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We are looking for an experienced and creative Communications Manager to take on a key role in our rapidly growing organisation. As Communications Manager, you will lead all aspects of our communications and marketing activity with key stakeholders and with the general public. You will be developing and implementing the organisational Communications Strategy which will increase our profile as an organisation, maximise our reach and impact, and raise awareness of the vison, mission and aims of Black Thrive Global. 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Job title:     Senior Communications Manager

Reports to: Black Thrive Global CEO/Director of Programme and Strategy 

Manages: 1 x Comms and Engagement Lead, 1X Comms Project Officer, contractors, freelancers and volunteers 

Geographic focus: All 

Salary: £41,000- £48,000 

Hours: 37.5 per week (flexible working available)

Benefits: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contribution , employee assistance program

About Black Thrive 

Black Thrive Global (BTG) evolved from the work of the Black Thrive Lambeth Partnership, established in 2016. We exist to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and well-being of Black people so that the thriving of Black communities is the norm. 

Our guiding principle is that Black communities should be at the forefront of reimagining, redefining, and co-creating a society where systemic racism and other oppressive systems have been dismantled so that they have fulfilling lives. We have two priorities – building a Black Thrive Research Institute and embedding race equity in systems change. 

Purpose of the role

We are looking for an experienced and creative Communications Manager to take on a key role in our rapidly growing organisation. As Communications Manager, you will lead all aspects of our communications and marketing activity with key stakeholders and with the general public. You will be developing and implementing the organisational Communications Strategy which will increase our profile as an organisation, maximise our reach and impact, and raise awareness of the vison, mission and aims of Black Thrive Global. 

Working closely with the Directors, the CEO and the staff, you will create a compelling, coherent and consistent narrative that joins up all our communication channels, key messaging around core BTG work, and plan strategically for key dates linked to activities and events corelated with our aims and mission. To do this, you will work with staff across our organisation and with the communities we represent to increase our engagement with the general public and key stakeholders. Our communications will be both reactive and proactive and the post holder will provide quick responses to emerging media stories. 
 

Duties and responsibilities 

1. Oversee Black Thrive’s communication activity, co-ordinating that activity and planning for all communications channels, including website, social media and external newsletters. This role includes marketing Black Thrive to different audiences to raise the profile of the organisation in support of its strategic aims. 

2. Deal proactively with media enquiries, maintain the media database and log enquiries, monitor media coverage. 

3. Implement effective external communications strategy to develop a consistent and coherent narrative for Black Thrive; amplify and support the work of the organisation among the general public, potential strategic partners (including but not exclusive to academics, community partners and local decision-making bodies); and provide clear goals around communication and brand awareness. 

4. Evaluate and monitor communications activity – developing KPI’s in line with our Communications Strategy, and ensuring the information is used to build on success and to develop strategy and outputs.

5. Lead on the management and delivery of the communications calendar. 

6. Manage and lead the Communications Team staff. 

7. Work with the Black Thrive staff team (and with external agencies as appropriate) to develop and maintain website content and upload website content. 

8. Implement a social media strategy that is integrated with wider team projects and ensure consistent messaging is shared across all platforms. 

9. Work with the Directors and staff team to support proactive and reactive media relations and social media output. 

10. Work with the Directors, CEO, team members and freelance staff to manage and coordinate the production of Annual reports. 

11. Provide oversight of publications and materials, ensuring brand guidelines are followed. 

12. Produce engaging content for internal and external blog posts, newsletters and other forms of media to be shared across all platforms.

13. Provide in-house design for publications and promotional materials as required.

14. Produce regular e-newsletters. 

15. Oversee the work of freelancers and volunteers as required. 

16. Manage the communications budget. 

17. Act as a brand guardian and champion: Developing core messaging guidelines to include organisational style guide, tone of voice, etc. and advising others to ensure that all content and messaging is on brand. 

18. Spend up to 10% of time supporting corporate business, such as strategy and administration. 

19. Occasionally work at weekends and in the evenings when required. 

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.  

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Communications Manager 

E=Essential, D=Desirable 

Experience 

1.  Experience of raising organisational profile through developing and delivering creative, engaging social media and digital communications.   E 

2. Experience of working in a creative communications role with autonomy.   E 

3. Experience of brand development and communications strategy design and implementation.    E 

4. Experience of managing a WordPress website CMS, including Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), site navigation, Gutenberg page structuring, [and content updates with basic HTML knowledge *] and uploading website content.   E 

5. Experience of writing press releases, media statements, web content, handling media enquiries and briefing and supporting with media interviews.   E 

6. Ability to write regular content for website, weekly email news summary and monthly subscriber newsletter.  E 

7. Experience of planning, delivering and supporting range of events,including assemblies and capturing images for publication.   E 

8. Experience managing and mentoring staff   E 

9. Experience in the use of CRM systems   D 

Ability, skills, knowledge 

1. Commitment to equality for all people as well as good knowledge and understanding of the experiences of Black people of African and Caribbean descent and a strong drive to address the factors which negatively impact upon their health and wellbeing.   E 

2. Excellent writing skills and ability to consistently create content that is clear and engaging.   E 

3. High level of digital competence and creativity to support strategic goals .E 

4. Ability to work at speed through ambiguity and uncertainty and remain calm under pressure   E 

5. Possess excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with a variety of people at all levels. E 

6. Ability to work across teams and build relationships with stakeholders   E 

7. Ability to work independently, plan and prioritise own work to deadlines and ensure delivery of key objectives. E 

8. Ability to manage budgets and report on spend when appropriate   D 

9. Demonstrable competence in Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.   E 

A basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required but we will treat applicants who have a criminal record fairly and will not unreasonably discriminate because of a conviction or other information revealed. 

Learning Disability Caseworker

Do you have experience in giving advice? Are you organised and can manage a varied workload? Yes, we may have the role for you.

Mencap are recruiting for a Learning Disability Caseworker (LDC) to give advice on welfare benefits, housing, health and community care, to people with a learning disability, their families, carers and professionals working with them. 

The Learning Disability Caseworker role will be based at home, with occasional travel to casework venues and our Peterborough office. This role will be full time (37.5 hours) on a fixed term contract until March 2026. 

Mencap is committed to providing good quality information and advice casework, enabling people with a learning disability and their families to access critical service and support. The casework service is outcomes focused and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the positive impact that their casework has on individuals and families. 

Do you have the key skills for a Learning Disability Caseworker?

• Level 3 qualification in giving advice or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Strong communicator with analytical skills.
• Experience of working in an outcomes and impact focused advice service.
• Experience of working with a CRM system and keeping clear advice records is essential.
• I.T skills and the use of Microsoft Office tools.
• Well developed listening and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of social care issues and of learning disability.
• Knowledge of social care and healthcare law.
• The ability to communicate clearly in another language is desirable, but not essential.

Please view the job description for full details of the skills and experience required.

If this sounds like the role for you please apply now with an up to date CV outlining your skills and experience. This vacancy will close on Monday 9th September and interviews will take place shortly afterwards. 

 We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
• Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
• Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.

Our work includes;

• Providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
• Providing advice through our help lines and web sites
• Campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want

Battersea is supported by over 600 volunteers across our three centres. The Volunteering Team are responsible for the recruitment, training, and ongoing support of volunteers at Battersea. Our volunteering programme is accredited by Investing in Volunteers, and we influence best practice in volunteer management across Battersea. 

We’re looking for a proactive individual who is passionate about volunteering to join our team as a Volunteer Coordinator. Our Volunteer Coordinators are responsible for coordinating volunteer recruitments, providing volunteer management advice and guidance to staff who work with volunteers, and establishing positive relationships with volunteers to ensure they have a fulfilling volunteer experience at Battersea. This role will work directly with kennel volunteers at Battersea London. 

This role also has the opportunity to work on projects to improve our volunteer programme at Battersea.

The ideal candidate for this role would be someone who is passionate about the benefits of volunteering, for volunteers and animal welfare; and has experience of working constructively and collaboratively with colleagues from different teams.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.

By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 3rd September 2024

Interview date(s): 11th/12th September 2024

For full details, please download our recruitment pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the major providers of new affordable housing in north and east London. The Barnsbury Estate is owned by Newlon who took over management of the Estate from Islington Council in 1999.

The Estate is made up of two areas; Old Barnsbury is the red brick housing blocks between Charlotte Terrace and Barnsbury Road built in the 1930s and New Barnsbury is between Caledonian Road and Charlotte Terrace, which was built in the 1950s and 70s.

Your role will be to take the lead in ensuring that the housing and medical needs of residents are comprehensively researched and understood to inform the design and implementation of planned works. You will play a key role in ensuring residents and resident groups are kept informed and up to date and included in discussions regarding the transformation programme.

With a focus on resident engagement, you will monitor budgets, compile relevant survey data and gather information regarding resident circumstances and ensure that vulnerabilities are considered and addressed at all stages.

Having worked extensively in resident liaison roles and with large scale regeneration projects, you will have proven and demonstrable experience of managing programmes, compiling survey data and management of decant programmes. You will be empathic to the needs of our residents and able to communicate well with people across the organisation and outside agencies.

In return, you can expect 27 days holiday, a non-contributory pension, excellent benefits and a flexi scheme.  We currently offer the opportunity to work up to 2 days at home (depending on the role).  You’ll also be working out of purpose-built offices that form part of the award-winning Hale Village regeneration project, and are situated just two minutes’ walk from the major transport interchange at Tottenham Hale.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website by clicking the apply button below.

Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 8 September 2024.

Online assessments will be held between Thursday 12 and Sunday 15 September 2024.

Interviews will be held in-person at our offices in Hale Village on Tuesday 24 September 2024.

Newlon Housing Trust is a charitable housing association and a committed Equal Opportunities employer.

No agencies please.

Job Summary
This role will be responsible for nurturing partnerships with key LSE stakeholders and coordinating the successful and effective delivery of high-quality department events, creating an outstanding institutional partnership that provides impactful, world class and responsive activities, interventions and services to LSE students. 

Who are we?

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen. Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Like other Students' Unions, it also funds and facilitates student activities on campus, including 200+ societies, 40+ sports clubs through the Athletics Union (AU), the Media Group and Raising and Giving (RAG) charitable fundraising initiatives.

What’s the job?

This role will be responsible for building key partnerships with LSE academic and professional services staff to promote LSESU more widely at LSE. This job will coordinate the delivery of a diverse event programme that fosters community and belonging and supports student voice within academic departments and support the development and roll-out of the Department delivery model as part of the Union’s wider strategic aims. 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with vast experience of building and developing partnerships with key stakeholders. This person must have experience of building excellent internal and external relationships with internal and external stakeholder and coordinating and delivering high quality events at both small and large scale. We are looking for a highly organised individual with outstanding planning skills.

Why apply?

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces. Plus…

Benefits and Perks

-        25 days of holiday per year (pro rata)

-        Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter

-        Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership (including advice from dedicated professionals)

-        Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase

-        Access to LSE staff training courses

-        Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card, which provides a wide range of discounts

-        Flexibility for work-life balance

-        Interest-free travel loan

How do we recruit?

We want to ensure that all systems, policies and processes are (1) free from bias or discrimination, and (2) fair and accessible. We therefore ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:

Part 1. Complete a (Personal Statement), telling us about your suitability for the role (this is what will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for an interview). In doing so, please (1) ensure that your personal statement is no longer than 2 sides of A4, (2) ensure that you don’t include any personal details within your personal statement, and (3) use the job description and person specification as a guide to help write it.*

*Your personal statement is all that we will see when shortlisting, so please be sure to cover everything that you’d like us to know about your suitability for this role within it, making it clear that you meet all of the job’s requirements.

Part 2. Complete an (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form), so that we’re able to contact you if shortlisted for an interview. This will only be seen by our HR team (and will therefore have no impact on shortlisting), but it does help us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants.

Part 3. Please send your CV.

Want to apply?

To apply for this role, please complete an online application.

Job Application Timeline

Closing date: Sunday 8th September 2024 (23:59pm)*

*Please note that we may close applications early if we receive a sufficient number.

Intended interview dates: Monday 16th September 2024

As a member of the Process and Administration Team (PAT)  at Libraries Connected, you will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and cohesive administrative support for the organisation. Your primary responsibilities will include supporting new initiatives such as a potential leadership development programme, the development of online learning modules, the creation of a Futures Lab and Data Observatory, and managing tender bids for new commercial contracts. Additionally, you will have broader responsibilities across the organisation, including finance processing, development and maintenance of organisational systems, and the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities beyond your primary role.

Projects and Commercial Administrator will help deliver our portfolio of projects and programmes, the role will specifically include:

• Supporting the development and delivery of our workforce development strategy including:
  • Our EDI strategy for our organisation and library sector
  • A peer mentoring scheme for heads of library service
  • A leadership development programme
  • Development of our online learning modules
• Supporting the development of our new Futures Lab and Data Observatory
• Support new Commercial Contracts from bid stage through mobilisation and into delivery

Libraries Connected has established a Process and Administration Team (PAT) whose role is to ensure that the Libraries Connected staff receive efficient and cohesive administrative support, and that resilience is built into the administrative processes in terms of knowledge sharing, process documentation and consistency. As a member of the Process and Administration team, this role will also have broader responsibilities across the organisation including supporting finance processing, development and maintenance of organisational systems, and the opportunities to work across a range of activities alongside the primary role. 

Main purpose:

• Main activities for the role will include working with the Project and Commercial Managers to:
  • Schedule and organise meetings and events, including venue booking, catering, delegate lists as required
  • To provide technical support for online webinars and meetings
  • Provide secretarial support including managing and circulating meetings papers and taking minutes and updating action logs
  • Support management of project budgets and associated finance systems including raising invoices and reconciliation
  • To support project and contract reporting including collation of relevant data.
  • To efficiently manage and organise documentation and relevant data to provide clear audit trails and support reporting and evaluation of events, awards, and training
  • Manage travel and accommodation bookings
  • Answer queries from members and project partners
  • Conduct research into library sector activity, or how to improve our systems and processes, and write options papers
• To work within the PAT function to manage cross organisational administration, including:
  • Managing the shared mailboxes
  • Finance transaction processing 
  • Organising team meetings 
  • Collaborating to developing systems and processes as required

Key relationships

• Reports to the Project Manager and works with them to provide high-quality project management.
• Works with the Commercial Manager and the wider Commercial Team to help secure and deliver contracts and services
• Works directly with library teams to support the setup and delivery of the contracts
• Works with the finance team and Process and Administration Team (PAT) to ensure financial processes are followed and provide support as needed
• Works with PAT to support organisational processes
• Supports the Libraries Connected Leadership Team

Please see the attached job description for a full description of the role, including person specification. 

Travel within the UK will be required.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. 

Are you passionate about orchestrating seamless IT infrastructure projects that drive real impact? Do you excel in creating collaborative environments where teams thrive? Join us as a Senior Project Delivery Officer and sink your teeth into the delivery of brilliant technology services. 

About the role 

As our Senior Project Delivery Officer, you'll lead the end-to-end delivery of crucial IT infrastructure change and improvement projects, enabling multidisciplinary teams to onboard new technology and processes efficiently. 

Acting as the bridge between technology teams, subject matter experts, and end users, you'll ensure our IT solutions meet requirements and deliver maximum value to Crisis. Collaborating closely with the IT Infrastructure Manager, you'll ensure effective risk management, governance, and change management support delivery objectives. 

Your role is pivotal in ensuring consistent and accurate scoping of projects, from the technology provision for our flagship Crisis at Christmas event to the rollout of Microsoft Intune as an endpoint management solution.

Skills, knowledge, and experience vital to succeeding in this role:  

As the ideal candidate, you possess excellent delivery management skills, with a knack for detailed planning and inclusive, agile execution. Your adeptness at utilising digital tools fosters productivity and collaboration, ensuring projects progress smoothly in the modern digital workplace. With exceptional stakeholder management and facilitation skills, you effortlessly influence at all levels, driving projects towards successful outcomes. Your commitment to change management methodologies and best practices, coupled with your exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, make you an invaluable asset in our mission to end homelessness. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• Two-days (pro rata) wellbeing days 

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply? 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 15 September 2024 at 23:55

Interview date: Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 September 2024

Accessibility  

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.  

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

About the role

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for developing communities and building lasting relationships? Imperial College London seeks a Head of Alumni Engagement to join our Advancement Division for approximately one year. With over 250,000 alumni worldwide, we pride ourselves on a vibrant, international network of outstanding scientists, engineers, medical professionals, and business leaders. We consider our alumni as integral to the university’s success.

To maintain Imperial’s standing as a world leading institution, philanthropic support is essential. With new leadership and the creation of a new institutional strategy, ‘Science for humanity’, the university is now in the planning phase of a major comprehensive fundraising campaign. Mobilising our alumni community to engage with Imperial’s ambitions for a better future through education and research, will enable us to reach our goals.

What you would be doing

Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement, you will spearhead the development and delivery of strategic initiatives designed to maximise meaningful interactions with students and alumni. Your efforts will enhance lifelong engagement, providing alumni with valuable services, benefits, and opportunities that nurture their connection to Imperial. This pivotal role involves leading a team, managing key projects, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

What we are looking for

• Exceptional relationship-building and management skills

• Track record of developing and executing engagement strategies, preferably in the higher education sector

• Work collaboratively with various departments, influencing practices and promoting a culture of mutual support

• Experience in alumni relations, compliance with data protection regulations, and team leadership is essential.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity

• Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)

• Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme

• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel

• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for community building, we want to hear from you.

If you require any further details on the role, please contact: Katie Matthews.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

Closing date: 18th September 2024

To apply, please click “Apply Now”

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Bank Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities service in Newham. No personal care or experience is required, just the right values.

£13.15 per hour, working a zero hour contract.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Bank Support Workers have the ability to accept any shifts available on an ad-hoc basis across from all of Look Ahead's specialisms including Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Homelessness and Young People. Bank Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices. Within Learning Disability services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. Within Mental Health and Homelessness services they will enable vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/ licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package. While carrying out activities, Bank Support Workers should deal with all customers, visitors and staff in a professional and appropriate manner and report to Look Ahead staff and management any observations relating to customers' welfare.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
Conducting key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
Report any observations relating to customers welfare
Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local area to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed

For the full list please see our website.

The above sets out the key responsibilities and typical tasks, however not all of these tasks will be relevant to all specialisms. You may also be required to undertake various other tasks and duties to ensure that our customers' needs are fully and effectively met. The list is not exhaustive.

About you:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is essentially customer-focused

For the full list please see our website.

What you'll bring:

Applicants may have some previous relevant work experience. This may be experience gained from care of a vulnerable person or work in similar organisations. Prior experience is not a pre-requisite for the role as key behaviours and core competencies will also be taken into account.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
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If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

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

Location: Hybrid working. The SASS office is in Camden but there is an expectation to travel to the co-located Sexual Health Clinics in Barnet.

Salary:  (Salary Band 2.1) Training opportunity £27,582.75-£29,197.06 per annum

(Salary Band 2.2) Qualified £29,174.06-£31,826.25 per annum

(Please note successful candidates will be appointed at the bottom of the band). 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2025

Closing Date: 4th September 2024 at 12 noon

Virtual Interview Date: Week Commencing 9th of September

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as Sexual Health IDSVA Barnet at Solace Women's Aid.  

We exist to end the harm done through gender-based violence. Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse, as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives, free from abuse.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service

The Sexual Health project was piloted in Islington and the project has expanded and will now cover Camden, Haringey and Barnet. From late 2021, the Sexual Health project covers a further three sexual health clinics in North London and will continue to provide high-quality holistic support to survivors of sexual abuse and violence who approach the sexual health clinic. As with all Islington SASS services, the Sexual Health project is inclusive to all survivors, but this project has a specific focus on increasing the engagement for LGBTQ+ survivors.

About the Role

We are looking for a Sexual Health Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocates to sit in the Islington SASS team and co-locate in Barnet Sexual Health Clinics. As a IDSVA you will provide immediate support for victim/survivors of domestic and sexual abuse attending the clinic including carrying out risk and needs assessments, safety planning and providing short-term support and onward referral. In addition, you will act as the Sexual Health lead for Solace in for Barnet, providing advice and guidance to Solace staff and Sexual Health professionals.

The Sexual Health IDVAs also hold a caseload providing one-to-one support to high-risk victims/survivors at the point of crisis as well as those at standard and medium risk levels, co-ordinating multi agency support and providing practical solutions.

You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with external agencies in your work.

About You

If you demonstrate commitment, innovation, passion, non-judgemental and collaboration, you’ll thrive in our diverse feminist team of professionals.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with victim/survivors of sexual abuse or violence and a solid understanding of the support options available to them. You will have strong leadership skills, thrive on working under pressure, and be adept at crisis management and prioritising your workload to meet the demands of this busy service.

We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important. If you wish to learn more about the role or if you are unsure about whether to apply, we encourage you to contact our recruitment team.

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement through the recruitment portal. When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. If you require any support to apply for this role, please email us.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.

ARMA (UK) is the professional association for research management in the UK. We represent research leaders, managers and administrators, offering professional development and opportunities to build networks, knowledge and skills.

We are looking for a Conference and Major Event Manager to lead on the delivery of our successful annual conference and other major events.

The role includes, but is not limited to, project management, budgeting and financial management, marketing and promotion, sponsorship and exhibition sales/ coordination, venue selection and contracting, supplier management, speaker liaison, abstract management and delegate administration.

This role will work closely with our Head of Membership Engagement, the Chair of Conference and Conference Working Group to deliver an excellent programme and outstanding delegate experience. The role holder is also responsible for managing the relationship with our appointed Professional Conference Organiser (PCO).

About Us:

The Royal Foundation is dedicated to creating a better future for a fairer and more inclusive society and healthier planet. We strive to be one of the most influential philanthropic organisations in the world. Join us in shaping the future and making the greatest possible impact in society.

Job Overview:

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for innovation? We are seeking a dynamic Associate Director of Programmes to spearhead the development and implementation of cutting-edge programmes that address emerging trends and society’s future challenges. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring The Royal Foundation stays at the forefront of philanthropy, driving our purpose with forward-thinking solutions and measurable impact.

Role Purpose:

Key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a strategic vision for future programmes aligned with the Foundation’s long-term goals and mission.

• Programme Innovation: Lead the conceptualisation, design, and execution of innovative programmes that anticipate and address future needs.

• Impact Evaluation: Establish robust systems for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and impact of future programmes.

• Team Leadership: Mentor and develop a high-performing team of programme managers and specialists, fostering a culture of innovation.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, partners, and community organisations.

• Resource Management: Oversee the allocation and management of resources to ensure programme sustainability and growth.

Knowledge, experience, and personal qualities

• Significant experience in programme management, strategic planning, social impact and innovation.

• Proven track record of developing and managing forward-thinking programmes with measurable outcomes.

• Extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and reporting.

• Strong strategic thinking and visionary leadership skills.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.

Personal qualities (all essential)

• Passion for innovation and a commitment to the Foundation’s mission.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

• Creative with a delivery focus.

• Adaptable and flexible with the ability to thrive in a complex and dynamic environment.

Our Company & Culture:

The Royal Foundation is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to ensuring a positive, safe, and respectful environment which promotes the wellbeing and dignity of our employees, partners, suppliers, and those whose interests we represent. We are committed to promoting a positive and inclusive working environment that has a diversity of people and views, and one that supports our culture of collaboration and curiosity. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices, and external relationships.  We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you have the relevant skills and enthusiasm for the role, then we’d love to hear from you.  Please send your CV and covering letter (no more than two pages) explaining your motivation for applying and how you meet the skills and experience required for the role by clicking ‘Apply’ now.

Glass Door run Londons largest Emergency Winter Night Shelter and we are looking for a new Fundraising Manager to join our team to ensure we are able to continue our service and increase out outreach and Casework support.

Job specification

Team: Fundraising

Location: Hybrid – at our office (Argon House, Argon Mews, London SW6 1BJ) and remotely at home. 

                                At  minimum of two days a week at the office.

Duration: Permanent (with six months' probation)

Reporting to:            Head of Fundraising & Major Donors

Responsible for: Line manager to Fundraising Officer (Events and Community) as well as manage the events budget

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 pa

Overview of the role

The postholder will be responsible for our events, community fundraising and corporate partnerships.

What you will do as part of our team

Strategic Planning

• Work with the Head of Fundraising & Major Donors and the other Fundraising Managers to refine and develop our established fundraising strategy to maximise income from events, community fundraising and corporate partnerships against an annual target.
• Develop our annual programme of events, including cultivation, stewardship and fundraising events, whether virtual or physical.

Events Management

• Overall responsibility for the design, planning and implementation of all Glass Door events, including our flagship fundraising event, the Sleep Out in the Square, and our annual supporter thank you event.
• Conduct an evaluation after each event, considering its successes, factors which could be improved and any recommendations moving forward.
• Oversee the Fundraising Officer as they support with the co-ordination and implementation of events.
• Ensure health and safety is at the core of all event planning and implementation.
• Manage our challenge events portfolio and identify new opportunities which could increase Glass Door’s income

Corporate Partnerships

• Pitch for corporate support including commercial partnerships, charity of the year relationships and sponsorship.
• Manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships, working with companies where the focus is on employee fundraising and volunteering, cause related marketing and/or pro bono support.
• Develop a Corporate prospect pipeline, reengaging lapsed donors from our database, and identifying new prospective partners.

Community Fundraising

• Oversee our work with community groups, supporting the Fundraising Officer, ensuring we provide necessary stewardship, support and guidance.
• Local churches are big supporters of our work. Support the Fundraising Officer to maintain excellent relationships and support them with events
• Establish a new community fundraising product, as an additional or alternative option to our flagship event Sleep Out

Policies and regulation

• Stay well informed of existing and new fundraising legislation and guidance from the Fundraising Regulator, ensure this is regularly communicated to the wider Fundraising team and forms the basis of Glass Door’s Fundraising Policy
• Ensure all charity fundraising activity (including "in aid of" events) is compliant with relevant charity and statutory legislation and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
• Ensure the Fundraising Policy is kept up to date across the organisation

Other

• Build excellent working relationship with existing donors, the Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers and other stakeholders who help promote the charity.
• Line manage the Fundraising Officer: Events and Community (full-time position
• Develop positive internal working relationships with relevant colleagues, working collaboratively with to ensure communications, data protection legislation, database management and donation processing are all handled appropriately.
• Manage the relevant fundraising budget for your area, including income and expenditure forecasts, in conjunction with the Head of Fundraising & Major Donors and other Fundraising Managers.
• Attend and participate in Manager meetings, and other ad hoc meetings when necessary.
• Carry out the functions of the post with proper regard to Glass Door’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Person specification

We are seeking an energetic, personable and insightful individual with experience of managing complex events and developing positive, fruitful relationships with corporate and community fundraisers.  You will be a confident and friendly self-starter, who takes initiative to get things done.

Essential

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience managing complex events delivering six figure income targets
• Demonstrable success in securing income from a range of fundraising streams, including corporate, events and community
• Understanding and experience of developing and stewarding relationships with supporters of all kinds, from event attendees and community fundraisers to senior company executives
• Up to date knowledge of the regulatory regime around fundraising and data protection.
• Experience of managing budgets including forecasting, monitoring and regular reporting of outcomes against targets.
• A good understanding of health and safety and risk assessment procedures.
• Experience of basic copywriting to produce fundraising packs and other materials.
• Experience of managing staff and volunteers.

Skills & aptitudes

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and audiences, particularly our fundraisers, donors and volunteers.
• Strong public speaking skills and experience of presenting to donors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style appropriately.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively and prioritise a varied workload.
• Project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to develop ideas and concepts into effective action plans.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, taking pride in work.
• Highly numerate with strong analysis skills.
• Competent IT skills in standard Microsoft packages: Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook and supporter databases to maintain meticulous donor records and administration systems, in line with agreed protocols.

Personal Characteristic

• We are a small, hardworking, highly motivated team, and we need someone positive and flexible who will maintain and build on our recent successes. We seek a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved as needed - and to develop the role and yourself as Glass Door grows and our fundraising and management needs change. We are also looking for:
• Passion for helping to improve the lives of homeless people.
• Initiative and follow-through: highly organised and self-motivated with an ability to set, prioritise and work independently through a calendar of deadlines and goals;
• Problem-solving: able to bring an intelligent, imaginative approach to development and implementation of our fundraising operations;
• Collaboration: able to work well within the Fundraising and Communications team;
• Willingness to lead: able to set a vision for what can be achieved, and to take others with you by your enthusiasm and determination;
• Compassion: insightful and sympathetic to the challenges faced by our homeless guests;
• Someone who enjoys the dynamics of a small (but growing), vibrant and busy office.
• Willingness to work flexible hours occasionally, for example at evenings and weekends.

Desirable

• Prior experience of using a CRM database to segment and select data, produce reports and analyse information, ideally the Donorflex database.

Contract: Permanent, part-time (0.6), based in the office in Forest Gate/with some hybrid working options
Salary: £39,000 FTE (depending upon experience)
Line Managing: Communities Manager, Counselling Coordinator, Admin and Finance Officer, Creche Coordinator

What They Do

This organisation is a small charity that provides holistic support to vulnerable women in Newham, particularly in the context of mental health, and by extension – their families. In practice, these are almost all migrant families headed by a lone mother. Around 80-90% of those they work with are homeless, have experienced trauma, and have No Recourse to Public Funds.

Most new clients are seeking help with destitution and navigating hostile/dysfunctional systems of statutory support. As well as advocacy casework, they provide free counselling, parenting and life skills support, a Baby Bank, and skills development to help women support their families. A new cleaning social enterprise aims to diversify income and provide decent, flexible work.

More than the sum of the services it offers, the organisation provides a community where women support each other and know they can get help.

About the Role

The Operations Manager will oversee the operational delivery of the charitable objectives, including line management of senior project delivery staff. This role will support staff to ensure the smooth daily operations of front-line services.

You’ll be working within a diverse team of dedicated women in a compassionate environment. They appreciate the value of flexible working and welcome discussion about this in relation to the role.

As the Operations Manager, you will:

Line manages senior staff within the charity, providing regular one-to-one supervision, supporting staff to meet their objectives, working on all HR-related policies and procedures, and supporting staff to develop their potential.

Ensure the charity fulfils all legal, statutory, and regulatory duties around HR and governance.

Act as Lead Safeguarding Officer for the charity, including ensuring up-to-date DBS processes, organising staff, volunteer and Trustee safeguarding training, updating the Safeguarding Policy, and maintaining accurate records of safeguarding incidents.

Communicate regularly with the Finance Manager to support sound budgeting, management accounting, and other financial processes.

Monitor and report on key indicators of the organisation’s impact on funders and other stakeholders.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please use their online application portal to submit the following by Wednesday 11th September 5pm:

An up-to-date CV setting out any jobs, responsibilities, and achievements.

A covering letter (no more than 1000 words) demonstrating your suitability for the role in reference to the job description and person specification.

Please note that the covering letter is an important part of the application, and they will not accept CVs without one.

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