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The Baytree Centre (registered charity no 1175145) is a women and girls social inclusion project based in the heart of Brixton, working to support local women and girls from some of the most deprived wards in Lambeth. 

Inspired by Catholic Social Teaching and in response to local needs we offer programmes that include skills development (employability, language), 1-1 coaching & mentoring, welfare support and creative & academic activities that build confidence and self-esteem, promote aspirations, broaden horizons and opportunities.  We aim to help our beneficiaries improve life chances for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Our Facilities and Reception Team is currently composed of an Operations & Facilities Manager, a Morning Receptionist and a Youth & Family Coordinator Receptionist. The mission of our team is to ensure that the Baytree Centre is a “Safe and Welcoming” place for all. We are looking for an afternoon receptionist to help us in our mission.

The Afternoon Receptionist is responsible for ensuring the security and identification of all girls, parents/guardians, and volunteers entering the premises during the after-school youth activities as well as efficiently managing reception and answering enquiries with the support of the Youth & Family Support coordinator. 

Key Duties & Responsiblities:

• Manage reception

• Lock up centre every day during term time

• Provide some ad-hoc administrative support for facilities management and youth service (e.g. update facilities posters around the building etc.)

Knowledge & Experience:

The ideal candidate can demonstrate that they:

• Have experience working in a client-facing role
• Have experience working with and/or around children
• Understand and have experience of safeguarding and health & safety procedures and practices
• Have a good standard of English (written and spoken) for taking messages and dealing with visitors, callers and service-users
• Are IT Literate and comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite especially Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Teams
• Can deal confidently with all visitors, students and staff and know how to be diplomatic and patient as well as assertive and firm as needed
• Can deal courteously with all visitors, students and staff and are friendly and helpful and always greet visitors with a smile
• Are efficient, practical, proactive and able to stay calm under pressure to ensure that the Baytree Centre is always “Safe & Welcoming” especially during busy afternoons
• Are careful, organised and pay good attention to detail

Please see the attached document for the full job description and person specification. 

This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010. 

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of Role:

The ICT Officer will provide the first line technical support and ensures smooth ICT operations across the organisation. The role encompasses troubleshooting hardware/software and network issues, whilst managing devices via Microsoft Intune and maintaining Office 365 applications. Additionally, the ICT Officer is responsible for setting up and maintaining meeting room equipment, managing IT assets and ensuring security compliance. This hands-on position requires regular presence in the office to support the organisation’s ICT needs.

About the Role:

1. Provide first-line technical support to end-users.
2. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software and networking issues
3. Respond to and resolve staff queries in a timely manner
4. Ensure devices are up to dates, particularly with security patches and updates in the security centre.
5. Assist in settings up and configuring PCs, monitors and other hardware.
6. Manage office 365 applications and the admin centre.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Educated to Bachelor’s degree level.
2. Proven experience in a similar help desk or IT support role.
3. Proficiency in managing devices using Microsoft Intune.
4. Strong knowledge of Office 365 applications and the admin centre.
5. Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with people at various levels.
6. Good team work skills with the ability to work with different and sometime conflicting agendas.

Why you should Apply: 

We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping others, enjoys problem-solving, and are looking for a role where you can make a real impact and growth. As an ICT Officer at Muslim Aid, you will ensure the smooth operation of our ICT systems and support our mission to make a positive impact. Provide first-line technical support, help overcome IT challenges, and achieve our strategic priorities. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference through your expertise in ICT.

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days) 
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

For application, please click on the link below:

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To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV. 

Directorate: Marketing, Events & Education   
Salary range:£ 26000 - £32000
Location: London – EC4Y 8EE (Hybrid) - the Education team   is office-based on an agreed day once a week, then a required one day each month for all staff.
Contract: Fixed contract (9 months), 31.5 hours over 5 days 
Reports to: Education team  
Direct reports: Events & Education Manager

British Society for Rheumatology
 
British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) is a membership organisation that brings together expertise from across the rheumatology profession, harnessing a wide variety of experience and skills to ensure we’re supporting our members to the very best of our combined ability.  Involving patients and carers at every step, we aim to ensure that physicians and clinicians are equipped to provide high-quality care.
 
Job Purpose
 
BSR’s education programme is a key benefit to members and the wider rheumatology community, providing updates on the essentials needed to deliver top-quality care for patients and ensuring professional development opportunities. 

This role sits within the Education team who are responsible for delivering BSR’s educational activity. Working alongside the Head of Education, the Events and Education Manager and the Digital Events Manager, you will assist in the planning and delivery of a range of education courses, webinars, bursary schemes and eLearning activities.  You will work with the team to support the work of our Education Committee, Trainee Committee and Digital Learning Board. 

This is an exciting role for someone looking to get more hands-on experience in planning and executing a variety of educational events and activities and liaising with multiple stakeholders. It is a unique opportunity to be part of the team at the forefront of rheumatology education, making a tangible impact on the professional development of members and the broader rheumatology community.
 

Main responsibilities

• Manage course and webinar registration processes, including delegate bookings, communications, data management and reporting, and producing delegate materials.  
• Manage course logistics including venue sourcing and management, accommodation and travel, catering and AV.
• Manage the rheumatology training webinar series, including topic development, speaker management and live delivery.
• Manage the creation of monthly eLearning packages including webinars, podcasts and eLearning cases.
• Manage the education bursary programme, including promotion, application management and financial reconciliation.
• Manage CPD accreditation of educational activities. 
• Manage events inbox and education team enquiries.
• Input into our education budgets by monitoring progress against income and expenditure for projects owned. 
• Produce content for webpages and social media platforms to drive interest and engagement and keep delegates informed.  
• Attend committee meetings, provide updates if needed and assist with the minute-taking, agenda preparation and follow-up on actions as necessary.  
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of Education and the Events and Education Manager.

Please note: Occasional travel is expected including attendance and overnight stays at BSR conferences, courses and events.
 

Person Specification

1.  Enthusiastic about all aspects of education, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to educational initiatives 
2.  Ability to work efficiently on a variety of digital platforms and quick to pick up new programmes
3.  Confident in managing stakeholders at all levels and dealing with external contacts 
4.  Strong time and project management skills; you’ll be working on a lot of projects simultaneously 
5.  Ability to use initiative and innovation to make positive improvements or efficiencies to how we deliver education
6.  Professional and personable when communicating with customers and volunteers 

Benefits of working at BSR

We offer a wide range of benefits, most of which start from day one of joining us. Our benefits fall into four main areas: Wellbeing, Time- based, Learning and development, and Financial. Just some of them include:

Wellbeing: 

• Free period products in our office
• Free flu vaccinations 
• Mental Health First Aiders 
• BUPA healthcare scheme- we offer a cash plan, which you can add children or partners to 
• Employee Assistance Programme. This is a free, confidential counselling service to all staff, as well as a general advice service provided by BUPA 
• WeCare offers access to a 24/7 virtual GP, as well as a mental health support service, a get fit programme and an online portal with lots of helpful resources 
• Our enhanced sick pay offer is: 
  • Up to two years’ service: 4 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay 
  • After two years’ service: 12 weeks full pay and 12 weeks half pay 
• We work in a social environment with a range of activities, both virtual and in person, run by our Social Squad. This includes an organisation- wide volunteering day. 

Time-based: 

• We offer 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays 
• All staff can request sabbaticals at any point, which are considered on a case-by-case basis 
• We also offer an extra day for moving house 
• Bank holiday swaps- you can swap a bank holiday day for another day’s leave (entitlement remains 1:1 days) 
• We’re a 4 day week employer, which at BSR means working your fulltime hours (31.5 each week) over 5 days

Learning and development

We will help you develop your career by supporting your personal development and encouraging internal progression. This includes recognising individuals’ achievements through our internal staff awards. We offer a huge range of learning opportunities, both in-house and externally. This includes a thorough induction programme when you join us, as well as development opportunities aimed at line managers, and wellbeing-based learning sessions. And if professional membership is a required part of your role, we’ll cover the cost of that.

Financial: 

• We offer a performance related pay incentive scheme 
• Income protection scheme 
• You’ll be enrolled on our pensions scheme with Aegon (via Second Sight). Our current pension match is 5% employer contribution if you contribute 4% (9% contribution in total). 
• Our life assurance policy pays three times your basic salary 
• Interest free season ticket loans 
• Ride-to-work scheme 
• Interest-free loan scheme 
• We also provide generous enhancements within our parental and family leave policies. 
  • Our maternity/shared parental/adoption offer is 6 weeks at full pay, 33 weeks at half pay, followed by 13 weeks at the statutory rate. 
  • Our paternity leave offer is 6 weeks at full pay. 

35 hours / potential for job share

£32,000 pa + travel expenses

As a Community Partnerships Manager, you’ll work from home, with extensive travel across the North-West region.

Do you enjoy presenting, building relationships, and networking? Are you able to inspire others to bring lasting change? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The Leprosy Mission (TLM) is the world’s largest leprosy-focused organisation, a pioneer in our field, with over 150 years’ experience serving people affected by this disease. As a leading international Christian development charity, we work in 10 countries across Africa and Asia to defeat leprosy and transform lives.

Today, one person every two minutes is diagnosed with leprosy. It’s a disease of poverty, striking the most vulnerable. Left untreated, it causes permanent disability. Stigma means that people affected by this disease are often rejected by those closest to them.

We are looking for an inspirational communicator to be the face of The Leprosy Mission. You’ll be working from home, with extensive travel across your region. As part of a fun and supportive team, you’ll be changing the lives of people who have been rejected by society. There’s nothing more rewarding than that!

We have a culture of growing and learning together, providing extensive training in fundraising and international development. You’ll also have opportunities to visit projects overseas and see our work first hand.

We’re looking for:

• an engaging public speaker to a range of audiences including churches, community groups and businesses
• proven success in fundraising or sales
• a confident networker
• experience of managing volunteers
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• willingness to work on Sundays and evenings as required, and occasional Saturdays
• the ability to develop and deliver a regional fundraising strategy

TLM is an explicitly Christian charity, serving those of all faiths and none. There is an occupational requirement for the Community Partnerships Manager to be a committed Christian as you will be preaching in supporting churches.

A valid UK driving licence is an essential requirement for the role. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a work health questionnaire. 

TLM has a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect and exploitation of all people. Successful candidates are expected to understand, sign and comply with all organisational policies, including the Safeguarding Code of Conduct and the Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy. Recruitment to all roles within TLM includes criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences. We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community, who have permission to work in the UK.

To apply and for more information on this role and the work of TLMGB, please visit our website via the Apply button.

If you’re interested in a job share, please confirm your availability to work Sundays and two days in the week in your application.

We may close the vacancy early, depending on the numbers of applicants. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 31 July 2024

Preliminary Interviews: Date to be agreed (Zoom)

In-person Interviews: Date to be agreed (Peterborough Office)

Registered Charity number: 1050327

MISSION OBJECTIVE

The Climate Action Manager sits within the International Programmes team and is primarily responsible for updating and managing the delivery of Bonsucro’s Climate Action Roadmap – a key area of engagement in Bonsucro’s strategy.  

This role will take a day-to-day thematic lead for Bonsucro on all areas of climate action (both adaptation and mitigation) helping Bonsucro understand and respond to this important driver of sustainability initiatives in the sugarcane sector worldwide and enhancing the value proposition that we offer to our members in this regard.
 

This is a key role that will keep Bonsucro abreast of what is priority in the climate space, funding opportunities and methodologies/frameworks, to ensure proper incorporation into everything that Bonsucro does – from certification to impact projects and value proposition to members. 
 

The CAM will also create new tools, trainings and other support materials focused on Bonsucro members to allow them to develop their climate adaptation and mitigation plans, in line with the Bonsucro Production Standard’s requirements and expectations from the market.

PURPOSE

·        Identifies and monitors Bonsucro’s areas of competitive advantage in the area of climate action.
 

·        Develops and articulates Bonsucro’s policy position and value proposition on key areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation.
 

·        Revises and tailors the key work streams, strategic and tactical targets within the Bonsucro Climate Action Roadmap in line with the evolving climate space.

·        Acts as the central leader of Bonsucro’s Climate Action Roadmap, its implementation, management, progress report and communications, as well as benchmarkings with the market and other organizations, seeking the roadmap’s continuous improvement.
 

·        Acts as Project Manager for the implementation of the Climate Action Toolkit Project (CATP) supported, in part, with funding from ISEAL Innovations Fund.
 

Helps develop calls for proposals for the Bonsucro Impact Fund which address priority areas of the Climate Action Roadmap and keeps abreast with developments in the sugarcane sector to inform future impact projects.

ENGAGEMENT
·        Engages with relevant staff to ensure that the Climate Action Roadmap and Climate Action Toolkit project are implemented and communicated in line with expectations, teams’ plans and budgets.
 

·        Builds capacity and advises colleagues in the area of climate action relevant to their roles.
 

Engages with internal staff to ensure that the latest climate science is well incorporated into Bonsucro’s certification system and that members are well equipped to implement the market expectations around climate action. 

·        Engages with external stakeholders in the climate space to capture evolving trends, funders and other opportunities for the work of Bonsucro.
 

·        Engages as the primary point of contact for the CATP partners and stakeholders, including ISEAL, and for all Bonsucro projects related with climate.
 

·        Engages with Bonsucro members to understand their needs in the area of climate action and expectations regarding Bonsucro support, inform them about emerging trends and advise on queries related to climate action.
 

·        Represents Bonsucro in relevant external forums and brings learnings to Bonsucro.
 

·        Engages with potential external funders making them aware of opportunities for supporting Bonsucro-led climate action projects.

DELIVERY

·        Ensures the timely delivery of the Climate Action Roadmap in line with organisational quality standards, adapting to changing context and needs where relevant.
 

·        Ensures the timely delivery, communications and progress reporting of the CATP according to partners’ and donors’ expectations and quality standards.
 

Organizes the timely incorporation of evolving climate knowledge and trends into the structure and implementation of Bonsucro’s Climate Action Roadmap. 

·        Evolves and optimises the Climate Action Roadmap to ensure that it responds to emerging needs of members and wider sector developments.
 

·        Ensures that all deliverables within the CATP have a robust and credible technical validation, in coordination with partners, donors and key stakeholders.
 

·        Devise improvements to Bonsucro certification standards and scheme in order to fully reflect the latest climate knowledge available.

SUBSTANTIVE KNOWLEDGE
Substantive understanding of how global trends in climate change thinking and policy are driving actions in agricultural-based value chains.
 

Substantial understanding of the theory and methodology behind GHG accounting, SBTI initiatives and carbon removal methodologies and how use of these translate into agricultural practice.
 

Understanding of the impacts of climate change on primary (particularly smallholder) agricultural production and how producers can adapt to these changes to mitigate these impacts.
 

An understanding of current trends in regenerative agriculture
 

Demonstrated skill critically analysing and synthesising data.
 

Demonstrated skill generating and communicating insights from data.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
 

Experience working successfully with international colleagues and stakeholders.
 

Excellent command of the English language, and confident engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
 

Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese (written and verbal) is desirable
 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences and deliver information with clarity.

EXECUTION SKILLS
Experience of managing projects and programmes with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
 

Experience of developing projects for both internal and external donors and mobilising resources to support these.
 

Experienced and comfortable independently delivering coaching or capacity building sessions, both for internal and external stakeholders

SPECIALISED KNOWLEDGE
Professional or academic background in sustainability, environmental issues, agriculture, international development or other related field.
 

Knowledge of international voluntary sustainability standards is desirable.
 

Commitment to continuous improvement and upholding credibility.
 

Curious, insightful and pro-active. 
 

OUR CULTURE
We are a diverse, inclusive and multicultural organisation that's passionate about making a positive impact and creating a meaningful change - across the global sugarcane supply chain and beyond. As the world's number one sugarcane sustainability system we have an important role to play in the way we work, lead and inspire others through our convening and our certification processes. That's why our people are central to our purpose and being committed to their success and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits

UK based:
- 25 days annual entitlement (increases with service) plus customary holidays and 3 days December leave
- Pension scheme - 8% employer contribution and 2% min employee contribution
- Work from Anywhere policy - up to 1 month in 1st year (increases with service)
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Hybrid working practice- working in the office 2-3 days per week
- Flexible hours (core hours 10-4 UK time)
- Enhanced parental benefits
- Life Assurance - 4 times salary
- Medi Cash scheme - discounted health care for dental, optician, physio etc

*(subject to your jurisdiction some may not apply)

Notes

We are an equal opportunity employer - if you need an
y support or adjustments in our process, do let us know.

We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Whilst we aim to improve the diversity of our organisation, varying costs and differing employment regulations may mean we prioritise our recruitment and offers of employment to preferred locations only.

For this role, we are looking for candidates already established or able to be in our local market (UK). Attendance at the UK office will be required 2-3 days per week.

We will though consider applicants from other jurisdictions and encourage you to apply regardless.

We offer hybrid, flexible working arrangements and this role is based on a 35 hour week.

Candidates must have the right to work in the jurisdiction of roles they are applying to. Not all roles will be suitable for visa sponsorship.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PLEASE ENSURE YOU 'UPLOAD' EACH OF YOUR CV AND A COVER LETTER EXPLAINING YOUR MOTIVATION AND FIT FOR THE ROLE BEFORE PROCEEDING TO 'FINISH APPLICATION'.

Vibrance has an exciting opportunity for a Housing Officer to join our small and busy Housing team in Bethnal Green. We are offering full time or part time roles and the full time equivalent salary is £28,000 per annum , plus benefits including the opportunity for hybrid working.

About the role:

As a Housing Officer, you will be responsible for providing a housing management service to the service users living in Vibrance owned and managed services. You will provide support to Vibrance services in relation to health and safety, maintenance, housing law and tenancy issues, rent collection, and arrears management. You’ll also provide specific support and advice to individuals who use Vibrance services with housing matters and money advice.

The Housing Officer role will be supporting our services located across London & South- East England and as such ability to travel is essential.

Responsibilities as our Housing Officer will include:

• Supporting prospective service users (and their carers where appropriate) with all aspects of the moving in/out process, to ensure that people are able to make an informed decision about whether or not to move in or move out
• Ensuring that individuals are maximising their benefits, including supporting them to make claims and liaising with the Dept of Work and Pensions and Housing Benefit staff as necessary
• Providing support to ensure that individuals are able to maintain their tenancies, including debt/arrears management, anti-social behaviour resolution, and the issues that can arise from shared living
• Working alongside our service managers and landlords to ensure that accommodation remains fit for purpose, well maintained, suitable for the individual residents and that all health & safety responsibilities are being met

In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:

• A comprehensive training programme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Rewards and recognition for your service
• AIG Lifeworks Work-life Assistance (24 hours)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)
• Learning & Development
• Mindful Employer
• Positive about Disability
• DBS online applications paid by Vibrance
• Long Service Awards

Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities

To join us as our Housing Officer please click apply below.

Housing Management Worker

Job type Permanent - Full Time
Hours - 40 hours per week -   Monday to Friday.

Salary - £23,962
Location- Merseyside

Do you have what it takes to seize opportunities and deliver results? Can you think differently, pursue creative ideas, and provide reliable support to both internal and external customers?We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years’ experience of changing lives, building stronger communities, and reducing crime. We help support, house, educate, advise, and speak out for disadvantaged young people and adults - and you could now help us make an even bigger impact going forward.

Who we are looking for?

Providing housing management and intensive housing management to customers at risk of homelessness living in self contained accommodation. 
Working as part of a team, managing a portfolio of properties and tenancies across a designated area, providing an intensive Housing Management Service to a core group of people. 

 Someone with a  Housing qualification and understanding of the welfare benefits system. Qualified to a minimum GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths.
You need to be approachable and have the  ability to build rapport and trusted relationships with customers and outside agencies.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

- Directly supporting tenants to manage their tenancy, assisting them with housing benefit claims and signposting them to relevant support services and liaising with support services where required.

 -Experience of working in a support role using coaching techniques to help customers identify actions and solutions themselves and promoting and maximising independence is essential

.- Working with the Nacro Housing Management Team to ensure the correct tenancies are issued, sign up new tenancies and ensure the service user understands and accepts tenancy obligations

.- Work in partnership with the Housing Management team to ensure we are working within our voids and arrears targets, complying with Tenure Law, and abiding by our Housing policies and procedures

.- Ensure that all the required health & safety checks are undertaken in person or by direct reports, taking any necessary remedial action.

Previous experience of working in Housing Management is desirable

Ability to drive and access to a car is required

Enhanced DBS check

For details of the full role profile please click 

For Details of Nacro's excellent benefits click 

Please Apply online 

Digital Content Manager
Remote/home working (UK based only)
£23,088 pa plus excellent benefits (FTE £38,480)
21 hours per week (job share)

The Digital Content Manager for our Marketing and Communications capability will focus and lead on developing exciting and informative digital content across RNID’s programmes and audiences with a focus on our website. In this role, you’ll be building new and exciting content in a growing charity for fast moving campaigns to different audiences. This is a job share role on a flexible remote working basis which offers the opportunity to fit work around caring or other responsibilities.  

You will be responsible for:

• Developing and delivering website content plans across all the charity’s campaigns and projects.
• Drafting news story blogs, research panel opportunities, case studies and other stories.
• Ensuring our content strategy is informed by the best possible insight by designing and sharing effective monitoring and evaluation of our digital campaigns and content
• Working closely with our digital team to create user led and accessible content 
• Acting as a key link with corporate / campaign partners to plan campaigns and co-develop messaging and materials
• Supporting Brand & Marketing team’s audience and brand development objectives.
• Providing support for our targeted email content to our different audiences

You are an experienced digital content professional, confident in working across a wide range of topics, audiences and channels to create compelling, engaging web and digital content. You understand the importance of brand and the most effective tactics needed to build a strong one. You are a strong communicator and can craft the right content for different channels and audiences including having strong copy-writing skills for digital channels. A familiarity with wordpress and other website platforms is a plus.

You have the personal experience and confidence to shape and manage and act as a key contributor to projects and campaigns from their inception to delivery.  

You have great interpersonal skills that allow you to influence internal and external stakeholders effectively. You care about social justice and are passionate about getting the voices of people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus heard by the public and those with the power to make change.

We are RNID. Together we’ll make life more inclusive for deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus. 

Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus.

We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better.

RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We’re focused on making the greatest impact possible across the whole of the UK. We champion the latest technology and the opportunities it brings. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

Closing date: 14 July 2024.
Interviews expected: 24 July 2024.

Background Information:

Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge (MindTHNR) has a strong reputation for delivering good quality counselling services for over 20 years, achieving positive recovery outcomes. 

This is a BACP accredited service and operates using a volunteer counselling placement model alongside paid clinical counselling staff, delivering bereavement counselling to adults living in Newham.

The Counselling Coordinator will be required to complete, oversee and screen clinical counselling assessments and referrals, provide administrative and data support for the smooth running of the counselling services including managing administrative assistants, and provide duty management to therapists in accordance with safeguarding policies and procedures.

Management Structure:

All Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge staff are accountable to the CEO.  The Counselling Coordinator will be supervised by the Counselling Service Manager who reports to the Operations Director.

Overall Purpose of the Post:

The Counselling Coordinator will be required to effectively support the coordination and supervise the activities of Newham Bereavement Service and Tower Hamlets Bereavement Service at an operational and clinical level to ensure that it meets its contractual obligations and KPI’s. Currently this service consists of bereavement counselling, brief counselling, and early bereavement support.

 Key Responsibilities of Post

 1. Management

 1.1. Ensure the delivery of the service is in accordance to the contractual agreement

 1.2. Effectively monitoring the database, looking for outliers and rectifying this on the Views database system.

1.3. Monitor and manage service capacity in accordance to contractual KPI’s

1.4. Ensure counsellors are at capacity within their individual caseloads and maintain effective clinical work at this level.

1.5. Monitor, identify and report any gaps in volunteer staffing levels both planned and unplanned to the Counselling Services Manager and take appropriate action

1.6. To provide duty management to therapists (counsellors) and support / guide them in accordance to safeguarding policies and procedures

2. Training

 2.1. To support the Volunteer Counselling Placement Programme

2.2.  To support the recruitment and induction of Volunteer Placement Counsellors in line with Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge policies and procedures.

2.3.  To support with ensuring that all new volunteers understand how to use the Views and IAPTus database system to meet the quality and recording requirements of the counselling services.

2.4.  Ensure that all administrative assistants understand how to use the Views and IAPTus database system to meet the administrative requirements of the counselling services.

2.5.  Consult with counsellors and provide guidance for extensions and signposting where necessary 

2.6.  To work with the team to coordinate and deliver periodic training workshops for counsellors according to service needs as part of their continuous professional development and to promote team building

3. Clinical

3.1. Complete clinical counselling assessments and recommend interventions for clients referred to the service.

3.2.  Coordinate and oversee clinical counselling assessments and referrals to the service

 3.3.  Manage referrals received by this service ensuring that all relevant client information is accurately and regularly updated onto the Views system

3.4.  Screen referrals to the service for counselling in accordance with the service’s inclusion and exclusion criteria

3.5.  Identify inappropriate referrals and discuss with the Counselling Services Manager

3.6.  Ensure that the service is operating to full capacity in order to maintain required KPIs for waiting list levels

3.7.  Manage client queries and related administrative requirements including answering the phones, data input, allocations to counsellors, updating care pathways and schedules, sending appointment letters and other communication.

3.8.  Act as Duty Manager as required and respond to safeguarding issues and risk in an appropriate manner

4. General Duties

4.1. To support service monitoring and patient feedback mechanisms in partnership with the management team.4.2.  To contact clients at the top of the waiting list and book in clients to the counsellor’s diary and send follow up client and GP letters when needed

4.3.  To monitor discharge procedure by discharging people who have not engaged

4.4.  To promote the services to other professionals, GP’s, IAPT providers within Tower Hamlets and Newham

4.5.  To develop the profile of services in Tower Hamlets and Newham by maintaining close links with referral sources in particular local GP’s

4.6.  To take measures to increase the accessibility of the service, by targeting under-represented groups in Tower Hamlets and Newham multicultural community. To promote cultural awareness and sensitivity in the process of service delivery

4.7.  To ensure the service is operating within the BACP code of Ethics and Practice and complies with the BACP Quality Standards

4.8.  To attend service contract meetings when required

Duties required of all Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham employees

5. To work unsocial hours as required, evening and weekends as the service needs are identified and cover required

5.1. Undertake the induction programme as devised

 5.2.  Participate in staff meetings, team meetings, supervision meetings, appraisals, consultancy, training, team development sessions, working groups and other meetings as required, reporting back as required

5.3.  Provide cover for staff who are absent, at the direction of the Counselling Services Manager

5.4.  To be administratively self-servicing, with good organisational skills

5.5.  Share responsibility for the effective use of systems and procedures for service users, finance, staff communication, and dissemination of good practice and effective working methods within Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge

5.6.  Share responsibility for health and safety practices, safeguarding or suicidal risk and reporting any concerns to line management and taking immediate action as required

 5.7.  Undertake all duties in accordance with Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge’s policies, with particular reference to the Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies, and work towards their continuing development and implementation.

 This job will be reviewed periodically in line with the organisation’s Business Plan.  The role as described is not exhaustive and so there may be other areas which are the responsibility of this role

Qualifications

1.  

Counselling or Psychotherapy qualification to Advanced Diploma level or above

E

2.  

Accredited membership or registration with any recognised professional body or prepared to work towards this within the first 6 months in post

D

Experience

3.  

Substantial and demonstrable experience of providing psychological interventions of at least 1 years post qualification

E

4.  

Experience of managing client’s risk to self/others and making onward referrals to secondary care services, crisis teams, CMHT’s and safeguarding referrals. Also able to guide others in conducting comprehensive risk assessments and onward referrals accordingly

E

5.  

Experience of the use of clinical outcomes measures, (eg. CORE-10, PHQ9 and GAD7)

E

6.  

Experience using of IAPTus, Views or similar patient database system

D

7.  

Experience of engaging and communicating effectively with a diverse range of people, including clients, staff and other professionals

E

8.  

Experience of keeping accurate records and writing clear and concise case notes, reports and other forms of communication both internal and external

E

9.  

Demonstrable experience of screening referral suitability and knowledge of suitability within the stepped care framework

D

10.   

Experience of working with volunteer counsellors including recruitment, induction and line management 

D

11.  

Experience of delivering training/presentations to a range of audiences, ideally on topics which relate to mental health and wellbeing

D

12.  

Experience of developing and running group-based treatment interventions

D

Skills and Knowledge

13.  

Ability to work independently and as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team

E

14.  

Ability to prioritise and manage own workload and use own initiative in identifying and solving problems

E

15.  

Ability to work flexibly and work unsocial hours, as required

E

 Qualities

19.

Ability to influence and lead others to achieve shared goals

E

20.

Ability to work flexibly and work unsocial hours, as required and help others

D 

21.

Demonstration of respect for diversity, inclusivity, and good working relationships

E

22.

Upholding ethics and organisational values

E

23.

Demonstration of commitment to own learning and continuous improvement through training and development

E

The RSPB is looking for a Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager to join our ambitious development team.

Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager
Reference: JUN20248662
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £38,389.00 - £41,212.00 per annum
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension, Annual Leave, Life Assurance

With an attractive portfolio of diverse conservation projects nationally and internationally (habitat creation and restoration, species recovery and people engagement), you will have the opportunity to develop new income-generating relationships and present the RSPB’s work in ways that inspire and allow Trusts and Foundations to have a major impact to save nature.

The role will help identify potential funders through desk research & phone calls, craft relevant approaches to donors and produce tailored grant applications. The role will be responsible for maintaining a comprehensive overview of donor interactions via Salesforce CRM software and ensure donor retention through the delivery of progress updates and impact reports. Superb relationship-building skills and excellent communication abilities will be instrumental in creating new partnership opportunities, shaping proposals and securing major five- and six-figure support from national and international donors for the RSPB’s conservation projects.

We would love to hear from personable and driven candidates who can demonstrate their experience of effectively prospecting and managing donor relationships, alongside their experience of working in a target-driven environment.

You will join a dynamic, friendly team working to deliver high-quality stewardship and ensure trusts and foundations are kept fully appraised of developments in what will be a rapidly changing, energetic and exciting period of conservation innovation.

What we need from you:

Skills and experience

Essential:

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy schedule
• Good relationship management skills
• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative
• Passionate about conservation and the environment

Desirable:

• Experience of producing thorough and compelling grant proposals
• Experience of interpreting charitable financial accounts and project budgets
• Experience of working with fundraising databases

Closing date: 23:59, Friday, 19th July 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position as soon as possible so please don't delay in applying. 

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

Please note that you will be required to upload a CV and complete an application form where you will have the opportunity to tell us why you are best suited for this role.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is eligible for sponsorship.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.

Salary: £24,000 – £27,000

Location:

Remote – London based, hybrid working role. We are based in Aldgate East, and you may be required to travel into the office around twice a week.

Hours:

Four to five days a week (flexible – minimum 28 hours/week). The Young Foundation supports a 4.5 day working week and staff work this, wherever possible (pro rata for those working less than a 35-hour week).

Contract:

Permanent, starting ASAP.

Benefits:

25 days annual leave plus three office closure days between Christmas and New Year. We also currently provide two well-being days per year. Staff are signed up to one of two pension schemes.

About The Young Foundation

The Young Foundation is a national charity with a long history of innovating to create social change. We are a ‘think and do’ tank, working with people and communities to shape a fairer future, together.

The UK’s public services are in acute crisis. Political trust is on the floor. The struggles people and communities face are many, and are deeply knitted together. Consequently, our mental health is often poor, and our resilience is weakened. We must be prepared to unravel and reweave for the common good.

That requires working together in new ways, empowering radical acts of co-creation across communities, sectors and boundaries. For The Young Foundation, this is a moment to embody the spirit of our founder, Michael Young. To embrace collective effort and work collaboratively to show that, with the Power of Participation, we can redesign the social contract between people, communities, state and business to shape a fairer, greener future.

About the role

To provide professional administrative support to the corporate resources team including diary management for the CEO, minute-taking for the board and committees, and HR and finance administrative tasks. Training and support will be provided if required for HR and finance tasks. A detailed job description and skill requirements can be found in the recruitment pack.

How to apply

Please send the application form at the end of this recruitment pack, and your CV to us on or before 11:59pm on 21 July 2024.

CXK is a leading charity that empowers young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment or training.

We are offering an opportunity to join our ASK (Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge) team within Kent & Medway.

As an Apprenticeship Adviser, you will:

• Deliver both virtual and face to face presentations to students from small groups to larger assemblies to raise awareness of apprenticeships, and other technical education routes.
• Deliver bespoke sessions to students in supporting them to register and apply for apprenticeships.
• Deliver awareness raising sessions to parents, teachers and local stakeholders.
• Support the coordination and booking of school events, working with teachers and careers advisors to assess their school/college apprenticeship delivery to date.
• Work proactively with key partners and stakeholders promoting CXK across the region.

You will:

• Have some experience and knowledge of the work-based learning sector and wider routes into Apprenticeships. Full training and support will be given to build on experience/up-date knowledge.
• Have planned, delivered, and evaluated virtual and face to face sessions engaging students, teachers and parents.
• Have a network of stakeholders and partners across the region to enhance the support to schools, colleges and partners.
• Have a proven track record of successfully working towards targets and KPIs.
• Be able to engage confidently and sensitively with schools at a range of levels of seniority up to and including head teacher level.
• Be an articulate and confident communicator who has experience of presenting to and engaging with an audience of children/young people.

In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• An annual salary of £25,372 to £28,576 per annum
• 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays pro rata
• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service)
• Death in service life assurance policy (3 x annual salary)
• Flexible working
• Generous sick leave benefits
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Comprehensive training and development programmes
• Mental health first aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Interest free parking permit loans
• Employee Assistance programme (AXA)

About CXK

CXK is an award-winning charity which supports young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment, or training. We continually strive to provide the best services to meet the needs of the 260,000+ beneficiaries that we support each and every year – empowering individuals and strengthening communities across the south of England.

Passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of our culture.  Therefore, we’re dedicated to bringing together highly skilled people who are passionate about making a difference.  In return, we offer a flexible, professional, and friendly work environment in which staff are truly valued and invested in.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 15th July 2024. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 23rd July 2024 in Ashford, Kent.

 **Please note that we reserve the right close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**

Location:  Remote Based. 

Contract: Fixed term till 31 December 2024. 

A great opportunity has risen for a Regional Campaigns and Policy Officer developing and delivering our clean air influencing strategy in cities across the country.

Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.

You will work to ensure that our campaigns have cut through with political decision makers and push for ambitious policies for cleaner air, supporting local people living with lung conditions to ensure that their voices are heard. You will also look to build relationships with community organisations on the ground.

You’ll have experience in building grassroots campaign networks to successfully influence local policy makers and have a strong understanding of public campaigning and mobilisation techniques, as well as a knowledge of local, regional and national political structures.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.

This position has become available because of an exciting internal secondment. We are therefore seeking a personable and proactive individual with exceptional attention to detail to join our team of Operations Officers.

Working within our values and behavioural framework, the role involves closely managing the relationships of our partner organisations (known as Licensed Organisations – LOs) and ensuring those within your portfolio offer quality and inclusive DofE programmes to young people.

While managing these relationships, across your portfolio area you will also identify and develop new relationships with appropriate educational and community organisations to widen the access of the DofE to young people, particularly those who experience marginalisation.

You will be undertaking regular meetings, in person and virtually, engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders at different levels within different organisations across your portfolio area. When not attending meetings, employees work from home where you will need to have an appropriate home office set up and live within, or in commutable distance, of the portfolio area of Bristol.

Whilst you won’t be working directly with young people, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are having a positive impact on their future opportunities.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a team player who has a passion for the development of young people and who will be enthusiastic, who can engage and influence a variety of stakeholders and who will be an authentic ambassador for the DofE.

You will need to have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders and have the skills to inspire and influence them to enable young people to participate in DofE.

To undertake the role, you’ll need to be exceptionally organised, be able to prioritise your workload, meet deadlines and have excellent administrative skills, being both computer literate and competent in MS Office applications.

We are looking for someone who is flexible in their approach, has a positive outlook and who will actively contribute to our team.

The successful applicant should live within, or very close to, the portfolio area of Bristol (please refer to the portfolio map in the job pack).

What will you get in return?

The opportunity to work for a successful and dynamic charity that has the development of young people at its heart and the wellbeing and development of its people constantly in focus.

You will be joining a team of empowered colleagues working together.

A salary of between £28,580 and £33,624 per annum dependent on experience.

From day one we offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, an employee assistance programme, healthcare cash plan and volunteer leave. Also, 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays and an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and the New Year.

Through our Flexible Working policy, the DofE provides an opportunity to work flexibly to meet yours and our business needs.

How to apply

If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please apply via our website.

The deadline for applying for this role is:  Midnight on Sunday 14th July

Interviews: Tuesday 23rd July to be held in-person in Bristol, or South Gloucestershire. Details will be sent to candidates invited to interview.

The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.   All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check