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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

At a time of unprecedented demand for our services at NEA we have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join us in the position of Training and Assessment Officer to work on a full-time basis, 37 hours per week, the contract is a 2-year fixed term contract with the possibility of becoming permanent.

As part of NEA’s Development and Partnerships Directorate, you will report to NEA’s Training Programme Delivery Manager.

Acting as course tutor and examiner, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering NEA’s training courses and qualifications to a wide range of organisations, including local authorities, housing associations, voluntary and community groups, and commercial organisations across England and the wider UK.  Our courses cover key issues associated with fuel poverty, fuel debt, affordable warmth, low carbon technologies and practical energy efficiency advice.

Our Training and Assessment Officers assist in the development of future assessment-based qualifications and have the ability to recognise new areas of opportunity; designing, developing and producing engaging and innovative training presentations and material as appropriate, for face-to-face and online delivery of current and future training and assessment products.

This role requires a relevant training or education qualification and recent demonstrable experience of delivering adult training. Ideally, you will also have experience or knowledge of fuel poverty, community development, debt or money advice, consumer issues and/or housing.

The post requires an element of flexibility as Training and Assessment Officers will on occasion be required to work outside of normal office hours and away from home; driving will sometimes be required.

This post provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help the charity deliver its work programme as a major national provider of energy advice services whilst developing and working on projects that bring social benefits and improvements to the well-being of low income and vulnerable householders whilst also meeting environmental goals.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrable experience of adult training delivery, course design and development, and hold a relevant training or education qualification.

The right candidate will be engaging with excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. You will have sound presentation skills and a creative and structured approach to training delivery.

You will be highly organised, self-motivated and have the ability to work individually and collaboratively as part of a team.

It is important that the successful candidate shares NEA’s core values, and you should be able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims and objectives of NEA and the eradication of fuel poverty. Experience or knowledge of fuel poverty, community development, debt or money advice, consumer issues or housing is desirable.

It would be beneficial for the successful candidate to have experience of working with vulnerable householders, low-income and/or other disadvantaged groups however, this is not essential.

Home working and office-based locations are available depending on proximity to an NEA office.  Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK. 

WE ARE OFFERING

• £31,068 – £35,836 per annum (Points 18-25) plus London weighting of £3,300 if applicable. New appointments are usually made at the starting point of the scale.
• 11½% non-contributory pension.
• 25 days annual leave (FTE) plus additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus all local public holidays (within the region you are based) per annum.
• Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for Hybrid working.
• Enhanced family friendly payments.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

The closing date for all applications is 12:00 noon Monday 10 March. We anticipate interviewing in the 2 weeks following Monday 17th March 2025. Full details of the posts and an application form are available on our website.

How to apply:

Apply online by clicking 'apply via website'.

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

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.

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 don't believe survivors of modern slavery should ever have to sleep on the streets. We're looking for a team player with great communication skills and a 'can do' attitude to join our small, supportive team in making sure survivors have a safe place to live. 

You'll combine your passion, organisation and collaboration skills to recruit, train and support hosts, process referrals and make guest placements. 

Hope at Home operates a hosting scheme for survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK.  We train and support hosts to welcome a survivor facing homelessness into their homes for an agreed time period.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruiting new volunteer hosts using networking and marketing skills including cold calling, following up warm leads and presenting at in person events.
• Supporting hosts with training, host support groups and staying in touch.
• Processing referrals and facilitating guest placements
• Building relationships with partner agencies 

For a full job description and person specification, please see the attached document.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Holiday Entitlement

33 days FTE including bank holidays (19 days actual including bank holidays).

Training & development

We have a strong value for the personal growth and development of our staff, as such we actively encourage and enable our employees to undertake various forms of training and development to enhance their personal skills and abilities and to grow as individuals.

Other benefits

Monthly external supervisions, flexible working arrangements, staff wellbeing package, employee pension scheme, travel costs (including mileage) covered by Hope at Home, supportive team and plenty of cake.

Department: People

Contract Duration: 18 months

Location: Blended between office and home (England and Wales). Time in office negotiable

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Volunteers are at the heart of how we deliver the Citizens Advice service. There are currently 14,000 volunteers involved in the delivery, running and governance of our service. We’re currently part way through an exciting transformation programme for volunteering at Citizens Advice, working in collaboration with stakeholders across our network to adapt and evolve our volunteering offer to ensure volunteering can continue to play its fullest role in our mission.

Our volunteer recruitment transformation project is a priority work stream in the overall transformation programme. The project aims to build a more robust journey for potential volunteers through the national website via the implementation of a volunteering application system, making it easier for people to apply to volunteer and for us to efficiently direct volunteer resources to where they’re most needed within our federated service. This, in turn, will lay the foundations for us to deliver higher-profile volunteer recruitment campaigns to raise the profile of Citizens Advice as a great place to volunteer and drive up the number and diversity of our volunteer applicants. This work is more important than ever as more and more people are coming to us for help.

We’re looking for a Volunteering Systems & Recruitment Officer to support the delivery of this exciting project. Working closely with the Head of Volunteering and a Senior Delivery Manager, you’ll use your volunteering expertise to inform the successful development and implementation of the new system.

Working alongside a Senior Delivery Manager and bringing in support from expert external agency(ies) as required you’ll use your strong project management skills to support effective delivery of the remaining project phases. This includes procurement, set-up, testing and roll-out of the new system. You’ll use your excellent stakeholder engagement skills to ensure effective engagement of stakeholders across our network throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll work closely with colleagues in the Brand and Marketing team to design and develop promotional campaigns for volunteering to increase the volume and diversity of volunteer applications.

You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive and committed team with the opportunity to make a real impact on the delivery of our services at a time when they’re never more needed.

Please apply with your CV and cover letter detailing the below essential criteria

• Supporting system development and roll-out, preferably in a volunteering context.
• Excellent knowledge of good practice and customer experience in volunteering.
• Excellent stakeholder management experience and skills.
• Confident and comfortable working autonomously and developing own workload to meet agreed milestones and outcomes.

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people who turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is of strategic importance within the organisation and recognised as integral to all we do as a service.

Central to pursuing our EDI mission is building diverse and inclusive teams in which everyone has a sense of belonging. We believe inclusion is a social justice issue - a principle that underpins our all EDI work. To that end, we particularly welcome applications from people we would like to see better represented in our organisation and sector - people of colour, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. We follow the social model of disability. We will offer an interview to disabled candidates who indicate they wish their application to be considered under our Disability Confident Interview Commitment where they meet our selection criteria in their application. Some of our roles attract a high volume of applications and in some circumstances where it is not practicable or appropriate, we may limit the number of interviews offered to disabled and non-disabled candidates. We will provide reasonable adjustments as needed.

We’re a flexible employer, so this role may suit anyone who’d prefer a flexible arrangement to help their work/life balance, many of our colleagues spend most of their time working remotely. Whilst we prefer a blended approach between a local office, if one is near you, and home we’re open to being flexible on location, occasionally a role may require you to be based in a certain location if that's the case it will be detailed in the advert or job description. This can be discussed in more detail during your interview.

The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

Please be aware that Citizens Advice 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.

We have been awarded the top charity in Third sectors' employer index, where it's recognised that Citizens Advice is an organization that not only prioritizes the people we serve but also values the wellbeing of its employees.

Citizens Advice seeks to redeploy internal staff who are at risk or under notice of redundancy and will prioritise them in the recruitment process where necessary. If you have been confirmed as at risk or under notice of redundancy please ensure you indicate this in the at-risk box in your application.

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early.

This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date.

Bradford District and Craven Mind is an independent mental health charity with a rich history spanning over 30 years of delivering person-focused mental health support.

We are affiliated with national Mind but rely on our own resources to provide support to local communities.

Our vision is that no one in Bradford District and Craven has to face a mental health issue alone.

Our mission is to make the best possible difference to the mental health and wellbeing of the greatest number of people.

Every one of our workforce lives and breaths our values, which are a continuous thread through everything we do, from how we treat our service members and each other to how we develop as an impactful organisation in the community.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Corporate Relationships Lead to join our income generation team. In this role, you will lead on building and managing relationships with corporate partners to maximising income and support for our organisation’s mission. This will include developing and managing creative and impactful initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact to the mental health and wellbeing of our local communities.

 The role will appeal to those who have:

· Proven experience of delivering income growth in corporate fundraising, business development or sales.

· Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a focus on networking and negotiation.

· Experience of providing exemplary supporter stewardship, to strengthen and cultivate relationships with businesses.

· Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. 

· A success track record of meeting income targets in a competitive sector.

Salary scale:  £28,753 - £ 30,753

Contract:   Permanent

Hours: Full time (37 hours)

Base: Hybrid (home based, from Bradford District and Craven Mind’s office Kenburgh House, 28 Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4QU, with requirement  to travel within Bradford District and Craven)

Responsible to:  Head of Income Generation

Annual Leave:  Start at 25 days plus Bank Holidays

Pension:  We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme).

Probationary Period: 6 months 

Closing Date:  Monday 10th March 2025 10am

Interview Date: Week commencing 17th March 2025

Bradford District and Craven Mind is an independent mental health charity with a rich history spanning over 30 years of delivering person-focused mental health support.

We are affiliated with national Mind but rely on our own resources to provide support to local communities.

Our vision is that no one in Bradford District and Craven has to face a mental health issue alone.

Our mission is to make the best possible difference to the mental health and wellbeing of the greatest number of people.

Every one of our workforce lives and breaths our values, which are a continuous thread through everything we do, from how we treat our service members and each other to how we develop as an impactful organisation in the community.

We are looking for an energetic and creative Community and Events Fundraising Lead to join our income generation team to help grow our income to support our vital work. As the Community and Events Fundraising Lead, you will be responsible for developing and delivering a range of community and event-based fundraising initiatives. Your role will involve engaging supporters, building strong relationships within the community, and maximising income through creative and impactful fundraising activities. 

 The role will appeal to those who have:

· Experience of delivering income growth in an events and/or community fundraising setting.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. 

· A creative and innovative approach to developing fundraising initiatives. 

· Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. 

· A success track record of meeting income targets in a competitive sector.

Salary scale:  £28,753 - £ 30,753

Contract:  Permanent

Hours:  Full time (37 hours)

Base:  Hybrid (home based, from Bradford District and Craven Mind’s office Kenburgh House, 28 Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4QU, with requirement  to travel within Bradford District and Craven)

Responsible to: Head of Income Generation

Annual Leave:  Start at 25 days plus Bank Holidays

Pension:  We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme).

Probationary Period: 6 months 

Closing Date:Monday 10th March 2025 10am

Interview Date: Week commencing 17th March 2025

Not your average job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in rolling out trauma-informed support services nationwide. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road crashes. 

Location: Covering the North Yorkshire area, you must live in this area or within easy commutable distance.

Hours: 36.25 per week, spread across 5 days, between the hours of 8am–6pm

Reporting to: Regional Case Manager (North)

Working pattern: Remote work with frequent travel required. You will be required to deliver a face-to-face support service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place within North Yorkshire.

Rare opportunity: Help those affected by road crashes and create lasting change with Brake, the renowned road safety charity. 

Who we are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly. 

Join our team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable. 

What we offer: 

• A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year)

• Birthday day off 

• Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave 

• Death in service benefit 

• Pension 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Flexible working 

• A rewarding role with purpose 

• Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees  

Who you are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles within the police, criminal justice, counselling, caseworker or health and social care sectors could make you an ideal candidate.

Specifically seeking candidates with: 

• frontline support service experience 

• a full, clean UK driving licence, access to your own transport and are willing to use it for work purposes (we reimburse travelling expenses) 

• experience supporting people who have suffered sudden bereavement or working with those with heightened vulnerabilities. 

• research and advocacy skills – you will reach out to other organisations to support your cases where required 

• competent I.T skills for remote work 

Join our mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma. 

About us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you. 

Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now. 

Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview. 

A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service. 

Join us today and be part of the solution! 

We’re passionate about helping charities and community groups to build vibrant and connected communities.

If you feel strongly about making a difference, understand the power of finance and administration in facilitating the work of organisations and are solutions focussed, then we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a highly motivated person with a track record of providing organisations with full financial management functions. 

This crucial role is busy and varied and you will be relied on to provide sound financial advice to Trustees and the senior management team. As well as helping us develop our financial resilience, as a member of the Senior Management Team you will play an important part in helping to shape our future as a charity.   

We’re looking for a collaborative, experienced leader who can encourage the supportive culture in the team, with the ability to explain financial matters to non-financial managers. You’ll be joining a strong empowering team who enjoy working together.

Alongside the ability to respond flexibly to challenges with a solutions-focussed approach, we are looking for someone with an affinity to the wider voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE), and an appreciation for the rural context we are working in.

Your energy, enthusiasm and commitment are as important to us as your background and experience, so we welcome candidates with transferrable skills. If you think this sounds like you, please have a look at the job description on our website.

Apply by sending a CV and a covering letter telling us why you’d like to work at Community First Yorkshire and how you meet the job description, along with a confidential details form and equal opportunities form (available to download form our website).

If you’d like an initial chat about the role, please contact us.

Closing date: 12 noon Monday 10 March 

Interviews: in person at our Askham Bryan office on 12 and 17 March 

This is an exciting opportunity to manage the growth and expansion of a successful, global trauma-informed training programme.

Salary: £40,000

Hours: 37.5 hours a week

Location: Remote working, with a requirement to travel nationally to in-person contracts and company away-days (travel is expensed).

Postholder Reports to: Global Digital Programmes Director, Hope After Harm

Hope After Harm is an established, registered charity aimed at empowering adults and young people recover from harm and trauma. We want to see a society where everyone feels safe and can thrive, regardless of who they are and where they come from. Through support, advocacy and education we enable people to rebuild their lives and reclaim their future. And we inspire others to do the same, creating safer, more inclusive communities. We have a proven track record of service delivery across Thames Valley and beyond, with our digital and training programmes supporting professionals and survivors globally.

The successful Training Manager will head our “Rise for Change” training programme and have the exciting opportunity to continue to grow the programme’s success to date, expanding our offerings and reach to be fully integrated across the charities service provisions.

Rise for Change is training that is uniquely created by subject matter experts and directly addresses the need for intersectional and trauma informed domestic abuse training for professionals in all sectors. Our aim is to empower participants, no matter their professional role, to be able to respond safely and appropriately to domestic abuse both within the workplace and in the wider scope of their lives. You will be leading a linked programme of activity with our global Bright Sky programme which forms part of our wider Digital Programmes team. As the only global resource of its kind, Bright Sky is leading the way in technological responses to domestic abuse.

Role

*Before applying: Please note that to be considered for this role the post holder to be able to demonstrate that they carry in-depth knowledge/ job experience related to domestic abuse*

 Lead the development, quality and delivery of Hope After Harm’s training programme in line with the charity’s values, strategic direction, placing victim-survivors and those with lived experienced at the heart of what you do.

 Deliver training and consultancy to professionals, organisations and businesses from our set package of training, or by curating and delivering bespoke packages to meet their needs.

 Upkeep current training packages, whilst scoping and developing new packages in line with sector need and organisational strategy.

 Ensure growth and sustainability of the programme through income generation, attracting new clients and driving repeat custom, directly managing client relationships.

 Ensure the longevity of established relationships with key partners and stakeholders through regular meetings, problem-solving and support.

 Uphold programme quality through metrics and appropriate reporting on outcomes, using feedback to refine and improve training offers

 With support of the Director, leverage technology to enhance training accessibility, including e-learning platforms and virtual training tools.

 With support of the Director, recruit, train and oversee a pool of sessional trainers, ensuring quality of their delivery in line with programme standards

 Maintain our CPD accreditation on current and new training packages.

 Respect and uphold the value and necessity of intersectionality within domestic abuse and sexual violence prevention and safeguarding, across all areas of work.

 Maintain accurate recording and reporting of training/project delivery, including a training delivery calendar, CRM and all administrative processes and wrap around support.

 Collaborate effectively with teams from across Hope After Harm to ensure that our training approach and packages are underpinned by the expertise and input available from across the charity.

Person Specification

Essential

 A thorough understanding of domestic abuse and gender-based violence through a trauma informed and intersectional lens, including the impact and mitigation of vicarious trauma.

 Be an experienced, highly skilled trainer with the ability to engage people through remote and in-person delivery.

 Experience in managing training programmes, and with an absolute commitment to quality and client satisfaction

 Ability to recruit, train and oversee a pool of sessional trainers.

 Excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals.

 Motivate individuals and agencies to move through courses of action and decision-making processes

 Knowledge and experience of using CRM’s, such as Hubspot, to track client engagement.

 Track record of income generation - creating growth strategies for training programmes, in particular using social media and online sales platforms

 Ability to plan and prioritise work effectively and manage projects and multiple deadlines

 Skilled user of technology with high literacy of key presenting programmes, video platforms and databases.

 Ability to travel for stakeholder meetings and team/organisation away days and deliver training when required (most meetings and contracts are remote)

 Be comfortable operating a remote working environment with ability to network internally and externally

 Have the flexibility to undertake tasks beyond the job description

Desirable

 Bring an understanding and experience of CPD accreditation

 Hold a “Train the Trainer” qualification or be willing to obtain one during onboarding.

Please submit your CV and cover letter, of no more than 1.5 A4 pages, via the Apply button. Applications without a sufficient cover letter will not be considered.

For this role you will need:

 To be free from any criminal conviction which would conflict with the responsibilities of the post; you may be required to have a DBS Enhanced disclosure.

 To be able to deal with all information on a confidential basis and understand data protection requirements.

 To have Citizenship of the UK or have entitlement to work in the UK

Hope After Harm is committed to equality and diversity. While not a requirement for application, we do strongly encourage those of black and ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and the LGBTQIA+ community to apply for this role.

Hope After Harm is an equal opportunities employer; the aim of our policy is to ensure no job applicant, employee or worker is discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability. We do not disbar applicants with criminal convictions and are mindful of the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974. 

Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience) p/a
Location: Bradford – Hybrid working
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Hope Housing has a remarkable opportunity for a forward-thinking Chief Executive Officer to steer the charity through its next chapter, focusing on ending rough sleeping in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

This role will require strong, visionary leadership to inspire a dedicated team and engage with key stakeholders in our mission to provide crisis support, advocacy, and supported housing to those experiencing homelessness.

Founded in 2008, Hope Housing is a Christian charity committed to transforming the lives of the homeless in Bradford. We offer tailored support and work collaboratively with various organisations to ensure that vulnerable individuals receive the assistance they need. Our culture is driven by compassion, collaboration, and a shared faith in the possibility of change

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the organisation with faith, kindness, and compassion.
• Drive growth by securing partnerships and funding opportunities.
• Oversee financial management ensuring sustainable operations.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborations with funders and local organisations.
• Promote a proactive safeguarding culture.
• Empower and support volunteers to enhance community engagement.

Ideal Candidate:

• A visionary leader who can inspire and motivate others.
• Compassionate, with a brave approach to tackling homelessness.
• Creative and proactive in finding innovative solutions.
• Skilled in finance and resource management.
• Experienced in building relationships and networking effectively.
• Passionate about and knowledgeable in the field of homelessness.
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and adaptable to change.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with room for growth.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment, championing diversity.
• Employer contributions of 3% for the first two years of service, 5% thereafter.

If you are passionate about ending homelessness and leading with faith and purpose, we want to hear from you. Apply now to help ensure no one in Bradford is left without a home.

Are you passionate about advising, advocating, or guiding local communities?
Ready to take your career to new heights with one of the UK’s most impactful charities?

Join us in empowering communities and making a lasting difference.

We’re looking for a dedicated Case Officer (Yorkshire South and West) to manage casework and provide direct support, advice, and guidance to beneficiaries on a wide range of issues including health, social care, employment, benefits, statutory support, and housing.

In this role, you will assess the needs of beneficiaries and collaborate with regional specialist teams and external service providers to ensure that support is delivered in an integrated and effective way. You will also develop creative, tailored solutions, drawing on contributions from volunteers, our members, and branches to meet beneficiaries' unique needs.

Additionally, you will work closely with the Casework Services Manager and Head of Welfare to identify and address local beneficiary needs, helping shape the commissioning of specialist services. You will advise beneficiaries on available support and assist them in accessing the services they need, while maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of statutory benefits. Building strong connections with local organizations to reach beneficiaries in the community will also be a key part of your work.

The role is primarily homebased with will have regular travel around the covering Yorkshire South and West for internal meetings and visiting beneficiaries, therefore you will need to live in a location that allows reasonable travel around this area.
There will also be occasional travel nationally to attend training / meetings.

Driving licence is essential requirement for this role.

For more information, see Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
 
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
 
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.

Advocacy is a powerful force for change. It allows individuals to have their voices heard and respected when decisions are being made about their health and social care. It raises awareness of people’s rights and entitlements and empowers people to advocate for themselves.

The Advocacy People are an independent, Human Rights based charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy, advocacy-related and Healthwatch services who make sure people are heard when it matters most. 

You can find out more about advocacy and what we do on our website.

Advocacy makes a real difference, so if you’re hoping for a rewarding, varied, interesting role managing a friendly, supportive team, read on!

About the role

We are looking to recruit a permanent Local Manager to join our busy Cornwall multi-disciplinary team, working up to 37 hours per week (minimum 30 hours), starting salary £27,716 per annum (pro rata).

This exciting role will include line managing a team of advocates as part of a high performing regional advocacy team with a clear sense of purpose, to deliver person-centered services to a high standard and achieve clearly defined objectives. Also, you will have your own small caseload which reflects the demands of the team caseload, but this will be no more than 20% of your working time.

Advocates support people to express their views, understand their rights and make informed decisions. Most of what we do operates within the legislative frameworks of the Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Mental Health Act and NHS Health Complaints process.

In Cornwall we also support people more generally in the community, including some parents with children going through the Child Protection process.  

What we need from you

Putting people at the heart of what you do, together with 2 other Local Managers covering Cornwall, you will work with people from across our communities as well as professionals and your team, so excellent communication skills are essential as well as the commitment to the success of the Cornwall team and the organisation.

You may or may not have direct experience of this in your own life, or in another role, or have relevant qualifications but this isn’t a problem as we can offer training. We’re looking for people who are creative, flexible and organised, able to balance direct work with people with important administrative tasks.

As this role is home-based with regular travel mainly in Mid Cornwall, ideally, we need you to be based in that area but if not, then you must be based in Cornwall, have a full driving licence with access to your own transport as well as some flexibility with working hours and a stable broadband connection.

What happens next

If you’d like to know more, the full job description and information about how to apply can be found on our website.

Anyone joining our team is subject to The Advocacy People’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment checks.  Applicants invited to interview will need to bring evidence (photographic where possible) of their right to work in the UK and new employee start dates will only be confirmed once other mandatory checks, including the appropriate DBS clearance and 2 satisfactory references, one of which will need to be from your most recent or current employer, have been received. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

The main function of this role will be:

1. Review The Lullaby Trust’s current Evidence Base.
2. Create a revised Evidence Base including the production of plain language versions for each topic.
3. Work with our designer to create final accessible PDF copies for each topic.
4. Develop a standard operating procedure for updating the Evidence Base in future.

Job Description

1. Review The Lullaby Trust’s current Evidence Base.

The Lullaby Trust’s guidance is constantly evolving as new evidence emerges on preventing unexpected infant deaths. However, much of our guidance, such as our Back to Sleep messaging, is based on an established and agreed body of evidence. The post holder will be required to undertake a narrative systematic review of the literature to create an updated Evidence Base for each aspect of The Lullaby Trust’s guidance, referencing established research and any relevant updated evidence. Ideally, papers would need to be readily available via open access to assist The Lullaby Trust staff with supporting research enquiries. It is important to note that whilst some of our guidance is based on direct evidence, some is indirect i.e. advising against using certain products due to association with other evidence-based guidance; therefore, the post holder should have a sound understanding of SIDS and unexpected infant death research to be able to demonstrate this link concisely.

Current topics covered by our guidance and evidence include:

Sleeping position

Clear cot

Room temperature

Bedding

Twins and multiples

Smoking

Alcohol and drug use

Breastfeeding

Airways

Co-sleeping/bedsharing

Products; slings, dummies, baby monitors

Car seats

Infection and immunisations

Premature babies

Poor antenatal care

Swaddling

Young parents

Normal baby sleep

Impact of deprivation

2. Create a revised Evidence Base including the production of plain language versions for each topic.

The Lullaby Trust’s current Evidence Base is an extensive document. This project aims to make the Evidence Base more accessible and easier to update. We envisage that each topic currently covered in the Evidence Base will have a fully referenced version and a plain language version to enable them to be understood and used by a variety of service users, including health professionals and parents or carers. On completion, the Evidence Base and its derivatives will remain the sole property of The Lullaby Trust, however the post holder will be credited and there is scope for the post holder to publish an academic paper based on the project.

3. Work with our designer to create final accessible PDF copies for each topic.

The post holder will need to support in the design of easily accessible PDF versions of the Evidence Base, including any relevant infographics and links to referenced research. Each document will need to align with the guidance available to service users via our website and in other published resources. It may be possible that the review provides insights into potential changes to the current guidance available and, where this is indicated, the post holder will work with our Scientific Advisory Group to provide the evidence for those discussions.

4. Develop a standard operating procedure for updating the Evidence Base in future.

As a dynamic organisation that adapts our guidance to the most up-to-date research. Our current process involves our Scientific Advisory Group assessing new research and, if appropriate, amending our guidance or adding research to an established research library. However, the format of the current Evidence Base document creates a challenge in adding new references and evidence. The revised Evidence Base documents created by this project will need to be easily edited and updated. The post holder will be required to develop a standard operating procedure for updating the documents as part of our current Scientific Advisory Group processes.

Person Specification

Essential:

A good understanding of the research around SIDS and unexpected infant death.

Experience of literature reviews, systematic reviews, critical appraisal, and evidence synthesis.

Good written skills, including the ability to write in an accessible way.

Attachment to a Further Education Institution.

Access to own laptop/computer and necessary software.

Ability to organise own time to meet agreed project milestones.

To Apply:

Please submit a CV as well as a covering letter that outlines your proposed methodology, including key milestones and timescales for each aspect of the project.

References may be requested from successful applicants.

Post holder must be available for regular online meetings to discuss progress and at least one in-person meeting with our Scientific Advisory Group in the London office. 

Reporting to Choose Love’s Co-Director of Programmes and working closely with the Project Co-ordinator – Refugee Youth Leadership Council, the MEL Consultant will be responsible for developing, managing, and continuously refining all MEL activities for the Council. The Consultant’s efforts will ensure that young refugees’ perspectives drive the measurement of success, that safeguarding principles are upheld, and that genuine learning informs the Council’s evolution and potential replication.

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre seeks a highly skilled and motivated Development Officer with a strong background in grant writing. The ideal candidate will have exceptional English language communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a proven track record in supporting teams to secure funding for mission-driven organisations. The successful candidate will play a critical role in helping our organisation grow by crafting compelling donor communication (including reports and applications), identifying new funding opportunities from across the European private funding community, and building relationships internally and externally.

Reports to: Deputy Director/Director of Development   

Salary:  GBP 34,000 – 37,000, commensurate with experience and adjusted according to location (the range is aligned to London cost of living; if based in another location, the range will be adjusted accordingly)   

Closing date: 7 March 2025. Interviews and written exercise will be conducted in March, with the view of having the successful candidate in place in April or May (with flexibility). 

Location: UK or EU (UK or Germany preferred). We are a predominately remote organisation, with offices in London, Berlin, New York City and Colombia. Candidates with outstanding qualifications or experience and based in the US/Canada (ET only) will be considered.

Contract type: Full time (35 hours/week) 

Annual leave: 24 days/year   

Start: April or May, with some flexibility. 

  

About the organization   

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre works with diverse allies and partners to put human rights at the core of companies’ business models and end abuse; to support communities and workers in securing their rights and accountability for corporate abuse; and to encourage governments to create the right regulation and incentives to uphold human rights in business. We are a global organization rooted in five continental regions, comprised of a Global Team of 80. Global Team members work with a rich network of human rights advocates in ten languages, and place strong emphasis on our alliances with grassroots organisations facing often profound inequalities of power in protecting their rights. The efforts inform our ability to influence responsible business, investors, and governments for transformative change.    

Our work covers the full range of human rights in business, with particular focus on four priority programmes: just energy transition and natural resources; accountable digital technologies; civic freedoms and human rights defenders; and workers’ rights in global supply chains. These are strengthened by cross cutting themes: corporate legal accountability and racial & gender justice.   

About the position   

This position is ideal for an experienced grant writer who is interested in being a member of our growing and dynamic Development Team (4.5 FTE) that raises about £5 million annually to support the Resource Centre’s work with partners and allies across the world. You will work closely with an experienced team of fundraising and MEAL specialists, based on five continents, to ensure the highest quality products for our private and public funder audiences (foundations, multilateral and government agencies, and individuals in all regions.) The successful candidate will also work with Global Team members to support efforts to grow our funding base from private foundations across Europe. 
   

Key Responsibilities   

WRITING

• Build strong working relationships with teams across the organisation to gather information and collaboratively shape donor materials, including but not limited to: Executive Director’s updates, letters of inquiry, case for support, formal applications, funding reports, individual appeals, and Annual Impact Report.
• Develop, edit, and submit high-quality written and digital applications that clearly articulate BHRRC's mission, vision and impact (and/or that of BHRRC’s specific priority programmes) to foundations, and relevant government agencies, building a compelling case for funders to support BHRRC. 
• Demonstrate appetite for learning BHRRC’s core advocacy objectives and approaches, and their evolution, in order to be able to contribute substantively to proposal development.
• Lead the generation of funding reports, in partnership with Development Team members and international and regional programme teams, to ensure funder requirements are met.
• Use our CRM database (Salesforce) to manage calendar for grant submissions, renewals, and reporting to ensure Development Team is on track and deadlines are met.
• Track and report on the success of funding applications, providing regular updates to the Senior Management Team. 

RESEARCH & FUNDRAISING 

• Research, identify, and evaluate new funding opportunities throughout the EU  and analyse funding requirements, eligibility, and fit with BHRRC’s mission and strategic goals. Present recommendations for approaching strong prospects to the Senior Management Team. 
• Maintain a comprehensive database of European funding prospects/opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Director/Director of Development and the Europe Development Manager to design and implement a strategic fundraising plan for the EU, focused on expanding institutional support for BHRRC.
• Build and maintain relationships with select EU funders, ensuring proper stewardship and communication.
• Monitor trends in European philanthropy that may influence BHRRC’s approach to institutional fundraising, and keep informed of emerging opportunities. 

ORGANISATIONAL

• Work with Development and Communications Teams to ensure all organisational documents used for fundraising are updated. Suggest and create new materials.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a shared system of information management for programmes and organisational data used in funding reports.
• Participate in the development of BHRRC’s fundraising strategies, and organisational policies and guidelines related to fundraising.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through a collaborative goal-setting process, which provides opportunities for both reflection and forward planning. 

Essential skills and experience   

• 3+ years of foundation/government fundraising experience, with an emphasis on grant writing.
• Exceptional writing skills and demonstrated ability to develop original proposals, reports, and other donor correspondence. Strong ability to express ideas clearly both in written and oral communications.
• Able to work efficiently and methodically to support achievement of deliverables; strong prioritization skills; self-motivated and organised; and comfortable working independently within agreed framework while maintaining communication with a global team in different time zones and geographies.
• Experience collaborating with culturally diverse teams with the ability to effectively lead and manage projects as well as harness team creativity.
• Strong research skills, with the ability to identify appropriate grant sources.
• Highly-developed project management skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks as needed based on deadlines and workflow.
• The ability to grasp, analyse, summarise, and present complex information coherently to external audiences is required.
• Experience thinking critically about impact is required. 
• Strong commitment to human rights, and to the mission and values of the Resource Centre. An understanding of business and human rights issues in a global context is a plus.
• Proficiency using Office 365 (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint).  Familiarity with fundraising software or CRM tools.
• Bachelor’s Degree

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Stationary works station: The employee must be able to remain in a stationary sitting position for up to 7 hours a day with appropriate breaks.
• Manual dexterity: The role requires the frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.
• Remote working: Ability to manage remote work independently, demonstrating self-motivation and effective prioritization skills.
• Visual acuity: The employee must have the visual ability to perform extensive computer work for long periods, including reading and analysing data on a computer screen.
• Communication: The role requires the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal forms. 

The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is a diverse, global team. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in this area of work and seek to directly address that through our hiring practices. We particularly encourage applications from women, BAME applicants, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTQI+ or Indigenous.

  

Recruitment process: Interviews and written exercise will be conducted in the last week of March, with the view of having the successful candidate in place in April or May (with flexibility). More details: 

The first interview will be conducted virtually via MS teams and includes one hour for the interview and one hour for a short written exercise. If you are selected for a second-round interview you will also be asked to provide a professional writing sample. Depending on your location, the second interview may be conducted in person. We will ask if we may consult your references after the second interview.