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Economic Empowerment Evaluation Consultancy
Anticipated timeframe: December 2024 to end of August 2025Location: Remote with in-country work in Malawi, Nairobi, Kenya and/or Lagos, Nigeria
Sightsavers works with partners in over 30 countries across Africa and South Asia to eliminate avoidable blindness and support the empowerment of people with disabilities to learn, earn and participate equally in society.
Sightsavers’ Empowerment and Inclusion Strategic Framework explains our rights-based approach to social inclusion and our commitment to the progressive mainstreaming of disability throughout our programming. It underpins all our social inclusion work and complements our other global strategies on eye health, education, NTDs and research. The core objectives of the unrestricted portfolio include increasing access to economic empowerment pathways for people with disabilities, removing barriers in market systems, and leveraging initial seed funding to secure larger donor investments.
Purpose
The key purpose of this evaluation is to review and document the experience of implementation from the past two years to inform future strategic decision making. Sightsavers is seeking a Consultancy to conduct a comprehensive evaluation aimed at understanding the models and approaches that demonstrate effective pathways towards inclusive employment, contributing to the evidence and knowledge base of Sightsavers’ economic empowerment portfolio. The evaluation will place a particular emphasis on how the design and delivery of programmes might be enhanced for future programmatic work including a deep dive into two specific project approaches, IT academies and agriculture.
The Consultancy will be expected to evaluate the project level data and materials as well as primary data collected and consider if and how the projects have contributed towards the programme theory of change.
Scope of Work
The Consultancy will evaluate:
- If the purpose of the unrestricted portfolio has been achieved
- What models or approaches demonstrate improvement in economic inclusion of people with disabilities
- What partnership models are effective in providing leadership on inclusive employment
- What prevents or motivates the provision of a full range of products and services by financial institutions to people with disabilities. How we can use this knowledge to drive greater financial inclusion
Key Deliverables
- Inception report drafted and finalised
- Desk review document/data review and analysis
- IT academy case study
- Malawi agriculture project case study
- Discussion of desk review and case study findings at the programme workshop
- Theory of Change reviewed at the programme workshop
- Consolidated evaluation report drafted
- Consolidated evaluation report completed
Timeline
The consultancy is expected to be conducted between December 2024 to end of August 2025.
Sightsavers will welcome expressions of interest from qualified independent evaluators or consultancy companies. An individual or team with members located in the relevant countries (Malawi, Kenya, Nigeria) would be preferred. The Consultancy and team members should have the following core competencies and experience.
Consultancy’s expertise
- Depth of knowledge conducting evaluations of economic empowerment programmes
- Previous experience working in West and East African countries, particularly Malawi, Kenya and/or Nigeria
- A proven track record of working on disability inclusion
- Previous experience developing and evaluating Theories of Change
- Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Ability to conduct comprehensive desktop summaries and case studies
- First class production of high-quality evaluation reports
- Understanding of the labour markets, socio-economic and cultural contexts of the programme countries
- Understanding of issues related to people with disabilities
- Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and reporting
- Flexibility to conduct required data collection in Malawi, Kenya and/or Nigeria
A consultancy with a proven track record in the above will be procured to undertake the project through an expression of interest process.
The deadline for the Consultancy to submit their bid is Thursday 5 December 2024, 23.30pm GMT UK.
Interviews are intended to be conducted the week of the 9th December 2024 onwards. The interview process will be conducted virtually using Microsoft Teams, with an interview lasting up to 1 hour. A second interview may be conducted if required.
Please note due to the high volume of applications we reserve the right to close this ad early.
Payment Terms
Payment terms will be agreed between the Consultancy and Sightsavers. The fee detailed relates to staff costs, therefore please submit daily rates alongside an overall fee.
Full details of the project, Scope of Work, Key Deliverables can be found within the ToR.
To express your interest to undertake this assignment, please read the complete ToR, and complete our Expression of Interest (EoI) which can be found via the application link.
The EoI response should include the number of days input, as well as a proposed workplan and indicative budget, daily rate for the assignment and any other anticipated expenses.
Interested bidders are also requested to include a couple of examples of previous similar work.
Selection Criteria:
Sightsavers is committed to running a fair and transparent tender process and ensuring that all bidders are treated and assessed equally during this process.
Bidder quotation responses will be evaluated against Essential Criteria, Capability Criteria, Sustainability Criteria and Commercial Criteria. These criteria have been especially created to help SCI determine which bidder is able to offer the best quality and most commercially competitive solution to meet our needs and deliver the most effective programming to our beneficiaries.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background
The Ubele Initiative was established in 2014 as an African Diaspora led intergenerational social enterprise. Our mission is helping to build more sustainable black and racially minoritized communities across the UK. Ubele is unique in that it was built from bottom-up and is intentionally an intergenerational organisation.
Over the past few years, we have designed and delivered a wide range of local, regional, national, and international initiatives which seek to create and build community wealth.
We support black and racially minoritized community led organisations and groups with their community assets (physical space, organisations, and people). We use social action, community enterprise development, participatory learning & skills development, and next generation leadership initiatives.
About The Role
As a Ubele Programme Coordinator, you will be a member of the Community Wealth Building hub supporting the programme manager by overseeing administrative tasks, coordinating learning programmes, communicating with our partners ensuring resource availability for the project team from project inception to completion.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Programme Coordination & Collaboration
Collaborate with the CWB Director and Agbero Programme Manager to coordinate the delivery of learning and training within Agbero2100.
Serve as the first point of contact for the Agbero2100 London programme, handling and redirecting enquiries as appropriate.
Maintain effective and ongoing communication with key stakeholders, ensuring their active engagement and interest throughout the programme.
2. Event & Training Coordination
Organise and coordinate events, webinars, and training sessions, ensuring logistics such as hospitality, room layout, equipment setup, and course materials are properly managed.
Liaise with consultants and the Communications Team and oversee the smooth running of all relevant webinars, workshops and events.
Develop and maintain accurate records of all learning and development activities, including tracking attendance and ensuring timely follow-up with participants.
Coordinate offsite events and support the Programme Manager in event planning and delivery.
3. Administrative Support & System Management
Work closely with learning and development partners to design, communicate, and implement administrative procedures for both in-house and external training courses.
Establish and manage systems and procedures to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of Agbero 2100’s learning development services, including managing programme information securely.
Maintain accurate documentation and processes for all programme activities, including contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
Coordinate programme data with stakeholders and support the Programme Manager with information collection for decision-making.
4. Data Collection & Impact Reporting
Collect, collate, analyse, and share both qualitative and quantitative data to measure and showcase the programme’s impact.
Ensure evaluation forms are completed and returned for each session/event, contributing to learning and development needs analysis based on feedback.
Support the CWB Programme Manager in preparing regular and ad-hoc reports and maintaining accurate records of data collection methods and analysis techniques for future reference.
Adhere to data privacy, confidentiality, and security standards in managing sensitive programme information.
5. Stakeholder & Partner Management
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with external training providers and partners.
Coordinate the work and meetings of programme stakeholders and partners, including minute-taking and maintaining positive relationships with the Communications team.
Gather partner agreements, consultancy agreements, and contracts, working with Agbero Programme Manager and finance to issue invoices and chase outstanding payments.
6. Financial & Resource Management
Raise purchase requisition orders, track payments for training providers, and ensure timely processing of payments.
Manage and maintain the programme’s training calendar, ensuring full completion within targeted timescales and timely updates to the Programme Management team.
7. Inclusivity, Health & Safety, and Compliance
Promote a workplace culture of respect, dignity, and fairness, challenging all forms of discrimination and prejudice.
Comply with the organisations safeguarding policy and practice at all times and undertake trainings on safeguarding as required.
Maintain awareness of health and safety, complying with Ubele’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act/General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), maintaining confidentiality in all programme-related information.
8. General
To attend and participate in internal and external meetings including staff meetings and meetings with key stakeholders.
To attend relevant training to fulfil the requirements of the job.
To undertake other duties which may from time to time be required and which are appropriate to the responsibilities of the post.
Ensure that The Ubele initiative internal policies and procedures are followed through in all areas of work. They will also treat with confidentiality any information that could be deemed as personal, private, or sensitive and comply with the organisations GDPR and Safeguarding requirements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Senior Trust Fundraising Officer for a maternity contract to join an inspiring international animal charity and maximise income generated from charitable trusts, foundations, multilateral and statutory sources.
This can be a homebased role with once a month in the London office.
The Charity
An ambitious charity with a long and rich history of prioritising practical, professional and sustainable solutions for animals world-wide and the communities they are part of.
You would be joining a motivated and friendly fundraising team, offering fantastic benefits including 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and a career path that can grow with the organisation, as well as much more!
The Role
Research and make approaches, pitches, submissions and applications to charitable trusts and foundations (both in the UK and overseas territories within the global fundraising programme).
Actively contribute to the delivery of the trust fundraising strategy, including working to identify and research potential new sources of trust, statutory and multilateral funding.
Assist in the development of events for trusts and major donors and represent at both events and external meetings, to cultivate relationships with the aim of securing income.
Contribute to the development and delivery of an annual work plan and pipeline for the trust fundraising programme.
The Candidate
Experience of trust and ideally statutory/multilateral fundraising.
Knowledge of the current trusts and statutory and fundraising market, including potential supporters.
Experience of producing high-quality and compelling approaches, proposals, reports and presentations.
Experience of prospect research techniques, and using research.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
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Policy Manager
We’re looking for a high-performing, collaborative and proactive manager to lead a talented, dynamic policy team on a fixed term contract covering maternity leave.
Position: CE338 Policy Manager
Location: Homebased, UK nationwide. However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)
Contract: This is a Fixed Term Maternity Cover Contract until March 2026.
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: 15 December 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Dates: Week commencing 6 January 2025.
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Policy and Influencing, the Policy Manager leads the policy work and the development of UK-wide, evidence-based policy positions on key issues affecting stroke survivors or those at risk of stroke. Working closely with the Policy and Influencing team, devolved nations’ leads as well as other Association teams, they will consult with internal and external experts as well as stroke survivors as part of the policy development process and ensure final positions are disseminated and used effectively.
In a busy health policy arena, the Policy Manager oversees the identification and drafting of organisational consultation responses, ensuring submissions are backed up by evidence, informed by those affected by stroke and have impact with policy makers and audiences.
The Policy Manager is an astute, experienced policy lead. Providing expert policy advice and support to colleagues across the organisation including local system leaders, they contribute to effective horizon scanning and message development to ensure the organisation is prepared for announcements and events in the external environment. The Policy Manager will also represent the Association at external events and sit on like-minded coalitions. They also support the public affairs work when necessary, and provide policy support for the Chief Executive and other senior leaders by preparing presentations when required.
This role will be provided on a fixed term basis, to cover maternity leave within the team.
About You
As Policy Manager, you will be educated to degree level or relevant demonstrable industry experience and be willing to undertake training and continuing professional development. You’ll be a flexible team player and solutions-focussed.
You will ideally have experience of:
• Overseeing evidence-based policy positions, statements and consultation responses (or equivalent)
• Building relationships with senior policy stakeholders and stakeholder mapping and management
• Meaningfully involving beneficiaries in policy work
• Developing briefings for a range of audiences, for example parliamentarians and senior colleagues
• Experience of leading and motivating others
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 and a covering letter 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.
Finding strength through support
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.
The organisation believes everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
The charity 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.
The Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. It provides tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
The team are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
Individuality leads to a richer experience for people and better support for all those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke, and those from under-represented communities.
You may also have experience in areas such as Policy, Policy Manager, Policy Lead, Policy Officer, Policy and Influencing, Policy and Influencing Manager, Policy and Influencing Lead, Policy and Influencing Officer, Public Affairs.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an eLearning Manager to join our team. This position is based in the Education Innovation Department.
Working alongside the other eLearning Manager, this role is jointly responsible to the Head of Education Innovation for the day-to-day management of the eLearning team and the College’s learning platform, RCOG Learning. In collaboration with subject matter experts you will focus on developing new high-quality online learning resources and on quality assuring existing content to ensure that it is regularly reviewed, updated and evaluated. You will play a key role in ensuring that the College’s product offerings on the new LMS continue to expand and that available functionality on the platform is fully utilised.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the quality assurance process for existing eLearning resources
- Ensure the eLearning platform runs well, discussing issues and potential new developments with the eLearning website developers.
- Advise and provide editorial oversight to eLearning resources to ensure scientific and grammatical accuracy.
- To develop a range of new products and services for the RCOG Learning platform to agreed standards and procedures.
For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Demonstrated ability of managing the development of eLearning products from start to finish
- Demonstrated experience of managing an eLearning platform
- Experience of copy-editing and proofreading in a scientific or medical publishing environment, to ensure clinical accuracy of content produced
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to use their own initiative to deliver the best possible results for the College
- The ability to communicate successfully with people at all levels, both internally and externally.
This position is well-suited to an eLearning professional who has experience of working with SMEs (particularly from the medical profession) to develop high quality eLearning products, who is a strong communicator and team player and who has the ability to plan, prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
Our culture and benefits
As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Agile and flexible working environment and free lunch onsite
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
- 10% pension contribution after probation
- Enhanced wellbeing and family support
- Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation
- Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
- Affinity staff networks
- Life assurance and income protection schemes
- Lifestyle discounts
For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.
How to apply
- Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied. Please visit our careers website, to download the full Job pack.
- Closing date: 10.00am on Monday 9 December 2024
- We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date.
- Interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 16 December 2024.
We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups, including those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.
Please note: We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
About us
The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 17,500 members in the UK and internationally.
We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.
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Join Operation Smile UK as our Senior Acquisition Manager and make a difference in the lives of children. We're searching for a fundraising professional with experience in acquiring new donors through a variety of fundraising channels including Door to Door (F2F), digital fundraising, DRTV, cold mailing and door drops. You'll be responsible for managing a £2.4 million budget and developing innovative strategies to increase individual cash and regular giving support. This role is not responsible for the supervision or direction of staff.
Operation Smile is a global nonprofit specialising in cleft surgery and care. We provide medical training, education and mentorship to surgical teams around the world, along with expertise, research and care through our staff and volunteers, working alongside local governments, nonprofits and health systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and drive recruitment of regular givers and cash givers to grow income and supporter volumes, in a multi-channel programme including Door to Door (F2F), digital fundraising channels, DRTV, cold mailing and door drops.
- Manage relationships with agency partners executing acquisition campaigns on behalf of Operation Smile UK for the betterment of the acquisition programme.
- Lead and execute our door-to-door (F2F) programme with the goal of expanding this form of acquisition fundraising over the coming years.
- Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of OSUK's digital acquisition fundraising program, including the performance of current agencies and consultants. Develop strategic recommendations and a future-focused plan that leverages the expertise of existing or new external partners.
- Full campaign management and execution in line with prescribed deadlines. This includes briefing agencies, sourcing content, managing data, copy development, proofing, briefing stakeholders, training agents, developing campaign analysis and reporting, managing costs and invoice processing.
- Monitor and report on budgets and assist in building future expenditure and income targets. Work as part of the Individual Giving team to reach strategic targets.
- Work closely with the Communications & Digital team, and Individual Giving team to ensure campaigns are in line with brand standards and integrated seamlessly with supporter retention.
- Work closely with the Individual Giving team to constantly refine the newly introduced ‘welcome programme’ aimed at transitioning new donors to retained donors and improving retention rate.
- To work closely with the Senior Database Manager and agency partners to review direct marketing acquisition campaigns and ensure that information is used to maximise income for future campaigns.
- Collaborate with the Senior Database Manager to develop and implement essential Power BI dashboards. Proactively request ad-hoc data analysis to track key acquisition metrics and inform strategic decision-making.
- Introduce new acquisition channels and develop existing ones within KPIs to manage risk and keep fundraising up-to-date within evolving channels.
- To ensure that campaigns are where possible integrated or co-ordinated thematically, creatively and/or by target audience to maximise impact.
- To lead in the training of external agencies, effectively communicating the work of Operation Smile to key representatives.
- Travel to meetings in the UK and overseas where necessary.
Staff Benefits
- Hybrid Working
- Season Ticket Loan
- 1-day additional holiday each year to a maximum of 30 days annual leave
- Additional days off over the Christmas period
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced maternity and sick pay benefits, subject to length of service
- 6.1% employer pension contribution
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential employee benefit designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health, and general well-being. The EAP service provides a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7, covering a wide range of issues.
Application Process
Please submit your CV for review. We will be interviewing candidates from the beginning of December (dates to be confirmed). The first interview for this role will be held in person at our UK office.
The full job description and person specification is provided as a PDF with this job advert.
Note: The deadline for applications has been extended until the 18th of December.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role: Partnerships Account Manager
Location: Hybrid - London/home with regular UK travel
Salary: 36k-45k dependent on experience
Demand for our specialist tutoring programmes for Children Looked After, those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) continues to increase and we are seeking an excellent addition to our team to support the increased demand for our provision and to support the continued scaling of our organisation.
The Organisation
Equal Education is a social enterprise working to improve outcomes and narrow the attainment gap for disadvantaged and vulnerable learners, including Children Looked After, those with SEND, and unaccompanied asylum seeking children. We have 12 years’ experience delivering 1:1 tuition, working with schools and Local Authority partners across the country, reaching hundreds of pupils annually.
As a member of the Fair Education Alliance, we believe in providing meaningful educational provision to students whose needs may not be best met within a traditional classroom environment, those who aren’t currently accessing education, or who benefit from additional 1:1 support. We work with over 200 qualified teachers to provide academic, subject specialised and individual tutoring and mentoring for children of all ages. Tutors provide pastoral care and work with pupils to increase engagement and attainment. Our programmes will help the students to overcome barriers to learning, help them build trusted relationships, increase their aspirations, and fulfil their potential. We are passionate about our cause and are looking for people who are motivated by a strong desire to address educational inequality and improve outcomes.
What is the Role?
The Partnerships Account Manager will drive business growth by securing new partnerships and managing key client accounts across designated regions. With a focus on building and sustaining long-term school and local council relationships, the Partnerships Account Manager will work closely with clients to understand their needs, expand our service offerings, and ensure the highest levels of satisfaction.
The post holder will manage two administrators who will provide essential bid-writing and administrative support to facilitate efficient and effective client management.
The post holder would benefit from experience or an understanding of working in a small, high-growth organisation.
The role will be suited to those who have held the title: SENCO, Head of Department, Advisory Teacher, Inclusion Coordinator or Designated Teacher.
This role is ideal for an ambitious, client-focused individual, passionate about creating positive outcomes for vulnerable students. If you’re ready to contribute to a growing organisation that’s making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
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Client Acquisition and Relationship Management
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Proactively seek new business opportunities within assigned regions to grow the client base.
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Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with key clients, ensuring their evolving needs are met and service offerings are aligned.
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Lead regular client review meetings to discuss progress, gather feedback, and identify additional service opportunities.
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Manage internal relationships to ensure what matters to clients is communicated internally using the proper channels, to allow for effective delivery by our Operations teams.
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Maintain good internal stakeholder relationships with our Operations teams to ensure high client demands are balanced with our processes and team capacity.
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Strategic Planning and Development
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Collaborate with Senior Leaders to develop strategies for client retention and growth.
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Work closely with the wider partnerships team to align on strategic objectives and ensure seamless service delivery across functions.
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Participate in client and industry events to represent the organisation, expand networks, and identify new business opportunities.
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Performance Monitoring and Reporting
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Monitor client engagement, satisfaction levels, and service outcomes; produce regular progress reports for management.
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Oversee tracking and analysis of client-related statistics to ensure targets are met and clients receive impactful, value-driven service.
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Manage and track client data and prospect pipelines using CRM systems, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information.
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Report to SLT on accounts, Tenders, Bids, client meetings on a regular basis
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Be curious to explore our Salesforce system data, understanding and interpreting delivery and impact data
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Team Management and Support Coordination
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Lead, mentor, and manage two administrators focused on bid-writing, tender management, and client-related administration.
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Support administrators in producing and reviewing high-quality bid documents and responses that align with client requirements and enhance our partnership outcomes.
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Provide oversight to ensure that administrative tasks are completed efficiently, supporting smooth client interactions and consistent follow-through.
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Work with other leads like allocations and recruitment to ensure we can fulfil referrals
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Foster a strong working relationship between bid writers and recruitment to ensure we can find tutors and go for the right bids.
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Bid Management and Process Improvement
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Oversee the preparation and submission of tenders and bids, working closely with administrators to ensure high-quality and timely submissions.
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Continuously review and improve internal processes to optimise bid management, client onboarding, and service delivery.
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Report on bid submission performance, review client feedback to continuously improve.
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Essential Skills and Experience:
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Detailed knowledge of the UK Education Sector.
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Proven track record in client relationship management, with experience in sales or partnership development roles.
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Strong communication skills, particularly in face-to-face and telephone interactions, with the ability to build rapport quickly and maintain long-lasting relationships.
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Experience managing a small team, providing leadership, direction, and support to ensure high-performance standards.
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High level of empathy and commitment to supporting vulnerable and underserved communities.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet both short- and long-term deadlines effectively.
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Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) for tracking client data, leads, and progress.
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Proactive, problem-solving mindset, able to address issues independently and provide client-focused solutions.
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Able to work in a high pressure environment, whilst taking initiative, we would want the postholder to ask for support when needed.
Desirable Qualifications:
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Experience working in the education sector or with local authorities, particularly in roles involving SEND or children’s services.
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Knowledge of safeguarding requirements and best practices for handling sensitive information.
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Experience in bid-writing, tender management, or grant applications.
General
The job is subject to having the right to work in the UK, two professional references and a basic DBS check.
Why Equal Education?
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Competitive salary
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Staff wellbeing benefits such as ClassPass membership, access to discounts via Perks at Work, eyecare vouchers, regular wellbeing sessions and team social events.
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Investment in you - we believe in developing from within and offer our team training opportunities and personalised development plans, as well as the chance to get involved with lots of projects across the organisation.
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Flexible, hybrid work environment with regular opportunities for in-person client engagement.
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Working alongside a passionate team working to make a positive impact in the lives of under-resourced children and young people across the UK
At Equal Education, you are the expert. We give you the space, the support and the technology to be your best. The rest is up to you.
Being you at Equal Education
Every young person we support is unique and our team isn’t any different. Our differences are our strength when it comes to providing a tailored, human approach to education. We are proud of our people and provide an environment where everyone can bring their most authentic self to work.
Our recruitment practices are carried out in line with equal opportunities and all candidates will be reviewed fairly regardless of age, gender reassignment, sex, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Employability Coordinator
Coordinators are crucial members of the delivery team, responsible for an exciting programme of activities for their given area.
If you have a passion for putting young people first, then we want to hear from you!
Position: Employability Coordinator
Location: London W12 7TF
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: Full time (37.5 hrs per week)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 16th December 2024
About the Role
As Employability Coordinator, you will work across all Youth Zone sessions and have lead responsibility for the Youth Zone’s Employability offer ensuring all young people have access to exciting projects and the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge to improve their employability. The post also involves the delivery of a targeted programme to support young people into positive destinations.
You will ensure there is a high-quality, creative and fun offer, focussed on the needs of young people and in line with the Youth Zone’s aspirations to provide members with the best possible experiences and opportunities. You will have a passion to put young people first.
You will be responsible for the continuous improvement of the delivery and inputting towards the strategic delivery plan for the Youth Zone.
This is a fun, exciting and challenging role in a new, growing, and ambitious charity and no two days will be the same.
About You
You will have excellent communication skills to deliver activity programmes to a wide range of young people and a relevant qualification or strong demonstrable experience in Youth Work
You will have experience of
• Working with young people aged 8 to 19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs) in a range of settings.
• Engaging vulnerable, disengaged or hard to reach young people in activities in-line with relevant guidance and good practice.
• Supporting young people along positive pathways into positive destinations such as employment or training
• One or more of the following: monitoring and evaluation processes, working in partnership with external agencies, or funded projects.
If you’re excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every requirement in the person specification, we encourage you to still apply and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable for this role. You may be just the right candidate.
About the Organisation
Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) is a London Borough of wide disparities, with an acute need for youth services. This vast difference between those living in different parts of our borough can lead to radically different life outcomes. The Youth Zone is a vital provision that will make a huge impact on the lives of young people, and on the whole borough, levelling the playing field for our young people.
Open 7 days a week, while schools are closed - that’s evenings and weekends, plus all through the school holidays. We offer a safe and active space for young people to flourish in their leisure time, where their interests can be nurtured, and they can grow as individuals. This is a charity that the whole community can be proud of, and you can be part of that journey
As an equal opportunities’ employer, applications are welcome from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. Our dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion at OnSide, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
You may have experience in areas such as Employability, Employability Officer, Employability Coordinator, Youth Employability Coordinator, Employability Youth Officer, Youth Worker, Careers Officer, Careers Coordinator, Youth Club, Youth Support, Student Support.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
The Child Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) Programme is part of this nationally funded programme and aims to train a workforce of new practitioners that offer help for common difficulties in children and young people, in particular CBT-informed evidence-based guided self-help for low to moderate intensity anxiety, low mood and behaviour problems, within a variety of community settings.
The course consists of approximately 64 teaching days spread over the year. The programme is delivered through a mix of online and in-person teaching, where campus-based learning will usually take place at the Anna Freud (London).
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic candidates with experience in child and adolescent mental health, alongside experience of providing clinical supervision or facilitating reflective spaces to support clinical skill developments. In collaboration with University College London (UCL) as the degree awarding body, the Centre is recruiting to support the delivery of the course. The Practice Tutors will be expected to facilitate the delivery of practice tutor groups to enable trainee CWP’s to develop clinical skills in working with children, young people and families. They will also contribute to teaching sessions, and undertake marking, personal tutoring and make other similar contributions to support the delivery of the programme. Please view the Job Profile for all the requirements.
Location
Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working), the delivery of teaching and Practice Tutor Groups facilitation by the post-holder is almost all face-to-face. For face-to-face work, the post-holders will be required to attend in person at our London office (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH).
Contract duration
Two permanent positions available.
Closing date for applications
Midday (12pm), Thursday 5 December 2024.
Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than, Friday 6 December 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 10 December 2024.
How to apply
Please click on the 'Apply now’ button. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Nature Nurtures Programme Co-ordinator
We are looking for a Programme Co-ordinator to co-ordinate the Nature Nurtures project across Surrey Downs.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person who enjoys taking part in outdoor activities such as gardening and walking.
If you are passionate and committed to supporting people in their recovery journey, with previous experience, and the ability to work independently and part of a larger team, then apply today!
Position: Nature Nurtures Programme Co-ordinator
Location: Leatherhead
Hours: Part-time, 18hrs per week
Salary: £14,740 per annum
Contract: 12 month contract
Benefits: Pension, Employee Assistance Programme
Closing Date: 8th December 2024
The Role
This project has been funded by the Mental Health Investment Fund for one year and will build on the programme that was originally funded by Green Social Prescribing funding. A number of nature-based activities have been planned for the programme, both on-line and face-to-face. There will be some partnership working with St Mark’s Church at Great Tattenham’ s, Surrey, who partnered in the application.
You will be required to work alongside the full-time area Co-ordinators and the Volunteer Co-ordinator to ensure that activities are supported and promoted in each area of Surrey Downs. Local venues for activities may need to be sourced so that clients do not have to travel far to take part.
The role will include arranging activities, booking venues, completing risk assessments, promoting the service and activities, and managing registers and attendances. You will also need to work within a budget when accessing resources and staffing.
You will also be responsible for ensuring that activities are adequately staffed and will work with the Activities Co-ordinator to find appropriate staff when necessary, ensuring all facilitator requirements are met.
It may be necessary to facilitate some activities to ensure groups can run.
About You
You will have experience of working directly with vulnerable adults (preferably with mental ill-health), working within the health & social care sector and of working in outdoor activities.
Skills/ knowledge include:
• A demonstrable understanding of the needs of vulnerable groups.
• Knowledge of Mental Health sector and relating issues.
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of the team.
• Excellent organisational skills and ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Ability to prioritise work effectively.
• Ability to keep accurate records and collate data.
• IT literate in MS Office, Excel, Virtual Platforms, Social Media and Networks.
• Ability to build and sustain strong working relationships with volunteers and clients.
• Flexibility.
• Understanding of Equality & Diversity issues
• Proactive attitude
• Willing to learn new skills.
• Competencies in dealing with complex situations.
• To demonstrate a clear understanding of professional boundaries.
A driving licence is desirable, however candidates without a driving licence will be invited to demonstrate how they could fulfil the requirements of the role without one.
About the Organisation
The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.
Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit.
All successful candidates will be required to undertake Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks as well as reference checks. These will be a condition of any offer of employment being made.
You may also have experience in areas such as Counselling, Counsellor, Mental Health Counsellor, Psychology, Social Worker, Social Work, Probation, Criminal Justice, Mental Health, Health and Social Care, Mental Health Recovery Worker, Mental Health Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Connect Worker, Community Connect, Social Welfare, Recovery Support Worker. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
We’re evolving…
As Artsadmin heads towards its 50th year of producing and supporting extraordinary work by ground-breaking artists and creatives, we’re seeking similarly brilliant people to join the team and help us continue to adapt to the world around us.
The Building and Facilities Manager will provide an important role at a crucial time of change for Artsadmin. They will ensure the efficient and sustainable operation of Artsadmin’s vibrant and creative hub, Toynbee Studios, which includes rehearsal studios, managed offices and a cafe.
The ideal candidate will be a motivated and methodical individual who can demonstrate the skills and experience necessary to run a building in a safe and well-maintained way alongside a commitment to providing a warm and welcoming environment for visitors, staff, tenants and hirers. They will have good communication and organisational skills, be task-focused and proactive in their approach.
Be part of an inclusive organisation that centres artists and artistic practice from our home in London’s East End, reaching audiences across the UK and around the world.
Applications close 10am Monday 9th December
Interviews will be held on Thursday 19th December in person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Nature Recovery
Location: Head Office
Salary: £75,000
Hours: 35
Department: Nature Recovery
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
We also offer:
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
- Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay & leave
- Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles, nursery/childcare
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work
Location: Hybrid – London Wildlife Trust reserves and head office typically 2-3 days per week
Flexible working: Hybrid working is available in this position. Flexible working requests are welcomed.
Role & Responsibilities
Can you help us to achieve our vision of a London alive with nature? In this brand-new position, we’re looking for an inspirational leader who wants to make a tangible impact on nature recovery, helping London become a greener and ecologically richer city.
You’ll play a pivotal role in driving our 2030 strategy, reporting directly to the CEO and acting as a key member of our Senior Leadership Team. You’ll lead a multi-disciplinary team which includes overseeing our Nature Recovery team, Youth Programmes team, our Head of Planning and External Affairs, and our Consultancy Manager. You will be the driving force behind integrating our land management, rewilding projects, and youth initiatives into a cohesive strategy that delivers measurable results for London’s nature recovery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead & Inspire: Guide the teams in your directorate to deliver our vision of a wilder London.
- Drive Change: Spearhead initiatives to restore habitats, influence urban planning, and shape policies that prioritize biodiversity.
- Collaborate & Influence: Build strong partnerships with government bodies, NGOs, corporate partners, and community organizations to secure support for large-scale conservation efforts.
- Youth Involvement: Champion youth involvement, empowering the next generation to be environmental leaders.
- Measure Impact: Develop robust impact measurement frameworks to track and showcase the success of our nature recovery work.
- Consultancy Leadership: Oversee our consultancy services to guide urban developers on integrating nature-based solutions into the built environment.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a strategic leader who is not only passionate about nature but ensuring London’s communities and young people have access to, and stand up for nature. Ideally, you’ll bring:
- Senior experience in setting strategic objectives for nature conservation and recovery
- Demonstrable leadership in the development of policy and practice relating to nature conservation
- A track record of leading high-performing teams and managing multidisciplinary projects
- Strong relationship-building skills to influence policymakers, partners, and stakeholders
- An innovative mindset with the ability to translate strategy into impactful action.
- Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of your work.
(Please see job description for full person specification)
Closing Date: Monday 9th December at 9am
Interviews: scheduled to take place on Friday 13th December and reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates including the choice to meet online or in-person.
Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!
Our vision is a London alive with nature, where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife. In order to achieve our goal of engaging everyone in protecting London’s wildlife for the future, we know that our staff team needs to better reflect and represent all of London’s communities. Read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on our website. We are also committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people, read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Safeguarding on our website.
Can you help us to achieve our vision of a London alive with nature? In this brand-new position, we’re looking for an inspirational leader who wants to make a tangible impact on nature recovery, helping London become a greener and ecologically richer city.
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus discretionary Christmas closure, nursery, bike and gym salary sacrifice schemes, free Headspace memberships, employee assistance programme
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The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.
We are now looking for a Conservation Officer to join us on a full-time basis, for a six month, fixed-term contract.
The Benefits
- Salary of £32,666 to £36,921 per annum pro rata, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Hybrid/agile working options
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is a brilliant opportunity for a conservation management professional with a track record in delivering habitat and biodiversity projects to join our prestigious and impactful organisation.
Working in some of London’s most iconic and ecologically significant spaces, you’ll have the chance to gaining experience in diverse habitats, from wetlands to acid grasslands, while contributing directly to climate resilience and biodiversity enhancement.
What’s more, you’ll be joining a dedicated team who are passionate about safeguarding nature, whilst benefiting from extensive learning opportunities, a collaborative environment and the chance to make a tangible difference in the heart of London.
The Role
As a Conservation Officer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing biodiversity across The Royal Parks.
Working collaboratively with internal teams, external partners and volunteers, you will boost ecological resilience and deliver impactful conservation projects.
Supporting the delivery of our Biodiversity Framework and action plan, you will develop and manage conservation projects, offering specialist advice and helping secure funding.
Your work will involve practical conservation activities across diverse habitats, supervising contractors and volunteers and ensuring projects align with health and safety protocols.
Additionally, you will:
- Help monitor project outcomes
- Develop and deliver community engagement activities
- Promote biodiversity programmes through social media and other communications
About You
To be considered as a Conservation Officer, you will need:
- Experience of scoping, designing and delivering conservation management and enhancement projects in a range of habitats
- Experience of managing consultants and contractors in the delivery of conservation projects
- Excellent communication, negotiation and engagement skills
Other organisations may call this role Conservation Project Officer, Biodiversity Officer, Habitat Restoration Officer, Ecological Projects Officer, Wildlife Conservation Co-ordinator, Environmental Conservation Officer, Biodiversity Projects Officer, or Parks Conservation Officer.
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The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Conservation Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to support people with mental health issues?
Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Courage, Together and Responsive and want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing?
If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.
Crisis House Support Worker
Reference number: 249
Responsible to: Crisis House Coordinator
Working base: Crisis House – Hemel Hempstead
Working hours: Full time or part time
Rate of pay: £23,500 - £25,000 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
About the Service
Hertfordshire Mind Network’s Nightlight Service is proud to provide urgent support, crisis intervention and emotional support to people experiencing Mental health Crisis in Hertfordshire as an alternative to statutory pathways. We provide support to adults across Hertfordshire 7 days a week, 365 days a year through our Helpline, Crisis Cafes and a 24/7 Crisis House. We aim to provide a safe space for people in crisis to talk and feel supported, be listened to without judgement, access relevant support with problem solving and facilitate access to external services when necessary.
As a member of our team you will work closely with service users in crisis by using a person-centred approach as to ensure that each individual is supported with dignity and respect.
About the role
As a Crisis House Support Worker, you will work closely with other staff as part of a team in supporting the development of quality Crisis Support and instilling Hertfordshire Mind Network’s values throughout the provision.
Purpose of Post
To be a key member of staff supporting the delivery of the Nightlight mental health Crisis Service. You will take part in a rota which covers a 24/7 hour service, 365 days a year. Drawing upon your own lived and/or professional experience (where applicable,) in order to provide a mix of face-to-face, therapeutic and holistic support for those accessing overnight provision. You will work closely with other staff as part of a team in supporting the development of quality Crisis Support and instilling Hertfordshire Mind Network’s values throughout the provision.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide emotional support and work towards developing, flexible and realistic crisis/person-centred plans with Service Users.
- To work within agreed guidelines with and for Service Users, whilst being guided and supported by Senior Staff (as well as the Leadership team) in regard to documents/plans such as: Assessments of Need, Risk, Crisis support plans and Review forms.
- (If applicable) To draw upon one’s own lived experience as appropriate, as to promote the delivery of person-centred support.
- To provide immediate and appropriate advice and information to clients as to support with crisis prevention.
- To liaise with Nightlight management and external services such as: police, ambulance service, Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team, Single Point of Access, Safeguarding Out of Hours Service, Mental Health Liaison Teams, Adult Community Mental health Services, etc. as needed in terms of accepting referrals and proactively recognising the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitating appropriate support.
- Complete appropriate signposting/onward referrals to both internal and external services in accordance with identified needs and risks.
- Ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standards at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements.
- Arranging transport for service users to facilitate access to services as needed.
- Assisting with housekeeping/cleaning tasks as necessary and reporting any maintenance problems in line with policy and Health and Safety standards.
- Support clients with activities of daily living as required.
- To participate in all Training and Development opportunities relevant to the role and those included in one’s Personal Development Plan, as agreed with line manager.
- To contribute to the co-development of the service by supporting Service User, Family and Carer involvement by obtaining feedback and supporting (where necessary) opportunities to be involved in wider service reviews.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Eligibility for blue light card.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Closing date: 31st December 2024
Interviews to be held 16th January 2025.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.
No agencies please.
Your new company
Working for a large, well-renowned organisation as an Assistant Management Accountant. This role sits within a mission-driven environment, where employees often find their work aligned with a sense of purpose. It holds a supportive culture, which emphasises personal development with opportunities for training and professional growth. This is a 2-year FTC which offers flexible hybrid working with 2 days required in the office per week.
Your new role
- Reporting to the Management Accountant.
- Producing regular monthly journals, including intercompany recharges, accruals and prepayments etc.
- Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts/budget holder reports for designated departments.
- Undertaking preliminary variance analysis between budgets, forecasts and actuals and drafting variance commentary.
- Calculating, recording, monitoring and payment of grants.
- Investigating discrepancies and unexpected variances, making corrections if required.
- Undertaking ad-hoc analysis.
- Assisting in review and preparation of phased budgets, financial plans and forecasts and loading budgets and forecasts into SAP.
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong Excel skills and experience with manipulating large volumes of data.
- Experience of working in the finance function of a large organisation, including in a management accounting context.
- Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and basic accounting adjustments such as accruals, prepayments and fixed assets.
- Either part-qualified or looking to start studying.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to prioritise, remain calm under pressure, meet deadlines and have a flexible approach to work.
What you'll get in return
- 25 days of annual leave plus an additional 3 days' leave and bank holidays.
- Hybrid working - 2 days in the office per week.
- Great contributory pension scheme.
- etc
What you need to do now
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