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About the National Garden Scheme

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,300 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands and raises impressive amounts of money for nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake.

Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors we have donated a total of £70 million to nursing and health charities. Founded in 1927 to support district nurses, we are the most significant charitable funder of nursing in the UK and our beneficiaries include Macmillan, Marie Curie, Hospice UK, the Queen’s Nursing Institute, Carers Trust and Parkinson's UK.

The National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – we are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too and we fund projects which promote gardens and gardening as therapy.

About the Administrator

At the National Garden Scheme a small central office with a team of 13 is the hub for a wide range of activity involving hundreds of volunteers, thousands of garden owners and a large audience of beneficiary charities, suppliers, supporters and partners, and members of the public who want to visit gardens and engage with the charity.

The administrator is the first point of contact for many of these, being responsible for answering the main telephone line and managing the general email inbox. They are also responsible for managing the office environment on behalf of their colleagues.

In normal years, they also carry out the administration of certain annual events and projects including our annual lecture and presence at the Chelsea Flower Show. 

The right candidate ideally will have some experience as an administrator or receptionist and will be comfortable in a busy, hands-on and varied role. The key requirements are efficiency and excellent communication skills, this is a role for a meticulous, problem-solving people person. They will also be self-motivated, with the ability to work closely with colleagues in a small head office team, as well as with volunteers in the wider National Garden Scheme network. 

Key responsibilities

Receptionist and office administrator

• Manage the main telephone line, ensuring a polite and efficient first point of contact.
• Manage the central email account, responding directly or passing requests to colleagues.
• Manage and procure office supplies such as stationery.
• Manage incoming/outgoing mail, courier collections/deliveries and costs.

Administration of shows and other annual events

• Managing the booking of venues and ensuring that staff and volunteers are briefed on their role at the show/event. 

Administer National Garden Scheme merchandise

• The National Garden Scheme has a small range of branded merchandise such as aprons and tea towels whose primary purpose is promotion. Merchandise is managed by the Head of Marketing.
• The administrator is responsible for monitoring stock levels and placing orders when appropriate.
• They are also responsible for liaising with the fulfilment house over any queries to do with orders and dispatch.

Other duties include:

• Work flexibly as part of a small office team, providing appropriate support for different colleagues and undertaking tasks as necessary.
• Manage the Chief Executive’s telephone line when he is out of the office.
• Prepare with the Chief Executive the agenda for monthly team meetings and record the minutes.
• Attend national garden shows (e.g. Chelsea) and other events as required. 
• Protect and enhance the organisation’s public reputation when speaking on its behalf.

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays), subsequent increases up to 33 days.
• Permanent, full time role, 35 hours a week – 9am to 5pm with one hour lunch break.
• Attractive work environment - office is based in a National Trust property, Hatchlands Park, East Clandon, nr Guildford GU4 7RT

Person Specification

Skills

Essential/Desirable

Confident knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

E

Knowledge and experience of databases, preferably CRM

D

Experience as an office administrator

D

Experience as a receptionist

D

Personal Skills

Efficiency and reliability

E

Excellent interpersonal skills

E

Excellent oral communication skills

E

Accuracy and attention to detail

E

Ability to prioritise and work to strict deadlines

E

Car owner and driver

E

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Team: Advocacy

Location: Remote - commutable distance to Cardiff

Work pattern: Mon-Fri, 7 hours per day

Salary: Up to £36,649 per year

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Advocacy and Government Relations Officer for Wales:

- Lead engagement with the Welsh Government and MSs

- Support engagement with the UK Parliament

- Monitor parliamentary activity daily and conducting online research

- Preparing position statements and responses to external policy developments

- Developing public-facing charity campaigns including online resources, organising events and delivering presentations

- Media spokesperson for Cats Protection

About the Advocacy team:

You will be working as part of the Advocacy & Government Relations team in the Advocacy & Influence Directorate. The team is made up of 8 members who work across the whole of the UK speaking up for cats. Our campaigns change laws to better protect the health and welfare of cats.

What we’re looking for in our Advocacy and Government Relations Officer for Wales:

- Experience of advocacy, public affairs or influencing work (which may include campaigns), ideally in Wales

- Lives within a commutable distance of Cardiff or willing to relocate to the area

- Experience of policy work and research

- Experience of dealing with high profile/ VIP individuals e.g. Ministers, MSs, MPs, MSPs, MLAs, Government Officials, Local Councillors and officers, corporate executives; professional organisations

- Proven ability to multi-task and work independently on own initiative, accurately and under pressure

- Experience of effective use of social media and the internet in an advocacy/campaign context

- A confident communicator with good written and oral skills; and great people skills

- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable

- Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office – Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

- Full, valid, UK  driving licence

What we can offer you:

- range of health benefits

- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing

- Access to a wide range of internal and external learning and development opportunities

- A friendly and supportive team

- and much more

Application closing date: 8th December 2024

Virtual interview date: 18th & 19th December 2024

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Video screening

3. Virtual interview

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

I am working with a lovely organisation who are looking for an Interim Celebrity and Influencer Manager to join their team for an initial 2-3 month contract, 4 days per week. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with high-profile supporters, ensuring their ongoing commitment to the charity's mission.
• Talent Acquisition: Identify and recruit new high-profile supporters who align with their brand and values.
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with agents, publicists, and management agencies to facilitate effective partnerships.
• Campaign Development: Develop and implement creative campaigns that leverage celebrity endorsements to drive impact.
• Event Planning: Organise and manage events involving high-profile supporters.
• Crisis Management: Handle sensitive situations and maintain a positive public image.

Person Specification:

• Proven track record in celebrity and influencer management
• Strong understanding of the media landscape and social media platforms
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for social justice and women's rights

Please note that this role is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

What's on Offer:

• Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible working. This role can be based anywhere in the UK but will require some travel to London for meetings. 

• Contract Duration: 2-3months with an immediate start date, 4 days per week. 

• Salary: £155.91 daily rate + £19.40 daily holiday pay (£175.31 total per day PAYE) Umbrella options also available. 

Interested?
Please submit your CV for consideration via our website. 

This is a fast moving role with candidates being reviewed on a rolling basis. 

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

London and remote, £32,000 to £35,000 dependent on experience, pro rata, 0.8-1.0 FTE, 36 hours per week, permanent

Are you passionate about fundraising? If you have experience of delivering individual giving and/or legacy fundraising campaigns this could be the ideal role for you.

We are seeking a skilled individual giving fundraiser who can write successful marketing plans for fundraising activities to be our next Individual Giving and Legacy Officer.

Working for us means you will be supporting our mission to lay the foundations for ground-breaking new discoveries and life-changing advances. We give hope to people whose health conditions are overlooked, by supporting research in areas that are underfunded. We invest in the brightest and best researchers, ensuring the next generation of scientists can continue to solve the biggest challenges facing human health. We are a broad and ambitious medical research funder and we operate to the highest professional standards.

This is an exciting time to join us as we have recently launched our new five-year strategy, Giving hope through life-changing medical research. A key part of this strategy is to invest in our fundraising team to achieve transformational growth in voluntary income in the next 10 years. As our Individual Giving and Legacy Officer, you will use your skills in fundraising and supporter care to deliver our ambitious plans to grow our fundraising from individual donors and legacies.

You will be part of our Fundraising Team, reporting to our Director of Fundraising and working especially closely with the Donor Acquisition Project Manager.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

Legacies

• Support and monitor a nationwide legacy marketing campaign.
• Develop and deliver stewardship programmes for individuals, legacy enquirers, and legacy pledgers.
• Develop programmes to promote legacy giving.
• Manage and maintain records of legacy enquirers, pledgers, donors, and executors.

Individual Giving

• Oversee the annual challenge and fundraising events programme.
• Oversee marketing campaigns for challenge and fundraising events.
• Provide support for a pilot donor acquisition programme.
• Undertake research on new fundraising opportunities and sources of individual giving income.
• Monitor progress of individual giving income, including working to agreed KPIs and ROI.

What you will bring

This could be your opportunity to take the next step in your fundraising career and perform a vital role in helping us to achieve our mission. We would like to hear from you if you can:

• Demonstrate experience of delivering individual giving campaigns and/or legacy fundraising campaigns
• Use a CRM system effectively for fundraising
• Cultivate and manage meaningful and empathetic working relationships.
• Demonstrate excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Exhibit strong analytical skills.
• Plan and organise your work effectively and respond flexibly to team priorities
• Demonstrate high level of IT skills, specifically excellent M/S Word and Excel.
• Work confidently in a team and be self-motivated to work alone.

Further details can be found in the attached job description.

Our offer

• £32,000 to £35,000 dependent on experience, full-time (36 hour week); willing to consider part-time (min. 0.8 FTE)
• 30 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays (some of which can be used flexibly)
• 10% maximum employer contribution
• Life insurance at four times salary
• Enhanced family-related leave and sickness leave
• Learning and development programmes and external training opportunities
• Generous additional benefits including regular team lunches, annual health assessments and optional social programme
• The opportunity to join a dedicated team making a difference to human health

We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, so you will be based at our central London office for a minimum of three days a week (usually Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) with the option to work remotely for the remainder.

Closing date: Monday 9 December 2024 at 09:00

In person interviews: week commencing 9 December 2024

Visit our website for further information and details of how to apply.

The Programme Assistant will provide support to the School Partnerships team to help deliver the programme, and will report to the Head of School Partnerships.  The role will include organisation and support for events, drafting and distributing email newsletters, data collection and processing, and other logistical and administrative support across the programme.

This post will have specific responsibility to the School Partnerships team in the first instance. The School Partnerships Programme offers funding and support to groups of schools in England that are committed to enhancing physics teaching and learning. There are approximately 120 school partnerships.

The Ogden Trust is a charitable foundation, started by Sir Peter Ogden in 1999, which supports the teaching and learning of physics. The Trust supports a range of initiatives, programmes and projects supporting schools, teachers of physics and informal science education.

About Us

The British Gas Energy Trust is a charitable organisation dedicated to alleviating fuel poverty across the UK. We support vulnerable households, empower communities, and drive impactful change to help those in need manage and reduce their energy costs. As we continue to grow and expand our operation, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chief Financial & Operating Officer (CFOO) to join our senior leadership team.

The Role

We are looking for a seasoned and professionally qualified financial & operational leader to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our financial strategy, ensuring strong governance and compliance, and supporting our mission to create lasting change for vulnerable households.

The CFOO will report to the CEO and work closely with them and the Board of Trustees, overseeing financial & internal operations, advising on strategic financial matters, and safeguarding our resources for maximum impact In addition to the financial aspect of the role, the CFOO will support the CEO with the day to day operational running of the trust, overseeing HR, Admin, Compliance and IT functions.  This role also includes leadership responsibilities for a small internal dedicated team and oversight of external contractors and consultants.

The role is home based with some travel to meetings, including overnight stays within the UK as required.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and develop the Trust's financial strategy, aligned with our mission and long-term goals. 

- Oversee governance, risk, and compliance processes, ensuring that all regulatory and ethical standards are upheld. 

- Present clear, insightful financial reports and analysis to the Board of Trustees, supporting informed decision-making. 

- Develop and oversee the internal systems and processes within the Trust, fostering a culture of accuracy, integrity, and accountability. 

- Work closely with the CEO and senior management team, providing guidance on financial sustainability and risk management. 

- Proactively identify and manage financial risks, ensuring resources are deployed effectively and responsibly. 

About You

- A qualified Chartered Accountant

- An Experienced Financial Strategist with a proven track record in strategic finance within a charitable organisation, foundation,  trust or relevant setting.

- Experience of overseeing both Financial and non-financial internal functions, processes and systems.

- Risk-Aware and Analytical: Skilled at assessing and mitigating risks, with a highly analytical approach to financial & wider risk management. 

- Skilled Communicator: Exceptional ability to communicate financial & wider insights clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels, including presenting to the Board of Trustees. 

- Governance and Compliance Expert: Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk management in the charitable sector. 

- A Strong and Supportive Leader: Leadership experience with a small team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. 

- Diplomacy & Commercial Acumen

Why Join Us?

The British Gas Energy Trust (BGET) helps families and individuals in England, Scotland and Wales experiencing hardship and who are struggling with energy debts.

You will be joining us at a time where many have been negatively impacted by the cost-of-living crisis and require financial support with their energy bills. You will be joining a collaborative and friendly organisation that is committed to helping individuals facing fuel poverty.  

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to bring your strategic finance expertise to a cause-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and motivation for applying by 21 December 2024.

We regret that we are unablwe to offer sponsorship and therefore the successful applicant must already have the right to work in the UK. 

Note to agencies - We do not require third party assistance with this vacancy. 

Executive Director of Friends of the Earth (England, Wales & Northern Ireland)

Salary: £97,905 per annum

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: Full time (30 hours over 4 days) 
Location: London-based or commutable to London (minimum weekly), with some other UK travel as required.

Plus benefits.

Can you lead Friends of the Earth in our mission to achieve climate justice?

We are seeking to appoint an Executive Director to lead Friends of the Earth (England, Wales & Northern Ireland) at a crucial domestic and international moment for climate, environmental and social justice.

You will motivate, inspire and build the capacity of a growing and diverse network of people coming together to transform our environment into one which is flourishing, sustainable, and socially just.

You will do this as a passionate and effective advocate for an environment that’s getting better, a safer climate, abundant nature, healthy air, water and food. We work from the grassroots to the global in communities throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland to playing our part in the international network of our sister organisations around the world.

We are looking for someone with established credibility and standing within the environmental and/or social justice sectors, someone able to inspire our activists, staff and allies, and to attract funding and resources to enable our vital work; someone with outstanding strategic vision and organisational leadership as well as a collaborative approach to build and deliver transformative work internally and externally.

With exceptional communication and relationship skills and an empathetic approach, you will inspire and lead our engagement across the political landscape and engage with a widening range of communities. Fostering equity, diversity and inclusion, including our commitment to becoming an anti-racist organization, you will be key to our work in pursuit of a just and sustainable world for all.

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY 2nd JANUARY 2025 (AT 23.59)

 For more information please read the information pack. 

HOW TO APPLY AND KEY DATES

Please apply by sending a curriculum vitae, supporting statement and Equality & Diversity form to the recruitment team, see how to apply.

Your supporting statement should be no more than 2 pages of A4 and address the key requirements of the person specification with relevant examples of your experience and outline why you are interested in the post.  Please state if you wish to be considered under Disability Confident.

To ease administration, please combine into a single Word document. Please do not use PDF format.

We are undertaking direct recruitment via this process. Additionally, Oxford HR are assisting us via an executive search process. If you are engaged with that, please continue to route your application via them. All applications will be reviewed jointly.

Key dates: 

Closing date: Thursday 2nd January 2025 (at 23:59)

First stage

1st Interviews:  Wednesday 15th/ Thursday 16th January 2025 (online via Teams meeting) 

Second stage

Meetings with key stakeholders: Wednesday 22nd/ Thursday 23rd January 2025 (online via Teams meetings) This will include meetings with representatives of our Boards, management, staff, Nations and the recognised union (Unite).

2nd Interviews: Wednesday 29th/ Thursday 30th January 2025 (in person at our London office)

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.

Job Title: Philanthropy Manager

Location: Hybrid (with 1 day per week in the London Office) or Home-Based

Hours: 35 hrs per week                                          

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £42,244 per annum (Hybrid) - £38,409 per annum (Home-Based)

What we do: We help young people through cancer

How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind

What we’re looking for:

• Someone that has experience in getting substantial gifts from High-Net-worth Donors, uplifting donations and bringing new people to the charity
• Someone who provide exceptional donor journeys and stewardship
• Someone who is a team player, working with internal teams to provide the best experience for our donors
• Someone who is driven by the desire, ambition, and commitment to address the challenges facing young people with cancer today.

What we offer:

• Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day-to-day work and refocus.
• Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
• Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
• Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
• Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
• Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

How to apply:

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application form and answer questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Key dates:

Applications by 5th December. 1st Stage Interviews on 10th, 11th, 12th December online and 2nd Stage Interviews on 17th December potentially in person. 

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team.

We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description. If you would like to opt into this scheme, please tick ‘yes’ on the application form.

Privacy and Safeguarding:

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). 

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please get in touch with the HR Team.

Summary

Are you passionate about making a real difference? An extraordinary opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Director of Fundraising to spark meaningful change at Diabetes UK.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and innovative fundraising professional to develop and deliver our fundraising strategy to support the work of Diabetes UK by raising over £40m a year. You will be working with teams across the organisation to engage supporters across the fundraising programme, and drive long term, net income.

You will be a confident and capable leader, with demonstrable fundraising experience and the ability to work confidently as a strategic thinker and as a practical fundraiser. You will hit the ground running and come with strong ideas and skills to implement them.

This role is crucial to building the charity's long-term sustainability, with a focus on exploring innovative opportunities.

Please refer to our job description below for further information about this role.

Diabetes UK is committed to fundraise in a way that is legal, open, honest and respectful and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are registered with the Fundraising Regulator and you will be expected to adhere to the Code of Fundraising Practice.

The Role:

Hackney has a longstanding reputation of being open and welcoming to refugees, migrants and asylum seekers - both as a Council and a community. The London Borough of Hackney is committed to ensuring people arriving in Hackney feel welcome and safe, and can access the support that is available. The Council has passed a motion to become a Borough of Sanctuary, and the Welcome Hackney service plays a key role in achieving this.

This role sits within the Welcome Hackney team. Welcome Hackney supports residents who are currently seeking asylum, have refugee status, or arrived in the borough via the Homes for Ukraine or resettlement schemes. The team also supports migrant residents with no/insecure status who face additional barriers to accessing services.

The purpose of the role will be to set up and manage services which ensure that refugees, migrants and asylum-seeking residents can access the support they need, as well as influencing systems to ensure services are available and accessible. The role will identify any gaps in service provision, working with residents and the voluntary and community sector towards creating a welcoming environment for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Eden Munro, Programme Manager, Welcome Hackney.

Skills & experience:

· Strong project management, organised with excellent use of project plans - proactive and work independently to ensure that key project milestones are completed on time and a high standard and projects are progressing within scope, time and resource constraints.

· Strong stakeholder management, good at relationship building, cross sector working, influencing and working collaboratively.

· Established experience of working with refugees, asylum seekers or migrants (people with lived experience are particularly welcome)

· Solutions focussed with a can-do approach. Proactively and independently finding solutions to barriers.

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 8 December 2024 (22:59).

Interview date: January 2025

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available.

Closing date: 8 December 2024.

This exciting new management role within our operations team is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to use their experience within a supported housing environment and help us to continue providing services of the highest standards for the people who need them.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference, and dedicated to achieving excellence.  This role seeks a highly skilled and experienced manager with a background in supported housing to lead across the organisation in quality assurance and regulatory compliance.  We are looking for a strong and capable team player to work alongside our Operations Manager and group of Registered Managers across our residential care homes for older people and housing communities for women and young people.  As a line manager for our community leads, previous people management experience is essential.

Working to help Keychange deliver the best support to our service users, this will be a varied role, including ensuring that our services comply with regulatory requirements, overseeing the delivery of our quality assurance framework, empowering our registered managers to deliver the highest standards of care and support, and assisting our Director of Operations in the smooth daily running of all operations across our nine community sites.

As a Christian organisation, we would ask that all applicants are sympathetic to our faith basis and values.

This role would be hybrid, based out of our Central London office, with UK travel to our community sites essential.

For more information please see the full job description with key responsibilities around quality assurance, regulatory compliance, reporting, team leadership and organisational culture.  Please ensure that you outline how your experience fits our person specification in your cover letter. 

Interviews will be ongoing for candidates who can demonstrate the experience and attributes required, and we reserve the right to close the application process early.

Keychange is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

Job title: Programme Administrator x 2

Term: One full time, permanent / one full time, one-year fixed term contract with option to extend

Salary: £29,120

Location: Victoria, London – hybrid (working one to three days in the office each week)

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 9 December 2024

Interviews: 16 and 17 December 2024 (held online)

NHS Providers’ development programmes team delivered a range of training and development activities for NHS boards and foundation trust governors. The team delivers over 200 events annually. We are looking for an additional programme administrator to take responsibility for the efficient event and logistics administration of this work to deliver high quality training and support for our members. This activity is delivered virtually, in-person or hybrid.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, high-performing team working across two of NHS Providers’ successful programmes – GovernWell and the Board Development programme. The individual should enjoy working in a fast paced environment, be a good communicator with the ability to liaise with colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally. They must be able to work flexibly, both independently and as part of a team, along with being insightful and organised with a keen eye for detail.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification to HR Team.

Please also complete the online interactive equal opportunities monitoring form as part of your application.
 

NHS Providers is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality, beliefs, or disability. To be successful in this role you will need to be personally committed to being anti-racist and support our broader diversity work across all protected characteristics.

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An exciting opportunity for a motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team and work from home. The role involves acting as a Technical Lead, leading client management, contributing to team development, and assisting with digital transformation. The position offers the chance to work on a variety of projects across different sectors and provides genuine opportunities for career progression within a young, growing, and enthusiastic team.
What you'll need to succeed
Minimum 7 years of experience in a consultancy environment. Professional Member of the RICS or close to achieving Chartered status. Experience of a variety of construction projects within both the public and private sectors; familiarity with healthcare, education, housing refurbishment (including re-cladding), mixed use new build residential developments would be advantageous. Proven knowledge of all aspects of Quantity Surveying including both pre- and post-contract related duties. Should be conversant with Excel spreadsheets and other standard Windows applications. Familiarity with bespoke industry software, Causeway CATO would again be advantageous. Proven experience of delivering projects on time and budget. Effective communication skills in a client-facing role.

What you'll get in return
Home/office working policy. Flexible working policy. Annual leave - sell, buy & carry-over policies. Health Shield cash plan. Long service award. Incentive scheme. Cycle-to-work scheme. Life assurance. Annual season ticket loan. Generous maternity & paternity pay.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Rachel Knight or call 07488 312 618 now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Human Resources Manager

Up to £42,000 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)

Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7TW.

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

The HR Manager will oversee the operational management of the HR department, ensuring the provision of an enabling and supportive service which is customer focused, effective and professional, and will deputise for the Director of HR & Volunteering as appropriate. This is a broad and varied role in a small HR team which covers all aspects of employment and management of staff.

The HR Manager will ensure best practice is followed in recruitment and selection, onboarding and induction, performance management, employee relations, absence management and record keeping.

What we're looking for:

• An empathetic and outgoing communication style – you have strong interpersonal skills, develop effective working relationships with a wide range of people, and give sound and appropriate support and advice
• A helpful and supportive team member - you work with a sense of urgency, using your initiative to get things done, and work collaboratively to achieve results
• A conscientious and disciplined approach to work – you are well organised, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy and are comfortable with pressure and challenge, managing multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Sound knowledge of UK HR and employment legislation – you will use appropriate judgement, work pragmatically, and mitigate risk
• An experienced HR professional, with a level 5 professional CIPD qualification or equivalent experience - you have significant demonstrable experience in a charity and/or commercial organisation at management level.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:

• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
• Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Time off in lieu
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping
• A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, click here. More information can also be found in our Candidate Pack.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others to via the link.

Closing date: 31 December 2024

Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed

Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Interviews will take place via Teams or in person. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.