Jobs in Poplar
We are looking for a Temporary Trusts and Statutory Grants Officer to secure in year or multiyear funding from Trusts and Foundations and statutory sources for an inspiring animal charity.
This can be remote or Hybrid working with 2 days a week in the London or regional hubs
The Role
Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of relevant local/regional/national grant funding prospects to develop a sustainable funding portfolio from statutory and trust sources.
Responsible for generating and growing income from grant giving organisations and stewarding own pool of donors.
Work in collaboration with the Philanthropy and Partnerships Prospect Research and Strategic Funding team Operations Team leads and as well as key departments in order to build effective funding opportunities that support team, department & organisation objectives and Key Performance Indicators
Deliver against financial targets and KPIs, evidencing individual performance through tracking and reporting.
Review and share feedback from funders and monitor funding application successes and failures to support future planning across the organisation.
Research, scan and review the external funding environment for business critical information that may impact the service delivery priorities and funding opportunities.
The Candidate
Excellent knowledge of statutory funders and or grant-making bodies.
Computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
A broad understanding of the key principles and practices underpinning the development of strong partnerships.
Proven track record of securing funding from statutory funding sources, trusts and/or major grant making bodies.
Experience in securing funding from National Lottery and equivalent.
Experienced in researching and horizon scanning for funding opportunities.
Proven track record of achieving income targets.
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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.
METRO are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to oversee our Men’s Health peer mentoring programme. Together with our peer mentors, you will be responsible for co-producing a programme of workshops, groups and social activities across our local boroughs, working in partnership with a wide range of external organisations. You will also lead on the recruitment, training and management of a team of fantastic volunteer peer mentors who utilise their own lived experience to support others in the local community.
To meet the needs of the people we support you will need to be a proactive self-starter who is able to work some evenings, weekends and work from a number of our different offices. This position is only open to applicants who identify as male,
Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1) as the role will involve working one-to-one with men and running peer led support groups around men’s health.
Programme
The Support and Advice on Sexual Heath (SASH) programme is a partnership between Turning Point, METRO Charity, London Friend and Naz. We run sexual health support for communities across Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea & Westminster boroughs.
We provide free, non-judgemental and confidential support to residents of Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster areas, with a focus on sexual health, relationships, mental health and wellbeing.
SASH provides a wide range of services, including counselling, life coaching, one-to-one peer mentoring and peer support groups for people seeking support in relation to reproductive health, chemsex recovery, living with HIV and support around sexual orientation and gender identity.
Role
This role will predominantly focus on health inequalities regarding sexual health, mental health and drug and alcohol misuse. The worker will predominantly work with men, but also LGBTQ+ communities, Black and Asian heritage communities, migrant communities, people living with HIV and sex workers.
This role will involve training peer mentors, as well as coordinating the mentoring and group work programme.
Our peer mentoring programme covers a wide range of areas including:
- Improving mental health
- STI and HIV prevention - testing and diagnosis support
- Living with HIV
- Healthy relationships
- Sexuality and gender
- Fertility, reproductive health and parenting
- Sex and pleasure
- Sex work
Events Coordinator
Salary: £33,111 to £37,298 per annum, inclusive.
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Job Reference: PSS-COMMS-2024-08
LSHTM is one of the world’s leading public health universities. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.
The role
We are seeking a dynamic and efficient Events Coordinator to support the delivery of a world-class and sector-leading portfolio of annual events to support LSHTM’s Strategy to both internal and external audiences. Events are diverse and include graduation ceremonies for students, conferences and lectures for academics, policymakers and funders, as well as internal community social events. Working within the Communications & Engagement department, the events team provide best practice guidance to others across LSHTM arranging events through a toolkit.
Who we’re looking for
You should have proven experience in event and project management with confidence to use platforms such as Zoom for in-person, virtual and hybrid events and online registration software such as Eventbrite. You must have excellent organisational skills with the ability to support colleagues through the development and maintenance of an event toolkit resource showcasing best practice and where necessary in line with the evolution of organisational needs.
You will need a collaborative and flexible approach with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels. You should be educated to a degree level or hold equivalent experience. Further particulars are included in the job description.
LSHTM is a progressive, caring employer. You’ll get 30 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays and additional wellbeing days, and access to a generous pension scheme. We have a hybrid working framework, which means you can work from home when possible but be onsite in London when required for events.
The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1 FTE and permanent.
The salary will be on the Professional Services Salary Scale Grade 4 scale in the range £33,111 – £37,298 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service.
Applications should be made on-line via our jobs website. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to the email on our website.
The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.
Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.
Job Description and Person Specification available on our website.
Closing Date: Sunday 8th September 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday 18th September 2024
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.
Mind in Kingston - For better mental health
Position: Director of Services
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £47,000 per annum
Location: Kingston upon Thames (hybrid working, 3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Contract: Permanent
Do you want to use your skillset to join a team who are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing for our local communities?
About us
We are Mind in Kingston. We're fighting for mental health. For support. For respect. For you.
We are here to ensure that everyone with a mental health issue in and around the borough of Kingston Upon Thames gets support and respect.
We are an independent, registered charity, affiliated to National Mind and part of the Mind federated network. Operational since 1972, we provide a range of services to local people who experience mental health issues in and around the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.
About you
We are seeking an experienced Director of Services to join our organisation.
In this exciting and challenging role, the Director of Services will be a part of Mind in Kingston's Senior Leadership Team and will be pivotal to the strategic and operational development of the charity.
As Director of Services, you will be working in close partnership with the CEO and the leadership team and be passionate about supporting the mental wellbeing of your local community in the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames.
Essential criteria:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a senior leadership role managing frontline services in the mental health sector or a related sector such as domestic violence, homelessness, disability or adult social care (charity sector or NHS).
- The ability to contribute strategically whilst also supporting the team operationally.
- Strong understanding of mental health issues and the needs of individuals living with mental health conditions.
- A commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion, with a passion for advancing social justice and mental health equity.
We are an equal opportunities employer, recognising that not everyone is the same and that different people will require different support to fulfil their potential. We strive to ensure that our staff team is representative of the diverse communities across the borough. We particularly encourage applications from people in communities that face mental health inequalities and from anyone with experience of living with a mental health condition.
How to apply
Please submit your CV as an initial expression of interest to Will Worthington, our retained consultant at Morgan Hunt Executive. You will then be sent the role description and be contacted for a briefing call.
Closing date: Monday 9th September 2024
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes and its complications, improving lives until they find the cure. The charity are dedicated to their 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
The charity also provide support and resources to individuals and families affected, as well as advocate for policies and funding that advance diabetes research and improve access to care.
JDRF are on an exciting journey of growth and need to build their capacity. They have introduced a new suite of tools including Donorfy as their CRM and Power BI which will enable them to be even more data driven and impactful.
You will join a collaborative and dynamic team, working closely with the Individual Giving and Insight Manager, Head of Individual Giving & Supporter Care, and teams in Supporter Care, Data & Insight, and Marketing. This role offers the chance to drive impactful fundraising campaigns, contributing to fundraising efforts, while benefiting from a supportive, growth-focused environment.
As Senior Individual Giving Officer, you will:
- Be responsible for the delivery and evaluation of digital, mail and phone direct marketing campaigns, making decisions on concept, creative and delivery
- Be responsible for campaign reporting and working with the Individual Giving and Insight Manager to optimise the IG programme based on data insights
- Collaborate with internal colleagues to plan and deliver multiple projects, and develop and maintain effective working relationships with external stakeholders
- Support the Individual Giving and Insight Manager in developing and implementing new tools and initiatives to grow income
Ideal skills and experience:
- Supporting direct marketing campaigns in a charity environment
- Able to handle projects from start to finish within given budgets and timescales
- Creating compelling and professional communications for a variety of audiences and channels
- Analysing campaign results and using insight to optimise future campaigns
Benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
- Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, so please apply ASAP.
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Advocacy for All are a well-established charity which, for the last 25 years have been enabling individuals to have ‘bigger voices and better lives’.
We are now offering an exciting opportunity to join our busy friendly team of advocates in South/South East London, supporting vulnerable individuals to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are upheld.
The role will start with RPR cases, developing into other areas of advocacy for which training will be provided.
What is an RPR?
As a Relevant Person’s Representative you will have a case load of people to visit on a regular basis to check that they are well looked after and safe from harm. Checking if they are happy in their place of care and that the carers are following correct processes. Reports are then submitted to the local council department with your feedback from your visit.
The role is challenging yet rewarding and will require strong communication skills with an empathetic person-centred approach as you will be supporting the relevant person whilst they are deprived of their liberty in a hospital or care home.
Full training for the role and regular supervisions will be provided, Further ahead, there will be potential to extend and expand the job role and develop roles such as an IMCA (Independent Mental Capacity Advocate) or Care Act Advocate, for which funded training and accreditation will be provided. The right candidate will be required to undergo this development training to fulfil the needs of the role and changing legislation.
Main Duties
· to visit the person on a regular basis to ensure that all discussions and meetings concerning the client are focussed on their needs and aspirations and they are involved in meaningful and appropriate ways
· communicate in such a way that the individual has a clear understanding as to what is happening to them
· work with all individuals in a way that promotes dignity and respect
· maintain accurate database records of all visits
Person Spec
· you will have experience or understanding of the needs of people receiving care services
· you will have competent IT skills (use of Microsoft) and able to submit reports electronically and maintain accurate and timely records
· you will be a driver as you will be required to travel to see your clients – based from our Sutton/Croydon office
· you will be willing to travel within the specified areas, including ULEZ zones
· you will be able to commit up to 37 hours per week
· you will be empathetic and non-judgemental, with the ability to manage professional boundaries
What we offer
· salary of £22010.50 per annum for a 37 hour week
· development opportunities including funded training, peer supervisions, career development and a range of online courses
· contributory pension scheme with employer contribution
· 24/7 Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme
· 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
· free eye care vouchers
· flexible working
Hours and Location
· We are looking for people who can commit up to 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
· The advocate will need to work flexibly in the specified locations as required, based from our Sutton/Croydon office, mainly covering those areas, but not limited to that area.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Summary
Are you passionate about transforming school food and ready to make a significant impact on the food system? As the Fundraising Manager concentrating on major donors & corporates, you will play a pivotal role in scaling School Plates, our flagship UK programme, aimed at making school menus healthier and more planet-friendly. With our School Plates Awards and Global Plant-based School Food Network both expanding rapidly —currently working with 70 major school caterers feeding over 1 million children daily —you’ll drive growth by securing crucial funding from major donors and corporate partners.
You’ll be an experienced relationship builder, a driven and enthusiastic self-starter, and an excellent project manager who shares our ambition to revolutionise school food. Are you passionate about improving school food and changing the food system? Can you match our ambition?
Job Details
Reports to: Director, UK
Location: Remote (home-based), UK
Key relationships: UK Director, UK Head of Programme, International Fundraising Manager, International Grant Writing Manager, other relevant internal departments and external stakeholders
Hours: 32-40 h per week
Salary range: £40-42,000 (based on 1FTE) depending on experience
Responsibilities
- Lead and innovate UK fundraising efforts, focusing on major donors and corporates.
- Develop a creative 3-year fundraising strategy and set actionable annual and quarterly objectives.
- Cultivate and expand relationships with new major donors, moving them along a prospect pipeline.
- Support the stewardship of existing major donor relationships, ensuring continued and increased support.
- Draft compelling theories of change, cases for support, and other key materials.
- Manage our visionary ‘donor circle’ initiative.
- Build and strengthen corporate partnerships, crafting tailored cultivation plans.
- Support the writing of successful grant applications and reports, as needed.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of fundraising experience, ideally within an NGO or a related field.
- Proven success in securing significant funds from donors or corporates.
- Exceptional project management and organisational skills and the ability to write strong proposals and reports
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a confident and engaging presence and an impact driven mindset
- Significant experience in researching and developing strong stakeholder relationships
- Ability to travel nationally as needed.
- Deep passion and commitment for ProVeg’s mission
Preferred:
- Knowledge and understanding of the plant-based food sector.
- Membership of a professional fundraising body
Benefits of working with us
- A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
- Provision of a work laptop.
- Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
- Career development support.
- Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account.
- We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
- And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!
When?
Application deadline: Open until filled
Start date: As soon as possible
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about leading transformative change in school food, we’d love to hear from you. Application infos below.
Further information
Please submit your application using our online form including your CV and cover letter. By submitting your application you agree that your personal data will be processed by and shared with our UK entity (ProVeg C.I.C.) and German entity (ProVeg e.V.). We will be interviewing on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
The recruitment process consists of:
1. Online Cognitive Aptitude test + Personality test
2. Online trial task
3. Interview with Senior Management
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Prospectus are delighted to be working with Anti-Slavery International to help them recruit for a new Philanthropy Manager (Major Gifts & Foundations) to join their team. Anti-Slavery International, founded in 1839, is an international non-governmental organisation, registered charity and advocacy group. It is the world's oldest international human rights organisation and works exclusively against slavery and related abuses. They believe that modern slavery is a contemporary issue of the highest importance, and they are determined to work with others to ensure that the estimated 40 million people across the world live their lives free from slavery for good.
This role is offered on a flexible full-time permanent basis paying between £ £40,777 to 44,011 per annum with flexible working arrangements at their London office.
The post holder will join the Fundraising and Communications team building on a period of exponential growth in foundations and major gifts of over five-fold in five years. They will be responsible for developing and managing Anti-Slavery International’s individual major giving (gifts of £5,000+) and to lead and develop Anti-Slavery International’s trusts and major donor fundraising programme. They will be responsible for the success of the overall major gifts and foundations strategy to engage, retain and inspire their loyal supporters and partners in addition to attracting new, long term, multi-year funders.
They are looking for someone with a demonstrable track record of securing five or six-figure+ multi-year restricted and unrestricted funding from high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations. They are looking for a candidate with demonstratable experience of building strong internal relationships and comfortable working alongside and directing senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will share their vision to help end slavery and have the experience of working within an international development/human rights organisation.
We are reviewing applications on a continuous basis so please do apply now and we'll be in touch!
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. 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 disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Head of Partnership Giving - Internal title
Remote (UK) | £50,498 - £54,826
Are you ready to lead impactful fundraising initiatives that protect animals globally? As the Head of Partnership Giving, you'll drive the success of our mission by nurturing high-value relationships with trusts, institutions, and major funders.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: £50,498 - £54,826 per annum
- 12 month fixed term contract
- Remote-First Role: Work from anywhere in the UK with quarterly meetings in London
- Flexible Working: Balance your personal and professional life with our flexible working arrangements
- Career Development: Access to training and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment
- Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse and collaborative team passionate about making a difference
- Impactful Work: Contribute to life-changing projects for animals worldwide
About the Role: As the Head of Partnership Giving, you will be the driving force behind our trust and institutional fundraising efforts. This role is crucial in maintaining and growing our partnerships with major funders like DEFRA and Open Philanthropy. You'll lead a committed team, developing and implementing a strategy that secures vital funds to support our global mission to end animal cruelty.
Why This Role?
- Purposeful Work: Join a mission-driven organisation with over 70 years of experience in animal welfare, dedicated to creating a world where animals live free from cruelty and suffering.
- Global Impact: Collaborate with a global network, working across 47 countries, to transform the lives of both wild and farmed animals.
- Leadership and Innovation: Shape and lead our partnership giving strategy, ensuring that our fundraising efforts align with our vision for a more humane and sustainable world.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Fundraising: Develop and execute a fundraising strategy focused on trusts and institutional partnerships, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- Relationship Management: Maintain and enhance key relationships with funders like DEFRA and Open Philanthropy, ensuring ongoing support and engagement.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor your team, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
Join Us and Make a Difference: If you're passionate about animal welfare and ready to lead impactful fundraising initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to become our next Head of Partnership Giving and help us create a world where animals live free from cruelty and suffering.
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.
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Hillside Clubhouse will be launching two brand new community cafés from Highgate East inpatients facility and from Lowther Road outpatients building. We want to make the cafés a warm, safe and supportive destinations for the whole community, not just patients and visitors. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to grow and develop two community cafés and tackle stigmas associated with mental ill health.
The front of house team will be instrumental in launching the café, so it is important that you feel confident and happy working under your own initiative as well as being part of a small team.
Most importantly, we are looking for people who are passionate about coproduction, food and community!
Job Description
Café Operations – Help to maximise food and beverage sales on site; clearing tables and maintaining high standards of cleanliness within the café; help to restock the café; operate the tills and take card payments.
Community engagement – Collate feedback from customers and ensuring this is shared with the community café manager; ensure customers have a positive and supportive experience in the café.
Customer Service – Ensuring the customers have a good café experience; ensuring customer queries and complaints are addressed in a proactive, friendly and timely manner; respond to any access needs customers have.
Volunteer Support – Providing support for Hillside volunteers within the café and ensuring they have a positive workplace experience.
Health & Safety – Ensure you have a good understanding of health and safety policy and procedures in the café, and that you are following them.
Safeguarding – Being aware of safeguarding policy and procedures and ensuring that any safeguarding concerns are raised with the safeguarding lead.
General – Ensure Hillside’s wider charitable work is promoted and made aware of; ensuring you are following the policies and procedures of Hillside throughout your work.
This list is not exhaustive and there may be other tasks the post-holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Ideally you would have some experience in the hospitality industry but training is provided
Excellent customer service skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work under your own initiative and within a team
A friendly and approachable attitude with an interest in challenging stigma associated with mental ill health
We are a disability aware employer and actively encourage applications from people with lived experience of mental health conditions. Hillside Clubhouse is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from those who experience discrimination and / or prejudice based on their race, ethnicity or immigration status, women, new parents, people with disabilities and LGBTQI+ people.
Please note that this vacancy might close earlier as we will conduct interviews as suitable candidates apply and we're ready to hire if we find the right person before the job ad closes
Are you an experienced campaigner or engagement professional looking for your next challenge?
Do you want to work for an exciting social change organisation with the mission of enabling people, places and the planet to flourish?
With our new Design for Life strategy, we are embarking on the next chapter in our 270 years’ strong history of social impact, with a range of interventions to unite people and ideas to turn world changing ideas into world changing actions.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Fellowship Engagement Manager (North, Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland) to help us achieve real impact by enhancing and deepening Fellowship engagement in the designated areas, fostering connections among fellows, facilitating fellows learning of new skills, and helping them leverage their expertise to drive tangible social change.
About You
What we look for in a successful candidate:
- Proven experience of initiating, facilitating and delivering a range of events and activities.
- Experience of building capacity or organising others to take action, this could be in a campaign or membership organisation.
- Knowledge of best practice regarding mobilising and sustaining volunteer-led networks.
- Ability to plan, multitask, prioritise, and work independently to meet deadlines.
To find out more about this role, please download our job description.
Apply
In order to apply, please click ‘apply for this job’ on our recruitment page and submit your CV. You will also be required to answer a series of questions. You do not need to submit a cover letter.
Please submit your application through the RSA website. We cannot accept applications via email. All applications will receive an automated response.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am 9 September2024. However, screening and interviews will be ongoing, so we may close the vacancy early if sufficient exceptional candidates apply.Please get your application in as soon as possible.
Please note that we cannot accept late, incomplete applications, and we can only consider candidates who apply through the online application process.
Inclusion Statement
As a social change organisation, we believe everyone, regardless of visible or invisible difference, should be welcomed to participate in creating a better future.
We aspire to maximum inclusion in our work and endeavour to challenge systemic inequity and all forms of discrimination. We therefore welcome applications from everybody who is committed to our vision and values and can demonstrate the skills, competencies and experience required for the role applied for.
Read full our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion .
About Us
We are the RSA. The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas are turned into world-changing actions. We’re committed to a world that is resilient, rebalanced and regenerative, where everyone can fulfil their potential.
The RSA has been at the forefront of significant social impact for 270 years. Our proven change process, rigorous research, innovative ideas platforms and unique global network of changemakers, work collectively to enable people, places and the planet to flourish. We invite you to be part of this change. Join our community. Together, we’ll unite people and ideas in collective action to create opportunities to regenerate our world.
We offer great benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), additional wellbeing allowance, free fellowship throughout employment and lots more! Read our full list of benefits .
A global network of changemakers enabling people, places and the planet to flourish in harmony.
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About the role
The Project Manager will provide effective and dynamic leadership and project management at Montfort and Bentley House, ensuring that all aspects of the service operate within a psychologically informed way of working.
Main duties
- To provide focused and motivating staff and volunteer management, ensuring that all staff and volunteers are working to the best of their ability and with the needs and aspirations of the people we support at the centre of their work.
- To develop and support an inclusive and enabling environment for all residents ensuring that they are all offered meaningful activities and involvement as appropriate to their needs and aspirations.
- To embed staff support structures including opportunities for team debriefs, complex case discussions and reflective practice to ensure that all staff are equipped with the necessary skills and support in carrying out their work.
- To ensure that the staff are trained and equipped to provide trauma-informed care to the residents, considering their psychological and emotional needs.
- To establish and oversee effective policies, procedures and systems at Montfort/ Bentley House which underpin the service and provide effective ways to record and celebrate the work undertaken with residents to satisfy both internal and external reporting needs.
- To be responsible for good and effective liaison with outside agencies including the police, social services and other statutory and voluntary agencies and delegating this work where appropriate.
- To monitor and authorise staff-related and office expenditure in line with the service’s budget and in line with financial regulations.
General responsibilities
- In conjunction with the Head of Housing and Progression to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Passage.
- To participate in internal/external meetings as required, attend training events, conferences and other functions as necessary.
- To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
- To ensure that all The Passage policies and procedures are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Code of Practice and Confidentiality.
- To contribute to the effective implementation of The Passage’s Diversity and Equality Policy as it affects both The Passage and its work with vulnerable adults.
- To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high quality standard of work, and to always work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of The Passage.
Desired experience
- Experience of delivering support services to multiply disadvantaged people in a residential or similar setting.
- Experience of leading a team and achieving strong and effective relationships with others in order to achieve organisational aims and objectives.
- Experience of case management and supporting staff to ensure suitable interventions are in place to ensure the needs of people we support are identified and met.
- Experience of joint working especially in relation to case conferences and a multi -agency approach to supporting multiply disadvantaged individuals.
- Experience of day-to-day management and supervision of staff/volunteers and a goodunderstanding of effective techniques, processes and approaches to staff management.
Desired knowledge
- Knowledge of homelessness and rough sleeping and understanding of the needs of people experiencing homelessness.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety practices and housing management systems and implementation of these in similar setting.
- Knowledge of requirements related to psychologically informed ways of working within a residential setting.
- An understanding of the range of approaches and methods appropriate for working with a difficult to engage or chaotic client group and a willingness to ‘think outside the box’ in order to assist the people we support to meet their needs and aspirations.
- An understanding and experience of working with people from different cultural backgrounds.
Above all we are looking for inspiring and committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people, and to help them to rebuild their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ASSISTANT CHARITY SHOP MANAGER
STAPLE TYE, HARLOW
£22,676 PER ANNUM
PERMANENT – FULL TIME AND BANK HOURS AVALIABLE
9AM – 5PM OR BANK
Please note this role will require weekends (Saturday) work in line with the team's rotas and shift patterns.
Do you have a wealth of retail experience and are looking for a new, exciting opportunity to work for a charity and raise funds to support people with complex needs?
About the role
An exciting position has arisen within our busy Staple Tye Shop for an Assistant Manager to join the team. This role will work closely with the Retail Manager to support with the day to day management and running of the store. Some of the key duties include;
deputising in the absence of the Retail Manager to ensure our staff and volunteers deliver an excellent service to our customers!
maximising opportunities to generate shop income to meet and exceed targets.
manage, control and reconciling of cash takings and stock
creating attractive displays with donated items whilst ensuring the shop floor adheres to H&S guidelines
About You
This is a great opportunity for someone who has retail experience and is looking to step into a management role, or someone already in a senior position but looking for a new challenge!
We are looking for an organised, creative individual with good working knowledge of pricing donated items, rotating stock and increasing turnover. The successful candidate will also have excellent effective communication skills and a professional approach when liaising with colleagues, volunteers and members of the public.
About St Elizabeth’s
St Elizabeth’s is situated in 68 acres of Hertfordshire countryside between Harlow and Bishop’s Stortford. We support people with Epilepsy and other complex needs in our Children’s Homes, School, College, Residential Homes with Nursing and Day Centre.
Our benefits:
In addition to excellent staff training, our employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of your employment:
- 23 days’ annual leave per annum
- 10% staff discount on items for sale
- Eligible for Blue Light card
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee Recognition Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Recommend a friend payment up to £500!*
- Confidential employee assistance programme
- Fully paid for DBS
- Contributory pension scheme - eligible employees are automatically enrolled after 3 months at 5% (3% employer contribution)
How can you find out more?
To apply, complete an application form and upload an up to date CV on our website. More information about St Elizabeth’s can be found on our website. All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. Please note we are not on a public transport route. The salary range advertised is based on full-time equivalent and appointment on the scale is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis; therefore, we recommend that you apply sooner rather than later. We reserve the right to close an advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline.
Diversity & Inclusion
At St Elizabeth’s we embrace diversity and aspire to create a diverse and inclusive working culture. We are proud to be recognised as an Investor in People and to hold Disability Confident status. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming all applications from across the community.
Safeguarding
St Elizabeth’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Registered Charity 1176777
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A great opportunity to join Principle Consulting - a social enterprise that supports charities to make a positive difference through policy, public affairs and campaigns.
Who we are: We are a social enterprise that works with charities to campaign for change and influence policy so the people they support get the help they need. We do this through integrated campaigns that include work across policy, public affairs and campaigning.
Our policy development involves working with our clients to identify existing flaws in public policy and laws that could be changed or improved. Our public affairs work includes engaging with the government and politicians to advocate for our clients’ aims and goals. Our campaign work engages charity supporters and the wider public to advocate for change.
Job Description
About the role: This is a fantastic opportunity to join our motivated team, who are passionate about supporting charities to achieve their aims. You will develop your understanding and experience of policy development, public affairs, campaigns and communications in a fast-paced professional environment.
This position offers the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of work in a busy, dynamic organisation with the guidance and support of senior team members, working with some of the UK’s leading charities, and offers substantial opportunity for advancement within the team for the right candidate.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage applications from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority groups; who are LGBTQ+; or with a disability.
Key responsibilities of the Senior Consultant role will include:
- Supporting engagement with a wide range of people and organisations within the charity and public sector, from politicians and civil servants to doctors, nurses and healthcare leaders
- Undertaking strategy planning and providing strategic advice to clients
- Parliamentary engagement, e.g. writing letters, arranging meetings and organising events
- Researching and writing briefings and reports
- Monitoring the media and activity in the UK and devolved parliaments
- Conducting desk research to support our work for charity clients
- Drafting copy for press releases, newsletters and social media
- Supporting in the planning and running of events including conferences, parliamentary events and webinars
- Any tasks as may be reasonably expected within the scope of the role
Key attributes:
- A clear and demonstrable commitment to helping charities to achieve their goals
- A motivated self-starter who is able to work well in a team
- Relevant recent work experience in policy and/or public affairs in the charity sector or another relevant sector
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- An active interest in UK policy and politics
- An understanding of parliamentary processes in the UK
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word and Excel)
- A good understanding of and experience in using social media channels
- Ability to conduct comprehensive analysis of information to tight deadlines, ensuring accuracy and relevance
- Ability to work flexibly across a number of different policy areas and quickly get up to speed on new policy areas
- Desirable: Experience of working in health policy
Place of work and flexible working:
Mix of in-office and home based. A full-time member of staff is expected to work from the Principle Consulting office (or at a client’s office if needed) for 2 days of each working week. If the successful candidate would like to be office based for more than 2 days a week, we would be happy to discuss this.
We work at the Impact Hub Kings Cross, and at the offices of our clients where required.
Applying for the role Please send your CV, and a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for the role,by 9am Monday 9th September
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hillside Clubhouse will be launching two brand new community cafés from Highgate East inpatients facility and from Lowther Road outpatients building. We want to make the cafés a warm, safe and supportive destinations for the whole community, not just patients and visitors. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to grow and develop two community cafés and tackle stigmas associated with mental ill health.
The café manager will be instrumental in launching the cafés, so it is important that you feel confident and happy working under your own initiative as well as leading a small team.
Most importantly, we are looking for people who are passionate about coproduction, food and community!
Job Description
Community Engagement: Work with the Director of Clubhouse Operations, local community groups and partners to ensure the café is a daytime destination and meets the needs of the local community.
Budget Management: Working with the Executive Director and Director of Clubhouse Operations to manage the income and expenditure for the café. Ensuring the daily and weekly cashing up is done accurately.
Supply Management: Ensure the kitchen minimises waste and has the produce required throughout the week. Manage the stock taking with the kitchen team.
People Management: Supervise and manage the cafes team including paid staff and Hillside Clubhouse members.
Menu Creation: Working with the local community, Hillside members and the kitchen team to develop seasonal menus that are reasonably priced.
Partnership Working: Maintaining a good working relationship with the Camden and Islington Mental Health Trust and the team based at Highgate East Mental Health Hospital and the clinical team at Lowther Road
Health and Safety Management: Manage the health and safety procedures for all food and beverage provision including regular checks, inspections and reviews. Ensuring all staff and volunteers comply with health and safety policies and procedures.
Work across the two cafes and provide support to the teams placed at the two sites
Safeguarding: Safeguarding lead on-site and being responsible for the safeguarding of vulnerable adults access the cafés.
General: Ensuring the cafés are following the policies and procedures of Hillside Clubhouse and being flexible in the support of the cafés and wider Hillside organisation.
This list is not exhaustive and there may be other tasks the post-holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Previous experience of working in the hospitality industry or demonstrable ability to step up into a leadership role in the sector
Experience of staff and/or volunteer management
Excellent communication skills
Strong organisational and time management skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time
Previous experience of handling cash and budget management
Up to date knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety and licensing legislation requirements including daily monitoring and record keeping
A friendly and approachable attitude with an interest in challenging stigma associated with mental ill health
We are a disability aware employer and actively encourage applications from people with lived experience of mental health conditions. Hillside Clubhouse is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from those who experience discrimination and / or prejudice based on their race, ethnicity or immigration status, women, new parents, people with disabilities and LGBTQI+ people.
Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check.
To apply, please follow the charity job advert and send over your CV and a short covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification. CV only applications will not be considered
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.