Jobs in Pewsey
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Do you want to work with our partners to have an influential role on livelihood development? APT Action on Poverty works to transform lives by helping people work with pride for a better future. Committed to being led by the communities and people we work with, we work with our partners to provide economic solutions to address hunger, injustice and barriers to safe and lasting work in East and West Africa.
We are a small dynamic team and which takes pride in our forward-thinking and transparent approach and we're seeking a new Programme Manager for current and new work in Sierra Leone and Kenya.
We work with people who are marginalised by society such as through their disability, gender, age, conflict or environment. We tackle the reasons for vulnerability and exclusion, building on the self-reliance and dignity secured through economic solutions to tackle stigma, discrimination and abuse of rights.
The successful Programme Manager will manage current programmes in Sierra Leone (working with a corporate on child labour and strengthening CBOs for more inclusive governance) and support the development of new programmes in Kenya and possibly Tanzania. The Programme Manager will play a key role in the development of APT Action on Poverty.
Reporting directly to the CEO, your key responsibilities will be: supporting contract delivery and financial management, developing/maintaining donor relationships, seeking new partnerships and project opportunities, proposal development and applications to institutions.
Experience of living and working in East or West Africa, a track record in proposal development and applications to institutions, knowledge of livelihood development and rights based approaches are key areas for this role.
This is a remote role, we meet up once a month in Evesham. We will also consider applicants who wish to work 80% FTE.
A Candidate Brief is attached and also on our careers page on our website. Please do check it out! We will be excited to hear from you!
Application is through CV and a covering letter explaining why you are excited by this opportunity and why you feel you are the right person for the job.
Closing Date for applications: Sunday 28th July 2024
Action on Poverty’s vision is a world free from poverty where everyone can work with pride for a better future
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Main Responsibilities
Communication and Relationships
- Communicate effectively within the organisation and externally including liaising appropriately with social care, health care and mental health professionals such as schools, social services, CAMHS and GPs.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information to stakeholders.
- Manage individuals and groups, including those who may be distressed by the information given to them.
- Establish excellent internal working relationships with peers and colleagues.
- Model the values and culture of the organisation in interactions and relationships at work.
Knowledge, training and experience
- Assess and engage in interventions with children and young people and/or their significant adult (as appropriate) in accordance with best practice.
- Complete comprehensive assessments which include assessments of risk and determining appropriate level of response/intervention.
- To be accountable for ensuring own practice meets minimum national standards and is compliant with professional Code of Conduct.
- Maintain knowledge about current, evidence-based practice.
- To maintain a personal profile of professional development in accordance with professional requirements/governing bodies.
- Demonstrate knowledge of all relevant policies and procedures.
- To practice in accordance with relevant legislation involving Safeguarding Children and Young People, Safeguarding Adults and the Mental Capacity Act and to be able to provide advice and guidance to other professionals.
- Provide supervision to volunteers in group or individually as needed.
Analytical and judgment skills
- To work within given frameworks for good and best practice.
- To participate appropriately in meetings to plan and/or evaluate strategies of care.
- Responsible for the provision of accurate and timely data to support team and organisational needs.
Planning and organisational skills
- Provide effective day-to-day management of own/team caseload and to collaborate with other team colleagues and/or volunteers in the coordination and allocation of new referrals to the team as required.
- Manage own time and workload.
- Provide cover for other clinical team members, including if appropriate the Associate Director of Clinical Services, during annual leave or sickness.
- Maintain personal identifiable and sensitive data according to information governance guidance and policy.
- Adhere to Information Governance policy and processes.
- Ensure incidents or near misses are reported.
- Ensure accurate written and electronic patient records are maintained, in line with confidentiality, data protection and other statutory regulations and requirements.
- To have a high degree of self-awareness and use this to maintain own and others emotional well being.
- Be able to frequently manage individuals and groups in distress or in conflict with the information presented.
- Resilience to frequently encounter highly emotional circumstances.
All Staff
- Contribute to the vision and mission of Winston's Wish; whilst embedding the values into your daily work activities.
- Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy.
- Contribute to the overall success of the charity’s fundraising needs by providing case studies, attending events and adding value to the experience of our supporters as required.
- Contribute to the brand and reach of the charity by working alongside our Marketing & Communications Team when relevant press opportunities arise or when required for social media and online content (including the use of photography).
- Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager.
- Undertake specific projects and other ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required.
- Take an active part in the Quarterly review process and participate in training agreed with your line manager.
- Recognise and champion the lived experience of children and young people with bereavement within your work.
- Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues, volunteers and visitors in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy.
Person Specification
Educational/Professional Qualification
Essential
- MA/MSc or Postgraduate Degree in Counselling or Psychotherapy
- Registration with a professional body (e.g. HCPC, UKCP, BACP)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Knowledge of best practice in delivering psychological interventions
Desirable
- Certificate/diploma in supervision
- Dual qualification (social work and counselling)
- BACP accreditation and/or eligible for BACP accreditation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A good understanding and knowledge of relevant psychological theories, therapeutic interventions, and models of grief work for children, young people and adults.
- Able to make clear psychosocial assessments inclusive of risks, safeguarding, and mental health needs for children, young people and adults.
- Evidence of working in a psychological framework with children, young people and adult who have experienced common mental health problems (e.g. anxiety and depression).
- Ability to provide support, supervision, and line-management to volunteers or staff as required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of and ability to work as part of the interdisciplinary team as well as on own initiative.
- Ability to manage own workload and own cases in accordance with best practice and clinical needs.
- Computer Literacy e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Electronic Notes systems.
- Planning and organisational skills.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualification experience in counselling or psychotherapy.
- Experience of working therapeutically with children and young people (pre and post bereavement).
Desirable
- Minimum of 300 hours of supervised clinical practice.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of bereavement, grief and its complications.
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and impact on practice.
- Understanding of the organisation as a charity.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current relevant legislation and government strategies.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to equal opportunities.
Recruitment Timetable
Application deadline: Monday 22nd July 2024
Interview date: 31st July and 1st August 2024
Interview location: MS Teams
Winston’s Wish reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.
Winston’s Wish is a charity that helps children, teenagers and young adults find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down.
![Winstons-Wish-Lottery.jpg](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/winstons_wish_lottery_2024_06_24_08_33_55_am.jpg)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
- free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- free, confidential employee assistance programme (Health Assured)
- access to wellbeing app (healthy living tips and Bright TV)
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development committed (bespoke training, LinkedIn Learning etc)
- employee health and wellbeing committed (Menopause Friendly accreditation, Disability Confident employer etc)
Background
Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.
Purpose of the job/about the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join as an Administrator within our Clinical Effectiveness team.
As the team’s Administrator you will provide administrative services in support of the Clinical Effectiveness team and wider Delivered Services. Working with the Head of Clinical Effectiveness and the Clinical Operations Support Manager, the postholder will support the day-to-day operational running of the various processes and procedures to enable safe and effective service delivery to beneficiaries, liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required.
You will manage booking systems, travel arrangements for the Delivered Services team, and maintain internal resources like webpages, Teams channels, and databases. Additionally, you’ll ensure timely documentation delivery for meetings and committees and be responsible for monitoring the team inbox.
To apply, you should be a clear and logical thinker with experience in process-led development. You must have previous experience in an administrative support role, demonstrating strong organisational and time management skills. Confidence in using Office 365 and the ability to produce documents, including complex reports, is essential.
If this sounds like you, join us in making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equality, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Head of Relationships – North
£60,000 - £80,000 per Annum
Location; Hybrid with travel as and when required for the role to meet commissioners and visit services.
United Response are not just a social care provider – We are a charity dedicated to championing the rights of people who have learning disabilities, Autism and complex needs to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries.
Key Purpose of the role
As a Head of Relationships, you will Build and maintain the relationship with target local authorities, making sure we understand what local authorities need and want and grow our income and increase the provision of our services.
The role will be to ensure that exceptional business relationships are developed with our commissioners guaranteeing the long term sustainability of the contracts. You will be the subject matter expert for your assigned commissioner and Local Authority and negotiate new business outside of the frameworks and tenders. While assessing service delivery against contracts and provide feedback on any gaps in operations, you will convey any necessary changes with the commissioners.
Who you are
To be successful, you will have senior level experience of being a Relationship/Account Manager for Local Authorities, Commissioners or Multi-Million corporate clients. With credibility in building relationships with public sector funders/commissioners you will have significant experience of negotiation and able to apply different techniques to varying situations. You will have leadership and motivational experience with a multicultural staff team with the ability to create a high performance environment, for all our contracts while setting and monitoring measures that reflect the corporate objectives and customer goals.
Please refer to the full Job description and person specification attached
Who is United Response?
United Response is a leading national charity. We were founded in 1973 with just one service in West Sussex. We now support around 2,000 people, work in 400 locations across England and Wales and employ more than 3,500 staff. In our work we aim to be CREATIVE, STRONG, HONEST, RESPONSIVE and UNITED.
United Responses’ culture of inclusion, focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can be the best they can be. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential.
United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities.
We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date - therefore dont delay, submit your application today!!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Head of Relationships – South
£60,000 - £80,000 per Annum
Location; Hybrid with travel as and when required for the role to meet commissioners and visit services.
United Response are not just a social care provider – We are a charity dedicated to championing the rights of people who have learning disabilities, Autism and complex needs to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries.
Key Purpose of the role
As a Head of Relationships, you will Build and maintain the relationship with target local authorities, making sure we understand what local authorities need and want and grow our income and increase the provision of our services.
The role will be to ensure that exceptional business relationships are developed with our commissioners guaranteeing the long term sustainability of the contracts. You will be the subject matter expert for your assigned commissioner and Local Authority and negotiate new business outside of the frameworks and tenders. While assessing service delivery against contracts and provide feedback on any gaps in operations, you will convey any necessary changes with the commissioners.
Who you are
To be successful, you will have senior level experience of being a Relationship/Account Manager for Local Authorities, Commissioners or Multi-Million corporate clients. With credibility in building relationships with public sector funders/commissioners you will have significant experience of negotiation and able to apply different techniques to varying situations. You will have leadership and motivational experience with a multicultural staff team with the ability to create a high performance environment, for all our contracts while setting and monitoring measures that reflect the corporate objectives and customer goals.
Please refer to the full Job description and person specification attached
Who is United Response?
United Response is a leading national charity. We were founded in 1973 with just one service in West Sussex. We now support around 2,000 people, work in 400 locations across England and Wales and employ more than 3,500 staff. In our work we aim to be CREATIVE, STRONG, HONEST, RESPONSIVE and UNITED.
United Responses’ culture of inclusion, focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can be the best they can be. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential.
United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities.
We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date - therefore don't delay, submit your application today!!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Head of Commercial Bid Writing
£60,000 - £80,000 per Annum
Location; Hybrid
United Response are not just a social care provider – We are a charity dedicated to championing the rights of people who have learning disabilities, Autism and complex needs to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries.
Key Purpose of the role
As a Head of Commercial Bid Writing, you will lead the bid writing team to write multi-million-pound winning bids for agreed contracts, tenders and frameworks in line with the agreed operating model, enabling United Response to retain and grow income in a sustainable way.
Working closely with the Associate Director of Business Development, Senior Relationship Managers, operational subject matter experts you will ensure that all tenders, are written to an excellent standard and meet necessary criteria within internal and procurement timeframes. You will articulate and illustrate information provided to you as well as work up concepts into creative and innovative ideas, in line with The United Response strategy and brand that will lead to significant income growth. This will include research, example gathering, development of new initiatives and engaging internal and external stakeholders, to include in model development and submissions which will lead to significant increases in income. You will lead on the development of comprehensive blue prints for each of our contracts, which will include:
- Rigorous and comprehensive cost benefit analysis for all of our services and bids.
- Comprehensive budgets for bids to ensure that the ROI is met and that the contract is sustainable in the long terms.
- A full risk assessment for the contract to inform decision making for a bid no bid scenario.
Who you are
To be successful, you will have experience of writing bids and frameworks in the social care sector alongside the ability to lead on the development of comprehensive blue prints for contracts. You will have experience of leading and developing rigorous and comprehensive cost benefit analysis for multi million pound contracts and tenders and comprehensive budgets for bids to ensure that the ROI is met.
You will have leadership and motivational experience with a multicultural staff team with the ability to create a high performance environment, while setting and monitoring measures that reflect the corporate objectives and customer goals.
Please refer to the full Job description and person specification attached
Who is United Response?
United Response is a leading national charity. We were founded in 1973 with just one service in West Sussex. We now support around 2,000 people, work in 400 locations across England and Wales and employ more than 3,500 staff. In our work we aim to be CREATIVE, STRONG, HONEST, RESPONSIVE and UNITED.
United Responses’ culture of inclusion, focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can be the best they can be. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential.
United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities.
We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date - therefore don't delay, submit your application today!!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing date: 10th July
Application process: We would love to know why you would be the best person for this exciting position. Please ensure you apply with a supporting statement, detailing why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We are looking for an outstanding individual that will provide seamless, executive level assistance and support to our Director of People. This is an engaging & exciting role that sits at the heart of the organisation and has lots of touch points across the whole Society.
As the Executive Assistant to the Director, you will be essential in optimising the effectiveness of leadership. This role requires impeccable organisational skills and a sharp eye for detail. We are looking for someone who has the ability to provide high level administrative support, managing a complex calendar, co-ordinating travel, and scheduling high level meetings internal and external meetings with efficiency to ensure the best use of the Director’s time.
This role will require you to take exceptional quality minutes, accurately recording discussions during meetings, producing high level minutes that capture essential actions and decisions. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to use your advanced planning skills to proactively organise and prepare for upcoming meetings, engagements, and deadlines, adapting swiftly to changes with agility and foresight.
You are looking for someone to also research and craft senior level presentations and briefing notes that inform and drive strategic discussions. You will co-ordinate multiple high-level meetings, seamlessly arranging and overseeing logistics, ensuring all parties are well prepared and that outcomes align with objectives.
Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.
About you
You are a highly organised and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will bring;
- Proven experience in an executive assistant role with a focus on high-level administrative management.
- The ability to anticipate needs and execute tasks with precision and accuracy.
- Experience of producing high-quality minutes, reports, and presentations.
- Expertise in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.
- Experience in responding to queries and concerns on behalf of the Director.
Person Specification
- Verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Excellent IT skills and extensive experience/knowledge on using Microsoft packages.
- Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
- Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.
- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We’re a national charity providing dementia support to a community that’s ethnically diverse, but we don’t reflect this in our senior leadership. This needs to change.
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the community we exist to serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from ethnically diverse communities who are traditionally underrepresented in the charity sector leadership roles.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with Cochrane who use research to enhance healthcare knowledge and influence better medical decisions. Whether you are a clinician, patient or carer, researcher, or policymaker, for the last 30 years, their evidence has provided a powerful tool to enhance your healthcare knowledge and decision-making. They are now currently looking to recruit for a new Junior Legal Officer.
In this position, you will support the Legal Counsel in providing legal advice to colleagues across the organisation, to enable them to manage risk and meet their legal and regulatory obligations. Duties will include reviewing and improving the Legal Team’s processes and ways of working, creating and maintaining legal policies and ensuring processes and guidance are fit for purpose. You will also be tasked with drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of contracts and providing in-house training to colleagues across the wider organisation.
To be considered for this role you will be a qualified solicitor with some post qualification experience or be a paralegal/legal assistant with experience in a comparable role. You will have expertise in contracts law in one or more of the following areas: intellectual property, data protection, publishing, technology and ideally have worked within the charity/not-for-profit sector. Finally, the right candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills and a keen attention to detail.
Please note, this is a part-time role, 30 hours per week (can be spread over 4 or 5 days). This role is fully remote, with occasional travel to their London based office.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
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!
International Field Officer - various locations overseas (January 2025 start date)
Full Time. Permanent
£25,956 increasing to £33,959 following completion of training
Location: Initial Field Officer training will be in Cambodia or Sri Lanka. First posting will be assigned across any of our global programmes.
This application opportunity should ONLY be taken up by individuals able to attend a selection day in south-west Scotland week commencing 14th October, and able to start training in mid January 2025.
The mission of the HALO Trust is: “To lead the effort to save lives and restore livelihoods for those affected by conflict”. HALO clears landmines, disposes of explosive ordnance including IEDs, and is involved in weapon control.
When you become a Field Officer in HALO, you join a team with a shared commitment to making a difference in some of the most vulnerable communities in the world. HALO offers a full training package for the role of Field Officer, and you do not require previous knowledge of landmine clearance or ordnance disposal.
HALO wants people who have a sense of adventure but are responsible and mature. We are looking for leaders who are resilient and self-motivated.
HALO’s Field Officers work across our programmes in various roles and with early responsibilities. You will need the aptitude to be able to function in dynamic and challenging environments and you should have demonstrable management and leadership skills.
HALO’s training will prepare you for deployment to one of our programmes where you could be leading between 250 and 1,000 local employees. On the Field Officer course you will receive technical training in mine clearance, basic explosive ordnance disposal and minefield survey. You will cover HALO’s finance, logistics, security and quality management systems. Once deployed to a programme, in addition to operational field work you will be involved in equipment auditing and maintenance, overseeing repair of vehicles, and writing reports and proposals.
Working for HALO is rewarding, but it is also physically and mentally demanding. Living and operating in remote locations in basic conditions can be wearing. You will be away from home for months on end. HALO Field Officers must be flexible and be willing to be posted to any of HALO's programmes.
You will work and live with staff from a range of backgrounds and cultures. You will need to be tolerant; you will need good interpersonal skills.
Working for HALO offers valuable personal and professional development, and for those who succeed we offer further training and development to support career progression.
No two days working for HALO are ever the same. Life is rarely dull, but working for HALO can be tough. However, if you genuinely want to make a difference to people's lives, it could be the job for you.
HALO has six values that all staff are expected to live by:
- Courage
- Discipline
- Integrity
- Respect for Others
- Loyalty
- Selfless Commitment
If you want to join HALO you must confirm you can meet these values.
If you are interested in joining HALO but are unable to meet the above dates, we will be running further Field Officer training in 2025. Keep an eye on the website
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role by no later than 18th July 2024. If there is a sufficient calibre of applicants, we reserve the right to close the role earlier than the date noted.
** PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER TAILORED TO THIS POSITION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED**
The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
The HALO Trust is committed to a culture that is both diverse and inclusive and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
The HALO Trust is committed to ensuring that it provides a safe and trusted environment which safeguards and promotes the welfare and well-being of anyone who comes into contact with, or is part of, the Charity, with a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours which challenge this.
Who we're looking for:
ESSENTIAL
- Experience: A strong history of relevant professional experience (experience outside of Mine Action is welcomed)
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and direct others, build effective relationships and develop potential
- Proactive: Able to identify problems and address them; self-motivated and able to work independently
- Team Work: Work effectively with others, committed to shared goals and willing to offer support
- Practical Ability: Will do whatever is required to get the job done; comfortable with physical labour and adept at picking up new practical skills
- Communication: Strong English language skills (C1) in oral and written communication; able to be both persuasive and diplomatic across cultures
- Resilience and Stamina: Able to cope with physically demanding conditions
- Computer/IT Skills: Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Flexibility: Adaptable, and able to adjust to changing circumstances; willing to deploy to ANY global HALO programme at short notice.
- Driving licence: Full licence required
DESIRABLE
- STEM qualification or experience
- Project management
- Management of security and safety in a professional context
- Experience of working or living with people from different cultures
- Knowledge of languages such as Russian, Arabic, Portuguese or Spanish
Benefits of working at HALO
- Competitive salary from £25,956 to £33,959 after 6-months
- Living overseas allowance
- 49 days annual leave rising to 56 following 2 years service
- Accommodation and food
- Non contributory life assurance (3 x salary)
- Private medical health cover
- Non-contributory retirement savings plan
- Emergency medical insurance, including repatriation
Our selection process:
We are very proud of the quality of our Field Officer appointments and we invest in ensuring that are applicants can demonstrate their skills across a range of elements.
The selection process for the role of International Field Officer is as follows:
Stage 1 - Apply online
Stage 2 - Successful candidates will be invited to complete some online cognitive behavioral assessments
Stage 3 - Successful candidates will be invited to complete an online video interview covering elements of the role and environment
Stage 4 - Successful candidates will be invited to attend an live short interview over Teams
Stage 5 - Successful candidates will be invited to attend on-line selection event
Stage 6 - Successful candidates will attend a full day selection event in Scotland
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Become a key player in our ambitious social enterprise which helps parents progress their careers and ultimately address gender equality in senior leadership.
Enjoy the benefits of a fully flexible, remote role within a fast-paced, inclusive and forward-thinking organisation.
Salary: £28,000 Full-time equivalent
Contract: 2.5 days per week, permanent, open to any form of flexible and
remote working (e.g., term-time only contract, job share, etc.).
Location: Remote, any UK location. You will be joining us for meetings in
London approximately once every two months (travel paid).
The job in a sentence
You will help grow applications to our award-winning Leaders Plus Fellowship programme by supporting our Digital Marketing Coordinator in effective marketing.
Job purpose
Are you passionate about helping leaders with young children advance to senior leadership roles whilst being present with their children? Are you an excellent comms all-rounder who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can repurpose content and doesn’t mind getting stuck into data management? If so, we want you on our team!
We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised Digital Marketing Executive who enjoys working collaboratively and getting stuff done.
Apply: Cover letter (max 1 page) and CV (max 2 pages) outlining how you fulfil the key requirements of the role and answering the following two questions:
-
What attracted you to apply for this role?
-
What top 5 successes do you bring where you could apply the learning to this role?
Please include the following with your application:
-
A piece of writing you have produced for the web.
-
A social media post you have created.
-
Any additional skills, such as technical expertise or video editing experience. Feel free to include the type of platforms you have been working with e.g. Mailchimp.
Closing date: 15 July midnight
Interviews: 22 and 23 July
Ideal start: As soon as possible but we can wait for the right candidate
Questions to: Our central office e-mail address which can be found via our website.
We welcome applications to this Digital Marketing Executive role from all interested candidates regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, or family circumstances. We particularly welcome applications from colleagues currently underrepresented in our team including those who identify as from a minority group.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
What we do
Leaders Plus is an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to supporting leaders with babies and young children to progress in their leadership careers. Our flagship intervention is a 9-month award-winning Fellowship Programme for working parents which leads to promotion and therefore gender equality at the top.
Our social enterprise is at a crucial stage of growth, having grown steeply over the past years and this role will be critical in helping us to scale further. You will join a small team consisting of our CEO & Founder, our Programme Officer and Programme Coordinator who deliver the programme, a Digital Marketing Officer and an Executive Assistant, and a team of 6 freelancers who deliver our programmes and yourself. We value making a difference, excelling at work and enjoying our time off – at the moment we all work part-time and at the moment we are all off on Fridays.
Key Responsibilities
Things you will lead on as Digital Marketing Executive include:
Website Management: Keep our website updated to attract inquiries from employers and parents who are committed to gender equality and want to join our Fellowship.
Social Media: Schedule content on LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and Instagram. Engage with our community and key contacts to spread our mission.
Content Repurposing: Support with writing and adjusting copy that resonates with our audience, focusing on their needs and our mission.
Email Marketing: Manage and update our email lists on Mailchimp and our CRM system, ensuring our message reaches those who care about gender equality.
Showcase impact: Support with conducting research and or recording case studies or testimonials.
Outreach and PR: Ask other organisations and senior leaders to support our work and share what we do.
Podcast administration: Help produce the podcast, including asset creation e.g. socials, liaising with guests but not editing the podcast.
Team Support: Assist with research and support our communications team in various tasks to further our mission.
This role reports into the Digital Marketing Coordinator.
Questions about becoming our Digital Marketing Executive?
We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch via our central office e-mail address which can be found via our website.
We would love to meet:
(Please do apply even if you don‘t fulfil all criteria – some of our strongest applications in the past have been from surprise candidates!)
-
You have experience in email marketing, social media content creation.
-
You are highly organised and self-motivated, able to prioritise and juggle a varied and fast-paced workload. We know that when we ask you to do something, you get it done quickly or communicate proactively if priorities need to shift!
-
You are extremely results-oriented and keep your focus on how many people apply to the programme (which is critical to how many people we can help get to senior leadership). You always ensure that you spend your time on tasks that get employers to work with us or get individuals to apply.
-
You are resourceful and able to repurpose content in a way that is useful to employers and working parents.
-
You take initiative and seize opportunities to achieve team goals. We know that when you are clear on our team goals, you will help us achieve those without us telling you every detail of what you need to do.
-
You write good emails and can write solid content. We can tell you loosely what we want to communicate and you’ll write something which is clear and focused on the needs of the audience.
-
You bring data management and technical communication skills. Because you own your work, we can let you get on with the job and you’ll remind us what needs to get done - we don’t need to follow up with you!
-
You thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy juggling things on multiple fronts. We know you are in control of your workload and will get things done, or otherwise let us know if we need to drop or change things.
-
With a flexible and ‘can do’ approach. Things change quickly here and you aren’t fazed by that!
-
You are good at managing upwards and working with a remote team. You tell us what you need from us and remind us when we forget!
-
You are a team player committed to working collaboratively to achieve results. We are all working for the same thing and we will shift what we do if necessary to support the team goal. You’ll ask for help if needed and offer that help, too.
-
You are excited to work in a small organisation and an entrepreneurial culture, willing to learn and get involved in activities outside of role remit when required
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for an engaging, fulfilling, and varied role? Young Enterprise is looking for a new Project Manager for a key project running throughout the South West of England over the next three years.
Each year, Young Enterprise helps thousands of young people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. Through our nationwide enterprise and financial capability programmes, we give young people the opportunities and experiences to discover who they are and what they’re good at.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-moving, youth-focused, charity and play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of a suite of programmes, focused on young people and their educators. This project has a particular focus on enhancing career readiness for underserved communities across the South West.
We are looking for an experienced, creative and proactive individual to join Young Enterprise as Project Manager.
We are looking for:
The Project Manager will have strong organisation and project management skills, including budget management and KPI monitoring and reporting. They need to maintain regular communications with stakeholders and be confident in reporting progress, both face-to-face and in written report form. The ability to develop and maintain extensive positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders is essential to the role.
We are seeking an individual with a solution-focused attitude to problem solving and the ability to balance and prioritise competing demands in a busy function. A successful track record of managing complex projects is essential. An understanding of education and school-centred programmes would be a distinct advantage.
Reporting to the South West and South and Mid-Wales Educational Partnerships Regional Manager, this role provides a real opportunity to help drive social mobility in the South West, and to ensure that young people across the region have access to vital skills and attributes for future life and work.
Full details can be found in the attached Job Description.
Why work for us?
- People-focussed with a friendly and supportive work-place culture
- An active commitment to equality and diversity
- Access to mentoring scheme with a corporate partner
- Generous holiday allowance of 7.2 weeks (pro rata)
- Access to NHS top-up scheme, for money back on expenses such as dental and optical
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Group Life Assurance
This is a home-based role which requires the individual to be based within the South West of England.
To apply, please send your CV – with a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining why you think you would be right for this opportunity via ChairtyJob by no later than midnight on 21st July 2024. Please note applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will take place via Teams.
Although we endeavour to respond to all applications, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date you should consider your application unsuccessful.
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Asylum Matters is looking for a skilled and committed Finance and Administration Officer to join its
small team and support the charity’s work to secure positive change for refugees and people seeking
asylum in the UK.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Director and Treasurer to ensure the professional
and efficient running of all aspects of the organisation’s finances; and provide vital backing to support
and sustain the work of the staff team and the trustee board. They will be flexible, proactive and able
to work both independently and in close liaison with colleagues.
The Asylum Matters team, currently comprising seven staff, is geographically dispersed across the
UK. We are a charity that campaigns locally and nationally, in close collaboration with an extensive
network of partner organisations, to advocate for progressive change on a range of issues that affect
people in the asylum system in the UK. These include the impact of the Government’s new anti-
refugee laws; unsuitable accommodation; and poverty. We co-lead the award-winning Lift the
Ban coalition campaign, that brings together almost 300 organisations calling for the right to work for
people seeking asylum.
We are particularly keen to hear from people with lived experience of the UK asylum system and
anyone with lived experience who meets the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The
successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Ripple Pond supports adult family members of physically and/or psychologically injured British Armed Forces personnel and veterans.
As our Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial stability of our charity, directly impacting our ability to support our service users. Your work will span both operational and strategic aspects, maintaining financial excellence, integrity, and resilience.
Your expertise will be key to driving our charity's growth and development. As a member of our small team, you will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and process optimisation. Key responsibilities include leading management reporting, cash flow planning, and preparing the Charity Annual Report & Accounts.
We seek someone with a detailed knowledge of accounting principles, ideally within the charity sector, strong analytical skills, and the ability to demonstrate both operational and strategic thinking. Proficiency in accounting and a relevant finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, AAT, or QBE with equivalent experience) are essential.
This role requires advanced Excel skills, experience in charity accounts, and familiarity with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).
We are an inclusive charity that values work-life balance. This home-based role offers flexibility to agree on a working pattern that meets both your needs and those of the organisation.
While your work will generally follow a fixed pattern during office hours, Monday to Friday, you will be required to attend 4 to 6 trustee meetings and events per year, usually in London. The charity will cover reasonable travel costs for these events.
The role offers 96 hours of annual leave per year (30 days pro-rata), plus your birthday off.
Short listing will take place from 15 July 2024 candidates being called to interview on Wednesday 24th July 2024.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Please ensure your covering letter explains how you meet the roles requirements as outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification Document (Attached)
Supporting adult family members of physically or psychologically injured British Armed Forces personnel and veterans
![The Ripple Pond logo](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/gpq81skvth0_2024_04_16_09_46_19_am.jpg)
![1705659069143.jpg](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/1705659069143_2024_04_16_09_40_04_am.jpg)
![family-veterans.jpg](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/family_veterans_2024_04_16_09_40_05_am.jpg)
![1695218173458.jpg](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/1695218173458_2024_04_16_09_40_05_am.jpg)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Asylum Matters is looking for a Campaigns & Media Manager committed to fighting for the rights of
people seeking asylum. Our team of eight staff is geographically dispersed across the UK. We are a
charity that campaigns locally and nationally, in close collaboration with an extensive network of
partner organisations, to advocate for progressive change on a range of issues that affect people in
the asylum system in the UK.
These include;
- Our Fight The Anti Refugee Laws campaign
- Communities Not Camps, a campaign against mass containment sites
- Our campaign against Asylum poverty
- And the Lift the Ban campaign which we co-lead, and award winning campaign bringing together
over 300 organisations calling for the right to work for people seeking asylum
Asylum Matters was established in 2016 and became an independent charity in 2021, and plays a
significant role in efforts to defend the right to seek asylum in the UK and to bring about positive
change for refugees and people seeking safety here. We are a convenor and facilitator of
collaboration and joint action. Our work connects the local with the national, helps strengthen
collective advocacy on asylum reform and ensures it is informed by the reality on the ground.
We are looking for an experienced media manager to support our work in campaigning for the rights of
people seeking asylum. You will be an experienced & natural collaborator with a passion for charitiesand community based organisations, working with them to support improved communications and
media work around the Lived Impact of anti Refugee policies. The post will work directly with a range
of front line charities and groups to develop capacity for people with Lived Experience to tell their
story.
You will have established relationships with a range of media outlets, including those focussing on
asylum & migration, but also more broadly those covering poverty, racial justice and homelessness.
You will be a skilful communicator and ideally have experience of a range of digital media work in
addition to traditional media outlets.
We are particularly keen to hear from people with lived experience of the UK asylum system and
anyone with lived experience who meets the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The
successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Asylum Matters is looking for a dynamic leader committed to fighting for the rights of people seeking
asylum. Our team of eight staff is geographically dispersed across the UK. We are a charity that
campaigns locally and nationally, in close collaboration with an extensive network of partner
organisations, to advocate for progressive change on a range of issues that affect people in the
asylum system in the UK.
These include;
- Our Fight The Anti Refugee Laws campaign
- Communities Not Camps, a campaign against mass containment sites
- Our campaign against Asylum poverty
- And the Lift the Ban campaign which we co-lead, and award winning campaign bringing together
over 300 organisations calling for the right to work for people seeking asylum
Asylum Matters was established in 2016 and became an independent charity in 2021, and plays a
significant role in efforts to defend the right to seek asylum in the UK and to bring about positive
change for refugees and people seeking safety here. We are a convenor and facilitator of
collaboration and joint action. Our work connects the local with the national, helps strengthen
collective advocacy on asylum reform and ensures it is informed by the reality on the ground.We are looking for an experienced campaigner, advocate and leader, with the skills and experience to
effectively manage people, teams and programmes of work and to develop and implement strategies
to achieve real change locally and nationally. The successful candidate will have a commitment to
working towards a fairer and more effective asylum system, and to empowering and working with
those with direct experience of it. They will have experience of Parliamentary advocacy and cultivating
progressive relationships with MP’s. They will be proactive, able to identify influencing opportunities
and rapidly mobilise support to respond to them. They will also be a highly effective communicator,
able to represent the organisation externally, build strong working relationships and close
collaboration and manage various communication channels. We are particularly keen to hear from
people with lived experience of the UK asylum system and anyone with lived experience who meets
the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The successful candidate must have the right to
work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.