Jobs in Loughton
“Providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice”
Citizens Advice Southwark has a track record of delivering high-quality services from its offices in Peckham and Walworth and outreach locations across Southwark and South East London. We sort out problems together, for good, by providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice across all areas of social welfare law, and through using the experience of our clients to bring about positive change through research and campaigns.
Trainee Generalist Advice Caseworker
Salary NJC Scale 5 - £30,346 per annum
Full-time – 35 hours per week
Initially Fixed Term for 12 months (with possibility of extension)
This is an exciting opportunity for a Gateway Assessor or Advice Worker with a minimum of three months experience to be fast tracked through the full Citizens Advice Generalist Adviser training programme. Once having completed an initial four weeks training period you will be allocated to work on one of a range of different projects and services providing direct advice to the public and undertaking casework on social welfare law issues.
- You must be a trained Gateway Assessor with a minimum of three months experience.
- An understanding of the advice needs and issues of the local community in a diverse inner-city area
- To understand, empathise with and be committed to the Service’s aims, principles and equal opportunities policies
Closing date: 9.00 am Tuesday 6th August 2024
Interviews will take place on: Thursday 8th August 2024
We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, an employer matched pension contribution up to 10% salary, and training and development opportunities to continue your professional development.
Citizens Advice Southwark is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with a professional membership organisation to recruit their new Interim Content Editor. This temporary position is available immediately and will run until the end of September. The role is based in Central London, requiring office attendance three days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the editorial production of the organisation’s journal.
- Contribute to the sub-editing and layout of articles in the content management system for the journal's online platform.
- Proofread and finalise pages for online publication.
- Handle administrative processes related to the journal’s production.
- Provide copywriting and editorial support across the organisation’s digital channels.
- Source and write/repurpose news stories and messaging for targeted audiences and channels.
- Understand the importance of design and imagery in supporting messaging.
- Collaborate with internal teams on editorial opportunities.
- Produce various membership newsletters, both general and specialist interest.
- Assist in reporting on events.
Person Specification:
- Demonstrated ability to deliver outstanding web, editorial, and corporate messaging.
- Skilled in writing/repurposing content.
- Highly proficient in English, sub-editing, and proofreading.
- Capable of providing creative and imaginative input while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
- Eager to learn in a team environment and willing to experiment with new software and multimedia to enhance content, including Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office.
This position offers a daily rate of £125 - £133 PAYE, including holiday pay.
If we receive a high number of applications, we may need to close earlier than advertised so get your application in quickly! Regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you a creative and dynamic professional with a talent for fundraising and event planning? UK Muslim Film is looking for an enthusiastic and strategic Fundraising and Events Manager to lead impactful initiatives and organise events for industry and beyond. If you’re ready to inspire and make a difference, we want you on our team!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Enhanced Support Worker to join our RBKC Mental Health Service in Kensington & Chelsea.
£28,538.40 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
To apply for this role, please complete the online application form and email a supporting statement to
Your supporting statement should explain why you are applying for this role, and outline how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the role, giving specific examples where possible.
For a full job description, please visit our website
The shift pattern for this role includes 5x 8hr shifts per week on a rolling rota of Monday to Sunday. This post involves some weekend and bank holiday working.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Understand the concept of Recovery and apply those principles to develop an environment and service that enhances recovery
Put the service-user at the centre of their support and promote optimism and hope for their increased independence
Act as a positive influence on service-users encouraging responsible behaviour and self reliance to people residing in the Service
Support people in a way that maximises their self-sufficiency and enables them to live independently upon discharge from the service
Support customers to maintain their tenancy
Carry out holistic assessments and devise appropriate recovery focused support plans, and comprehensive risk assessments in full consultation with service-users, their families/carers and other agencies
Ensure recovery focused support plans are created, reviewed, evaluated and amended in accordance with changing needs, presenting risks and individual preferences in order to promote recovery
Undertake key working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/Service Manager
Be flexible and responsive to the needs of service-users as directed by their personal support plan
Provide recovery focused support to achieve personal goals/aspirations in partnership with service-users, family members and statutory agencies. To work with service-users on a one to one basis to achieve positive outcomes within the given service timeframe
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
What you'll bring:
At least an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care, or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years experience in working in mental health or other specialist social care services
Bring expertise in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, substance misuse, hoarding or therapeutic interventions.
An understanding of care-planning processes and Models of Care within mental health
Knowledge of group and individual therapy
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Active Travel Project Officer
(Midlands and East)
£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
(Ref: SUS4269)
Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Base: Home based, with an opportunity to work at the nearest Sustrans Hub
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to work with Sustrans as part of the Delivery team.
As the Active Travel Project Officer, you will support six schools in Derby to increase the number of pupils travelling actively to school by walking cycling or wheeling. You will deliver a programme of activities, both educational and physical, providing the pupils and the schools with the skills to increase activity.
You will build and manage internal and external relationships with key people such as Local community leaders, as well as Senior Leadership teams with the schools, parents and pupils
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.
About you
You should have experience of working with children and young people and experience of delivering educational activities or practical skills to others.
You will be excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation and report writing skills.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
Staff volunteer days
24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
Bike, computer and season ticket loans
Discount benefits
London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 11 August 2024.
Face to face Interviews will take place i during the week commencing 19 August 2024
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
Project Officer (QNCC)
£27,385 - £30,053 pa, plus excellent benefits
London (including flexible working)
Fixed-term contract for maternity cover, 12 months
The College Centre for Quality Improvement (CCQI) works with mental health services to assess and improve the quality of care they provide. We work with more than 90 per cent of mental health service providers in the UK and focus on four key areas: quality networks, accreditation, national clinical audits, and research and evaluation.
Visit our website to find out more about The College Centre for Quality Improvement.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a career in quality improvement or health service development. You will work in a dynamic team supporting a national network(s) of front-line mental health services, interacting with clinicians, patients, and their carers to improve these services.
The successful candidate will oversee data collection from clinical services to benchmark against quality standards, arrange and attend face-to-face and/or virtual visits to mental health services across the UK, organise events and deliver training as well as writing reports and other administrative tasks.
The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.
We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.
We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.
We operate a hybrid working model of onsite and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 19,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and, in 2019, was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.
Closing date: 2 August 2024.
Interviews: 19 August 2024.
Role Title: Legacy Marketing Lead
Salary: £ 34,500 to £38,324 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours/Contract: Permanent 35 hours per week
Based: UK wide (home based)
Closing date: 16th August
Interview date: w/c 26th August/2nd September
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end of life charity. We want to ensure that everyone has the right end of life care and support to the end, and fundraising plays a critical role in achieving this.
Legacies are our single most important growth opportunity in fundraising over the next five years. The legacy and In Memory giving programme will play a key role in enabling Marie Curie to deliver its organisational strategy of ensuring that everyone affected by dying, death and bereavement has the best possible experience, reflecting what's most important to them.
The Legacy Lead will be responsible for developing and executing Marie Curie's DRTV Legacy Awareness Campaign, and our free Will writing service partners. Working in conjunction with the Legacy and In Mem Manager and wider legacy team, the role will support the development and delivery of the legacy giving strategy to safeguard and amplify the legacy pipeline.
Key Criteria:
- Experience of developing and implementing a clear marketing strategy, to align with the overall organisational strategy, and to go grow the legacy pipeline.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of Legacy and In Memory Giving within the third sector.
- Demonstrable track record of managing income and expenditure.
- Excellent project management skills.
- The ability to effectively build and manage relationships with external stakeholders and internal engagement.
- Ability to use data and insights to inform decision and maximise output.
Marie Curie Benefits Package:
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with childcare cost (T & C's apply)
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance - for all employees
- Eye care- (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)
What's in it for you
- Annual leave allowance -- England and Wales = 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Northern Ireland = 25 days plus 11 public holidays (pro rata)
- Scotland = 25 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development - (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
- Industry leading training programmes
- Flexible Working
- Free DBS/PVG/Access NI
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process.
Here is a link to the AccessNI Code of Practice: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Young People service in Ealing.
£31,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're part of one team? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Full time position, 40-hour week.
Primarily weekday working, with occasional weekend work as requested
The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day-to-day management of our Young Peoples Ofsted registered service, including line managing the relevant front-line staff. You will lead and develop competence of direct reports as well as carry caseloads of customers requiring support. You will work closely with the Contract Manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets, both financial and those around the quality of the service.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
- Lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
- Deliver effective supervision and team meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting and communication
- Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisation's succession plans
- Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) required as part of the Contract are met and recorded correctly
- Develop key business relationships with all appropriate relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
- Participate in and monitor the initial and continuous assessment of needs and ensure that support planning is carried out in line with assessed needs of the customer
- Carry out other administrative tasks as relevant to the service and directed by the Contract/Heads of Operations
- Manage the Service Rota
- Ensure that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of Operations, as appropriate
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all times and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is passionate and enthusiastic about his/her career and job experiences
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Experience of management, leadership
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care or leadership and management
Desirable:
- Team Leader / management experience
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Are you a systems and data focused HR Manager who is passionate about sports? Would you like to work for an organisation that supports the UK’s greatest athletes, teams, sports to achieve positive success?
Since 1997, this Government and National Lottery funded organisation has helped the UK be recognised as one of the top nations in the world by winning more Olympic and Paralympic medals than ever before.
The organisation has around 130 employees and offices in London, Manchester and Loughborough. You will be part of a HR team of 5, where you will need to attend one of the offices 1-day per week.
The purpose of this newly created HR Manager job is to provide day-to-day expert advice and guidance around the systems, data and reward side of HR.
The HR Manager (systems, data and reward) role pays up to £53,000 and the key responsibilities of this job include:
- Managing the ongoing review and development of the pay and reward arrangements, ensuring the organisation remains competitive.
- Leading the management of their HR system (Cascade), reporting any key trends/findings to the Senior Management Team.
- Making sure the monthly payroll is correct and all changes have been made before it is sent to the 3rd party payroll provider
- Line management of the HR Co-ordinator, ensuring they develop and grow in their role.
- Supporting on generalist HR duties, covering for the People and Culture Manager when required.
This is a fantastic permanent HR Manager opportunity for someone with a strong background around data and reward. You will be able to lead on the modernisation of their HR system (Cascade) and processes along with supporting the organisation as they go through a period of change.
The post holder will need to have excellent communication skills as the organisation only goes into the office 1-day a week and have the ability to build trust and influence others.
Some of the key benefits of the role include:
- Employer pension contribution of 10%.
- 6 weeks Annual Leave.
- A flexible approach to working where possible.
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Parental Leave.
For more information on this exciting permanent role, please get in touch.
Thrive at Five’s vision is a society where every child can thrive and achieve their potential. Our mission is to help children in their early years develop strong foundations for life and learning. Focusing on some of the UK’s most disadvantaged communities, our place-based model supports positive development from pregnancy to five. We achieve sustainable change by unlocking the power of parents and carers and enabling collaboration to coordinate and strengthen early years systems and pathways of support.
Since Thrive at Five was founded, the organisation has grown considerably with programmes in Stoke-on-Trent, Redcar and Cleveland, and a third pathfinder in Scotland starting later this year and a fourth earmarked. We are at an exciting moment as we look to expand our brilliant team and bring in additional skills needed for Thrive at Five to continue embedding our existing work in Stoke-on-Trent and Redcar and Cleveland and scale our work to a further two places across the UK over the next couple of years, doubling our reach and impact.
To help us in this next phase of development, we are recruiting for a newly created position - Senior Evaluation and Data Manager. This exciting role will report to the Director of Learning and Impact and work alongside the Senior Evaluation and Research Manager. The role will have two main areas of focus. First, the role will help lead a rolling schedule of formative evaluations on activities in local sites including pre-and-post quantitative outcomes analysis. Second, the role will support local learning and high-quality implementation through harnessing the power of quantitative data.
You will be a skilled evaluation and learning professional with strong skills in quantitative data analysis. You will also be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and committed to the need for continued learning and improvement, as a basis for achieving Thrive at Five’s ambition to develop an effective and replicable place-based model for supporting early childhood development.
To apply, please submit your CV and a two-page supporting statement, preferably in Microsoft Word/PDF format. The statement should outline your motivation for wanting to join Thrive at Five and why you feel you would be a good fit for this role. You should also demonstrate your experience and skillset with examples relating to the Person Specification in the Job Pack.
The closing date and time for applications is 5pm on Monday 12 August. Interviews will ideally be held in the week commencing 19 August.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Hours per week: 3.5 per week (14 hours per month)
Salary: £2,500 per annum (£25,000 pro-rata)
Annual Leave: 28 days per annum (pro-rata), excluding bank holidays
Location: Hybrid working (Barnet / homeworking)
We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support our finance department. The Finance Assistant will maintain financial records, process transactions, prepare reports, and assist with budgeting and forecasting. This role is vital to ensuring the smooth operation of the charity's financial processes.
About CB Plus
CB Plus (CommUNITY Barnet) is an award-winning independent community infrastructure and development organisation. We work with residents, local communities, and VCFS organisations to identify and provide solutions to tackling structural and social inequalities through collaborative partnerships to improve the life outcomes for all.
Please see the job description for further information about the role.
Interviews will be held via Zoom
Please send your CV, with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification.
Please note, we will not be able to accept applications without a cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you someone with a passion for campaigns, flair for organisational leadership and a commitment to climate justice? Are you inspired by the challenge of ensuring climate action improves lives, builds consensus and addresses inequality? Do you recognise the power of narrative and framing to win on the big ideas we need to shape the future?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.
As our Interim co-director: campaigns & communications you’ll support and oversee a team of talented campaigners and communicators delivering our vision of a zero carbon Britain built by, and for, everyone. You’ll lend your strategic expertise to ensure that our mission of inspiring people to take the action the climate crisis demands is fine tuned to the real opportunities and challenges that surround us. You’ll contribute your creativity to translating climate urgency into socially just and workable proposals the public can get behind - and get stuck into. And you’ll bring your expertise in organisational leadership to bear on our collective leadership model, responding to an ever shifting context while contributing to our strategic development.
This interim role is designed to cover a 12 month parental leave period, and will join during a period of wider organisational change. This creates opportunities for impact, but presents challenges too. You’ll therefore be someone who is comfortable working within organisational change, is able to adapt quickly to new circumstances, take initiative - and sees themselves as a team player.
The role sits within a collaborative leadership team, comprising two Co-directors until July 2025, and three from July-November 2025 (due to a Co-director returning from sabbatical). The Co-directors are jointly responsible for the strategic, efficient, sustainable and impactful running - and development - of the organisation, with each being assigned specific areas of accountability across key functions.
About Possible
Our values Daring, Joy and Community guide our actions and our organisational culture. Here at Possible, we have a vision for a zero carbon Britain that has been built by and belongs to everybody. Our mission is to inspire people in the UK to take the action the climate crisis demands.
We create, build, and share ways people can take meaningful action on climate change together. We translate overwhelming climate urgency into socially just and workable proposals the public can get behind. And we do it all with a can-do attitude and stubborn optimism.
We have made a commitment to make Possible an anti-oppressive place to work. We’re doing the work to undo inequalities and oppressive systems reflected in wider society, and are an inclusive and welcoming group that wants our team mates and the communities we work with to be able to thrive.
We believe that our team and our projects should reflect the diversity of the communities they seek to serve. We particularly welcome applications from marginalised groups, especially people of colour and other ethnic minorities, people who identify as LGBTQIA, disabled people, those who are neurodivergent, people who have experienced mental health challenges and those who identify as working class or have done so in the past.
Benefits
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35 hour full time work week.
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Flexitime and TOIL.
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33 days paid holidays including bank holidays (pro-rata) and additionally three days at Christmas when the office is shut.
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Employer pension contribution.
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Flexible working considered from day one.
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Learning and development plans and budget for all staff.
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Generous sick leave and pay, including paid time off for periods and menopause, gender affirming care, fertility treatment and disability leave.
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Good parental leave and pay and family friendly policies and practices.
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Up to one week (FTE) paid carer days.
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Paid volunteer and study leave.
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Cycle to work scheme.
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Climate Perks - paid journey days for low carbon holiday travel.
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Headspace account (mindfulness and meditation app).
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Options to work remotely abroad.
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Employee assistance programme that includes free counselling sessions and financial advice for you and your family.
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A caring and supportive culture and lots of opportunities for team connection.
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Paid duvet days, when staff need to look after their wellbeing.
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Support and development boost fund.
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Staff discounts on selected climate friendly opportunities.
What you will bring
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Demonstrable ability to work as part of a senior leadership team with a commitment to principles of shared leadership, and to take responsibility for decision making at a senior level.
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Experience of organisational management and planning at a strategic level, including involvement in high level budgeting processes. You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the challenges of running a UK based small-medium charity, but that doesn’t mean you have to be working for one.
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Experience of working for mission driven organisations, including an ability to ensure delivery at the level of organisational mission, and experience of developing and managing key senior relationships - including funders.
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Strong experience of developing and delivering campaign strategies, ideally within the environmental sector, and of maintaining effective systems for tracking and reporting impact.
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Demonstrable commitment to driving public engagement in climate action and achieving climate justice.
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Experience of line management of senior managers, and a commitment to anti-oppressive working, staff welfare and a mutually supportive organisational culture.
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Extensive experience of project and programme management, and the ability to provide project support and oversight.
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A strong understanding of what makes digital communications, press and media work successful in delivering campaigning outcomes.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Demonstrable ability to think independently, critically and creatively - including experience of developing project ideas.
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Strong experience of fundraising for both restricted and unrestricted grants.
Interested?
Read the full job application pack, and fill in the application form.
Deadline: 9am Tuesday 13th August.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Interim CEO
Reporting to: Board of Trustees
Location: Our main office is in London (near Kings Cross). We support remote working and recognise the importance of staff meeting in person for work and social purposes and aim to find a happy balance between the two. We actively encourage applications from candidates based across the UK.
Contract: Temporary. Expected to be c. one year depending on start date. We are open to secondments.
Benefits: 36 days’ leave pro rata, inclusive of bank holidays, employer contribution to pension, flexible working with opportunity to work from home.
Hours: 4-5 days per week Monday to Friday (please state your preferred working pattern in your application)
Start date: November / early December (negotiable)
We are looking to recruit an interim CEO, to cover up to one year’s maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior leader who is used to working in a fast paced, dynamic organisation with a focus on achieving results.
Key Responsibilities
1. Charity Governance: Working with the ELT and the charity’s Board of Trustees and Committees to lead the charity. Communicating progress against KPIs and challenges effectively, overseeing budgets and risk, and identifying resources needed.
2. Charity Leadership: Working with ELT, to act as an internal and external figurehead for the charity, embodying its culture and modelling its values, and supporting the development of staff across the organisation.
3. Executive Decision Making: Working with SLT to make decisions on key charity priorities and policies, e.g. expansion plans, programme adaptations, major resourcing decisions, and recruitment of senior staff.
4. Business Development: Working with the charity’s CPO to source new business opportunities both in terms of growing and expanding the charity’s core programmes and identifying new innovations and funding. This includes managing key stakeholders (e.g., senior leaders in colleges, sixth forms and training providers).
5. Operations and Finances: Working with the COO to ensure the financial stability of the charity and protecting and managing the charity’s assets.
6. Impact: Overseeing the work of the Director of Impact to ensure that the charity strengthens its approach to monitoring and evaluation, and that all preparations are successfully completed ahead of a potential independent external evaluation of our core programme in 25/26.
7. External Affairs: Overseeing both our fundraising and advocacy workstreams, including the development of relationships with new funders and politicians and policymakers. Representing the charity at external events (including certain conferences and fundraising events), and safeguarding the charity’s reputation and values, ensuring that risks are properly recognised and mitigated.
Required Experience / Characteristics
- Clear commitment to the work of the charity, its mission and its values
- A proven senior leader, with experience of delivering against ambitious targets across multiple departments or programmes and working with a Board of Trustees or directors
- An excellent relationship builder, including the development of commercial relationships with senior stakeholders (e.g., in the education sector, third sector and/or government)
- Demonstrable experience in exercising strategic development and sound judgment
- Strong line management skills, including evidence of managing and developing teams and nurturing autonomous senior leaders
- Strong interpersonal skills, with experience of managing diverse stakeholders including senior leaders, funders, politicians and/or policymakers
- Knowledge of the education system, including the policy and political context
- Clear vision for why you want the role, what you will bring as a leader and your own personal development
- Experience of overseeing budgets, risks and contingencies
- Experience of sales within the education sector and/or fundraising
Desirable Experience
- Experience of overseeing quality assuring processes and/or impact measurement
We are passionate about diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants are treated fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background including gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic origin), religion/belief or disability.
This is a UK-based post and applicants must be living in and have the right to work the UK; if applicable please detail your visa status in your covering email. Get Further is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of any characteristic protected by the Equality Act 2010.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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KEEN London is a small but growing charity. Our vision is that every child has the chance to enjoy sports and leisure activities and none are left behind due to disability. Demand for our service is high: currently, over 100 families across London are members of the KEEN family and we provide over 4,000 hours of supported care every year to disabled children, who we call our ‘athletes’. As part of a small team, you have the chance to make a profound difference in the lives of children with additional needs.
We're seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our team in the role of Brent Service Coordinator. This position plays a pivotal role in the development and delivery of our unique, beloved 1:1 sessions for children with additional needs. We're looking for someone who is not only self-motivated and highly organised but also possesses experience working with disabled children in various settings, including play, educational, or social care, with a specific focus on autism and learning disabilities. Your passion for providing top-quality activity and support services to our children and families is paramount.
Every week during term time, children aged 5-11 attend our 90-minute KEEN London sports and games sessions, where they receive personalised support from our dedicated team of volunteer coaches. Our Brent site is the newest addition to the KEEN London community and you'll play a crucial role in its continual development. We have just completed our two year pilot and are looking for a candidate to build on this foundation. As the Brent Service Coordinator, you'll be solely responsible for the front line delivery of the Brent service: planning, safety, and creating a fun and inclusive environment for all. This will involve working closely with our athletes and their families, supervising our team of volunteer coaches and engaging with the local community. Additionally, you'll oversee the organisation and execution of off-site trips and contribute to the organisation of our annual residential trip.
You'll be working closely with our Head of Operations and Fundraising Manager to capture our impact and promote our services effectively. It's essential that you embody KEEN London's values of inclusivity, compassion, commitment to high standards, trustworthiness, respectfulness, accountability, and above all, fun.
If you're an enthusiastic individual with a passion for promoting fun and active experiences for disabled children, we'd love to hear from you.
Role type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours, to include every Saturday (9:30 am - 14:30 pm) during school terms (and some outside term time).
Salary: £27,300 pa, pro rata’d (£16,380 for 21 hours)
Reports to: Head of Operations
Location: Office in N4 Saturday venues in Wembley region, Hybrid working arrangements available
Closing date: Friday 6th September
Responsibilities:
Delivery of core services
● Ensure the safe and effective running of weekend activity sessions in your area of London (every Saturday during term time)
● Ensure the safe and effective running of other services in development
● Plan, risk assess and deliver offsite trips
● Act as Child Protection Officer and First Aider for activities in your area
● Manage the session and lead volunteers in the delivery of a varied programme of activities
● Contribute to the development and delivery of new services
Service Delivery Admin
● Analyse attendance, service delivery and impact data
● Communicate with families about upcoming sessions and other information
● Update existing athlete profiles and create profiles for new athletes
● Proactively manage and prioritise the athlete waiting list
● Work to promote services in your local area
Volunteer Coordination
● Liaise with the Volunteer Manager regarding volunteer attendance
● Brief/debrief volunteers every session, including information on children, safeguarding and health & safety procedures
● Pair volunteers with athletes every week, matching volunteer experience with athletes' need
● Plan and deliver a high-quality activities programme for each weekend session
● Support Volunteer Manager to deliver volunteer training sessions on occasional weekday evenings
Person Specification
Essential Skills
● Experience working with disabled children specifically including autism and learning disabilities.
● Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation
● Excellent time management skills
● Strong communication skills
● Ability to remain calm in a crisis and handle difficult situations
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team
● Ability to monitor and maintain safe working practices
● Data input and analysis
● Commitment and understanding of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Desirable Skills
● Experience managing a team of volunteers
● Knowledge and experience in CRM systems
● Oversight and management of group work with young people.
Benefits
Benefits
Company Pension
Employee Assistance Programme
22 days annual leave, in addition to bank holidays (pro rata)
Birthday Leave
Subsidised social events
Subsidised eye tests and glasses
Employee Loan Scheme
Disability Confident Employer
Season Ticket Loans
Closure of office between Christmas & New Year period (typically 3 days, not taken from annual leave
entitlement)
Flexible working options
Training and development to support your learning and growth
Free tea and coffee in the office!
To apply please submit your CV and personal statement addressing all areas of the person specification.
The deadline for applications is Friday 6th September.
Shortlisted candidates are required to attend a Keen session on Saturdays during the school term as part of the recruitment process.
Every child has a chance to enjoy sports and activities, and none are left behind due to disability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
International Committee of the Red Cross
UK & Ireland Regional Delegation
Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs – Job Share (60% FTE) based in our London office, United Kingdom
About us
Set up in 2003, the London regional delegation focuses on pursuing humanitarian diplomacy and facilitating ICRC operations in the field. Through contact with the British and Irish governments, armed forces and members of civil society and other relevant parties, the ICRC seeks to influence policy and decision-making, so as to bolster support for IHL and principled humanitarian action. The ICRC works with the British Red Cross and the Irish Red Cross in various areas, notably to promote IHL and the international Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.
Our Diversity Commitment
ICRC celebrates diversity and we strive to make inclusion part of what we do every day. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination and we are committed to creating a diverse, multicultural environment.
Applicants with protected characteristics are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the role
The Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs manages a small, dynamic team based in London, who work with colleagues across the delegation and around the world to support its main objectives: (i) to contribute towards enabling ICRC action to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence; (ii) to influence the debate and secure improved decision-making on issues relevant to conflict, humanitarian action and international humanitarian law.
Reporting to, and working as adviser to, the ICRC Head (and Deputy Head) of Delegation, the Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs develops and oversees the implementation of the delegation’s policy and humanitarian diplomacy strategy in the UK, ensuring it is in line with the ICRC’s overall strategy. They are a member of ICRC’s global network of policy and humanitarian advisors, interacting regularly with the Policy and Humanitarian Diplomacy Divisions/Units at headquarters as well as with delegations around the world, supporting ICRC’s humanitarian diplomacy and policy dialogue. This is a role which requires working collaboratively and at pace on a wide range of issues relevant to the mandate of the ICRC and its global operations.
The Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs works closely with the British Red Cross ensuring optimal impact of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement’s policy and humanitarian diplomacy objectives.
This is an outward facing job, representing the ICRC at public events, with UK Government, Parliament and the wider humanitarian sector.
For a detailed role description, please refer to the accompanying Head of Policy JD.
Person specification (qualifications, skills & experience required)
Essential
- Master’s degree in a relevant subject;
- Strong experience (indicative 10+ years) in humanitarian policy advocacy, diplomacy, conflict analysis and/or a relevant policy position;
- Strong understanding of the UK political and policy environment, with a solid grounding in security, defence and humanitarian issues.
- Knowledge and experience of working in – or with - UK Government, as well as humanitarian/development organizations and think tanks;
- Excellent written and spoken English. French or other second language a plus;
- Proven experience in networking and influencing;
- People management and leadership experience;
- Confirmed analytical, negotiation and presentation skills.
Desirable
- A solid understanding of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement;
- Prior field experience with the ICRC or another humanitarian/development organization;
- Foundational knowledge of International Humanitarian Law (IHL);
- A good grasp of the impact of new technologies on conflict and humanitarian action.
Further Details
This post is part of a job share and will be offered as part-time (21 hours/ 3 days per week) resident appointment based in our London office. Your job-share partner also works 3 days per week, with one crossover day. The appointment will be offered on an open-ended contract from the beginning of October 2024 (or as soon as a start date is feasible).
The Head of Policy post receives a salary at C2 ICRC London grade and it will be pro-rata for this 3 day part time role (60% FTE); the salary scale below is indicative of the full time equivalent (100%)
(the final salary upon offer will be dependent on the successful candidate’s previous experience and relevant qualifications):
ANNUAL BASE SALARY £ (GBP)
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3
Min Max Min Max Min Max
81,553 92,621 92,621 108,122 108,122 125,826
We currently operate on a hybrid office/homework basis, and there is an option to work from home for part of the week.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.