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Job Title: Trusts & Foundations Officer
Reporting To: Head of Trusts and Philanthropy
Manages: N/a
Location: Home-based (some travel across UK when necessary, including the Leicester office
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract for 1 year.
Salary: £28,160 (FTE)
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week). Flexible working options available.

About Home-Start UK

Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and 178 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.

We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.

About The Role

Home-Start UK is looking for an experienced Trusts & Foundations Officer to join the Trusts and Philanthropy Home-Start UK team. A highly motivated and results-focused fundraiser your role will be pivotal in helping raise funds for our work with parents and children across the UK.

Home-Start UK has a wide portfolio of grant funders, who support our work with grants and donations of around £2m each year. This income funds brilliant projects right across the Home-Start movement, from groups for army families, to volunteer perinatal mental health training, to large-scale initiatives to increase volunteer numbers. Our Trusts and Statutory Income team is central to the delivery and development of great support for families, and for ensuring Home-Start UK has the capacity it needs to deliver high quality services and support to our network. No two days here are the same, and we work closely with colleagues right across the organisation.

We are looking for someone who is organised and details-oriented, with a love of writing and who can build strong relationships with funders and colleagues. As the Trusts & Foundations Officer you will manage key funder relationships, submit compelling applications, develop end-of-grant reports and gather inspiring real-life stories from our network of Home-Start charities. 

You will be part of the Trusts & Philanthropy team and be managed by our Head of Trusts and Philanthropy who is keen to support your development in this role.

Closing date for applications is Friday 6th December at 5pm.

Interviews will take place virtually on the 16th and 17th December 2024.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Home-Start UK is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.

Candidates will also be sent the interview questions ahead of their interview so that they may fully prepare. Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and clear selection process.

No agencies please.

The Chief Executive Officer will: - Provide a strong and inspirational leadership to implement the strategic plan. - Lead on the on-going sustainability and growth of services with the Board of Trustees - Work closely with our Young Advisors to ensure youth voice throughout the Charity. - Champion a clearly articulated strategy to acquire new business and generate sustainable income. - Represent Sheffield Futures and its work effectively and imaginatively to external audiences and promote a strong and attractive brand. - Work effectively alongside the Board of Trustees to ensure that Sheffield Futures meets its governance and legal responsibilities.

About the role

Compassion UK is poised at a significant moment, and we need to achieve ambitious and urgent targets of growth in the number of children released from poverty. We need to develop more and deeper, mutually beneficial, relationships with multi-denominational UK Church leaders, significant event leaders and philanthropists. This will enable us to grow revenue which will increase the impact of Compassion’s child development programmes in the years to come.
 

As a Strategic Partnerships Manager, you’ll work within the Church Partnerships Team and play a key role to build on existing significant relationships. In addition, develop new larger Key Church Partner Relationships and be actively involved with our strategy to selected Church denominations, networks and events. You’ll be required to speak extensively within church and event settings with a call to action, asking people to consider supporting the work of Compassion. To maximise the opportunities from these partnerships and to achieve sponsorship objectives. Ideally, the successful candidate would be based in London (within the M25).

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of the Partnerships Team strategy.
• Work collaboratively across Compassion UK to effectively meet objectives.
• Actively maintain and promote Compassion UK’s Christian ethos and values. 

The successful candidate will be:

• Experienced Networker – You have a proven ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships within the Church and Christian events space, with a solid track record to show for it.
• Insight into Church Leadership – You understand and empathize with church leaders, with a genuine appreciation for their challenges and responsibilities.
• Confident Public Speaker – You’re a capable and compelling speaker with experience preaching in churches, comfortable delivering messages that resonate and inspire.
• Sales/Fundraising Expertise – You’ve successfully managed the full cycle of sales or fundraising efforts, from lead generation to closing deals, and have consistently met your targets.
• Weekend Availability – You’re flexible and willing to attend church services or events on weekends (up to 24 activities annually) as part of growing and sustaining partnerships.
• Self-Starter – You work well independently, managing your time and workload effectively while working remotely.
• Strong Administrative Skills – You’re proficient in English, both written and verbal, with solid numerical skills. You’re familiar with essential office tools like Microsoft Office.

Additional Skills That Would Be Beneficial:

• Familiarity with CRM systems or similar platforms.
• Experience in managing or supporting volunteers.

Key Requirements:

• Willingness to Travel – Regular travel across the UK is required, with some overseas trips as agreed upon with the Head of Church Partnerships.
• Full Driving License – You must have a full driving license and access to a car for work (mileage expenses will be reimbursed).
• Location – Ideally, you’re based in London or within M25 commuter belt.

Compassion UK’s Cultural Alignment:

• Commitment to the Christian Faith – As part of our team, you’ll need to be a practicing Christian, passionate about promoting our faith-driven mission. (For more information, see our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.)
• Passionate About Our Cause – You share our commitment to supporting children suffering from the injustices of poverty, and you’ll prioritize child protection in everything you do.
• Aligned with Our Culture – Compassion UK values passion, collaboration, innovation, effectiveness, and grace. We’ll expect you to demonstrate and grow in these attributes, with one interview focusing on your active personal commitment to the Christian faith.

Location, hours and benefits:

Home-based
*Ideally, the successful candidate is based in London or within the M25 commuter belt.
 
Hours
35 hours per week  | Over a flexible working pattern with an estimated 24 weekend activities per annum.

In return, you will get

• Flexible and sociable working environment
• Free parking at the office in Fleet
• Access to Compassion House gym with shower facilities
• Time in Lieu offered
• Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Income Protection & Group Life cover
• Private Medical & Dental cover
• Celebrating life milestones such as birthdays, newcomers, weddings, babies, etc.
• Weekly team prayers and devotionals
• Compassion updates and worship events

Apply by
10am on 29 November 2024
Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 9 December
 

Assessment Tasks
As part of our recruitment process, candidates are required to complete an assessment task. Should you progress to the interview stage, we will provide further details to help you prepare.

Background

Chapter One is a dynamic, growing charity with a vision of a world in which all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive. Our mission is to close the reading gap by providing children with one-to-one support at the time they need it most. We work in eleven areas/regions of the UK and will support 3250 children in 2024-25.

Our unique Online Reading Volunteer programme pairs struggling five to seven-year old (KS1) readers with reading support volunteers who are working professionals. The volunteer ask is very focused: readers commit 30 minutes a week to read with a child using a bespoke digital platform for an entire academic year. The results are transformative, boosting children's reading confidence and ability.

From a school perspective, online reading volunteers provide direct, meaningful literacy support for up to 10 pupils per class. The programme is particularly suitable for communities where it might be challenging to find parents and other volunteers who can commit to physically visiting schools to boost reading.

Job Summary

Chapter One is seeking a Manchester Programme Manager who is an excellent communicator and is able both to motivate and support schools and teachers to implement our online reading volunteers programme, and also to ensure that the programme’s impact and benefit to children facing disadvantage communities is maximised throughout the academic year.

The post is ideal for someone looking for part-time, flexible, term-time only work from a home base, but who is also able to travel frequently around the Greater Manchester area to visit schools.The postholder will be joining a team of established Programme Managers (also part-time) who work in different parts of the UK and will need to have some flexibility to work additional hours during busy autumn months, and conversely to work fewer hours during quieter periods of the year. The weekly hours for this role (currently 12-14 p/week) are likely to increase in future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively explain Chapter One’s online reading volunteer programme and its benefits to school leaders and teachers

• Install, setup and maintain Chapter One equipment in participating classrooms

• Fully understand the operation of the Chapter One platform and database and communicate this to others

• Organise and conduct initial teacher training and follow-up

• Ensure a smooth initial launch of Chapter One’s programme in every classroom

• Liaise with colleagues performing technical and volunteer support roles

• Through regular visits to/contact with schools, provide on-going embedded professional learning and support to teachers throughout the year as needed

• Proactively monitor classroom adherence/fidelity to the Chapter One model, including systematic review of data reports and volunteer feedback, taking proactive action to resolve problems that arise

• Analyse and manipulate data (largely in Google sheets) to produce reports and identify trends

• Create monthly data summaries for all participating classrooms

• Lead annual review meetings for senior leadership at participating schools

• Support programme monitoring, evaluation and research as required

• Coordinate in person and virtual school ‘visits’ of volunteer teams to classrooms where necessary

• Liaison with corporate partners as required

• Weekly communication and status updates with Senior Programme Manager(s) and wider team

• As a new school year approaches, secure commitments from returning schools and find and target new schools to join Chapter One’s programme

Role Requirements:

Essential

• Highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Proven track record of working at a senior level in education, project management or a related field
• Proven strength in both written and verbal communication
• Highly IT literate, with excellent computer skills, able to troubleshoot software issues and adept with Google suite
• Ability to manipulate and analyse to draw useful conclusions to improve programme delivery
• Proven ability to work independently
• Self-starter and quick learner
• Ability to adapt and embrace a changing environment
• University degree
• Ability to drive and access to a car for work purposes

Desirable

• Teaching/education experience with primary age children

Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.

Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.

At Bipolar UK we are passionate about improving understanding of mental health and empowering people affected by bipolar to lead their best lives.

Every month we empower 1,000 people to stay well and we plan to support many more. We offer specialist information and resources through our website, host over 80 peer support groups monthly and offer a 1-1 peer support line and moderated eCommunity. We also work with research organistions and campaign to ensure bipolar voices are heard.

The Senior Marketing Officer will work closely with the communications team, stakeholders and an external agency to develop strategic, audience-driven campaign assets and deliver an impactful and integrated awareness campaign. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact in mental health and improve lives across the UK.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience of developing, delivering and evaluating high-profile integrated marketing campaigns, working to tight deadlines, prioritising a high workload, together with excellent written and verbal communications skills and experience of developing a range of emotionally engaging content for multi-media channels is essential. 

Knowledge of current digital marketing trends, an understanding of SEO best practices and experience of managing complex relationships with agencies, external suppliers, funders and a wide range of internal stakeholders is also essential.

An understanding of bipolar is desirable and we welcome applications from those with lived experience of bipolar either themselves or through family and friends.

HEAD OF TREATMENT SERVICES (CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST 8B)

Reporting to: Clinical Lead

Location of Work: Home/Remote working with some travel for meetings and events.

About Trauma Treatment International

Trauma Treatment International (TTI) is a registered charity in the UK. Our focus and expertise is in providing evidence-based psychological treatment and support to victims of collective violence around the world. As well as providing treatment for victims directly, we also support organisations that are trauma-exposed through their work to uphold human rights, in order to mitigate the impact of trauma in the workforce.

This is a highly rewarding role and an exciting opportunity to join our small and experienced clinical team, to directly support individuals working to tackle collective violence and adults affected by torture, trafficking, slavery, persecution and war. The role offers the potential to work creatively and flexibly internationally, network with fantastic organisations and help to influence and shape TTI’s clinical strategy and activities in this pivotal time in the organisation’s development.

KEY SUMMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical Supervision

● Oversee all services involving individual clinical work (treatment) for TTI in line with the delivery of TTI’s overarching operations, projects and priorities.

● Be responsible for recruitment, line management and clinical supervision of clinical staff and associate and associated management responsibilities

● Contribute to the development of TTI’s strategic vision and annual delivery planning, models of service delivery, standards and clinical governance.

● Input into key organisational policies and procedures

Supervision and Team Development

● Promote clinical and counselling psychology/ trauma treatment as a career

● Develop and implement strategies to actively promote diversity in the clinical team and champion culturally sensitive approaches to trauma treatment through research, partnerships and new projects.

● Identify opportunities to develop Quality Improvement Projects.

● Oversee performance management and CPD opportunity development of direct reports

Operational Delivery

● Hold an individual caseload at all times.

● Review and maintain quality assurance of clinical services, providing data for monitoring, evaluation and learning and reporting processes.

● Ensure a partnership approach to clinical practice.

● Deliver robust service  agreements with client organisations and referral partners

 Key Required Experience:

● HCPC registered psychologist who has completed Post Graduate doctoral level training in counselling or clinical psychology.

● Minimum 5 years post registration experience working within mental health services.

● Up to date knowledge and experience of working with clients with PTSD, complex PTSD, dissociative symptoms, anxiety and / or depression.

For full details of the role responsibilities and the person specification please refer to the Full Job Description attached.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

● 31 days annual leave pro rata to reflect contractual hours (including bank holidays and 3 mandatory days for Christmas)

● 3% Employer Pension contribution

● Commitment to staff wellbeing as a trauma informed organisation

● Commitment to personal and professional development

How to apply

To apply for this position please submit a full CV and supporting statement of no more than one side of A4 outlining your suitability and motivation for the role

Trauma Treatment International (TTI) is committed to supporting you with your application. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more.  We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

If you have any questions, or any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the selection process then please contact Jenny George 

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Mental Health & Money Advisor to work as part of our Advice, Information & Training Team.

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.

The Mental Health and Money Advice Service is the first UK-wide service to address mental and financial health together. We aim to stop the spiral of debt and mental health issues by providing online information and advice and casework provided by telephone. The service launched in November 2017, commissioned by Mental Health UK and delivered by Rethink Mental Illness in England, Hafal in Wales, Support in Mind in Scotland and Mindwise in Northern Ireland. 

How you will make a difference

I use my existing knowledge and expertise to identify and address a range of issues and provide debt and financial capability advice to people with mental health issues. I take on case work within our remit on debt (including enhanced income maximisation), welfare benefits, mental health and financial capability issues. I develop my knowledge and experience of mental health and social care to set my advice in a meaningful context. I help clients identify the barriers that are hindering progress in dealing with their money worries and I provide help, support and advice to overcome these barriers.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

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

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

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

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

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

1 Provide information, advice and support to parents/carers of disabled children individually and in group sessions

2 Signpost parents/carers to appropriate services for their whole family provided by the statutory sector, voluntary sector and Umbrella

3 Supporting parents/carers to access and engage with services as appropriate

4 To hold a small caseload of families who need early intervention support, providing those families with more intensive support including regular telephone calls, home visits, signposting and attending meetings and appointments with them.

5 To work closely with Umbrella teams, ensuring a smooth handover

6 Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with staff working with disabled children and their families employed by other local agencies

7 Develop a high level of knowledge of local services

8 Facilitate a comprehensive range of well supported parent support groups across the area, taking account of geographical and community issues

9 Supporting and directing volunteers to provide peer support and help with group activities

10 Collating and reporting on relevant statistical and other performance information

11 Working with parents/carers to continually improve the service. 

General Responsibilities

1 Manage and organise your own time and activities to ensure tasks are prioritised, and agreed deadlines are met

2 Assist with the marketing and promotion of the service

3 Work closely with Parent /Carer Forums and Information, Advice Support Services.

4 Take an active part in continuing to develop own knowledge and skills relevant to the job, attending training as required

5 Keep clear and comprehensive case notes

6 Maintain confidentiality

7 Support parents/carers and young people to express their views

8 Work with parents to identify and develop new ways of providing effective support to parents, including the use of ICT and social media

9 To contribute to Umbrella service reports and bulletins.

Other Requirements

In accordance with relevant legislation, to take all reasonable care of your health, safety, and welfare and that of other people and premises affected by your work

In discharging the duties and responsibilities set out in the job description to ensure compliance with Equal Opportunities policies and principles.

In order to achieve the objectives of Umbrella, the post holder will need to work flexibly, including out of hours

This is not a full and complete statement of duties and responsibilities, which may be amended in the light of changing needs of parents and carers, after consultation with the post holder

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

1 To hold a caseload of families who need early intervention support, providing those families with more intensive support including regular telephone calls, home visits, signposting and attending meetings and appointments with them

2 Provide information, advice and support to parents/carers of disabled children individually and in group sessions

3 Signpost parents/carers to appropriate services for their whole family provided by the statutory sector, voluntary sector and Umbrella

4 Supporting parents/carers to access and engage with services as appropriate

5 To work closely with other members of the family support team, ensuring a smooth handover of families as they finish the intensive support phase of their journey with Umbrella

6 Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with staff working with disabled children and their families employed by other local agencies

7 Develop a high level of knowledge of local services

8 Facilitate support groups across the area for our early intervention service, taking account of geographical and community issues

9 Supporting and directing volunteers to provide peer support and help with group activities

10 Collating and reporting on relevant statistical and other performance information

11 Working with parents/carers to continually improve the service. 

General Responsibilities

1 Manage and organise your own time and activities to ensure tasks are prioritised, and agreed deadlines are met

2 Assist with the marketing and promotion of the service

3 Work closely with Parent /Carer Forums and Information, Advice Support Services.

4 Take an active part in continuing to develop own knowledge and skills relevant to the job, attending training as required

5 Keep clear and comprehensive case notes

6 Maintain confidentiality

7 Support parents/carers and young people to express their views

8 Work with parents to identify and develop new ways of providing effective support to parents, including the use of ICT and social media

9 To contribute to Umbrella service reports and bulletins.

Other Requirements

In accordance with relevant legislation, to take all reasonable care of your health, safety, and welfare and that of other people and premises affected by your work

In discharging the duties and responsibilities set out in the job description to ensure compliance with Equal Opportunities policies and principles.

In order to achieve the objectives of Umbrella, the post holder will need to work flexibly, including out of hours

We are recruiting for temporary Corporate Partnership Manager for a medical charity. You will need corporate account and new business experience to help manage and deliver mid value partnerships of 50k+..

The role can be remote but will be needed to come to the London office when needed, This is a 3 month temporary role.

The Role
Effectively manage a portfolio of existing corporate partners - proactively developing opportunities for diverse growth.
Identify, pitch and secure new corporate partnerships - including but not limited to strategic and commercial, charity of the year, sponsorship and employee fundraising partnerships.
Establish and implement effective administration processes for the tracking of income, prospects and data capture in order to better plan, organise and assess corporate fundraising activity.

The Candidate
Relevant experience of corporate fundraising, 2 years experience of corporate fundraising
Proven track record of raising income to target
Experience of securing five figure gifts
Experience of devising and maintaining budgets
Experience of Raisers Edge

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Conservation Centre of Excellence Lead 

Salary: Up to £32,000 pro rata (up to £19,200 0.6 FTE)  

Location: Homed based with occasional travel to Newark Office/Uk

 Part time: 0.6, 21 hours/3 days per week  

Temporary contract: 21 months from start date 

Closing date for applications: 11th December 2024  

First interview: 20th December 2024  

Second interview: 9th January 2025

About Us 

The Wildlife Trusts are a federated movement of 46 charities, supported by a central charity, the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT). Together we have over 900,000 members, 32,500 volunteers and 3,400 staff across the UK. We are at an exciting moment in our 110-year history, with the implementation of an ambitious new strategy, setting out a vision of nature in recovery, with abundant, diverse wildlife and natural processes creating wilder landscapes where people and nature thrive. 

Wildlife Trusts have restored and care for some of the most special places for wildlife in the UK. Collectively we manage more than 2,600 nature reserves, operate 123 visitor and education centres and own 29 working farms. We are in the top ten largest landholders in the UK. We undertake research, we stand up for wildlife and wild places under threat, and we help people access nature. 

The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way The Wildlife Trusts work. 

RSWT are seeking an innovative and strategic lead to head key elements of their ‘Evidence Emergency’ project. This initiative aims to enhance our approach to using evidence in conservation, improving data-driven decisionmaking through the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Evidence-based Conservation. The role involves co-ordinating and scaling innovation efforts, managing digital and data projects, embedding a skills bank and competency framework across the federation, fostering internal communication and knowledge sharing, and developing long-term sustainability strategies. The ideal candidate will have a excellent background in project management, digital technologies, and data analytics within conservation, as well as great communication and collaboration skills. Throughout the project you will liaise with the Project Lead at Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, Self-assessment Tool/Competencies Lead at Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and the Project Delivery Support Officer at Surrey Wildlife Trust. 

About the Evidence Emergency project: 

The Evidence Emergency project is a critical initiative within the Wildlife Trusts federation aimed at addressing the urgent need for robust, data-driven decision-making in conservation efforts. This project, run in partnership across several trusts, recognises the growing importance of digital technologies and data analytics in understanding and protecting wildlife and habitats across the UK. 

The project’s main goals include enhancing the collection, analysis, and sharing of ecological data across the Wildlife Trusts network, as well as developing innovative digital solutions to support conservation work. It seeks to build capacity for data-driven decision-making while fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing across the federation. A key component of the project is the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Evidencebased Conservation, which will drive long-term improvements in how evidence is used in conservation efforts. 

The Centre of Excellence for the Wildlife Trusts is expected to be a central hub that enhances digital capabilities and supports evidence-based conservation practices across the Trusts. It will bring together resources, foster innovation and scaling of ideas generated across the federation, and improve digital skills through specialised training, tools, and consulting services. The Centre of Excellence will serve as a collaborative hub, promoting best practices, facilitating knowledge sharing, delivering projects and developing strategic partnerships to drive impactful conservation efforts. 

About You 

We are looking for an innovative thinker with excellent communication skills and extensive experience in project management, particularly in the context of digital and data innovation. Your passion drives you to foster collaboration across diverse teams, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued. 

You thrive in dynamic environments and have a proven track record of establishing and scaling innovation initiatives. Your strategic mindset allows you to see the big picture whilst collaborating with others to deliver on this vision. You excel in working with various stakeholders, from team members to external consultants, and can clearly communicate complex ideas. Your experience with digital technologies and data analytics in conservation or related fields is crucial to driving the success of this role. 

Your role will focus on coordinating at the federation level, creating and managing a Centre of Excellence, and embedding a skills and competency framework into this new structure. This will involve setting up governance structures, developing resources, scaling pilots into live services and continuously improving offerings based on feedback. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing and implementing long-term sustainability strategies for innovation initiatives. 

The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgmental and are inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts takes our safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. RSWT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. 

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. 

Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools.

RSWT are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and will put any ethnic minority applicants that meet all the essential criteria for the post through to the next stage of recruitment. 

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Mental Health & Money Advice Team Leader to work as part of our Mental Health and Money Advice Team.

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.

The Mental Health and Money Advice Service is the first UK-wide service to address mental and financial health together. We aim to stop the spiral of debt and mental health issues by providing online information and advice and casework provided by telephone.

The service launched in November 2017, commissioned by Mental Health UK and delivered by Rethink Mental Illness in England, Adferiad Recovery in Wales, Change Mental Health in Scotland and Mindwise in Northern Ireland

How you will make a difference

Managing Mental Health and Money Advisers/ Team

I use my experience as a Manager/Team Leader to support and develop the team I manage. I work as part of a team including the Head of MHMA and the Service Manager, ensuring quality is paramount and supporting the team in doing so. I directly manage a team of advisers, undertaking monthly reviews, appraisals and dealing with annual leave and other matters. I cover some of the service managers duties during annual leave and other absence.

I will work with the following people and teams

• Quality Team
• Wider national programmes team
• MHMA teams in other nations

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

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

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

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

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

The Finance Senior Assistant role is a pivotal role within the Finance Team, leading a team of 2, responsible for the integrity and timely processing of all transactions across the purchase order module, accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank subledgers. This ensures core financial information is accurate to meet wider Finance team reporting deadlines and that appropriate financial controls are maintained. The role is responsible for ensuring that all transactional queries are promptly resolved and to provide transactional training across the organisation.

Role responsibilities

· Staff responsibility - Lead a transactional team of 2 by providing leadership, direction, support and line management. This will include regular 1:1’s to ensure processing standards, objectives and key results are met. Encourage a culture of resourcefulness, continuous improvement and best practice to make the best use of time and skills within the transaction team.

· Maintain financial ledger integrity - Responsible for the integrity and timely processing of the transactions across the purchase order, accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank subledgers while ensuring appropriate internal controls are maintained, including leading on the expenses and credit card processes.

· Query resolution –  Take the lead resolving transactional queries via a robust working knowledge of the Finance system, Xledger, together with elementary book keeping knowledge, and  ownership of the accounts@ inbox ensuring queries are appropriately allocated to the relevant team member for resolution and dealt with in a timely manner. Ensuring high levels of customer service and effective representation of the Finance Team and charity with both internal and external stakeholders.

· Finance process manuals –Lead the production, maintenance and updating of all transactional manuals and updating guidance on Hive, to ensure Trussell staff have up to date support for transaction processing.

· Training – Provide transactional training across the organisation including purchase order, credit card and expenses processes, lead on new employee finance transaction inductions.

· Reporting – Lead on maintaining and developing all internal transactional reporting across the accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank modules and the purchase order system.

Person Specification

Technical skills and minimum knowledge:

· Relevant formal book keeping qualification (e.g. AAT) or qualified by experience.

· Experience in a similar role, ideally working with large transactional volumes.

· Able to identify situations where any risk of non-compliance / adherence may arise.

· Adept at working with accounting systems and MS applications.

· Experience in a customer service role and/or of working proactively with stakeholders (such as suppliers, staff colleagues etc.).

Behaviours and competencies:

· Has a clear idea of priorities and manages own time appropriately by delivering key outputs and replies to requests in a timely fashion.

· Adopts a customer service approach when communicating with stakeholders.

· Attention to detail and a focus on quality in the outputs that are produced.

· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially excluded backgrounds.

· Demonstrate a commitment to the values of the Trussell.

Location:Home-based / Nottingham Area with frequent travel around East Midlands​

Do you want to work with three time charity of the year winner, FoodCycle? We connect communities, reducing loneliness and food poverty – working with thousands of volunteers and surplus food to help everyone who needs us. By creating welcoming spaces for people from all walks of life to meet, eat and have conversations, we are supporting people’s health and mental wellbeing.​

As Project Support Officer you will support the Central Area Manager and East Midlands Regional Manager with volunteer recruitment, training and retention. This support could range from developing relationships with our food suppliers, researching local organisations to support with guest outreach, and recruiting new Project Leaders for the region.​

You will be an excellent communicator, with great organisational and admin skills, and a passion for food and cooking. You will need to live locally and be able to travel to projects across East Midlands. A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is therefore essential for this exciting role.​

Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.​

How to apply:Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.​

Deadline for your application:11.59pm on Sunday 1st December 2024.​​

Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview.​

Interviews: planned for Tuesday 10th December 2024.​

Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a Disability Confident Scheme member.

Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business - FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.​

Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.