Jobs in Ilford

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

£24,960.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Support Workers enable women and children to move on successfully with their lives free from abuse.

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

What you'll do:

Look Ahead Support Workers have the personal qualities required to manage these customer expectations alongside the responsibilities of their role. Day to day Support Worker activities include:

Manage customer referrals, completing Dash Risk Assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork.
Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system. Understanding of Marac
Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities.
Supporting customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Safety and Support Plan.
Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals.
Supporting customers to maintain a healthy environment and where appropriate assisting them to clean their accommodation and maintain a clean environment..
Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents..
Safety planning with customers.
Maximising referrals to ensure service capacity.
Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes.
Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues.
Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service.
Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to.
Encouraging customers to attend relevant programmes when appropriate i.e. Own My Life/ Recovery Toolkit to support successful move on.
Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures.
Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills.
Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Project Manager.

For the full list, please see our website.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
Ability to adhere to Look Ahead's professional boundaries policy

What you'll bring:

Essential:

Typical Support Worker Qualifications are NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with little or some previous relevant sector work experience.

About us:

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

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

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

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

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic UK based charity dedicated to providing long-term, consistent support to orphan children and their families in need. The charity supports and cares for over 40,000 orphans and their families in 13 countries including Somalia and Palestine. A fantastic opportunity exists for a Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to join the team. As Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, you will play a crucial role in securing sustainable funding and develop strategic partnerships with high-net-worth individuals and corporates. This is a full-time, permanent role, hybrid working (3 days in the office) in Stratford, London.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Philanthropy and Major Giving. You will have a track record of securing mid-level/high value donations in a fundraising role from trusts and foundations, corporates and/or major donors. Your excellent research & prospecting skills will help you to develop a pipeline of activity, including through networking mapping. With strong written skills you will create accurate, compelling and persuasive copy in a range of formats, including formal proposals, new business pitches and email copy are. You will be a highly personable individual who has the ability to work with a range of stakeholders and be clearly able to promote the work of the charity. Knowledge and experience in the Muslim philanthropy landscape would be highly desirable although not essential.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.

Role Overview:
The Talent Set is really excited to be working with a leading charity as they search for an Interim Fundraising Manager to support them for a 3 - 4 month role.

You will play a key role in delivering high-impact fundraising initiatives and managing donor relationships. Strong organisational and data management skills are essential for this position, as you will collaborate closely with the Head of Philanthropy to ensure accurate record-keeping.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and manage high-value individual and corporate donors.
• Develop and execute fundraising strategies to increase income generation.
• Identify and research potential donors to build a strong donor pipeline.
• Manage and maintain donor relationships through effective stewardship.
• Develop compelling fundraising materials and proposals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve fundraising goals.
• Ensure accurate donor data management and reporting.
• Provide administrative support to the fundraising team.

Person Specification:

• Proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals and corporations.
• Experience leading and managing complex fundraising projects.
• Proven ability to manage a diverse portfolio of donors and achieve ambitious targets.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented with a strong work ethic.

What’s on Offer:

• A competitive day rate of £168.97 per-day PAYE + £21.03 daily holiday.
• Flexible hybrid working pattern with just two days per-week in the organisation’s London Office.
• An opportunity to work in a fantastic charity that does great work.

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking an Interim Training Manager for a 6-9 month contract, with the potential to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.  This is a unique opportunity to lead and enhance our training programmes within the charity sector.
In this role, you’ll ensure our training initiatives meet their objectives, stay on budget, and deliver exceptional outcomes.

You’ll leverage your excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills to build strong relationships and drive strategic development. Ideally, you’ll have experience as a trainer or in L&D, and a solid understanding of mental health would be a significant bonus.

If you’re ready to step in and lead with expertise and passion, we want to hear from you!

About the role

Working closely with the Programme Officer for Training, the Training Manager will manage the training function, leading the delivery and continuous improvement whilst managing key relationships ranging from associate trainers who deliver training on behalf of Student Minds to external organisations who wish to purchase training. This role has responsibility for income generation within the organisation and management of the trainer network.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and continuously improve the training function, ensuring objectives and outcomes are met on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Lead detailed programme planning, including risk management and budget oversight, in collaboration with colleagues.
• Drive income generation, develop pricing models, and lead marketing strategies for training programmes, working towards annual financial targets.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, coordinate professional development for trainers, and assure the quality of training delivery.
• Stay informed on sector developments, adapt training content accordingly, and represent the training programmes at external events.
• Support the implementation of digital systems and contribute to website development for training-related content.
• Collaborate with the team on cross-organisational events, provide consultative feedback, and uphold the organisation's values, including EDI practices.

For the detailed job description please download our Recruitment pack.

Details

Hours of work: 30 hours (4 days) / per week
Contract: 6-9 months (Temporary)
Full-Time Salary Range: £28,552 - £32,445 per annum
Pro-Rated Part-Time Salary Range: £22,841.6 to £25,956 per annum (based on 30 hours per week, equivalent to 80% of a full-time role)

Why work for us?

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

How to apply?

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

Application deadline: 8th September
Interviews: 18th September
Start date: as soon as possible

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

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working in an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability? 

We are looking for a Service Administrator

Salary: £21,000 - £24,000 per annum

Work Location: Based at one of the Advance Women’s Centres (West, North or East London) 2 days in Finsbury Park 

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community.

The role:

In your role as the Service Administrator, you will be working with a team of Community Keyworkers, who cover a range of designated North, East and West London boroughs. The Minerva service provides holistic one to one community support and advocacy services to women who are being supervised by the National Probation Service (NPS) and your role will be to ensure the smooth running of this essential service.

What you will bring:

The successful candidate will be a skilled administrator, who can work efficiently to tight deadlines and under pressure. They will have strong interpersonal communication skills, working with a team geographically spread across London and handling referrals from external stakeholders, allocating them accordingly.

In short, you will have:

• Experience of office management, co-ordination, and administrative skills
• A relevant qualification or comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and Access
• Knowledge of issues facing women offenders and those at risk of offending, both in and out of the Criminal Justice System.
• Experience of maintaining case management systems, data systems and producing regular monitoring reports
• Experience of multi-tasking and prioritising, remaining calm under pressure or in stressful environments

What we offer:

• 30 days holiday plus public holidays pro rata, and a day off for International Women’s Day
• Pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff away days

In addition to the great benefits listed above, you will have the opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience and grow your career
 

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Triage Community Keyworker

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000

Location: Finsbury Park (and other locations across London)

Hours:   35 Hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract – until March 2025

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. 

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. 

About the role:

You will be working in a team of Community Keyworkers in your region. You will be undertaking all initial assessments and processing these on the database and allocating these to each Keyworker. The Keyworkers will provide one to one community support to women with a variety of needs simultaneously and will be co-located with partner organisations in their region. You will be expected to travel to Advance’s Head office in London for any organisational meetings and training, as and when required.

About You:

Are you an excellent relationship builder who can work with women and a diverse range of delivery partners to ensure that she meets her potential and successfully progresses through and beyond her probation supervision? Can you meet a women wherever she is at in her journey and work with her to create an individualised support package that gives her the best chance of breaking the cycle of offending?

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for a feminist organisation who understand that supporting women in the criminal justice system requires a specialist and gendered approach? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability? 

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: 

§  A 35-hour working week

§  An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) 

§  Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home

§  Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more

§  Pension scheme

§  Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

§  Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

§  Employee eye-care scheme

§  Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles

§  Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation

§  Organisation wide away days

§  Thorough induction and training

§  Career development pathways 

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.  We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks.  We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

About The Role

Kingston Bereavement Support (KBS) is the only bereavement service in Kingston Upon Thames. We are a registered provider to local GPs and an organisational member of the Childhood Bereavement Network. We are organisational members of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and we work in accordance with their Ethical Framework.

The Saying Goodbye Project (SGP) is our children and young people’s service. We help children, young people and families who are bereaved with 1:1 counselling support, advice and information. We have close and long-standing relationships with local schools, children's services and other professional and voluntary sector organisations throughout the Borough, which enables us to reach the most disadvantaged and vulnerable young people who can benefit from the support we offer. We are part of Kingston Children and Young People's Network, led by Kingston Voluntary Action. which looks at areas such as local statutory plans for children and young people, child safeguarding and best practice sharing. This provides excellent networking and partnership working opportunities with other local groups.

We are looking for a committed, passionate and qualified Counsellor or Psychotherapist who can work as part of small team to provide a professional, effective, and quality bereavement counselling and support service for children and young people who live, work or study or are registered with a GP in the borough of Kingston upon Thames.

Recruitment Process

Safeguarding the children and young people we support is our top priority. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and we therefore apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure all candidates are appropriate for the roles they apply for and are appropriately screened prior to appointment including DBS checks and social media background checks.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification documents and complete the application form. 

No agencies please.

The Cooperative AI Foundation (CAIF) has an ambition to bring the topic of cooperative AI into the mainstream discourse. We are looking for an exceptional candidate to fire up our communication efforts, and to generate and manage compelling digital content. You’ll be someone who shares our passion for technology and science, and who is excited about the societal impact that transformative innovation brings.

We envisage this role as full time or 0.8 FTE, but are open to considering other options, for example for candidates who have other freelance work in science and technology communications.

Our ideal candidate will be motivated by our mission and values and have strong experience in technology and/or science communication, corporate storytelling, or equivalent roles.

You will also have

• The ability to use storytelling to establish the relevance of cooperative AI, to communicate the essence of technical material for lay audiences, and to inspire people to take action through your writing

• A keen interest in and curiosity about AI along with a broad understanding of the AI landscape

• Proficiency in using digital communication tools and platforms

• Project management skills; effective prioritisation; instinctive team working

The following are not essential, but would be a plus: 

• Skills in design tools or website design

• Experience in events organisation and management (online and hybrid formats)

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Enhanced Support worker to join our young people service in Hounslow

£22,120 per annum, working 32 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

A Enhanced Support worker will be able to be creatively engage young people in order to minimise risks and increase their independence. Partnership working is the heart of supporting our young people and Enhanced Support Workers are required to build and maintain those relationships to coordinator the young person's support.

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

What you'll do:

- Responsible for key-working a caseload assigned by the Management
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions to professional standards
- Co-develop a positive behaviour support plan with the individual that identifies triggers and actions required to enable positive risk taking through reduced risks
- Support customers to engage with agreed support programme
- Support customers to claim and receive eligible benefits, deal with relevant agencies to develop life skills, budgeting, financial literacy, and managing finances effectively
- Encourage tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively
- Motivate individuals to prepare and cook healthy meals safely, going shopping and offering guidance on buying balanced nutritious food

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
- An understanding of the issues facing young people
- An awareness and understanding of the social, emotional and wellbeing needs and mental health in relation to young people
- An awareness of adolescent development and relevant theories, such as attachment theory
- An awareness and understanding of child development and best practice in promoting healthy living and positive parenting skills
- An understanding of the challenges young parents face and the skills to enable them to pursue their aspirations while parenting effectively
- An understanding of the difficulties care leavers face and the skills to empower them to achieve their ambitions
- An understanding of the difficulties NEET young people face and the skills to enable them to develop a sense of responsibility and independence in the community

What you'll bring:

Essential:
- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector
- Ability to adapt to challenging environments
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to plan, manage and evaluate outcome focused activities and support programmes
- Interpersonal skills to build relationships with young people in 1:1 and group settings
- Strong personal resilience and excellent teamwork skills

Desirable:

- Understanding of the Service legal framework including the Children Act and Homelessness legislation and how to use it effectively

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

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

Please see our website for full job description.

Location: Bexleyheath - Hybrid working (office 2-3 days a week)

Salary: (Salary band 2.1) unqualified and dependant on experience £27,582.75 – £29,174.06 per annum

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

(Please note, successful candidates are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 8th September 2024 at 12 noon

Virtual Interview Date: 16th September 2024

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

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

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

About the Service

The Bexley SASS team provides advocacy and support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse living in Bexley. An exciting opportunity has arisen in this busy team for an Independent Domestic Violence Adviser. This includes a package of support covering crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning. A key aspect of the role will be to advocate on behalf of service users pursuing remedies through the criminal and civil justice systems.

About the Role

We are looking for an advocate to join our dynamic team in Bexley, working with survivors who have experienced domestic violence and abuse. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with external agencies in your work. In this role you will work as part of the Bexley Solace Advocacy and Support Service (SASS), providing support to high risk survivors of domestic abuse in the borough. In addition to this, you will work in partnership with local agencies in order to provide the best support for our service users.

About You

The Bexley SASS Team is looking for passionate advocates who understand the importance of working in a trauma-informed way with both survivors and colleagues, who are willing to continuously learn and develop their skills, and who understand intersectionality and the impacts violence against women and girls can have on survivors with intersecting identities.

While prior experience of working with survivors of abuse is desirable, it is not a requirement and if you have transferrable skills and a passion for supporting women and children then we would love to hear from you.

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

What we can offer you

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

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

How to apply

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

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

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

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

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

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

No agencies.

This Head of Politics role is the ideal outlet for your expert grasp of how to challenge and influence power in order to maximise opportunities to benefit campaigns and effect political change.

Greenpeace UK is an independent national/regional organisation within the global Greenpeace campaigning network, which acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace. The global network of Greenpeace organisations comprises 26 independent national/regional Greenpeace organisations with presence in over 55 countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, as well as a coordinating and supporting organisation, Greenpeace International.

As Head of Politics, working closely with the programme leadership team and other key colleagues, you’ll lead on, oversee and take responsibility for the development of political strategies within and across our campaigns – playing to our organisational strengths including media work, mass engagement, investigations, NVDA and organising.

As a team leader you’ll set team strategy and expectations and provide line management and leadership to your team of political campaigners, whilst nurturing a collaborative, effective and supportive working culture. You’ll also advise those campaigners, embedded in campaign teams, on how to devise effective political strategies.

Location: Islington, London. Our hybrid working model enables us to enjoy the benefits of both office based and remote working. We ask that staff work from the office in Islington 40% of their time, with 20% required as a minimum. Reasonable adjustments as well as specific office based needs will be considered for those with long term health conditions and disabilities.

What we're looking for:

• In-depth knowledge of politics, including relevant UK and international political fora, UK devolved assemblies and local councils.

• Strong understanding of the relationship between political change and the use of tactics including investigations, actions and both inside track and mass engagement.

• Significant high level UK political contacts or proven ability to develop them.

• Experience of political lobbying and stakeholder influencing at a senior level.

• Demonstrable understanding of how to develop successful political strategies which leverage political support as a tool to win campaigns.

• Ability to identify political opportunities and support development and communication of new ideas in support of organisational and campaign goals.

• Strong understanding of the relationships between political change and the use of media, digital channels and mass engagement.

• A record of effective management of resources, including leading projects and setting up and maintaining administration and information systems.

• The ability to lead a team in accordance with Greenpeace’s values.

We give you: 

You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. We offer great benefits such as a generous pension scheme, subsidised lunches, free yoga and a wealth of well-being resources, just to name a few. Take a look at our Work for Greenpeace pages to find out more about what it’s like to work for us and why you should apply.

Our commitment to diversity: Greenpeace UK is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in environmental and campaigning organisations and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of colour; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGBTQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class now or in the past.

To Apply

To apply click the apply button. 

Greenpeace UK is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other category protected by law.

CLOSING DATE: 9.00 am 16 September 

FIRST INTERVIEWS: 26/ 27 September 

SECOND INTERVIEWS: 3/4 October

MindTHNR is open to considering individuals at the Head level or Business Development Managers seeking opportunities for growth and advancement within the role

Join Our Team at Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge!

Are you passionate about mental health and community support? Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge seeks an exceptional Business Development Manager to lead our fundraising efforts. You'll drive the development and submission of tenders, proposals, and applications to Trusts and Foundations, ensuring robust support for our mission in these London boroughs.

About Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge

We are a local Mind Association and community mental health charity. We endeavour to ensure that everyone with a mental health or emotional issue has somewhere to turn for advice and support.

Our vision is a society where everyone is accepted and included; where there is no stigma or discrimination towards people because of mental health issues; and where our clients' needs and ambitions are supported.

We provide support services- including for those in crisis, to raise awareness and deliver activities, groups and events through our work in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge

About the Role

Role Overview:

As a key member of our team, you will:

• Supporting MindTHNR’s approach to securing both statutory income (grants and contracts) and voluntary income (trusts, corporates, major donors, individuals), in partnership with our Leadership Team.

• Working with the CEO to support organisational tendering and commercial income generation activities aligned with the strategy, coordinating solution design and written bids.

• Lead on grant identification and research- conduct research to identify potential grant and foundation funding opportunities and other sources aligned with Mind THNR's mission and projects.

• Lead on grant applications – including the development of compelling grant proposals, you will manage the end-to-end grant application process, including drafting, editing, and submitting grant proposals within deadlines, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements.

• Working alongside the Director of Finance, support the preparation of budgets for tenders and fundraising.

• Ensure all our income generation activity is compliant with fundraising governance and legislation, including GDPR, PECR, and the Code of Fundraising Practice, and ensure our systems and processes (including the database and reporting) are compliant and fit for purpose in Business Development.

We would love to hear from you if you have a track record, experience, understanding, knowledge of:

• Grant writing, fundraising, or development, preferably in the nonprofit sector

• Grant funding mechanisms, including government, foundations, and statutory funding programmes

• Writing compelling, well-organised content that turns complex ideas and detail into summaries that can effectively engage different audiences

• Organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure when needed.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a results-oriented approach to achieving funding targets

• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with the service delivery team and other colleagues

• Inclusion, equity and diversity, and the ability to work effectively with people from a range of backgrounds

The closing date for applications is Sunday 8th September 2024 at 23.59hrs.

If you have any questions before applying, please feel free to contact Jo Durham or Emmanuel Crosser from Diversifying Group 

Our Commitment

MindTHNR is committed to being an Anti-racist/Anti-discriminatory Organisation – we are advocates for racial justice and equality for all members of our community. We will continue to listen, learn, and keep taking action to influence change. This is not a tick-box exercise for us, this is for our community, this is for our staff, this is for all those who have faced inequity and inequality based on their gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, disability, and age. We may just be starting, but we won’t stop!

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we will always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please contact Jo Durham 

We're looking for 2 kind, compassionate and resilient IDVAs to join our IDVA Service in Kent.

£29,290.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

The role of an IDVA is to address the safety of victims and survivors at high risk of harm. IDVAs work with their customers from the point of crisis by safety planning and risk assessing using the DASH to ascertain the level of risk to the victim. They will also raise awareness of male domestic abuse with partners and within the community.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

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

What you'll do:

Look Ahead IDVAs have the personal qualities required to manage customer expectations alongside the responsibilities of their role. Day to day IDVA activities include:
Manage client referrals, completing Dash Risk Assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork
Building supportive, trusting relationships with clients and creating a positive atmosphere
Knowledge of the criminal justice system. Understanding of Marac protocols
Regular attendance at Marac and completion of all Marac referrals
Support Customers to obtain Non Molestation Orders where needed and any other civil remedies available to them
Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
Attending all court and Case Management hearings with or as a representative for clients.
Supporting clients to set personalised goals in the form of a Safety and Support Plan.
Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents
Creating a safety plan with clients
Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
Encouraging customers to attend relevant programmes when appropriate i.e Own My Life
Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc
Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Service Team Leader

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments

What you'll bring:

Essential:

IDVA qualification
Previous experience managing a caseload

Desirable:

Previous work with male victims of domestic abuse

About us:

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

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

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

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

Please see our website for full job descripton

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and skilled at building strong relationships? Are you an experienced EA/PA with a proactive mindset, capable of thriving in a dynamic team environment and effectively reducing the workload for those you support?

We are partnering with a growing independent environmental non-profit to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant to support a team of four senior executives (C-suite).

The Contract:

• Salary: £40,000 per annum
• Duration: Permanent
• Work Pattern: 1 day in office (office space available to use at any time)
• Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
• Location: London
• CV deadline: 23rd August 2024

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working approach.  
• Compressed working arrangements
• 25 vacation days + additional leave between Christmas and New Year.  
• Employers Pension contribution plan.  
• Reward and benefits package.
• Yearly process for remuneration review. 

As the Executive Assistant reporting to the COO, you will manage diaries, coordinate meetings and travel, assist with Board-level logistics and minute-taking, and handle communication and administration. The role will also support event planning, contribute to organisational efficiency, draft key documents, and maintain strict confidentiality. Additionally, you will contribute to wider business effectiveness by supporting strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Senior Executive Support: Manage diaries, coordinate weekly and monthly meetings, handle room bookings, and set up presentations and video meetings.
• Travel Arrangements: Arrange business travel for Directors, prepare itineraries, and support the wider management team as needed.
• Board-Level Support: Oversee meeting logistics, take minutes, and assist with Board-related tasks.
• Communication and Administration: Proactively manage communications, administration, and diaries. Balance workloads for Executive Directors and assist with prioritisation.
• Event Planning: Participate in cross-functional teams to organise conferences and events.
• Collaboration: Work closely with office managers to enhance organisational efficiency.
• Document Preparation: Draft briefing notes, meeting documents, presentations, and correspondence.
• Paper Coordination: Prepare materials for Board, C-suite, and senior management meetings.
• Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

About you

• Previous EA experience at a senior level
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Travel management & HR Support skills a bonus
• True passion for addressing climate change and working in the not-for-profit sector
• Enjoys being part of a hardworking team
• An ability to work flexibly and independently to tight deadlines; highly proactive, resilient, tenacious, productive, and self-motivated

If this excellent opportunity is of interest please get in touch now! We are reviewing CV's as they come in. We would be happy to discuss the opportunity and share the full job description.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.