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Associate Director

We are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. The Associate Director – East of England will lead the Stroke Association’s work in East of England to significantly increase their reach and impact, making a positive difference to the lives of people affected by stroke.

If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

Position: S11194 Associate Director – East of England

Location: Home-based, East of England. Extensive travel will be required as part of this role (including team meetings in the East of England and other work related meetings)

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (but applications from those seeking 14 to 21 hours per week will be considered.

Salary: circa £36,637 per annum for 21 hours per week, pro rata for less hours. Inner London weighting £2,370 per annum, pro rata for less hours or outer London weighting £1,260 per annum, pro rata for less hours may be applied in accordance to where you live

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 16 September 2024

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Interviews will be held via Teams. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

Reporting to the Executive Director of Locality Impact our Locality Impact Directorate is responsible for the effective delivery of high quality commissioned and non-commissioned support to stroke survivors and carers. We provide a range of support for people from the early days after stroke throughout their recovery and into the longer term, working closely with our network of volunteers, Stroke Association support groups, and independent groups as part of the Stroke Group Network.

You’ll lead a motivated and engaged team of staff and volunteers to:

· Champion and support improvements to NHS stroke services, building effective relationships with key stakeholders and influencing local stroke policy and practice

· Increase the reach and impact of locality delivered services to ensure all new stroke survivors in the East of England receive the support they need to rebuild their lives after stroke

· Engage with the wider stroke community to put stroke on the map and ensure stroke survivors have the support they need, with a focus on addressing health inequalities

About You

You will have:

· Senior-level experience in advocacy/influencing; service delivery or community engagement and development.

· Senior level experience influencing local or national policy change, ideally in health and social care.

· Substantial experience of holding senior-level relationships with partner organisations, ideally in health and social care / the NHS and a strong understanding of systems leadership.

· Substantial experience of leading high performing teams and large distributed teams (paid staff and volunteers) and an inspiring and motivational approach to leadership.

The East of England comprises of the areas within the Integrated Care Boards of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Norfolk and Waveney, Suffolk and North East Essex, Mid and South Essex, Hertfordshire and West Essex, Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.

Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Engagement, Community Engagement, Health Policy, Advocacy, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to join International Alert’s global communications team.

We are looking for an excellent candidate to tell impactful stories about the incredible work of Alert through engaging online, multimedia content and high quality, visually appealing publications. The role will lead on delivering our publications and working with teams across the organisation and a range of geographies to tell Alert’s story powerfully and to a high standard.

With a proven ability to manage complex projects, develop and deliver communications plans across a range of mediums, you’ll work with colleagues and suppliers to deliver great work to deadline. You’ll have a strong creative streak, with a passion for engaging audiences and finding the key elements of a powerful story.

In return, you will have the opportunity to work for an organisation that is helping to support and sustain peace, working on crucial issues from climate change to gendered violence and the potential for business to smooth a path for peace.

Role duties and responsibilities:

Storytelling

• Working with colleagues across Alert’s programming, identify projects that demonstrate the impact of our work and the need for peacebuilding in the countries where we work.
• Coordinate the development of impact stories, photo essays, videos and other engaging methods of storytelling for use on our website, on social media, by the press and elsewhere.
• Write and edit impact stories, photo essays and video scripts, and draft occasional press releases and blogs.
• Create or edit simple video content
• Commission photographers, photojournalists and videographers to accompany and support country teams in developing stories of impact.
• Manage the dissemination plans for storytelling outputs, including via traditional media, and digital platforms including social media.
• Monitor media coverage of the organisation and compile a daily digest of key news stories relating to peace and conflict for sharing with staff.
• Assist the Head of Communications and Media with monitoring the media email account and media phone, including out-of-hours media calls.
• Maintaining and advising on consent for stories and imagery
• Developing and maintaining an image library for Alert, including identifying gaps in the library and commissioning photography accordingly.

Publications

• Project manage the production of high-quality publications for teams in London and our overseas offices, including process management and supplier relations.
• Liaise with external vendors, including editors, translators, graphic designers, printers and photographers.
• Monitor production schedules to ensure that all publications are completed and signed off in a timely manner.
• Plan and co-ordinate the delivery and launch of publications.
• Draft key messages about our publications for the website, social media, newsletters, press releases and other channels.
• Lead on the procurement of suppliers, including recruiting new ones and managing the contracting process.
• Assist with the financial management of publications production by monitoring and processing invoices.

Events coordination

• Lead on the delivery of external corporate events (in-person and online), especially for the launch of new research. Appropriate support, resources and workload would be considered.
• Liaise with programme leads on developing outlines, key messages and briefings as required, with a particular focus on those in or organised by the Hague.

Quality control and branding

• Ensure all communications outputs comply with our brand identity, house style and quality standards.
• Manage and update our brand templates for publications and marketing materials and advise and train staff on how to use them.
• Create new brand templates for marketing materials as required, using Canva.

Contributing to the effective working of the team and to Alert generally

• Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of Alert’s influencing and communications strategies and work plans.
• Help maintain our content calendar and regularly update the team about upcoming content, to facilitate joined-up outreach.
• Monitor and post on our global social media channels when required
• Contribute to team-wide communications and knowledge management.
• Participate in organisation-wide events and discussions on related topics/projects as and when required.
• Any other tasks as may be reasonably required.

Please note that the above are just some of the role requirements. For the full requirements, please view the job description.

All applicants must have existing and permanent right to work in the United Kingdom.

International Alert prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from underrepresented people including women, people from the Global South, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, and other historically marginalised people.

While International Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Safeguarding Support Officer to join our amazing team.

Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working) 

Salary: 28 days per annum plus bank holidays

Term: Fixed term for 12 months (Maternity cover)

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

About the Safeguarding Support Officer Role: 

We are are seeking to appoint a Safeguarding Support Officer to join the team working on safeguarding, welfare and vetting cases as part of the delivery of Safe Scouting across the UK. The post is based at Gilwell Park, London and is to cover the maternity leave of the current officer. The first 2 weeks of induction would take place in the office each day to learn the systems then the expectation is to be present in the office for a minimum of 2 days per week, alongside homeworking.

Our team consists of people with a wide range of backgrounds and professional experience including social work, education, law enforcement and other safeguarding roles. This professional diversity provides a breadth of knowledge and experience and this, alongside a genuinely caring team ethos ensures our members are supported in their work.  

Key responsibilities as our Safeguarding Support Officer:

• Provide significant administrative support to the Safeguarding and Vetting team.
• Respond positively and effectively to routine queries received by the Safeguarding and Vetting team [by phone, letter or email].
• Ensure that the Safeguarding and Vetting Officers are supported in the management of their casework i.e. updating case files, liaising with appropriate staff, volunteers and statutory agencies.
• Responsibility for first incident calls referring to the Duty Officers as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain a Safeguarding and Vetting casework database and records system ensuring cases are tracked for the Safeguarding Officer to ensure that they are able to manage their caseload in a timely manner.
• Undertaking research, training and collating of statistical information for management reports as required.
• Planning and preparation for meetings, diary management collation of papers and agendas
• Provide support and guidance to Association and their volunteers regarding criminal convictions and the rehabilitation of offenders act. Establish and maintain a vetting casework database and records.

As our Safeguarding Support Officer in return, we offer you:

• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
• Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
• 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
• Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
• Three extra days over Christmas

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Flexible working hours
• Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
• Study and volunteer leave

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Sunday 15th September 2024.

Interviews will be held in-person at Gilwell Park on Monday 23rd September 2024.

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies.

We have partnered with a lovely charity who are looking for an Interim Head of Policy and Public affairs to join their team on a part-time basis for a 10 week contract. 

About the Role:

As the Interim Head of Policy, Public Affairs, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's impact. You'll lead a team in developing and implementing strategies to influence policy, engage with policymakers, and conduct research that drives their work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on policy, parliamentary and research issues – advising and inputting into projects and strategies across the organisation and delivering and developing business plans

• Designing and delivering media and political campaigns

• Engage with policymakers and stakeholders

• Lead and develop a team of policy and public affairs professionals

Qualifications:

• Strong experience within a similar role

• Track record of influencing and achieving policy change

• Experience in policy development and advocacy

• Strong understanding of government policy processes

• Ability to grasp complex legislative, political and social issues and communicate them in a form appropriate to the audience 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Able to develop good working relationships with people at all levels including Ministers, senior civil servants, colleagues in local and central government, parliamentarians, other groups and senior management

• Proven leadership abilities

What's on offer:
This role is offering a salary of 52,000 FTE for this 10 week contract, on a hybrid (London) or remote basis. This is a fast moving role and applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

This role is offered on a part-time basis, with an initial start of 4 days per week for the first month, reducing down to 2.5 days for the remaining 6 weeks. 

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

We are looking to recruit exceptional individuals with an open, collaborative style and a practical, can-do approach to provide a nightly service vital for our guests.

While experience of working within the homelessness sector or with similarly vulnerable people would be desirable, an understanding of the needs of people experiencing homelessness and working in a compassionate and flexible manner is more important and essential.

Flexibility is required, as you will be working a shift rota that will include weekends and public holidays. Due to the vulnerable group you will be working with, you will be asked to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our safeguarding measures prior to appointment.

We value diversity and welcome all, in particular those with life experience and lived experience.

What you will do as part of our team

Job spec

The Night Shelter Manager is responsible for the following:

• The day-to-day operation and management of nights shelters in West and Southwest London. Maintaining a friendly, supportive environment and cultivating positive relationships with guests, colleagues and volunteers.
• Welcoming and inducting new guests into the shelter by explaining the shelter policies.
• Supporting volunteer teams at each venue to ensure the smooth running of the project and developing good communication with the Volunteer Co-ordinators.
• Diffusing difficult or dangerous situations and summon assistance when necessary. Training will be provided.
• Ensuring cleaning protocols are implemented by all staff, guests and volunteers.
• Maintaining guest attendance records and shift reports on our iPad-based In-From client relationship platform.
• Following best practice procedures for the security and safety of the guests and volunteers.
• Monitoring guest welfare throughout the shift and responding to any situations or emergencies that arise. Adhering to Glass Door’s operational and health & safety policies in all aspects of your work.
• Maintaining clear lines of communication with your colleagues including Overnight Project Workers, Caseworkers and Operations Manager.
• Conducting a nightly briefing for volunteers and staff before the shelter opens to guests.
• Undertaking any other duties to aid the good running of the project, as required by the Operations Manager. Attending regular meetings with caseworkers to share any relevant information including guest welfare, interactions and other important information.
• Attending 1 to 1 sessions with the Operations Manager on a fortnightly basis.
• Attending the monthly winter services meetings held on Wednesday afternoons
• Accurately reporting observations, interactions, concerns and actions with guests to their caseworker using written reports.
• Ensuring the shelter van is kept well organised and stocks are well maintained.
• Supporting casework team with practical tasks related to guests’ day-to-day activities as requested.
• Flexibility is required, as you will be working a shift rota that includes weekends and public holidays
• You will also be expected to attend other training sessions, team meetings and other activities as required.

Person Spec

Essential

•  Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive the shelter van.
•  Commitment to providing an excellent service and to interact with shelter guests in a positive and respectful manner.
•  An understanding of the needs of people experiencing homelessness and working in a compassionate and flexible manner.
•  Ability to work as part of a team and be a supportive team member.  Confidence in dealing with challenging behaviour.
•  Excellent written and verbal communications skills.  Ability to carry out manual handling tasks.
•  Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities.

Desirable

• Experience working within the homelessness sector or with similarly vulnerable people.
• Ability to speak additional languages including but not limited to Polish, Romanian, Arabic, Spanish, French, Bulgarian, Russian or Tigrinya.
• Lived experience of homelessness.
• An understanding and value of trauma informed care.
• Relevant training certificates (First aid, health & safety, fire Safety, conflict de-escalation).

Our Emergency Winter Night Shelter Service is run seven nights a week in venues across west London including: Fulham, Kensington, Hammersmith and Richmond.

In response to the increased needs, we are opening a women only shelter which will be staffed by women. With additional staff support, we will be providing a safe environment with additional support to guests who may have complex needs.

We are looking to recruit exceptional women with an open, collaborative style and a practical, can-do approach to provide a vital nightly service for our guests as Evening Project Workers.

About you

We value diversity and welcome all, in particular those with life experience and lived experience.

While experience of working within the homelessness sector or with similarly vulnerable people would be desirable, an understanding of the needs of people experiencing homelessness and working in a compassionate and flexible manner is more important and essential.

Flexibility is required, as you will be working a shift rota that will include weekends and public holidays. Due to the vulnerable group you will be working with, you will be asked to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our safeguarding measures prior to appointment.

Job spec

The Evening Project Worker is responsible for the following:

• Maintaining a friendly, supportive environment and cultivating positive relationships with guests, colleagues, and volunteers.
• Following best practice procedures for the security and safety of the guests and volunteers.
• Diffusing difficult or dangerous situations and summon assistance when necessary. Training will be provided. Writing regular shift reports using the In-Form client relationship platform.
• Carrying out regular checks around the shelter, checking conditions of all areas.
• Adhering to Glass Door’s operational and health & safety policies in all aspects of your work. Maintaining clear lines of communication with your colleagues including the Night Shelter Manager, Caseworkers, and the Operations Manager.
• Ensuring cleaning protocols are followed and implemented.
• Undertaking any other duties to aid the good running of the project, as required by the Shelter Manager or Operations Manager.
• Accurately reporting observations, interactions, concerns and actions with guests to their caseworker using written reports.
• Flexibility is required, as you will be working a shift rota that includes weekends and public holidays.
• On occasions you will also be expected to attend training, team meetings and other activities as required.

Person spec

Essential

• Commitment to providing an excellent service and to interact with shelter guests in a positive and respectful manner.
•  An understanding of and empathy towards the challenges women may experience.  Ability to work as part of a team and be a supportive team member.
• Confidence in dealing with challenging behaviour.  Good written and verbal communications skills.  Ability to carry out manual handling tasks.
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities.

Desirable

• Experience working within the homelessness sector or with similarly vulnerable people.
• Ability to speak additional languages including but not limited to Polish, Romanian, Arabic, Spanish, French, Bulgarian, Russian or Tigrinya.
• Lived experience of homelessness.
• An understanding and value of trauma informed care.
• Relevant training certificates (First aid, health & safety, fire Safety, conflict de-escalation).

The Royal Court Theatre has an exciting opportunity for someone to join the team as a Senior Development Manager. 

The Senior Development Manager plays a vital, strategic role in enabling the Development team to reach our ambitious fundraising target. They will work closely with the Director of Development, Development Officers, as well as with the Marketing and Communications team, Finance Team and Artistic and Literary Teams.

The role will be responsible for securing new income and managing existing relationships with Corporate supporters and high net-worth individuals. Working closely with the Director of Development, they will lead on the development and implementation of an innovative strategy to grow income from a variety of sources as part of the Development team’s overall fundraising strategy. 

The successful candidate will:

• Be an experienced and pro-active development professional with an impressive track record in fundraising in a relevant environment, including in areas such as high-level giving schemes, corporate partnerships and securing large gifts 

• Have proven success in donor stewardship, developing enduring one-to-one relationships with high level supporters, meeting ambitious targets and securing new business 

• Have excellent organization and project management skills, with the ability to manage a busy workload, deliver to deadlines and manage conflicting priorities 

• Be a team player with a can-do attitude – the ability to make things happen, act proactively and lead within a team 

Further details of the role can be found in the Job Description.

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) is an ecumenical organisation that embodies the commitment of 42 member churches across England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales to work together as One in Christ.
 
CTBI is currently seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Administrative and Finance Officer to join their team. This role is pivotal in supporting their small yet dynamic team, contributing to the efficient administration of their operations and providing essential financial management.
 
As the Administrative and Finance Officer, you will be responsible for a range of administrative tasks, including coordinating diaries for senior team members, managing database and membership records, and providing committee support. This role also involves significant financial responsibilities, such as processing invoices, subscriptions, and other financial transactions, as well as maintaining accurate bookkeeping and financial records. You will work closely with the General Secretary, Company Secretary (Business Manager), and the Deputy General Secretary, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within the administrative hub.
 
The ideal candidate will have a solid educational background with proven administrative and secretarial experience, strong IT skills, and a keen eye for detail. Experience in financial management, particularly with the Xero accounting package or equivalent, is essential. You should be able to work independently, prioritise tasks effectively, and maintain confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of your work. A willingness to travel occasionally and work from the London office at least two days a week is required.
 
This is a full-time role with a salary range of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience. If this description resonates with you, we encourage you to submit your CV in Word format as soon as possible. Suitable candidates will be provided with further details about the role.
 
As a specialist recruitment practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Governance Administrator to join our team.

Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working)

Salary: £27,445 per annum, Band C, Level 3 (Inclusive of outer London Weighting)

Working Hours: 35 hours per week 

Job Type: Permanent

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

The Governance Administrator Role:

We are seeking a collaborative administrator to be the cornerstone of our team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of our activities and supporting our mission-driven work. You will provide essential administrative support, facilitate effective communication, and help maintain our positive team dynamics.

Key responsibilities as our Governance Administrator:

•  
• Assist the Governance Team with administrative support to ensure that the key stakeholders receive a high-quality service.
• Facilitation of Board and Committee meetings (Responsible for room bookings, catering arrangements, support with paper presentation, accommodation etc). 
• Typing, printing and collating papers and documents for meetings – including induction packs.
• Administration tasks relating to the Board’s secure portal, Convene, including the building of meeting agendas and collation/distribution of papers. 
• To review the email inboxes daily, handling and responding to the varied queries and requests that come in a timely manner.

What we are looking for in our Governance Administrator:

• Planning and organisation skills
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage and coordinate electronic records systems
• Ability to work as a team member
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally with people at all levels in the organisation.
• Able to develop effective working relationships across the Association
• Able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision on occasion.
• Competent with MS Office (Excel spreadsheets, databases, Word and especially Outlook and SharePoint).

What we can offer you as our Governance Administrator:

• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
• Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
• 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
• Four extra days to look after your family when they need you

Closing date: Friday 20th September 2024 at 23:59pm

Telephone Interviews will be held on Thursday 26th September 2024.  

Interviews will be held on week commencing 30th September 2024.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies.

The Role

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and experienced Housing Operations manager to be the lead for income, service, and performance management of Causeway’s housing portfolio. 

Our Organisation

You will work a combination of office, client-home, community, and home-based working. Causeway is a 4-day week employer, so you will work 32 hours over 4 days a week, with no loss of pay. Causeway is a London living wage employer, with a competitive pension scheme. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us. 

About You

You will have experience of managing housing services, in a general-needs, homelessness setting. You will have experience of day to day management or supervision of staff and a good understanding of effective techniques, processes and approaches to staff management. You will have xperience of liaising with stakeholders and maintaining constructive working relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers such as landlords and contractors. You will be skilled in organising a demanding and varied workload, planning work and projects and successfully completing these to set deadlines.

Are you passionate about making a real and lasting difference to the lives of young people in London?

The Role

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and experienced support worker to join our Young People Support Team based in Hackney. You will provide client directed, person centred support to help young people achieve personal goals and aspirations for independent living, training, employment, and education. You will assist and collaborate with young people to create and carry out a support plan designed around their needs and aspirations, providing information and inspiration, practical support, innovation, and encouragement. You will have an individual caseload but will work alongside a team of Support Workers, with similar client groups, working to the same principles and goals. 

Our Organisation

You will work a combination of office, client-home, community, and home-based working. Causeway is a 4-day week employer, so you will work 32 hours over 4 days a week, with no loss of pay. Causeway is a London living wage employer, with a competitive pension scheme. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us. 

About You

You will have experience of working in support, supported housing or advice services. You will have experience of supporting young people to develop aspirations and form healthy relationships. You have a drive for and commitment to equal rights and diversity. You have knowledge of the issues confronting young people and the needs of vulnerable homeless people in general, with a sound knowledge of safeguarding and risk assessments. You love to work in a client- centred way and plan your work and deadlines to get the best for your clients. You are flexible, creative, and offer a personalised approach to your clients. You are a team-player, and you are passionate about driving your own performance and development at work. 

Application deadline: 21 September 2024

Interview dates: 29 October (final)

Starting date: To be confirmed

About Oak Foundation:

Oak Foundation commits its resources to address issues of global, social, and environmental concern, particularly those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged. Through our grant-making, we support others to make the world a safer, fairer, and more sustainable place to live. With offices in Europe, India, and North America, we make grants to organisations in approximately 40 countries worldwide.

Background:

All women and girls should be safe, free, and have an equal chance to thrive. Yet, every day, women experience violence and discrimination and are denied the freedom to decide how they will live. This undermines their health, safety, dignity, and independence. We find inspiration and hope in strong and vibrant movements, built, and led by women, which are transforming lives and communities across the world. Their shared purpose and collective power are advancing a more just world – in ways that protect human rights and the future of our planet.

Supporting these movements to live, breathe, strengthen, and grow – by enabling women’s agency, leadership, and capacity – is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a deep commitment to advancing women’s rights, our culture is characterised by collegiality, mutual support, high expectations, and laughter. Read the IAWP strategy for more details.

In addition, Oak Foundation and its Trustees support several other areas of interest to create a safer, fairer, and more sustainable world through engaging grant-making programmes. We strive to live the values we work to advance.

We are currently recruiting a Programme Assistant and Executive Assistant to manage a portfolio of grants and contribute to the implementation of the IAWP strategy. In addition, this Programme Assistant and Executive Assistant will support London-based Trustees by managing their schedules, arranging travel, and processing discretionary grants. The role of the Programme Assistant and Executive Assistant is essential in maintaining the seamless operations and success of our foundation.

Executive Assistant to London based Trustees (approximately 30%)

• Processing discretionary grants for Trustees by liaising with the organisations identified to receive grants, collecting necessary documentation, and coordinating with Oak grant management team
• Assisting the Trustees with external contacts, including prioritising correspondence and phone inquiries, drafting responses as necessary, and managing workflow emerging from these contacts
• Scheduling and coordinating Trustee appointments, meetings, and travel itineraries, including the preparation of background materials, arranging meetings and events, and ensuring appropriate follow-up of decisions and agreements
• Supporting Trustees in various boards and committees, including all aspects of preparation and follow-up

Support to the Issues Affecting Women Programme team (approximately 70%)

• Grant-making: Master grant-making tools, especially the grant management system (i.e. database) to facilitate team management of the grant-making process. Develop a deep understanding of the grant portfolio to support execution of the overall strategy.
• Communications: Work with the Communications Department to prepare and pull together material for presentations, briefings, and background material as required. Work with the team and director to manage a communications plan for the programme. This may include preparing and coordinating material and presentations for board meetings, events, meetings, and team calls. It may also include drafting and preparing communication updates, including programme newsletters.
• Scheduling: Manage the Director’s and team’s schedule and movements, including coordinating all activities, arranging meetings, and coordinating travel including applying for visas, and booking planes/trains/accommodation/developing an itinerary. Help track and support meeting deadlines.
• Team calendar: Maintain overall team calendar for planning purposes.
• Administration: Provide administrative support to the team (and office when requested): organise and maintain files, submit expenses, and log documents with response deadlines. Other administrative tasks as assigned.
• Meetings: Attend various meetings with internal and external parties; take notes and follow up on action points as required.
• Routine correspondence: Draft routine correspondence, including various programme reports and other briefings.
• Contracts and payments: Provide support in drafting contracts and payments, and liaise with third party providers on various issues. Maintain a roster of consultants and keep a record of staff satisfaction with work completed.
• Events planning: Coordinate team training activities and meetings including: organising invitations to participants and room set up (table, chairs, flipcharts, video equipment); providing video call information; ensuring presentations are in the right format; and organising lunches, booking restaurants, pick-ups, and other logistics. Provide other back-office support as needed.
• Recruitment: When recruitments take place, follow-up with candidates at all stages of the process in liaison with the HR team.

Other support tasks including:

• Performing reception duties by meeting and greeting visitors for the Trustees and the IAWP programme
• Advising staff visiting from other offices about arrangements for visiting London (e.g., hotels, restaurants, booking meeting rooms) for Trustees and IAWP related visits
• Setting up the office for newcomers in IAWP team: arranging desks, IT devices, and stationary etc
• Acting as back up to others in the London office for office management tasks (i.e., performing reception duties, liaising with office concierge, and setting up offices for newcomers, etc).

In addition to your main duties, you will be required to carry out such duties consistent with your position as required.

Position requirements

• University degree or equivalent experience
• Approx. 5 years in a comparable role
• Excellent organisational skills, high level of discretion, and attention to detail
• Advanced fluency / first-language level knowledge of English, additional languages a plus
• Polyvalent, enjoy working on multiple projects, and able to juggle competing priorities
• Can do attitude, positive, and resourceful
• Be results-oriented, and prompt to anticipate needs, proactive
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of personal and organisation-wide results
• Team player and enjoy working with multi-cultural teams across the globe
• Good with numbers and budgets
• Ability to manage and adapt to rapidly evolving communication and document management technologies
• Experience with database programmes, and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Dynamic personality with a sense of humour
• Committed to Oak’s organisational values

Purposeful planning. Cutting-edge strategies. A brighter future for all. 

Senior Marketing Executive (Brand and integrated campaigns)

£30,000 - £35,000 plus

Reports to: Marketing Manager

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: 6 month fixed-term contract or Secondment Opportunity

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (compressed hours will be considered)

Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: We are reviewing applications as they come in and therefore will be interviewing on an ongoing basis, please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment

Recruitment process: Competency based interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Job Title: Human Resources Apprentice

Contract: Fixed Term (18 Months)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £24,000 per annum

Location: Bloomsbury, London (with flexibility to work from home 2-3 days per week)

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people. We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About the Role

Coram Group’s Human Resources team sits at the heart of the organisation and has a reputation for excellent customer service and advice. As the organisation continues to grow we are looking for an HR apprentice to support the work of the team. We are looking for an enthusiastic ‘can do’ person who wishes to pursue a career in HR. As part of the apprenticeship you will gain a Level 3 CIPD certificate in Human Resource Practice which will consist of both classroom based training and work based experience.

We are seeking someone who has good inter-personal skills, a willingness to learn and can be flexible in order to support the needs of a busy department. Previous experience of working within a HR team is not essential but you must be able to show experience of working in an administrative environment.

Working as part of this busy team there will be plenty of opportunities for the successful candidate to get involved in a wide range of activities and get a truly rounded view of HR. The apprenticeship will provide you with an excellent grounding for what will hopefully be a long successful career in HR.

This is a permanent role that will continue once the apprenticeship is completed.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing Date: 11.59pm, Sunday 15th September 2024

Interview Date: TBC

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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