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Action Medical Research is the leading UK-wide charity dedicated to funding vital research to help sick babies and children. Our work is now needed more than ever. To help achieve this, we are seeking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join the Finance Team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to work with our Finance Manager to provide support to the financial management of the charity. You will be responsible for the accurate input and processing of financial ledger transactions onto the accounting system, ensuring that all deadlines are met and with a high level of attention to detail. You will work closely with other departments in the charity and will provide first class support. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate outstanding attention to detail, a positive attitude, great IT skills and strong customer service skills. Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous.

ABOUT US 

We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty; our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits. We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe, however, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK.  Never has this been more important than today.

NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do.  We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.

We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.

THE ROLE 

NEA is looking to appoint new Warm and Safe Homes (WASH) Advice Line Co-ordinator posts on a full time (37 hours per week) basis; but we are happy to receive applications from candidates who may wish to work part time hours as we would be prepared to appoint posts as job share opportunities. Please state your preferred working pattern in your application and we will discuss this at interview.

WASH Advice Line Co-ordinators will be the first point of contact for vulnerable householders who are contacting the charity for a range of energy related advice matters. Co-ordinators will need to be empathetic, polite and have good listening skills but may also need you to be assertive and confident in order to provide support to clients, some of whom may be in difficult circumstances. 

Whilst call centre or customer service experience will be advantageous, empathy and an ability to understand client needs is paramount and our training will give successful candidates the knowledge to succeed in the role.   

The post holder’s main responsibilities will be to deal with customer and partner emails, calls, live chats and off- line tasks. These will include:    

• Provision of day-to-day support to our customers and partners (referral organisations) on any queries, or issues, through answering telephones calls and emails.   

• Process, resolve or escalate client queries within the WASH and wider team in line with the internal process.   

• As a WASH Advice Line Co-ordinator, you’ll be in the front line of the provision of solutions to client queries and issues as part of a wider team.  

• Maintenance of appropriate client records and necessary data using client management systems to ensure the progress of work towards project targets is monitored and that project outcomes are fully recorded.

The post holders will be responsible for the delivery of a range of projects which will demonstrate good practice in delivery of affordable warmth for low income and vulnerable householders.

The posts sit within the Communities Directorate and are part of a dynamic and caring team of professionals who go the extra mile to support their clients, some of whom may be in difficult circumstances.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED 

You should be able to demonstrate understanding or experience of energy efficiency, you will be empathetic and be a good listener – as well as demonstrable experience of responding to the needs of clients in direct contact settings.  You will have the ability to work with a wide range of people and demonstrable experience of working with vulnerable householders, low income and/or other disadvantaged groups.

You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with a range of communities and individuals.

An awareness of the environmental, social and economic problems of deprived areas and the roles of the public, private and voluntary sectors in tackling them, is desirable, although not essential.

NEA has several office locations throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and welcomes applicants from all regions.  Home working and office-based locations are available depending on proximity to a NEA office. Preferences will be discussed with candidates at interview.  Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK. Hybrid working is subject to a risk assessment to ensure the working environment is appropriate under health and safety and GDPR requirements. 

WE ARE OFFERING: 

• £25,992 – £30,558, Scale 4 - 5, Points 7-17. New appointments will usually begin at the starting point of the scale. 

• 18-month fixed term contract. 

• 11½% non-contributory pension. 

• 25 days annual leave (FTE) plus additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus, all public holidays per annum. 

• Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for hybrid working. 

• Enhanced family friendly payments. 

• Employee Assistance Programme. 

• Employee benefits platform. 

The closing date for all applications is Friday 06 December 2024 at 12:00 noon.  We anticipate interviewing in the week commencing Monday 16 December 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be advised of the interview date.  Full details of the posts and an application form are available on our website.

Please be aware that National Energy Action is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Please apply by clicking 'apply now'.

Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process.  No recruitment agency or advertising enquiries please. 

NEA aims to be an equal opportunities employer.  We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience for the post.   Charity Registration No. 290511.  Company Registration No:  01853927 

We are recruiting an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive and PA to the Senior Leadership Team who will share our passion and commitment to members of the fire and rescue services community to live healthier and happier lives.

The post holder will work at a senior level to provide effective strategic executive support to the Chief Executive and proactive administrative assistance to all members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). The post can be based at one of our charity workbases (Littlehampton, Penrith, Exeter, Basingstoke) or homebased with occasional travel

This post holder is the primary point of support to the Chief Executive and directors. This is therefore a fast-paced, multi-faceted role with a number of varied and competing daily priorities to manage. The post holder will be situated at the beating heart of the senior team, enabling its effectiveness and agility.

Our Senior Leadership Team and colleagues throughout the organisation are ambitious for the charity and increasingly work in a contemporary and dynamic way, modelling progressive and inclusive leadership and always supporting one another to take opportunities and to manage competing and changeable priorities so we can achieve our shared and individual objectives. We are looking for someone who will thrive in this working style.

We are looking for a very special, experienced and positive executive assistant who will work in an agile and dynamic way. He/she/they will have a positive, observant, courteous and friendly manner and be resourceful and tenacious.

Generally, you will:

• Provide strategic executive support to the Chief Executive
• Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team
• Provide exceptional stakeholder correspondence and engagement internally and externally

To be successful in this role, you need relevant experience:

• Providing executive, secretarial and/or administrative support at a senior level in an organisation of similar breadth and scope and in a pacey, dynamic and rapidly changing environment
• Managing multiple diaries
• Managing events and/or projects
• Researching, synthesising and summarising complex information for the purpose of briefing an executive
• Drafting sensitive correspondence to high-profile and/or key stakeholders
• Administering board or committee meetings

This post is subject to a disclosure and barring check.

How to apply

To apply for the role, please submit your CV and an introductory letter via our online portal. Alternatively, please contact us for an application form.

Closing Date 9.00am on 9 December 2024

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. When recruiting our new team members, regardless of the role, we are looking for people who share our values.

Interiew Dates

First interviews will take place via MS teams on 11 December 2024 with second round interviews to take place in person, in London, on 16 December 2024.

We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful this time.

Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of young people and local communities in the Essex, Kent and London areas? YMCA Thames Gateway Group is seeking a Director of Finance and IT to join our outstanding executive team, and to take a lead in ensuring that our work continues to create supportive and energising communities that are open to all, where people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.

Joining our team is an opportunity to be part of a global movement that is inclusive, diverse and forward-thinking. YMCA is the largest and oldest charity working with young people in the world. We are one of the 97 YMCAs in England and Wales, and we are one of the 10 largest.

We are dedicated to helping people reach their full potential in mind, body and spirit. We provide support to around 10,000 people in our local communities through a diverse range of services including supported and move-on housing; health and wellbeing activities; and childcare, youth and family work.

This is an exciting time to join YMCA Thames Gateway Group. Our turnover has increased from £3.5 million to £10 million over the last few years, and we are two years into a new five-year strategy focused on strengthening our YMCA branches and business streams, whilst continuing to achieve our impact ambitions.

We seek a Director of Finance and IT who shares our values and ethos and brings:

• Strategic financial leadership experience in a similarly complex environment, ideally with relevant experience in charity or housing association contexts
• strong commercial acumen;
• accountancy qualifications and experience of treasury and cash management;
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collegial, engaging approach.

This is a hybrid role which will include some home working and a regular presence at YMCA Thames Gateway Group sites in Essex, London and Kent (in particular the Romford site where many of the Finance and IT team are located).

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Housing Service Manager to manage and lead our dedicated team at Willow Lodge, Folkestone.

1 x Part-time opportunity available - 21 hours per week, flexible hours between 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.

JOIN THE TEAM!

This is an exciting opportunity to manage our Willow Lodge Service. Willow Lodge is a welcoming nine-bed supported living accommodation located in Folkestone. Our facility includes seven bedsits and two self-contained flats, providing a comfortable and supportive environment for residents. Our dedicated, friendly, and experienced staff are committed to fostering a supportive and positive environment, ensuring tenants feel at home while they work towards their personal goals.

How you will make a difference:

• Ensure effective two way communications are in place and teams are kept fully informed of national and local developments.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with professionals, referrers and stakeholders.
• Ensure effective liaison between service teams, service users and other professionals.
• Work with the team to deliver what is important to commissioners and the people they support to achieve recovery goals and service outcomes.
• Identify and enable meaningful opportunities for user involvement in shaping services.
• Manage the recruitment of staff as the selection panel leader, ensuring compliance with Recruitment & Selection policy and Equality legislation.
• Ensure that services are accessible and meet the needs of service users from a diverse range of backgrounds and are representative of the needs of local communities.
• Be the positive role model and coach, as lead practitioner providing expertise and guidance on practice issues to the team.
• You will be responsible for ensuring the assessment, recording and reviewing of our Outcome Focussed Support Planning and Risk Management Planning is embedded into practice.

Essential skills and experience required:

• Experience of managing and leading a team within a social care/care setting.
• Experience of providing support to people with a mental illness; or experience of providing care and/or support services within another social care setting in either a paid or voluntary capacity.
• Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and embedding the ethos of recovery into your own practice.
• The ability to make a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s situation and needs; to develop, implement and review risk management plans and devise support plans to meet these needs.
• QCF Diploma or NVQ level 3 in Care or Certificate in Community Mental Healthcare (or working towards) or an equivalent qualification.

Caring for our people.   

We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:   

• PULSE – our recognition, rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. As well as being able to thank colleagues and nominate them for awards.  
• Wellbeing support: our Wellbeing hub gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments.  
• Taking time for you: we work flexibly and have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave.  
• Planning for the future: We have a contributory pension scheme.  
• Structured Corporate Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way.  
• £300 when you introduce a Friend: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member.  

Who are we?  
 
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”   

It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.   

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion 

Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. 

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation 

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. 

We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. 

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please see further details on our website

You can also follow us on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and LinkedIn to find out more about the work we do! 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people affected by homelessness, complex needs, and involvement in the criminal justice system? Do you have the leadership skills to drive positive change in an innovative and supportive environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Service Manager overseeing our Accommodation Services and our Peer Mentoring Outreach Service.

We are a dynamic organisation committed to supporting individuals facing the most challenging circumstances, helping them rebuild their lives with dignity and independence. Our services provide vital accommodation, specialist support, and peer mentoring to those affected by homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, and contact with the criminal justice system.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Service Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading our dedicated team to deliver high-quality, person-centered support for service users. You will oversee accommodation projects that provide safe and stable housing for individuals experiencing homelessness and ensure that tailored support is available for those with complex needs.

You will also manage our Peer Mentoring Outreach Service, which empowers individuals with lived experience to mentor and support those at risk. Through innovative and inclusive approaches, you will help foster resilience, self-confidence, and long-term positive outcomes for service users.

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm with flexibility. Participation in the On-Call out of hours rota is also required.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced and compassionate leader with a track record of managing services for vulnerable groups. You will be confident in developing and implementing strategies, leading teams, and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in managing services within the housing, homelessness, or social care sectors.
• Strong knowledge of complex needs such as mental health, substance misuse, and involvement in the criminal justice system.
• The ability to inspire and lead teams, fostering a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
• A commitment to person-centered care and an understanding of trauma-informed approaches
• IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software  

We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity.  SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.

What would we like, but not essential?

• Understanding, knowledge, and/or practical application of key legislation – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Social Care, and Housing, and Health, Safety and Environment 

What we offer

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The opportunity to make a real impact on people’s lives
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Ongoing Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference in people's lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!

OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership & Management: Lead, motivate, and develop a team of staff and volunteers to provide high-quality services.
• Service Delivery: Oversee the provision of accommodation and outreach services, ensuring they meet the needs of individuals affected by homelessness, complex needs, and the criminal justice system.
• Partnership Working: Work collaboratively with statutory agencies, charities, and community organizations to coordinate support and build effective referral pathways.
• Budget & Compliance: Manage budgets, ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and meet contractual obligations.
• Strategic Development: Drive continuous service improvement, implementing new initiatives to enhance outcomes and address the evolving needs of service users.
• Peer Mentoring Program: Oversee the peer mentoring program, providing guidance and support to mentors who use their lived experience to help others.

Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position. 

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website. We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). 

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

At Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH), we are dedicated to supporting young Muslims' mental health and wellbeing through free, confidential, and accessible services. Our team is committed to understanding the unique challenges faced by our community and providing culturally competent, faith-sensitive guidance.

Our Vision: A world where young people are empowered to overcome challenges and live a God-centred life of meaning and purpose.

Our Mission: To provide compassionate services and support to improve the mental well-being of young people.

Following the recent relaunch of its vision, MYH is entering an exciting new growth phase on its journey to realising its potential. We seek a talented and strategic CEO to lead MYH to achieve its ambitious long-term strategy. Join us and make a tangible, positive impact on the lives of young people as we work towards our vision of a more compassionate and God-centred society.

What You Will Be Doing:

As the CEO of MYH, you will lead the charity’s growth, ensuring its services remain innovative, impactful, and culturally relevant. You will oversee the strategic direction, ensuring the successful implementation of MYH’s vision and long term strategy. You will work closely with the Executive Team and Board of Trustees to maintain financial health, develop sustainable income strategies, and drive meaningful impact for young Muslims. Your leadership will ensure the continuous development of our services, foster key partnerships, and maintain a high level of stakeholder engagement. Additionally, you will champion safeguarding practices, cultural competency, and monitoring the charity’s impact, shaping the future of MYH as a leader in Muslim mental health.

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a compassionate, experienced leader with a strong understanding of the challenges young Muslims face today. You should have a proven track record in senior leadership, managing strategic and operational success. Strong financial skills and a commitment to cultural competency are essential. We seek a leader who inspires a high-performing team, engages with diverse stakeholders, and upholds MYH’s values of empathy, inclusivity, and faith sensitivity. A passion for youth mental health, experience with the Muslim community, and a knowledge of safeguarding and charity governance are highly desirable.

For more details about the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Muslim Youth Helpline is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate the diversity that makes our community strong and strive to provide a workplace that reflects our core values of empathy, respect, and understanding.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

As an IDVA, you will be able to effectively work with men experiencing domestic abuse, and supporting them to increase their safety and reduce harm. You will be providing high-quality, front-line service to prioritise risk, primarily focusing on males aged 18+.

You will initiate, develop, maintain and monitor multi-agency links through attending meetings such as MARAC and DA (Domestic Abuse) Forums to keep safety central to all services for men suffering/have suffered domestic abuse. You will specialise and be a leading practitioner for Male victims of domestic abuse; providing advice, guidance and single point of contact for male victims. Be willing to co-facilitate workshops across the service to ensure all clients are given the relevant advice in a timely manner.

You will be confident in your DVPO, DAPO, Occupational, restraining and Non-Molestation order knowledge. Be competent in completing the following forms-  DASH (Domestic abuse, Stalking and ‘honour’ based abuse), UPOA (Understanding Picture of abuse), UPOAP (Understanding Picture of a Perpetrator) and safety plans.

Focus on and prioritise high, medium and low risk cases and provide a pro-active, short to medium term crisis intervention service, through individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support. Work with victims of domestic abuse to assist them in accessing services to keep them and their children safe.

Understand the legal framework relating to the protection of children and vulnerable adults, including the policy and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board. Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to victims including exploration of legal and civil options, housing, health and finance.

Support clients through the family and/or criminal justice system.

Maintain accurate and confidential case management records and contribute to monitoring information for the service including producing statistics, as required.

Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures, as well as all legislation connected to your work. Remain up-to-date and comply with organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct - uphold standards of best practice.

As a Family Separation Mentor, you will be providing emotional support and guidance to dads who are going through family separation, navigating child-arrangements within the family court system and need support with their mental well-being; especially those who may be experiencing suicidal ideation.

You will manage a caseload of clients and offer guidance with goal setting, communication skills, understanding their situation, planning child arrangements and preparing for family court proceedings, as well as building a positive co-parenting relationship.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

- Support a caseload of clients via regular phone conversations/teams calls offering appropriate guidance, building professional relationships and answering their queries. This may occasionally be face to face support*

- Answering inbound calls on the mentoring helpline to register and support new clients.

- Support clients with their mental wellbeing, through the use of, but not limited to, WEMWBS, Suicide Risk Assessments and Safety Plans.

- Being able to promote and signpost to other departments within Dads Unlimited to ensure our clients receive the support they require.

- Signposting and liaising with external organisations where appropriate, such as; Social Services, Mental Health Services, Police, Local Authority and Cafcass.

- Help promote and facilitate our Co-Parenting Workshop and Court Ready Workshop to our clients.

- General administration relating to client cases.

*Dependant on client location and operational feasibility.

No job description can cover every issue which may arise within the post at various times and the postholder is expected to carry out other du-es from -me to -me that are broadly consistent with those in this job description

Closing date: Wednesday 4th December 2024 at 9am
Please note that the turnaround time between both the first stage and second stage interviews will be short: 

First Stage Interview: Monday 16th December/Tuesday 17th December 2024

Second Stage Interview: Wednesday 18th December/Thursday 19th December 2024

We have an exciting opening for someone to join our senior leadership team leading our campaigning work. We need a strategic expert who understands politics, campaigning and how to get the best out of campaigning organisations. The Campaigns Director must maintain a comprehensive understanding of the organisation's financial position, proactively managing budgets and implementing necessary adjustments to ensure organisational health and sustainability.

The Campaigns Director leads the Campaigns department, crafting our plans and supporting the team to execute powerful, people-powered campaigns that shape the country to be fair, respectful and sustainable. They oversee campaign strategy development, as well as teams that execute our plans, run our social media campaigns, and our public/media affairs work, all while ensuring alignment with organisational goals and political positioning.

The Campaigns Director must maintain a comprehensive understanding of the organisation's financial position, proactively managing budgets and implementing necessary adjustments to ensure organisational health and sustainability. They play a critical role in steering the organisation's narrative, tracking campaign progress, and working collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to align campaign objectives and work in progress with other organisational insights and initiatives.

Your background and experience

We are looking for someone who understands 38 Degrees, our model and our organisational culture already, and our fierce determination to change our country - campaigning to do so without fear or favour whoever is in power. You will have worked at, or with, a similar organisation to us, where our supporters are our purpose, and you’ll be ready to engage in discussions about campaigning tactics and way of working from day one.

Our power is the passion, and number, of our supporters. You will have insight and experience on how an organisation like ours should respond to a new environment - and capitalise on the changed landscape. 

You will understand not just the purpose and strategies of organisations like ours, you’ll know that we can only succeed if we have the right people, structure and culture. You’ll have experience of working in productive and positive environments, and you’ll have insight into how teams can be set up for success in a campaigning space.

You’ll be adept and experienced at project management, understand the pressures the team face working in a fast paced reactive environment and be able to get the best of people in this context to help deliver on longer term, strategic goals.

And most of all, you will be a positive, practical person who can work with others, bringing them with you, to solve problems in a collaborative way.
 

About us
38 Degrees is one of the UK's biggest campaigning communities, involving over a million supporters who campaign to make the UK a better place. We’re united by a shared vision to create a fairer and more respectful UK and a more sustainable world.

In the space of a week, millions of supporters could be campaigning on anything from protecting our NHS and stopping cuts to Universal Credit, to saving local green spaces and protecting our democracy.

38 Degrees is fiercely independent. We are primarily funded by small donations from hundreds of thousands of members of the public from all over the UK. This independence means we never have to hold ourselves back from taking on those with power and can truly listen to our supporters.

Why you’ll want to work here 

The 38 Degrees culture is honest, kind, supportive, courageous, and respectful. We move fast, and frequently change plans to respond to events. We work hard but we also have fun. We regularly enjoy team away days and social hours.

Benefits include: 

27 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays); Office closure between Christmas and New year; 9-day fortnight (office closed every other Friday); 4pm closure on the alternate Friday Flexibility to work 90 days per tax year (30 day maximum per travel in any location as per approval process); one month paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of service; Employer pension contribution; 24 hour employee assistance programme; Enhanced family leave policies; Cycle to work scheme; employer paid annual flu vaccination; Rental deposit loan; Contribution to eye tests/glasses; Learning and development budget.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We’re especially keen to hear from people who’ll bring lived experience of the issues we work on and who’ll make our team more diverse as a result. So if you’re Black, Asian or from any other minority ethnic group, if you’re disabled, LGBTQIA+, or if you’re from a working class home, your application will be especially welcome. And thanks to our flexible home working approach and network of offices, we have a staff team that is increasingly based across the UK. We’re keen to continue diversifying geographically, so that we’re rooted in our supporters’ communities.

To make sure that we are able to reach our goal of a diverse team we have equal opportunities monitoring requirements. Your application will not be complete without the equal opportunities monitoring form.

38 Degrees is committed to inclusive working practises, so during the application process we commit to:

• Paying for childcare whilst you’re at 38 Degrees interviews or tasks

• Paying for your travel costs to the office and back – and for overnight accommodation if you’re travelling from a long distance for an interview although at present the majority of interviews are held online using zoom. 

• Making any reasonable adjustments – for example ensuring we have a BSL interpreters organised in advance if you’d need one

• If there anything else you’re concerned about or think we could provide, please let us know. 

To be successful in your application you must meet the essential requirements for this role and answer the questions below which are part of the selection criteria. Without completion of this task your application cannot be considered.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK at the time of appointment.

Application Questions (max. word count: 2000 words across all questions)

1. Tell us a campaign you have been part of, including what you were trying to achieve, how you developed a strategy, how you brought team members together to action the plan, and what the results you achieved. 

2. 38D is a digital first, people-powered campaigning organisation where millions of people do something small to add up to bigger political and corporate change. Tell us about a time you’ve worked with a similar model - and why you think this specific form of campaigning can make a difference in the country. 

3. With the recent change of government, should 38 Degrees be an ‘insider’ or an ‘outsider’ group?

4. Please tell us about a great campaign you’ve seen in the last year which was primarily driven through social media channels, and what lessons that campaign has for 38 Degrees. 

MLC is proud to be partnered with Citizens Advice to recruit their new Strategic Lead within their business development team, who provide analysis around the funding opportunities and challenges for the organisation as well as overseeing the strategy for the markets that the organisation currently operate in as well as new opportunities to drive further growth.

This year Citizens Advice are celebrating their 85th anniversary and during that time they have been helping to shape a society that’s fairer for everyone – working on issues that affect the whole of society. Last year they directly helped over 2.66 million people find a way forward with one-to-one advice, in addition to over 60 million views of their online self-help advice. As part of their commitment to supporting society, they are one of a small number of statutory consumer watchdogs with the ability to submit super-complaints to government. Their value to society has been estimated at £4.7 billion.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation which places high value on staff engagement and growth, with a proven track record of supporting career development with internal promotions and training. The role joins at the end of a period of change for the charity and is a great chance for you to make your mark and develop the role further.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and implementation of a number of market strategies, identifying opportunities for growth in existing markets as well developing business cases for new areas.
• Work with the customer journey team to develop new service design concepts, improving the user experience when interacting with local teams.
• Horizon scanning for new business development opportunities to ensure annual market growth.
• Grow and maintain relationships with a range of external stakeholders, including; directors of government departments and briefing the CEO on their meetings with government ministers.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a proven aptitude to develop and influence markets, with ability to switch flexibly between different topic areas.
• Be able to develop business cases, showing routes to market with pro’s and con’s outlined and analysed.
• Show ability to build strong working relationships and provide contributions to external advisory boards and working groups.

For more information on the opportunity or an informal discussion on your job search in general, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.  

• £37,443 FTE (Outside of London); £39,449 FTE (London)
• 35 hours a week
• 2 year fixed term 
• Home-based
• Closing date: 11th December 2024
• Interview date: 16th or 17th December 2024

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Fundraiser to join our fantastic team of fundraisers who work tirelessly to raise funds for Young Lives vs Cancer. This is a role of variety, opportunity and innovation and we are looking for someone who embraces change and constantly strives to achieve more.

More about the role

It’s such an exciting time to join the Partnerships team at Young Lives vs Cancer

This role sits within the Philanthropy and Partnerships team. The team are incredibly friendly, supportive and full of ideas about ways they can support the Partnerships division.

Our current portfolio of partners include charity of the year, commercial and brand partnerships, strategic and pro bono. This role will be leading on our long standing, multi million pound partnership with J D Wetherspoon.

What are we looking for?

To drive our plans and maximise fundraising opportunities across our most successful corporate partnership; we are seeking a passionate, energetic, and strategic individual to join us.

Because this is a contract role, we are ideally looking for someone with existing account management experience in the sector who is able to hit the ground running.

The key skills we are looking for are:

• Management of corporate partners – lead the management of our biggest corporate partner, ensuring that agreed targets and objectives, including financial targets and partnership extensions, are met or exceeded wherever possible. Through exceptional storytelling, communication and presentation skills to engage and inspire senior decision makers and thousands of employees within the partnership.
• Leadership skills in order to inspire your direct report and collaborate effectively with colleagues from across the charity. 
• Agility in order to react quickly to new, sometimes unforeseen opportunities and deliver results. Planning and budgets - produce annual plans, budgets, KPIs and partnership plans

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

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Your new company
Join a dynamic team and be part of something exceptional. At this consultancy, they don't settle for ordinary things, their purpose-driven approach drives them to deliver quality and excellence in every project. They have multiple offices and have been part of over 25 award-winning projects in the last decade across a variety of sectors. They foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable culture and their commitment to excellence has earned accreditation by Best Companies, and are listed amongst the top 100 mid-sized companies to work for in the UK.

Your new role

As a Building Surveyor, you'll play a pivotal role in their success.Here's what you'll be doing:Client Collaboration: Work closely with clients, understanding their needs, and providing expertise.Project Management: Lead diverse, interdisciplinary project teams, adding value through collaboration.
Technical Expertise: Undertake condition surveys, technical due diligence, and infrequent dilapidation assessments.Innovation: Embrace new technologies and methodologies to enhance project outcomes.

What you'll need to succeed
Hold or aspire to achieve MRICS status or bring a wealth of industry expertise.Thrive within diverse teams, contributing to innovative solutions

What you'll get in return
Workplace Pension: They match contributions up to 4.5% through a salary sacrifice scheme.

Life Assurance Cover: Ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

Healthcare Cash Plan: Supporting your health and well-being.

Hybrid Working: They encourage staff to work in the office at least one day per week, with flexible start and finish times

Birthday Leave: Take an extra day off to celebrate your special day.Time Off in Lieu: For applicable situations.

Enhanced Annual Leave for Long Service: Recognising your commitment.Professional Fees Covered: They'll handle these for you.

Generous Bonus for Introducing New Colleagues: Encourage referrals and teamwork.

Shopping Reward and Discount Scheme: Enjoy discounts, including gym memberships.

Buying and Selling Annual Leave Scheme: Tailor your time off.

Fundraising Event Contributions: They support your charitable efforts.Mentoring and 1:1 Scheme: Personal and professional growth.

Professional Development: Funded training and qualifications, including RICS, RIBA, and CIBSE.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call 07488 312618 now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking Building Surveyor looking for a new challenge? A renowned consultancy based in west Kent is seeking a dedicated professional to join the team. This leading consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused solutions, prides themselves on a collaborative and innovative approach to work, and a commitment to sustainable construction practices.

Your new role
As a Building Surveyor, you will be responsible for conducting detailed surveys, providing expert advice, and working closely with our team to ensure the successful completion of projects. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects and play a key role in shaping the built environment.

What you'll need to succeed
A degree in Building Surveying or a related field.Experience in a similar role.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.A commitment to continuous professional development.

What you'll get in return
Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunities for career progression.A supportive and inclusive work environment.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call 07488 312 618 now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk