Jobs in Richmond Upon Thames

Prospectus is pleased to be supporting a UK Leading youth homelessness charity. They provide homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills, with the aim to get them back into education, training, and employment. At an exciting time, they are now looking for a Participation Manager to join their team, on a FTC basis, initially for 12 months.

As the new Participation Manager, you will report into the Director of Policy and Participation, and you will work to set up and establish a new cross organisation youth participation function.  You will work closely with the young people and colleagues to review current participation and use this to develop and implement a strategy for effective youth participation across the organisation, whilst implementing  guidelines for best practice. You will lead the delivery of participation training to staff and trustees, manage a range of internal and external relationships, negotiate and work collaboratively with peers and other colleagues and represent the organisation in various internal and external forums.

To be considered for this position, you will have significant experience of working directly with young people and have an understanding of participation theories and experience of using these to train young people, staff and trustees.  You will also be able to work collaboratively across team and organisational boundaries, negotiating and building relationships with schools, local statutory services and the voluntary sector and be able to establish and deliver a new programme of work within a set timescale and on budget. Candidates with experience of  leading and delivering effective youth participation and engagement programmes and working with young people, providing pastoral support and safeguarding and are highly encouraged to apply.

Please note, this is a full-time role, Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, you will be required on site at their London office 2 days per week, with the option to WFH to remaining 3 days. Occasional travel may also be required to their services in Manchester, Yorkshire and the Northeast of England (this will be expensed)

To apply, please submit your CV only in the first instance. Following your application, you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and may be asked to provide further information, including a cover letter to assist with the recruitment process. The closing date for this role is Friday 13th September and interviews will take place w/c 23rd September.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invests in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Director of Finance and Resources

Together for Mental Wellbeing

£87,550

Full-time, permanent

London and remote

Together for Mental Wellbeing is the UK’s oldest mental health charity. Since 1879, we have believed that people experiencing mental distress have the right to live the life they choose and determine their own future.

We offer a wide variety of support services and the people we work alongside are at the heart of everything we do. We currently work with around 5,000 adults every month via 70 projects throughout England, but we aspire to reach many more people through our five year strategy.

Having just launched our new strategy for 2024-2029, we are excited about our future, and through the fantastic commitment and dedication of everyone who works at Together, we will achieve our vision of continuing to be a recognized charity leader in its field delivering high quality mental health, wellbeing and support services. 

As our Director of Finance and Resources, you will play a critical leadership role in the ongoing transformation and financial sustainability of Together, ensuring the conditions for our future success. You will be a key advisor to the Chief Executive, the treasurer Trustee and the Board of Trustees in delivering our ambitions for the future, developing and driving innovative, up-to-date and well-planned corporate solutions that shape our Finance, ICT and estates and property management. 

An experienced and qualified senior finance professional with strategic and operational level expertise, you will be a collaborative and inclusive leader, who will work across your functions and beyond to leverage the overall performance of the organisation. You will have significant experience of driving change and building, motivating and inspiring teams. You will be a rigorous, clear thinker who acts with integrity, personally promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and who understands that people who use our services are at the heart of everything we do.

We have a firm commitment to empowering a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at Together for the people we work alongside in our services and for our workforce of staff and volunteers. We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as having a disability and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. 

Tearfund's vision is an exciting one: to see people lifted out of poverty, living transformed lives and fulfilling their God-given potential. In the UK and International Partnerships team, we have the joy of helping to make that happen. 

We are seeking a Head of UK & International Partnerships. The successful candidate will lead a successful fundraising team in raising income from high value individuals, churches, trusts and foundations. They will lead the team in an ambitious plan for growth over the coming years.

We are looking for a self motivated, driven individual with extensive experience in the following areas:

• Team leadership and development
• Strategic planning and implementation
• Relationship building for sales or fundraising, achieving strong income results

Do your skills and experience match the above? Then we'd love to hear from you!

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.

This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from a designated Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

Funded by Lambeth Council as part of its cost of living response in the borough, we are looking for an experienced generalist adviser able to deliver advice services to clients onsite at our main office and at various outreach locations, mainly in debt, benefits and housing

You will join a small, friendly team of staff and volunteers providing high-quality advice to persons in need. You will be supported through regular supervision and training. Your salary will be £33,444. The post is funded for one-year initially, however we intend seeking further funding during this term as we consider this post to be a high strategic priority for the Centre and of significant value to the clients who will benefit from it

BAC is a dynamic independent advice centre based in London with core specialist services in Housing, Benefits, and Debt. We also provide extensive pro bono legal services through our award-winning Online Legal Clinic in areas including Crime, Family, Employment and a wide range of litigation matters. We provide a range of generalist, outreach and specialist project services such as legal advice to persons living in the private rented sector

We have a great opportunity for a Community and Challenge Events Manager working for the small but mighty Leukaemia UK, reporting to the Head of Public Fundraising.  As the Community and Challenge Events Manager you will be responsible for generating nearly a 3^rd of the income for Leukaemia UK, leading the team across a range of areas including virtual challenges, in-person events and community fundraising.
As part of this exciting role, you will identify opportunities, develop new fundraising products and deliver the Community and Challenge Events portfolio whilst leading a small team. Working closely with other areas of the charity such as the Marketing and Communications team and the Legacy and In Memory Manager to expand all opportunities to make a real change to people's lives. The team has a great learning culture and excellent leadership.

To be successful as the Community and Challenge Events Manager you will need:

• Experience of community and/or challenge events fundraising
• Line Management experience
• Project Management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritise, budget and plan
• Team player with a positive attitude

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Contract: 1 year FTC – open to working patterns
Location: Hybrid
Closing date: ASAP
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

 

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Young People service in Ealing. No personal care or experience is required, just the right values.

£27,352.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

This Support Worker role is on a 4 week rolling rota which includes a combination of early (8.00 - 16.00) and late (14.00 - 22.00) shifts including weekends. No sleep in's required.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively
Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
Day to day instruction/ supervision of Assistant Support Workers/domestic staff/ Personal Support Assistants where appropriate
Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is essentially customer-focused
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

What you'll bring:

Essential:

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or wiling to work towards an NVQ
1 year experience working with young people

Desirable:

Experience of working in Ofsted regulated services

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

We are looking to recruit to an Advice & Equalities role to work closely with our METRO GAD (Greenwich Association of Disabled People) team to provide an advice & support service for disabled people including around hate crime in Royal Borough Greenwich (RBG). We are looking for someone with a good instinct for the needs of disabled people; confident liaising with the local statutory sector, sharing our belief in the power of lived experience and the need for society to remove barriers for disabled people. 

If you would like to work in an inclusive and supportive environment and think you could support disabled people in RBG around their advice needs, we’d like to hear from you. There is plenty of opportunity to develop your skills in the role. We also encourage applications from Black, Asian and other minoritised candidates with lived experience of disability, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. 

PR and Communications Manager
Reporting to: Head of Communications
Responsible for: Communications Officer
Based: Our Head Office is based in London, but we have an agile working policy enabling people to work at another UK location up to 4 days/week. Permanent remote working in the UK is possible and we welcome applications from people based in other parts of the UK.
Terms: Full time (35 hours/week), permanent.
Salary: £34,424 - £45,448 per annum

About the role

The main purpose of this role is to lead on the delivery of a broad and engaging PR and communications strategy for the BSA, and several of its programmes, to raise the profile of the organisation’s work and its spokespeople.

They will create engaging content for our digital channels, as well as work on national PR campaigns, develop social media strategies and produce thought-provoking case studies.​

They will work on key aspects of the British Science Week PR and events campaign and will lead the British Science Festival’s media relations work. They will also oversee the communications plans for our Policy, Partnerships and Impact programmes, including For Thought, Sciencewise, and Future Forum.

They will line manage our Communications Officer and provide support and advice to the wider communications team, especially on PR and media relations activity.

Key responsibilities

The main responsibilities of this role are to:

• Deliver the BSA’s corporate communications strategy, by developing integrated, multi-channel communications plans and activities;
• Manage a programme of profile-raising PR and media relations for the BSA and its spokespeople;
• Develop the PR and communications plan for British Science Week, including leading on the stakeholder launch event;
• Lead on the PR and media relations plan for the British Science Festival, by liaising with the researchers and academics involved;
• Deliver the communications plans for our Policy, Partnership and Impact programmes, including our annual thought leadership summit, For Thought, the BSA’s work on Sciencewise, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in Science, and Future Forum;
• Oversee the use of our corporate brand, our corporate tone of voice and lead on the content creation of our owned social and digital corporate channels;
• Play an active role in evaluating the success of our communications campaigns;
• Line manage the Communications Officer, offering support and guidance as necessary, and ensuring their Learning and Development needs are met;
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation on content & ideas for the various programmes we run.

About you

The PR and Communications Manager role will suit someone who has a passion for showcasing the impact of an organisation with stakeholder audiences.

We are looking for someone who is proactive and creative, with an eye for detail. You should be a compelling storyteller, with experience in developing engaging content in various media.

Ideally, you will have a background in media relations or PR, but if not, a sound understanding of the UK media landscape is essential.

You do not need a background in science to apply for this role – we are looking for someone who wants to communicate messages and deliver excellent content.

You will have the opportunity to work with a range of stakeholders in this role, including some of the BSA’s beneficiaries, our partners and sponsors, the press and media, as well as contractors. You need to feel comfortable meeting and talking to new people.

You will occasionally work at events, so a professional manner is a must, and a willingness to travel to other parts of the UK from time to time.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 15 September 2024. 

Interviews are due to take place w/c 30 September 2024.

You will be informed as soon as possible after the application deadline whether you have been selected for interview.

Interested?

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

As part of the British Science Association’s commitment to being a Disability Confident employer, all disabled* applicants who meet the ‘essential criteria’ for this vacancy will be offered an interview under our guaranteed interview scheme.

If you wish to apply under the guaranteed interview scheme, you will be asked to indicate this when you submit your application by selecting ‘yes’ in the relevant box when asked during the application process. Applicants do not need to state any further information or declare their disability at the application stage.

Whether you are applying under the scheme or not, if you are successful in being shortlisted, we will ask candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions to let us know if they need any adjustments during the recruitment process.

While we try to ensure that everyone finishes work on time, and can vary their working hours in line with our agile working policy, from time to time the job entails working extended hours and occasional weekends, for which no overtime payments are made. The BSA operates a time off in lieu policy for weekend working and some other out-of-hours instances.

Only applicants who have a legal right to work within the UK will be considered. You will be asked to bring along proof of nationality and/or proof of ability to work in the UK.

You will also be asked to declare any previous convictions in line with your rights under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975.

This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. It is the practice of the Association to examine job descriptions from time to time and to update them to ensure they relate to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are reasonably required, in discussion with the postholder.

A copy of our Privacy Notice is available on the vacancies page of our website.

*The Disability Confident scheme’s definition of disability is in line with the Equalities Act 2010: “a physical or mental condition which has a long-term and substantial effect on your daily life”.

Further information about our Disability Confident commitments can be found on the Disability Confident page of our website.

Our commitment to EDI

For the BSA's vision to come to fruition, we need to help science become part of culture, including those who are currently least engaged. We need to be able to engage with people in groups that are poorly represented in science, and that’s why equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) needs to be central to our activities.

The BSA has established three objectives for our work with EDI:

• Develop our staff and internal systems to ensure the BSA reflects the society we want to see, and develops inclusive culture and policies;
• Change our programmes to increase their relevance to audiences who are traditionally under-represented in science engagement activities, and empower people to run science engagement activities for their networks and communities;
• Influence other organisations and individuals in the science engagement to sector to develop and improve their EDI practices in capability and audience development to reach new audiences.

We recognise that in many settings, at the BSA and beyond, EDI can be seen as an add-on or ‘fix’ to the regular work. Our aim is for EDI to be the heart of everything we do.

No agencies please.

We are looking for a Senior Supporter Engagement Officer for an incredible homelessness charity to optimise opportunities for income growth by project-managing and delivering fundraising initiatives, while developing bespoke, stewardship strategies with Mid-value supporters.

This is London hybrid role with two days a week in the office.

The Charity
An incredible charity dedicated to providing people with support and life skills to assist with finding education, training and employment. Youd be joining a passionate and welcoming team that prioritises inclusivity and diversity. They offer fantastic company benefits, including 25 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, competitive employer pension contributions, flexible working and the opportunity to apply for a sabbatical, as well as much more!

The Role
Maximise donor potential through tailored journeys and communications, whilst delivering excellent donor experience.

Development and delivery of annual schedule of communications and events for the Mid-value audience.

Lead the development of cross-directorate relationships to ensure the delivery of high quality appeals, campaigns and supporter experience.

Effectively manage income and expenditure budgets with the Senior Supporter Engagement Manager

The Candidate
Strong experience of working in a busy Direct Marketing environment.

Experience of end to end direct marketing campaign management.

Strong working knowledge of direct marketing techniques and mechanics such as regular giving products, supporter journeys, prompt strategies etc.

The ability to deliver presentations and produce written documents to a high standard.

IMPORTANT NOTE

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

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

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

Trust and Corporate Fundraising Manager

Would you like to be inspired every day in a highly rewarding role? Whether it’s the veterans and family members we support, your colleagues or the partners we collaborate with, you will be working with an exceptional group of people.
 

Position: Trust and Corporate Fundraising Manager

Location: Richmond, London / Hybrid (2-3 days a week in the office)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: 2-Year Fixed Term (with potential for permanent)

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Closing date: 17th September 2024

About the role:

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Trust & Corporate Fundraising Manager to join our team. In this role, you’ll be building on our well-established grant fundraising programme and helping propel our corporate partnerships to new heights. With a small but perfectly formed Fundraising function, we’re looking for someone who is creative and thrives with a high degree of autonomy, within a supportive and collaborative team.

Key areas of responsibility include:  

• Help shape and deliver a fundraising plan that unlocks new income opportunities from trusts, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Forge strategic, collaborative relationships with a diverse portfolio of funders, delivering excellent stewardship to ensure they feel valued and see the impact of their contributions.
• Leverage our robust monitoring and impact data to craft compelling, evidence-based funding applications that resonate with funders’ priorities.
• Research and identify new funding opportunities with precision and creativity.
• Stay ahead of trends in the fundraising sector, bringing fresh ideas and approaches to our work.

About you:

If you’re someone who enjoys a varied portfolio with a focus on trusts, foundations and corporate partners, particularly those with corporate foundations, and you’re ready to play a pivotal role in sustaining and expanding our services, we want to hear from you.

Key skills required for this role:

• Proactive and highly motivated, with a strong track record of achieving fundraising targets.
• Proven experience of working in a fundraising environment, with demonstrable experience in grant fundraising.
• Proven experience in making applications to funders, including written applications and face-to-face presentations. The post-holder will need to have a sound understanding of the interests and working methods of trusts and foundations.
• Demonstrable stewardship experience – the job requires the ability to manage and prioritise a portfolio of supporters working to deadlines and agreed targets.
• Proven experience in using impact reports as well as creativity and a fresh writing style to develop language and themes for compelling fundraising bids.
• Demonstrable bid development experience, with effective writing skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines, plan, prioritise and work under pressure.
• Highly developed research and analytical skills.
• Confident in building relationships and communicating effectively with supporters and grant funders internally and preferably at senior level.

About the organisation:

The employer supports members of the armed forces community (veterans and adult family members) with health conditions on their journey into employment once they have left service, helping them overcome barriers to employment and transform their lives.  We have a long and proud history and continually adapt the services we offer to ensure we remain relevant to the modern-day veteran and their families.

Our organisation values open and clear communication, engaging with our teams in all aspects of our organisational development and delivery. Committed to diversity and inclusion our services are open to everyone and we actively seek to make our services more accessible to those with specific needs or from diverse cultures.

How to apply:

To apply for this position please prepare your CV and a cover letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification as set out above and submit via the online application process.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Trusts Fundraiser, Foundations Fundraiser, Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, Fundraising, Partnerships Manager, Fundraising Partnerships, Income Generation, Income Generation, Fundraiser, Engagement, Trusts, Trusts Fundraising Officer, Foundations Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Grants Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Manager, Trusts Fundraiser, Trusts and Grants Fundraiser, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The National Tremor Foundation is looking for a General Manager to help support its growth and positive impact on people with all forms of neurological tremor.

The National Tremor Foundation (NTF) is a charity who aim to provide help, support and advice to all those living with all forms of neurological tremor irrespective of age. Our mission is to provide advice, support, publish information and promote research on neurological tremors.

We are seeking a full time, self-employed, dynamic, self-motivated General Manager to lead the NTF on behalf of the Board of Trustees in return for an attractive salary of £35,000 per annum. The successful candidate will play a vital role in the strategic development, operational management, administrative functions and community engagement of the charity to help support its growth and positive impact on people with all forms of neurological tremor.

Working with the Board of Trustees, the successful candidate will promote the values and actions that ensure the charitable aims are fully met and developed and maintain and develop high quality services with both external providers and core NTF activities.

Experience

• Leadership and management, with experience of the voluntary sector.
• Operational management.
• Working with a Board of Trustees.
• Financial management and budgeting skills.
• Funding and bid-writing
• Staff and volunteer management
• Marketing
• Compliance and Safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of health and well-being activities.
• Experience of catering and hospitality a bonus.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent I.T. Skills.

To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification.

Application closing date 2nd September

The interview date will be during the week of the 9th September 2024

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic UK based non-profit organisation that provides free legal advice to parents and carers on their rights at work. The charity’s mission is to remove the barriers that people with caring responsibilities face in the workplace. An exciting opportunity exists for a Co-Head of Employment Legal Advice Service to join the team. The postholder will focus on developing strategic relationships with trusted partners and stakeholders, including new and existing law firms who provide pro bono support. It will also oversee the effective and efficient delivery of Employment legal advice to working parents and carers. The role will be a job split, with an existing Co-Head and will be a part-time,  3 or 4 days week, permanent role with flexible working options available.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will be an employment lawyer (solicitor or barrister) with at least 5 years PQE in employment law gained with a reputable organisation. You will have expertise in and experience of providing autonomous advice on employment law and discrimination. You will be able to identify policy issues arising from advice work and have the ability to represent the organisation externally as subject matter expert. You will be able to identify own training and development needs and commitment to keeping up to date with all relevant changes in benefits and employment rights. Proven experience of establishing rapport, credibility and collaborative relationships with key customers, partners and stakeholders at the highest level both internally and externally is essential for the role. This is a great opportunity for a talented person to join a growing charity which contributes widely to members of our society.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.

Location: Godalming, Guildford, and Farnham with travel to other CASWS locations as required

Are you a finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact? There’s never been a more important time to work for Citizens Advice. With the soaring cost of living, people and families are struggling to make ends meet, leading to record-breaking demand for our services. We’re excited to announce a new opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our team, playing a crucial role in supporting both the operational and strategic financial management of our organization. Your work will ensure we can continue to deliver our vital services efficiently and sustainably during this critical time.

As the Finance Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance, while also providing strategic insights to guide Citizens Advice’s long-term financial planning. This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial direction of a growing organization that is on the front-line of supporting those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you’ll help develop and implement strategies that enhance our impact, manage resources effectively, and ensure transparency and accountability in all financial matters.

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in finance, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector, who is passionate about making a difference. If you have the skills to manage both the operational details and the big-picture financial strategy, we want to hear from you. Join us at Citizens Advice and play a vital role in helping people find a way forward and tackling the root causes of the challenges they face.

Deadline for this role is 9am Monday 2 September 2024

For the job pack, please click on the apply button to be taken to the vacancy page. We are accepting CV and cover letter apply

The Citizens Advice service values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, as they are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

Welfare Benefits Advisor – Adults
Salary: £27k to £30k negotiable & dependent on experience
Training can be provided in key areas of the role for those with essential experience. (see person specification)
Hours: 37.5 hours a week
Place of work: Centre for Independent Living, Mo Mowlam House, Clem Atlee Court, SW6 7BF
Contract period: Permanent
Accountable to: Welfare Benefits Team Leader

The Organisation

Action on Disability (AoD), founded in 1979, is one of London’s leading Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations. As we believe in the social model of disability, our values and principles embrace inclusive and accessible ways of working both internally and in all our activities, seek the participation and contribution of our members, and encourage and respect diversity.

The organisation is a medium sized charity with a Board of Trustees (at least 75% is disabled trustees), 25 staff and a strong ad hoc staff and volunteer base including many with direct experience of disability - all of whom are passionate about removing the barriers that disabled people face.

AoD provides five key services. These are: Youth, Employment, Welfare Benefits and Independent Living.

AoD’s Welfare Benefits Service

The Welfare Benefits Service provides free independent advice and assistance to all disabled residents and their carers who live and work in Hammersmith and Fulham borough. The service is for all ages, including parents and carers of disabled children.

We provide free advice and assistance, up to and including Tribunal level, on all Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) benefits, Tax Credits, and some local authority benefits.

Welfare Benefits Advisor will

• Provide high quality Welfare Benefits advice and casework and, as appropriate, representation at the 1st Tier Tribunals for disabled individuals of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
• Write Mandatory Reconsideration requests and in a limited number of cases, write appeal submissions.
• Undertake direct welfare advice and casework.
• Maintain appropriate records of work undertaken using an appropriate electronic Welfare Benefits Recording and Information System via AoD’s Charity Log, and through the use of Excel
• Gather information to monitor and evaluate the service.
• Assist with funding applications / tender bids by providing basic factual information to Fund Raising Manager/CEO/Managers to enable them to apply for funding and also enable them to write funding/tender applications.
• Contribute to Welfare Benefits related publicity material, social media, reports for the Board of Trustees and other stakeholders and other documents as required.
• This post requires travel to different locations, e.g. for home visits.

For all work:

• Work in a person-centred way
• Produce agreed regular monitoring and progress reports
• Comply with AoD’s agreed policies and procedures.
• Participate in the wider development of the service and contribute to service improvement as required.
• Be computer literate and administratively self-supporting.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as identified by the line manager.

Closing Date: 10am Monday 23rd Sept

Interviews: Scheduled for Wednesday 02nd Oct.

Please note we do not accept CVs and only review applications sent via email or post, not via social media.

Finally, Action on Disability positively welcomes applications from Disabled people.

Please identify any specific requirements you may have, or wish to bring, to ensure full access at your interview if you are shortlisted.

Interested?

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

Action on Disability prides itself on being an accessible and equal opportunity employer.

No agencies please.