charity; and the procurement of new central systems software including finance software fit for a growing charity.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for an experienced finance leader and a team player who is highly analytical, systematic and a great communicator. You’ll enjoy working organisation-wide and having input to strategic decisions. You’re a collaborator with a sense of purpose, who enjoys driving forward new finance projects, problem solving and enabling others. If you’re looking for a varied, challenging and rewarding role, where you can have genuine impact which benefits others in meaningful ways, then we’d love to hear from you.

You will have:

- Worked as a Finance Director in a similar size and/or larger organisation.
- Experience of strategic financial planning including budget cashflow preparation and offering support to non-financial staff with budgetary responsibility.
- Acted in the role of Company Secretary.
- Qualified chartered accountant or management accountant (FCA, ACCA, CIMA etc).
- Proficiency in the use of finance software systems and related software. 
- Knowledge of charity accounting standards, best practice financial management and key issues facing the sector i.e., SORP

WHY WORK FOR MISSING PEOPLE?

Would you like to work for a welcoming, caring organisation which makes a difference to people affected by the issue of missing throughout the UK?

Missing People is a friendly and supportive place to work. Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here. You will find plenty of scope for personal development including: getting involved in cross-charity projects; leadership development or volunteer supervision; training; e-learning; and hearing about the latest topics from some of our amazing partners. We offer a range of enhanced family friendly benefits. We are happy to talk about flexible working in many of our roles.

HOW TO APPLY

If you want to be a lifeline when someone goes missing, click apply to read the full job description, and a letter from the Chief Executive Officer. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please ensure you include your CV and a brief covering letter explaining how you would be a good fit for this role.

Closing date: 23:59 on 8th September 2024. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in the event of a very large number of applications, so Apply Now!
Interviews: 18th or 19th September 2024

Location: South West London (Central Office is based in Mortlake – 12 mins from Clapham Junction and 23 mins from Waterloo)
Job Type: Part time, 21 hours per week. Flexible Working considered.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000 - 75,000 per annum pro rata

Benefits: 28 days annual leave per annum/pro rata plus statutory holidays on appointment. Additional annual leave days awarded on length of service*, Company pension contribution, Life insurance (3 x salary) *, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 support helpline, Interest-free Season Ticket Loans*, Additional maternity pay and leave*, Additional paternity pay*, Additional sick pay* *available after probation period passed

You may also have experience in the following: Chief Financial Officer, Charity finance, Financial Controller, Finance Manager, , Management Accountant, Chief Accountant, Finance Director, Finance Controller, Company Accountant, Group Accountant, Finance Accountant, Financial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Nonprofit Finance, etc

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Respect is seeking a Fundraising Manager to help us develop our fundraising programme and raise the funds we need to deliver the aims in our five-year strategy Stopping the Harm and ensure the ongoing sustainability of our organisation.

Our new Fundraising Manager will be flexible, creative and ambitious.  We are looking for someone who is passionate about our cause, has a tried and tested, successful approach to diversifying income streams and can bring our fundraising to life through effective framing and storytelling. 

This is a new and vital role which will sit within our Influence team. The post-holder will work closely with Respect’s Executive Leadership team (ELT) to develop and deliver our fundraising strategy with some administrative support from the Operations team.

It is an exciting time to be joining us. Respect celebrates our 25th birthday in 2025. We have been through a period of growth over the last 5 years and are stronger than ever. We work closely with our members and sister organisations in the violence against women and girls sector. 

I hope that you will be interested in joining us at an exciting time to help deliver on our mission to deliver our strategy and create a world where everyone is free from domestic abuse

As a social enterprise and registered B-Corp, Impact Hub London is a home for positive change. Our purpose is to accelerate entrepreneurial action that benefits people and planet. Through our workspaces, business support programmes, membership community and events, we bring together impact-driven individuals and organisations to build a more fair and sustainable future. We are part of the world’s leading network for building communities and ecosystems for change through social and environmental entrepreneurship, with 120 Impact Hubs across 67 countries hosting 25,000+ members.

Impact Hub London currently operates two fully hosted flexible workspaces in King’s Cross and Euston, offering co-working, team desks, micro-offices, meeting rooms and two unique event spaces for hire. We have supported hundreds of social enterprises to incubate and scale from our King’s Cross premises since 2008, and in April 2024 we opened a new state-of-the art innovation hub within British Land’s flagship life sciences district in Euston, which has quadrupled our capacity.

CEO

Impact Hub London

London (King’s Cross/Euston) – with one day working from home

£85k + plus training allowance, pension, medical cash plan and profit share scheme.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a highly motivated individual who can combine passion for our purpose; motivational, inclusive team leadership; and the commercial acumen to secure strong financial performance. The opening of our new Euston premises unlocks the opportunity to step change our revenue and our impact. The new CEO will look and plan ahead for the future growth of the organisation across London.

We are looking to appoint an inspiring and leader who:

- Is a champion for our purpose with a track record of successful leadership from a social enterprise, commercial       organisation or brings cross-sector charity experience

- Has a scaling mentality, underpinned by process discipline and entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on impact

- Is an engaging, inclusive and supportive leader, enjoys building teams and developing talent

How to apply:

If you are motivated to join a B Corp and social enterprise that’s accelerating entrepreneurial action for people and planet and possess the skills and experience we're looking for, we would love to hear from you. For further information about this brilliant opportunity and to review the dedicated microsite, please click 'apply via website'.

IHL will not tolerate direct or indirect discrimination against any person on grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity or paternity, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, socio-economic background or other factors which do not affect the ability of an individual to undertake the job. We seek to go beyond the protected characteristics listed in the Equalities Act 2010 and also to take into account the effects of intersectionality and systemic bias. 

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the application and interview process.

Timeline:

Deadline for applications: 16 September (midnight)

Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 7 October & w/c 14 October

Interviews with Impact Hub London: 23rd October and w/c 28th October

An exceptional finance leader with proven experience of all the main elements of running and developing a finance function, including management and statutory accounts production, budget setting, forecasting, cashflow management, fund accounting and reserves monitoring.  In addition, the candidate will have experience of oversight of HR and IT functions, reporting to multiple boards, managing competing priorities and strategic leadership on the financial and operational elements of the business plan. 

About us

We are the UK’s student mental health charity. We challenge the higher education sector, health sector, and government to work with students when making decisions that impact them, and make them accountable for prioritising student mental health. In collaboration with students, we show sector professionals what effective student mental health looks like, and bridge the gap between students and the communities around them to ensure their voices are always heard. 

By creating and curating resources, stories and tools, we empower students to build their own mental health toolkit to support themselves and their peers through university life and beyond. We want to empower and inspire students to use their voice to share their stories and advocate for themselves. 

We are seeking a dynamic Fundraising Officer to join our team!

If you are a recent graduate/school leaver or an individual looking to start your career in the charity sector and learn about fundraising, this opportunity is for you—no previous fundraising experience required.

If you have transferable skills in relationship-building, written and verbal communication and data handling, and you're eager to build a career in the charity sector, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and passion could be a perfect fit for driving our mission forward!

About the role:
 

As a Fundraising Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation. You will be at the forefront of our fundraising efforts, building and nurturing relationships with supporters, planning fundraising campaigns, and helping to ensure our financial sustainability. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on a cause you believe in.

Contract: fixed-term for 18 months with a potential to extend
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week -flexible and consolidated working arrangements available
Start date: November 2024

Responsibilities: 

• Provide excellent supporter care and communication to help fundraisers reach targets and retain corporate partners and donors.
• Collaborate with the fundraising and wider Student Minds team to achieve fundraising objectives.
• Encourage fundraising and donations through regular communications and manage time-bound campaigns.
• Conduct research into new fundraising prospects in collaboration with the Fundraising and Development Manager and the Partnerships Manager.
• Manage supporter newsletters, including writing content and increasing distribution and engagement.
• Handle incoming enquiries regarding donations and fundraising activities and update supporter data in the charity database.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for community and corporate fundraising activities and events.
• Assist with strategic decision-making, ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, and support website content development.

For a more detailed job description and person specification please refer to our Recruitment pack which is available in the document section below.

Why work for us?

• Meaningful Mission: Join a team committed to ensuring no Student should be held back by their mental health.  
• Nurturing employee wellbeing is central to our culture. That's why we provide each team member with 10% wellbeing time, approximately 3.5 hours a week, to invest in activities such as gym sessions, yoga, extended lunch breaks, or simply taking a rejuvenating walk. Join us and experience a workplace where your health and happiness are valued.
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: We value diversity and inclusion, and we actively promote equity in our recruitment process. We use priority interview scheme for candidates from ethnically diverse backgrounds and employ blind shortlisting techniques to ensure fairness and eliminate discrimination.
• Transparent Recruitment Process: Instead of collecting CVs, we use an application form to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all.

How to apply?

1. Download the recruitment pack in the document section, where you’ll find more information about the role including responsibilities and person specifications. 
2. Complete the Equality Monitoring Form.  
3. Download and complete our application form which is available in the document section below. 
4. Upload your completed application form. 

Application deadline: 22nd September
Interviews: 3rd October 

Student Minds is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Job description

Part-time Adult Learning ESOL Tutor

Are you passionate about education and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential? If you’re knowledgeable in the field of ESOL and able to facilitate engaging, in-person sessions for adult learners, we’d love to hear from you!

The part-time adult learning tutor will be based at our thriving office in North Kensington and will have responsibility for working both individually and as part of the Adult Learning team to plan and deliver the Adult Learning programmes.

About Nova

Based in North Kensington since 1983 and serving its poorest wards and those of surrounding London boroughs, Nova works with individuals from marginalised and disadvantaged communities who are looking to develop their potential and achieve a better future for themselves. Nova brings about real and lasting change in people’s lives by addressing every person as an individual and seeking out ways to best support that person to reach their goals. We endeavour to help every person that comes to us who is motivated and committed to improving his or her life.

Reaching 2,000+ people each year, we:

• Develop knowledge, education and confidence
• Connect diverse groups
• Provide opportunities

Our work, operates on 2 levels:

• Grassroots Community Support – including responsive actions (e.g. Grenfell, COVID-19), adult education, IAG, family programme and volunteering
• Wider Reaching Dialogue Events and Influencing – focussing on challenging stigma, prejudice and inequality – working with individuals, organisations, networks and decision makers to move through conversation to action

Purpose of role

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and creative tutor with excellent interpersonal, numeracy and digital skills; excellent written English and efficient organisational skills.

The aim is to support adult learners who need to improve their English language skills, working both individually and as part of the Adult Education team to plan and deliver an agreed number of ESOL courses.

Duties will include:

- To work as a member of the Adult Education Team, taking a full part in the organisation, planning and delivery of the ESOL Skills

- To comply with Health and Safety, carrying out the required administration (including monitoring and Ofsted and RARPA) and ensuring we run a safe and stimulating programme

- To plan independently in compliance with the ESOL Curriculum and to work creatively whilst exercising initiative and contributing own materials

- To regularly carry out and keep records of initial and diagnostic assessments

- To devise schemes of work and lesson plans for own courses

- To effectively lead a class/group of up to 16 students

- To act as an internal verifier for exams

- To devise Individual Learning Plans with students

- To keep meticulous records of attendance

- To collect, present and maintain feedback forms, samples of learners’ work, samples of formative and summative assessments, termly figures (progression routes and achievement grids), and end of course reviews

- To develop basic and appealing study packs/worksheets

- To be familiar with and understand the necessary regulations and legal requirements, including Safeguarding Adults, Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety and Working with Vulnerable Groups

- To undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post

- There will also be the opportunity to work on centre-wide projects together with staff from other delivery teams

You need to:

- Have the right to work in the UK

- Be passionate about helping people achieve their potential

- Be a qualified ESOL practitioner (CELTA, DELTA, DTTLS ESOL or Literacy)

- Be knowledgeable in your subject field

- Be able to carry out effective planning, monitoring and evaluation of courses

- Demonstrate a high level of computer literacy

- Be able to use their own initiative, and to organise and prioritise their workload

- Be able to meet deadlines and work under pressure

- Be able to identify and implement changes in existing systems

- Be able to maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues and students

- Demonstrate awareness of and commitment to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of vulnerable adults, according to the charity’s ethos

- Be committed to the provision of a quality service and the implementation of quality improvements

- Demonstrate awareness of and commitment to valuing equal opportunities and diversity

- Be committed to taking a full and active role in the life of the charity and be committed to its aims and values

- Have a flexible approach to work and be able to work flexibly throughout the week/over the year by prior agreement

Salary range £27,000 – £30,000 per annum (£21,600 – £24,000 pro-rated) | 28 hours per week (part-time) | Permanent

This is a hybrid role, usually involving one day a week working at WGN’s Vauxhall office and another at one of our various community-based offices in West London

About us

Women and Girls Network (WGN) was established in 1987 and has spent over 30 years supporting women and girls across London affected by gendered violence. This includes childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, prostitution (including trafficking and sexual exploitation), female genital mutilation (FGM), and so-called ‘honour’ based crimes such as forced marriage.

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and strong Administrator, preferably with HR recruitment and administrative experience; to support our newly formed people-oriented team. This is a key role within Women and Girls Network (WGN) and requires someone with sound experience of working within a multidisciplinary team within the charity sector. You must have a keen interest in the HR field and keen to progress on this career path.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and shape the future of WGN’s Human Resources function work and focus so it remains aligned with our principles and approach in an ever-evolving landscape. To make an impact on the candidate experience as well as other stakeholders.

About you

Ideally you will have some understanding about working within the charity / not-for-profit sector and will be looking for an opportunity to contribute to our shared commitment of working towards the eradication of violence against women and girls and challenging inequality.

Interview details

The interview process will consist of two stages, it is anticipated that the first stage interview will take place virtually in the week commencing 16 September 2024, however, please note that dates may be subject to change.

Further information

If you’d like an informal chat about this opportunity to join our team, please contact us to arrange to speak with our HR Manager.

WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme, as well as the opportunity to work with a leading multi-cultural, women-led feminist charity.

WGN is a leading charity in the Violence against Women and Girls Sector and is committing to supporting our survivors with the best outcomes. It is a black feminist organisation and as such are looking for women whose values align with these. We receive funding from a number of public bodies such as MOPAC, NHS and London councils.

We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic communities.

This post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1

Background 

Chance to Shine is a national children’s charity. We change young people’s lives through cricket giving them the opportunity to play, learn and develop through the sport. We keep them physically active, teach them vital skills like teamwork, communication and leadership. And above all, they have fun. 
 

Chance to Shine takes cricket to new places and uses it to ignite new passions, teach vital skills, unite diverse groups, and educate young people from Cornwall to Canterbury to County Durham. 
 

Since 2005 our Chance to Shine Schools programme has helped reverse the decline of cricket in state schools with millions of boys and girls in over 13,000 state schools playing and learning through cricket. Chance to Shine Street supports young people in under-served communities to access and benefit from cricket in a free, inclusive, fun and fast-paced tape ball environment. 
 

The Director of Strategy Implementation is an exciting Senior Management role which will help to deliver Chance to Shine’s strategic plans and further our ambitions for young people. 
 

In February 2024 we launched Limitless Futures, a four year strategic vision that outlines our ambitions to further improve wellbeing amongst young people, grow from working with 600,000 young people a year to one million by 2028, and continue to prioritise underserved communities (young people in areas of economic disadvantage and those who are inactive). It is based on extensive consultation with young people, teachers, families, delivery partners, coaches and others. It is underpinned by clearly defined goals and KPIs, and accountable to Chance to Shine’s Board of Trustees. The person in this role will work collaboratively with Senior Management colleagues and the wider team to deliver on and refine these plans. 
 

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and efficient individual with a strong track record in collaborative working and delivering on ambitious projects to join a small and dynamic team. The person in this role does not need to have an understanding of cricket but must be driven to achieve ambitious plans to support young people’s wellbeing and development.  

We operate flexible working and as such team members currently work from the office (The Oval, London) on average about 2 days per week. This post-holder will need to be flexible as an when it is required to attend meetings, mostly in London but elsewhere around the country. 

 Please note that this role is a 12-month fixed term contract, less if the person you a covering returns from maternity leave earlier.

Interviews will take place on the 23rd of September 2024.

 
 

Purpose of the role 

 

The Director of Strategy Implementation will be part of the Senior Management Team and will work closely with the Chief Executive. 

The person in this role will oversee the implementation of the second year of strategy plans for Limitless Futures. They will collaborate with Fundraising, Operations, Communications, Finance and Impact colleagues to ensure progress is tracked and goals are met. In particular, they will work with the Head of Fundraising to ensure the fundraising plan needed to deliver this strategy is aligned to the wider organisations plans. 
 

The Director of Strategy Implementation will also own the delivery of specific projects to support the strategy. For example, but not limited to: design and implement a volunteering programme; develop a funding plan to increase the scale of work in secondary schools; embed youth voice practices into Chance to Shine work.

Insight and evidence underpin Chance to Shine’s strategy, and as such, the Director of Strategy Implementation will line manage the Head of Impact & Evaluation and provide guidance to the Impact team. 
 

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Strategy Implementation responsibilities include: 

·       The line management of Head of Impact & Evaluation, providing broader support to the Impact Department (three people) 

·       Providing guidance and advice to the Board, Chief Executive and Senior Management team on matters relating to Strategy and Impact.

·       Working with the Senior Management Team to ensure key organisational strategic aims and objectives are achieved within respective departments.

·       Leading on specific pieces of cross-departmental work which are of key strategic importance, including key Fundraising projects.

·       Working closely with the Head of Impact & Evaluation to ensure that we are leaders-in-our-field for demonstrating the difference our work makes to children and young people whilst always striving to improve.

·       Effectively maintaining existing, and developing new relationships with senior stakeholders, partners and supporters. 

·       Being a spokesperson for Chance to Shine, particularly with media, senior relationships and stakeholders

·       To pro-actively source and deliver new opportunities across all departmental areas related to strategic priorities and projects being worked on
 

 
   Key relationships

 

The job holder will liaise with: 
 

·       CEO
 

·       The Senior Management Team
 

·       ECB
 

·       Sport England
 

·       Chance to Shine Trustees
 

·       Current and new Senior stakeholders, supporters and organisations       
 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

·       Significant experience in developing either organisational-wide or departmental strategy, managing and delivering against aims and objectives 

·       Significant experience in delivering clear success in one or more areas of Strategy, Impact and Fundraising

·       Strong strategic critical-thinking with the ability to identify opportunities and follow these through into tangible results

·       Demonstrable experience of successfully delivering against strategy and/or organisational growth 

·       The ability to confidently check and challenge and think differently about ways of achieving goals whilst bringing people on the journey

·       Excellent influencer with the ability to use evidence alongside experience to make recommendations which inform decision making and/or strategy 

·       Excellent public speaking and presenting skills, confident in conveying key messages simply, engagingly and effectively to various audiences

·       Experience of developing relationships, working with and influencing senior stakeholders which result in positive outcomes

·       Experienced line manager, with the ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals

·       Excellent written, verbal communication and IT skills with strong attention to detail

·       Comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels

·       Strong motivation to succeed and ability to work collaboratively

·       Excellent team player

·       Excellent project management skills

·       Creative, energetic, proactive and outgoing 

·       Good time management skills, able to work to tight deadlines and an ability to work under pressure

·       Enthusiasm to embrace Chance to Shine values: Inspiring, ambitious, passionate, inclusive and fun

·       Able and willing to travel throughout the UK

Job Title: Assistant Shop Manager, Guildford

Salary:  £23,400 per annum

Team: Retail

Hours: 37.5 hours

Location: Guildford

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Shop Manager to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.                                                                                                              

It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we have exciting plans to expand our retail team.

About the role

Your key purpose will be, in the absence of and alongside the Shop Manager, to manage a team of volunteers to maximise sales, deliver excellent customer service and ensure that the shop premises and assets are maintained to a high standard, according to legal requirements and Shooting Star Children’s Hospices (SSCH) policies and procedures

About you

This role requires experience of assisting in managing a shop including knowledge of retail and health and safety legislation and administrative/cash handling experience.

You will also have an ability to deal with customers and maintaining a high level of customer service, have good verbal, written communication skills, as well as being comfortable using IT and EPOS reporting. You will have an ability to motivate yourself and others, have excellent organisational skills and be comfortable working under pressure and dealing with changing priorities.

The post holder must be able to work their contracted hours across the 7-day working week.

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions

Annual leave

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service

• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service

Contractual benefits

• Generous sick pay scheme

• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay

• Flexible working arrangements

• Death in service benefits

• Reimbursed professional membership fees

• Eye care

• Employee referral scheme

• Blue Light discount card

Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Occupational Health

• Mindfulness sessions

• Cycle to work scheme

• Mental Health First Aiders

• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.

Closing Date: Friday, 29th August

Interview Date:  Friday, 13th September or before

Providence Row believes that no one should have to sleep rough and that everyone should have access to the support they need to find a safe place to call home.

We work with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in Tower Hamlets, offering an integrated service of housing advice & support, access to harm reduction, substance use, physical & mental health services, as well as, training & progression programmes. We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is keen to play a crucial role in delivering a non-judgemental, non-coercive needle exchange service that centres each person’s own goals in regard to their substance use and overall wellness.

About the role

 

• Leading on a busy needle exchange service, you will offer harm reduction advice & support to all people who access the service.
• You will oversee stock levels and ordering of new supplies, with an emphasis on ensuring all stock is stored safely.
• You will ensure policies, procedures, and quality control are in place for all people and staff when carrying out the Needle Exchange and further develop good practice.
• Delivering a non-judgemental, non-coercive needle exchange service that centres each person’s own goals in regard to their substance use and overall wellness.
• You will lead on delivery of Naloxone distribution & training to service users, internal services and external partners
• Lead on disseminating information around drug alerts to people accessing the Needle Exchange and internally across services
• Lead on a pilot wound care service delivered from the Centre’s needle exchange
• You have excellent communication skills and can create positive working relationships with a wide range of people, including external services.
• You will support the development of the service and ensure that you are delivering a solution-focussed and strength-based approach.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension – 5% employer, 3% employee
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme
• Monthly reflective practice
• Wide range of learning & development opportunities

 

To apply
Please upload your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the job specification. CV’s without a covering letter will not be considered.

Research shows some people, especially women and marginalized groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.

Interviews
On a rolling basis

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.

Are you a skilled communicator with a desire to make a difference to the lives of workers, both in the immediate term within their communities, and in the longer term by shaping the research and policy landscape?

If this sounds like you, and you have a mixed skill set that includes some or all of; communications (internal and external), project management, grant-making, programme delivery and stakeholder management, then we are keen to hear from you.

About us

Formed from the legacy of the 35 Hour Week Campaign, The Alex Ferry Foundation is a UK grant-maker focused on the future of work, trade unionism and supporting communities. 

We believe that good work is an essential part of a good life. Therefore, we want to see a world in which workers and their communities are treated with dignity and respect and where they are empowered both in and beyond the workplace to live long, happy, and healthy lives.

We aim, through the funding of research, to ensure a better future for workers, and through the funding of local initiatives, to ensure a better present for their communities.

In our research funding we are focused on: shorter working time, a worker-led just transition, the role of technology and the future of trade unionism.

In our community funding we are focused on: initiatives and organisations providing value at the local level and who might otherwise struggle to secure financial support.

About the role

Working within our small, dynamic staff team, this role will primarily provide support to the Executive Director in the following areas: communicating the work of the foundation to key stakeholders; lead on and maintaining relationships with trade union groups; driving forward our community grants programme, demonstrating the policy, research and campaign impact of the foundation; general strategic and managerial deputisation.

The role would suit a communications or programmes specialist who is comfortable working flexibly across a number of briefs as befits a small and adaptable organisation. A successful candidate will need to demonstrate an affinity with, and understanding of, the work of the foundation, a flair for messaging, both in print, digitally, and in terms of design, and an administrative and motivational rigour capable of driving forward multiple grant-making programmes with complex timelines.

The role can be either home or office based, but candidates must be willing to spend at least three days a month in our London office.

About you

You will have:

• A commitment to the Foundation’s vision, mission, and values, and to the broader cause of labour rights and trade unionism.
• Excellent written communication skills, including writing content for different media (website, consent emails, social posts). Ability to absorb and convey complex issues succinctly, in an accessible format, and tailored to different internal and external audiences.
• Excellent verbal communication skills in order to present compelling and persuasive cases to, and achieve buy-in from, internal team members and external stakeholders
• High standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to multitask and to work at pace to meet tight deadlines.
• Time management, organisation and project management skills are essential, as well as the ability to plan ahead.
• Strong interpersonal skills, confidence, and the ability to work, communicate and listen effectively at all levels internally and externally with partners and senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, solution-focussed, innovative, and self-motivated individual with a can-do attitude, able to think laterally and creatively about opportunities, projects, and design.
• A team player, able to work both on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent digital skills and knowledge of current and future trends in digital and technological solutions.
• Excellent numerical skills with the ability to understand and present communications key performance indicator data.
• Knowledge of GDPR regulations, as well as integrity and discretion over confidential information.

We now have an opportunity for a Branch Administrator to assist in providing effective administration for the branch.  This is a freelance role working with the Branch Chair, Treasurer and the other Trustees.

We are CPRE Leicestershire, the countryside charity.  We want a thriving, beautiful countryside for everyone.  We believe in countryside and green spaces that are accessible to all, rich in nature and playing a crucial role in responding to the climate emergency.  We want developments which are well designed and provide the ‘Right Housing in the Right Places’ and put greater weight on the protection of out valuable countryside assets.

Duties involve:

• ​Dealing with the branch email account (via Google mail), including assessing content and forwarding to Trustees.  Compiling acknowledgements for all emails received
• Agenda setting for Branch meetings in liaison with the Chair
• Collating and circulating papers for Branch meetings to all attendees
• Minuting Branch meetings then typing up minutes and sharing with Chair for approval (please note all meetings are currently held via Zoom)
• Regular contact with the Chair to discuss all Branch matters
• Other admin duties may include (although this is not an exhaustive list)
• Preparation of draft Annual Report
• Preparation for Annual General meeting
• Preparation of newsletter content 
• Have a proficient understanding of how to create meetings via Zoom
• Understanding of DropBox (or similar storage system)
• Emailing information to members and contacts using blind copying
• Occasional venue booking (e.g. negotiating price, reviewing venue etc)
• Keeping all contact lists up to date
• Dealing with queries from National Office, members and members of the public
• Contact with other CPRE Branches within the UK
• Attend ad-hoc meetings and training sessions organised by National Office
• Contributing to the smooth running of the Branch
• Being an advocate for CPRE Leicestershire·
• Willingness to drive to occasional meetings held within Leicestershire

What we need from you:  This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a respected local countryside organisation by applying your administrative skills to make a real difference to a friendly and passionate group.Willingness to drive to occasional meetings held within Leicestershire

I am currently looking for a Vulnerable Adults service Improvement Manager to support the development of continuous improvement of services within London.

You will also be proactive in identifying and raising any additional concerns as well as areas of good practice to support managers with the recruitment processes.

Experience required for the role:

• Managing excellent services with a background of support Management
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Experience in implementing changes to services
• Good collaboration skills and a calm and measured approach

If this sounds like something of interest, please do get in touch now!

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Venn Group is partnering with a public service broadcasting organisation to recruit for an Internal Communications Coordinator on a 3 months interim contract. The role involves collaborating with the team to communicate business changes, develop key messages and communication plans, manage logistics for internal events and broadcasts, and advise on the most effective communication channels.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Create, edit, and refine communications, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and relevance to the audience
• Assist in conveying changes and supporting change management programs
• Develop innovative campaigns and ideas to effectively engage staff
• Oversee the production and logistics of live events, both online and in-person, including broadcasts, briefings, and roadshows
• Work closely with business stakeholders on announcements and project communications
• Manage digital communication channels by creating and publishing content for intranets and office screens
• Analyse audience responses and advise on the best communication strategies and channels
• Lead the planning process for events and maintain the communications calendar
• Ensure communication materials and messages are consistent with broader organisational values and goals

Ideal candidate profile:

• Available to start immediately or at short notice
• Prior experience in commercial or media sectors
• Strong system skills including Microsoft Powerpoint
• Ability to convey complex messages clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, ensuring alignment with organisational goals
• Ability to foster positive relationships with the team and stakeholders
• Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information

Agency reference number: J83226

Location: London

Duration: 3 months initial contract, with possibility to extend

Rate: £225-250 per day, paid via an Umbrella company

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

Start: ASAP

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

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