Jobs in Teddington
Role: Casework Assistant
Duration: 6 months fixed term contract
Salary: £25,000
Hours: 35 per week, 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
Location: London (Hybrid)
We are delighted to be working with a debt advice and education charity to recruit an experienced Casework Assistant.
About the role:
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact millions of people across the UK, we are recruiting new team members to help meet the growing demand for debt advice and support. You will help prevent homelessness, reduce food and fuel poverty and ensure clients are supported through vulnerable circumstances with empathy and dignity.
The Casework Assistant is an instrumental role in the delivery of a quality money advice service. You will engage directly with service users and provide essential and vital support to the team of money advisors to progress client casework.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform casework administrative and clerical duties.
• Manage day-to-day client interactions, such as incoming enquiries and referrals, respond to client calls/emails
• Undertake all client assessments and maintain advisers’ diaries and outreach bookings.
• Maintain punctual, accurate and compliant records on our case management system
• Provide support to advisers on a regular basis with administrative and casework support.
• Support projects with events/external activities.
• Work closely with supervisors and advisers to ensure smooth and professional service delivery
• Ensure your work meets all regulatory and compliance procedures
About you:
You will need strong administrative, research and data skills, excellent communication and critical-thinking skills, and should be flexible and capable of working independently and as part of a team.
You will have:
• Proven experience working in a role supporting a busy team in an administrative or triage capacity
• Proven attention to detail and proficiency in first-time accuracy
• A demonstrable proactive approach and unprompted problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and the ability to manage various stakeholders
• A confident and assertive personality, combined with the ability to carry out duties calmly and professionally
• Understanding of the reasons and need to maintain confidentiality at all time
• Excellent IT skills, including experience of using Microsoft Office; in particular Outlook, Word, Excel and of using systems to monitor and maintain records
• A commitment to the Charity’s work and its values
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Salary: Full time equivalent £31,918 per annum (London); Pro rata £19,150.80 per annum (London)
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page
Contract type: Fixed term contract up to 31 March 2027
Travel: Although you will be based in the London office, travel will be required within the South, South East and South West of England approximately 3-4 times per month.
Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.
Do you have good practical experience of working alongside volunteers? Could you use your knowledge of volunteering best practice to help provide our volunteers with the best possible experience. If yes, you might want to consider joining our new Volunteer Experience Team based in 5 locations across the UK. We have exciting opportunities within our new Volunteer Experience Team to recruit new Volunteer Experience Coordinators as part of our 3-year sustainability plan in which we aim to expand and empower our network of volunteers delivering services to people with arthritis.
Our new Volunteer Experience Team is based within our People and Culture Directorate which delivers all our people related services across the Charity. We work together to ensure that Versus Arthritis is a great place to work and volunteer and that everyone feels, engaged, motivated, supported, valued and included and able to do their best for people with arthritis.
About the role
Our Volunteer Experience Coordinators provide best practice guidance at a local level to Versus Arthritis volunteers. Over the next three years you’ll be supporting the growth and diversification of our volunteer force and introducing new sustainable products (including digital) and processes to support them.
In this role, you will focus on empowering our volunteers by ensuring they receive a high-quality experience through forging relationships with them and ensuring they have what they need to carry out their volunteer roles. For example, you’ll be triaging queries, inducting and supporting new volunteers, delivering workshops particularly around digital awareness and competency, and encouraging networking between volunteers.
About you
If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:
- Great spoken, written and presentation skills.
- Ability to adapt communication style to audience.
- Ability to assimilate information and help drive forward change.
- Ability to build positive relationships quickly and to facilitate interactions between individuals and groups of people.
- Good IT knowledge and ability to share information with others.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and changing requirements.
- Strong collaborative team player as well as able to work effectively on own initiative.
*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.
Application deadline and shortlisting
- We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales.
Interview
Interviews expected: in the week commencing Monday 12 August using Microsoft Teams
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role: Trainee Debt Advisor
Duration: 6 months fixed term contract
Salary: £27,000
Hours: 35 per week, 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
Location: London (Hybrid)
We are delighted to be working with a debt advice and education charity to recruit a Trainee Debt Advisor.
About the role:
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact millions of people across the UK, we are recruiting new team members to help meet the growing demand for debt advice and support. You will help prevent homelessness, reduce food and fuel poverty and ensure clients are supported through vulnerable circumstances with empathy and dignity.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver a professional, impartial, pragmatic and outcome focused advice service to all clients.
• Give advice on the following areas:
o Income maximisation
o Budgeting
o Priority debts
o Unsecured debts
o Debt solutions
• Identify client vulnerabilities and prioritise household emergencies.
• Provide comprehensive advice, next steps and actions in a way that the client can easily understand.
• Signpost or refer to the appropriate party at the earliest opportunity.
• Maintain punctual, accurate and compliant records using our case management system.
You will be provided with training, which will enable you to meet the needs of the role and progress to accredited advisor standard, Training will be ongoing and by a variety of methods including in-house, courses, webinars and e-learning.
You will have:
• Strong, proven customer service skills
• The proven ability to build rapport and empathise with clients from a variety of circumstances.
• The proven ability to deal calmly and professionally with difficult situations, e.g., Supporting clients at risk of imminent enforcement action, facing emotional distress and or suffering from mental health or physical health challenges
• A positive, resilient and pragmatic attitude
• Consistent attention to detail and ability to adhere to necessary guidance and rules
The above do not need to be gained in a financial advice role, we welcome applications from candidates who have been in client facing roles and have a genuine desire to assist others.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Thank you!
Role: Debt Advisor
Duration: 6 months fixed term contract
Salary: £30,000 – 33,000
Hours: 35 per week, 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
Location: London (Hybrid)
We are delighted to be working with a debt advice and education charity to recruit an experienced Debt Advisor.
About the role:
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact millions of people across the UK, we are recruiting new team members to help meet the growing demand for debt advice and support. You will help prevent homelessness, reduce food and fuel poverty and ensure clients are supported through vulnerable circumstances with empathy and dignity.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver a professional, impartial, pragmatic and outcome focused advice service to all clients.
• Give advice on the following areas:
o Income maximisation
o Budgeting
o Priority debts
o Unsecured debts
o Debt solutions
• Identify client vulnerabilities and prioritise household emergencies.
• Provide comprehensive advice, next steps and actions in a way that the client can easily understand.
• Signpost or refer to the appropriate party at the earliest opportunity.
• Maintain punctual, accurate and compliant records using our case management system.
• Support Senior Advisor/Supervisor with duties and act as a deputy in AM absence
About you:
To be considered for this role you’ll need an Accredited Debt Advice Qualification to Caseworker Level (Institute of Money Advisers Certificate of Money Advice or Community Money Advice Level 3 Award in Debt Advice or similar) with a minimum one-year experience of providing comprehensive Debt Advice in line with Financial Conduct Authority and Debt Advice Quality Framework. Or alternatively an accredited Generalist Adviser with at least one year’s experience and are willing to complete the relevant Debt Adviser training qualification.
You will have:
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple cases on an ongoing basis,
• Ability to independently manage own workload and delivering on project KPIs
• Support junior and trainee members of the team through coaching and mentorship
• The proven ability to build rapport and empathise with clients from a variety of circumstances.
• The proven ability to deal calmly and professionally with difficult situations, e.g., Supporting clients at risk of imminent enforcement action, facing emotional distress and or suffering from mental health or physical health challenges
• Consistent attention to detail and ability to adhere to necessary guidance and rules such as FCA, GDPR and all other organisational policies and legal obligation to ensure strict compliance
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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The charity was formed in 1988 and registered in 1989 and has shown that enjoying and learning about the river on board their specially adapted and wheelchair-accessible boats, is an exceptional experience. It brings relaxation, health and personal development benefits unique to the river setting, as shown by their many returning clients who rebook year after year. Their boats are moored at Kingston-upon-Thames, and they operate along the river between Windsor and Putney.
The River Thames Boat Project are now looking for a Fundraising Manager to raise the funds to enable them to run cruises and education days on the Thames.
As Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for growing the charitable income across all streams (grants, foundations, corporate sponsors), maximising members program, establishing a sound data base for fundraising and establishing a volunteer fundraising committee. You will develop and execute a fundraising plan and develop strong relationships with prospective and existing funders. You will research potential trust and foundation funders, write compelling bids and ensure effective reporting and stewardship. You will also be responsible marketing the charity to prospective clients through mailings, social media and other routes.
To be considered for this role, you will need:
* Proven experience in raising income for small to medium size charities from multiple sources with a specific focus on trusts and foundations
* Self - motivated and pro-active with great interpersonal skills to work with staff members, volunteers, trustees, and external funders from individual to corporate donors.
* Proven ability to research funders, write compelling bids and manage relationships with funders
If this role sounds of interest to you and you want to have a chat and review the full job description, please do contact Dominic at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call him on 020 7820 7332.
Salary: £38,000 (FTE)
Permanent, Part-time (3 days per week)
Location: Home based with expectation of regular attendance at office (Teddington), events and funder meetings.
Deadline for applications - Tuesday 6th August 2024
Application Process - CV and Cover Letter
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Thank you!
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Are you a visionary leader passionate about road danger reduction and justice for road crash victims? Solutions Driven is working with RoadPeace to find a dynamic and empathetic CEO to lead their mission of supporting and campaigning for road crash victims and advocating for safer roads in the UK.
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: RoadPeace Offices, London (with hybrid working options)
About RoadPeace: RoadPeace is the national charity for road crash victims in the UK. Since 1992, they have been dedicated to providing support to people bereaved or injured in road collisions, while campaigning for legislative change and improved road safety practices. As they look ahead to the next 30 years, they’re seeking a CEO who can lead the organisation towards continued success and increased impact.
Role Overview: The CEO will provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational management for RoadPeace. This role involves implementing a new three-year strategic plan, leading an enthusiastic group of staff and volunteers, advocating for policy changes, directing fundraising and awareness and ensuring the efficient delivery of services. The CEO will work closely with the Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, and stakeholders to enhance the charity’s visibility and effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Strategy: Develop and execute strategic plans, foster a positive organisational culture, and inspire staff and volunteers.
- Fundraising and Financial Management: Implement fundraising strategies, oversee budget preparation, and ensure financial compliance.
- Advocacy and Campaigns: Lead advocacy efforts, represent RoadPeace in public forums, and build strategic partnerships.
- Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensure effective service delivery, and manage staff and volunteer teams.
- Governance and Reporting: Work with the Board of Trustees to ensure good governance, prepare regular performance reports, and comply with legal standards.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience in senior leadership within a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
- Strong strategic planning and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and public speaking abilities.
- Demonstrable experience in successful fundraising and financial management.
- Passion for supporting road crash victims, justice and reducing road danger.
Desirable Skills and Attributes:
- Experience in advocacy and public policy.
- Knowledge about reducing road danger and justice issues.
- Established network within the charity sector and government.
Personal Attributes:
- Empathetic and compassionate leader.
- Innovative and forward-thinking.
- High integrity and ethical standards.
- Resilient and adaptable.
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The role
Are you excited by the prospect of unlocking transformational funding to double survival rates of the deadliest common cancer?
We're seeking a Senior Trusts Manager to join our fantastic Philanthropy and Partnerships team.
Over the last five years, we have achieved significant growth in support from our Trusts and Foundation funders, and we are now laying the foundations for even further growth.
It’s a very exciting time to join us as the charity continues to grow and evolve at a thrilling
pace. The Senior Trusts Manager is a key role in the Philanthropy and Partnerships team, helping leverage the exciting opportunities that present themselves every day and building new relationships with influential supporters.
This role is responsible for:
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Leading the growth and development of the Trusts and Foundations programme to deliver significant and sustainable income growth in line with organisational strategy
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Developing and maintaining a robust pipeline of prospects with capacity to give significantly, working with key stakeholders to solicit and close asks as necessary.
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Managing a personal portfolio of supporters and prospects (capacity at six figure level and above)
About you
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You will have a track record of securing 5 and 6 figure gifts from Trusts and Foundations
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You will have proven experience of identifying and recruiting new Trust prospects and building a prospect pipeline
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You will be a brilliant relationship fundraiser, able to build relationships, garner trust and inspire action
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You will be highly motivated and love pursuing and seeking out new opportunities
If this sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you!
About working for us
This is a fast-paced and growing organisation that is really committed to making a difference. Being a part of our team is being part of a thriving, positive, dynamic, successful, and welcoming community that is making an impact. We will support you and develop you should you wish this, and you get the opportunity to be involved in activities outside the scope of your immediate role. We care about your health and well-being and your work-life balance, and you will feel that your contribution is valued and matters.
About us
Pancreatic cancer is a tough one but we're taking it on. It is tough to diagnose, tough to treat, and tough to research. For too long this disease has been side-lined. We want to make sure that everyone affected by it gets all the help they need. Together we are taking on pancreatic cancer. Underpinning this vision are our three values:
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Courageous
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Collaborative
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Compassion
We cannot achieve our vision without employing people who are committed to our vision, strategy, and values.
At PCUK our ambition is to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the communities and audiences that we engage with and where everyone can be their true selves, where they feel respected, championed, heard, and supported. We want our workforce to achieve their potential, understand their contribution and feel proud of their impact by creating a culture and organisation that is genuinely inclusive by advancing equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging through our policies and practices.
We believe diversity drives great outcomes by encouraging the different points of view that come from a diverse workforce. We want to hear from and engage with people whose experience of dealing with this disease may be very different depending on their individual circumstances and background. We can think of no better way to do this than by making sure this role fully represents our intent, therefore we are especially keen to consider applications from suitable applicants who consider themselves to be in areas that appear underrepresented within the charity sector.
How to apply
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You can download the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. If you have any questions about this role that we’ve not answered, please get in touch with us.
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To apply, please complete the online application form, setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification criteria. This information will be used to select candidates for interviews.
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You will need to have the right to work in the UK as we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.
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Please note that interviews will be held remotely on a rolling basis.
No agencies/sales call please – as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down and therefore will not be engaging agencies to support this recruitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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Communities and Delivery Lead
As the Communities and Delivery Lead, you will play a pivotal and diverse role, serving as a key driver for the success of our literacy project across the UK. Your responsibilities include ensuring the seamless delivery of our initiatives within the communities we support, managing volunteers and facilitators, and building strong community relationships with schools and other stakeholders. Your work involves leading and tailoring community literacy initiatives, working face-to-face directly with beneficiaries, supporting our partner schools, and orchestrating the recruitment and organisation of volunteer support, all while guaranteeing the efficient delivery of our programmes.
Partnerships lie at the heart of our work, and you will play a central role in developing new collaborations. In your capacity as the CDL, you will forge strong relationships with local individuals, community organisations, funders, and businesses. This collaborative approach aims to foster the growth of our charity while maintaining a tailored focus on the unique needs and challenges present in each local area.
We are seeking a passionate and proactive individual with a proven track record in a similar role, someone who not only possesses practical experience but also embodies an entrepreneurial spirit. You will be comfortable working with vibrant, diverse children and families while also being adept at engaging a range of other stakeholders to help support our wider vision. Your capacity to connect with people, maintain relationships, and oversee community projects will be integral to your success.
Although the job is remote, frequent travel within London and occasional travel across the UK is necessary. Candidates should reside in and around London to ensure effective means of doing the job.
Key Responsibilities
Partnership and Community Engagement
- Develop and implement strategies to engage with local communities and stakeholders.
- Build and sustain positive relationships with local people, schools, community organisations, businesses, and funders.
- Collaborate with local partners to enhance the impact and reach of our literacy programmes.
- Support wider partnership meetings.
Programme Delivery
- Recruit and manage a team of volunteers and facilitators to support various aspects of delivery.
- Play a hands-on role in the execution and delivery of all our projects and programmes for children, young people, and their families in the communities and schools we work with.
- Collaborate with educators, facilitators, and other stakeholders to ensure effective and tailored programme delivery.
- Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes, making necessary adjustments for continuous improvement.
- Ensure efficient resource allocation for programme implementation.
Key Skills and Experience
Experience
- Proven track record of successfully managing community-focused projects.
- Experience working with children and young people.
Required Skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills with good interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills.
- People-oriented and comfortable delivering sessional work in the community.
- Creative with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
- Adaptable.
- Self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to take initiative.
Desirable
- Experience working within education
Terms
- 2 days per week as a contractor
- Day rate: £120
- Although the job is mainly remote, travel within London is required with occasional travel across the UK.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with children and young people will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online: DBS Code of Practice (Applicants in England and Wales)
About us:
Established in 2013, the United Kingdom and Europe World Literacy Foundation have been dedicated to building strong communities through literacy and education. In 2018, UK Reads was introduced to provide literacy support through distributing books and resources nationwide while delivering author-led workshops to children to inspire the next generation of readers who lacked resources and opportunities to develop and excel. Additionally, UK Reads works to facilitate a global pen pal project, inspiring young writers and offering them a platform to connect, fostering cultural awareness and enhancing writing skills.
Our Projects:
We currently focus on disadvantaged children and young people aged 5-18 years. Approximately 85% of our beneficiaries come from low-income families, and over 10% are students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)—a number that is steadily increasing—reflecting the diverse range of learners we aim to support. We also support a significant number of minority children and young people, making it crucial to promote inclusivity and address potential disparities in literacy outcomes through our work.
We acknowledge that low literacy rates vary throughout the UK and are committed to reaching the most underserved, underrepresented, and marginalised children, young people, and families. We collaborate with schools and community organisations to implement tailored interventions that address the specific needs of each group, offering a diverse range of services to expedite the development of foundational literacy skills.
If you are dedicated to making a positive impact and possess the skills and enthusiasm needed, we encourage you to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are excited to be recruiting for a new Communications Coordinator at Volunteer Centre Hackney who will play a key role in helping increase volunteering and grow strong thriving communities across Hackney. Using wide-ranging communications, you will be vital to reaching diverse people across the borough and building key partnerships to help people enjoy the benefits of our services - all of which hugely improve people's lives and bring people and communities together.
The Communications Co-ordinator will play a key role in helping to build, promote and retain VCH’s public profile with a diverse range of audiences, helping us to drive volunteer sign-ups in Hackney, and promote our services to a wide range of stakeholders.
We have recently launched a whole new website and branding, so this is an exciting time to join our team. We have started to work together with residents to make films and are making plans to increase both our reach into specific communities, as well as promote our impact to new funders and partners.
You will plan, write and distribute a range of content across the marketing mix including our website, blog, newsletters, social media and in print. This includes writing copy and sourcing imagery for VCH events and activities, creating regular e-bulletins, updating social media channels, creating content to share the impact of our work, as well as helping to promote outreach and other events and activities to various diverse communities. This will be done together with VCH staff and volunteers, who you will support to co-produce interesting content.
You will take the lead in developing and implementing regular communications campaigns that celebrate the diversity of, and our work with Hackney’s local communities. This will include targeted campaigns around a number of topic specific awareness days, as well as with and for specific communities, to increase our reach across diverse populations.
You will roll out our brand refresh across all our programmes, working together with VCH staff to ensure buy-in. You will be proactive to create new and interesting materials to promote our services and their impact to a wide range of stakeholders including new funders as well as partners, and will ensure all our social media channels and websites are updated.
Size:
We’ve been inspiring, developing, and supporting communities since 1997. We’re here to help you make a difference as a volunteer.
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Royal Museums Greenwich comprises the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House. We are also home to The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre and the Caird Library and Archive. Together we’re dedicated to enriching people’s understanding of the sea, the exploration of space, and Britain's role in world history.
This is an exciting time for Royal Museums Greenwich. Having experienced a strong recovery after the covid pandemic, we are transforming our site, beginning with the National Maritime Museum, where a project is already underway to make essential improvements to the glass roof glazing of the central court area. A more substantial project is being developed to renew and transform the Royal Observatory.
To support this, the finance and procurement team is in a period of growth, and over the last couple of years we have been focusing on budgeting, forecasting and providing high quality management information to the organisation. We have also strengthened our financial controls.
As such, we are looking for a strong Financial Controller with robust technical skills to join the organization in a newly formed role and to take the financial accounting and transactions team to the next level.
Over the next two years we also have a unique opportunity to replace our finance systems which will allow us to become even more efficient. The outcome from this project will allow us to streamline a lot of our processes and more easily provide high quality, timely management information. The Financial Controller will have the opportunity to be involved in this project and to help shape the future of the finance function.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Creating and maintaining a high performing and customer focused financial controls team, covering all aspects of finance accounting and operations;
- Overseeing the day-to-day financial controls and procurement operations of the museums;
- Supporting the design, implementation and review of processes and procedures to create efficiencies and improve effectiveness of the function.
The successful candidate must be a professionally qualified accountant with a driven and proactive approach and robust technical skills from the Charity, Commercial or wider Public Sector. You will have strong experience in managing year end audits and an in-depth knowledge of VAT. You will be a self-starter, with proven problem solving ability.
For an informal conversation about the role please contact our exclusive recruitment partner, Iain Slinn via the Allen Lane agency website.
We will be assessing applications as we go and reserve the right to close the process early. As such we thoroughly recommend an early application.
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Royal Museums Greenwich comprises the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House. We are also home to The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre and the Caird Library and Archive. Together we’re dedicated to enriching people’s understanding of the sea, the exploration of space, and Britain's role in world history.
This is an exciting time for Royal Museums Greenwich. Having experienced a strong recovery after the covid pandemic, we are transforming our site, beginning with the National Maritime Museum, where a project is already underway to make essential improvements to the glass roof glazing of the central court area. A more substantial project is being developed to renew and transform the Royal Observatory.
To support this, the finance and procurement team is in a period of growth, and over the last couple of years we have been focusing on budgeting, forecasting and providing high quality management information to the organisation. We have also strengthened our financial controls.
We are looking for a passionate interim Head of Finance to lead and provide high quality support to the finance function for 18 months while the permanent Head of Finance is seconded to a change programme.
The Interim Head of Finance will sit on the Senior Leadership team and participate in the decision making at the museum. They will also lead on providing financial support to the major capital projects and to the Trustees on financial matters, especially the Audit Committee.
Your key responsibilities will include:
· Leading on budgeting and forecasting for the organization;
· Delivering a strong customer-facing business partnering function, providing a high level of financial analysis;
· Overseeing the process to produce the annual statutory accounts, leading on the relationship with the NAO and other key stakeholders;
· Managing, motivating and developing a medium sized team.
The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience gained in the Charity, Commercial or wider Public Sector. You will be analytically-minded with excellent organisational and project management skills. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, flexible in approach but firm when necessary, who can work on their own initiative and thrives when thinking and acting proactively. You be able to communicate complex financial information to stakeholders and possess the ability to influence and build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance persons across the organisation. Enthusiasm for the sector is a must.
Over the next two years we also have a unique opportunity to replace our finance systems which will allow us to become even more efficient. The outcome from this project will allow us to streamline a lot of our processes and more easily provide high quality, timely management information.
For an informal conversation about the role please contact our exclusive recruitment partner, Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website,
We will be assessing applications as we go and reserve the right to close the process early. As such we thoroughly recommend an early application.
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Step-Out Mentoring is an early intervention mentoring organisation that provides support for children and young people in the heart of South London through outdoor based 1:1 mentoring and group workshops. We work with children and young people aged 8-18 who are disengaged with education and/or life. tion that provides support for children and young people in the heart of South London through outdoor based 1:1 mentoring and group workshops. We work with children and young people aged 8-18 who are disengaged with education and/or life.
As the Mentoring Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the work of supporting young people in the community. Through recruiting and training local volunteers to be Youth Mentors and matching them to young people referred to the program. Supporting 1:1 and group sessions with a particular focus on delivering outdoor based, fun, and engaging sessions. This role is specifically to support the young women and girls on the programme.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of up to 20 active 1:1 mentee / mentor relationships.
- Building appropriate relationships with, and supporting YP through 1:1 and group mentoring
- Supporting girls through focused workshops and group activities. Developing a curiculum of suport for them.
- Create pathways for inspiring YP to engage in positive volunteering opportunities.
- Managing referrals from other organisations and being involved in the support systems in place for those young people.
- To co-ordinate and train a team of volunteer mentors who will provide support to young people on a weekly basis. Specifically female mentors.
- To ensure the volunteer mentors support young people to access services and develop skills and support them in making choices which will help them improve their physical, psychological and social well-being.
- To ensure safeguarding and child protection processes are in place and adhered to at all times.
- To work with community organisations and statutory agencies to create referral and access pathways into and out of the mentoring project and to promote the project as widely aspossible.
- Plan, organise and manage the 3 residential trips a year, in collaboration with other staff.
- Organise day trip activities in partnership with other staff
How to Apply
If you would like an informal chat about this role please do contact us.
Applications are open until we find the right candidate. We are looking to start this role in September 2024
This role benefits from regular clinical supervision from a qualified Clinical Psychologist. We believe that all staff delivering face-to-face services should have additional support and a confidential space to reflect and talk through the impact of their work on them.
Size: 1 - 5
We provide support to young people through outdoor based mentoring and group sessions.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job title: Patient Support & Advocacy Officer
Reporting to: Regional Project Manager
Location: Based at home, situated across the Liverpool & Wirral region with regular travel to assigned renal units.
Hours: Full time hours, 35 hour per week. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post.
Contract: fixed term post until the end of May 2026
Salary: £28,000 pa
An opportunity to provide practical, emotional, and financial support for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease. You will engage with kidney patients, their families, and carers as a source of information, support, and advocacy, in order to improve care and wellbeing outcomes for patients.
This may be in the hospital or other care setting, on the phone, online or face-to-face in a mutually acceptable public place.
The role will cover the main renal units and satellite dialysis units across your designated area in Liverpool and Wirral. Frequent travel and attendance is expected at some sites.
Responsibilities
• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service in the region so patients, their families, carers and professionals to access independent support on social, financial, health advocacy and wellbeing
• Be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service across the region and the effective management of a caseload. This involves regular attendance at renal clinics in the region, building relationships with health and care professionals and being available for patients in the renal unit, on the phone or online, or to meet at a mutually convenient public location
• To support patients to build the skills and confidence needed to positively navigate the challenges presented by health, social care, benefits, and financial support pathways, and to overcome barriers and promote independence
• To support patients to connect with services to ensure that they are engaged in shared decision making and that their voice is central to shaping the care and support they receive
• To raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefits of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service amongst kidney patients, their families, carers, and professionals across the region
• To be a primary source of, or gateway to, local information and access to:
◌ Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice services, supporting income maximisation
◌ Kidney Care UK Patient Grants programme, raising awareness of the programme and supporting applications
◌ Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients emotional and psychological needs
◌ Reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
◌ Benefits and finances, including employment, housing, and grants from charities including Kidney Care UK benefits and welfare service
To provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• To maintain patient records to allow effective reporting on key performance indicators about patient activity and service outputs
• Identify and create relationships with key services and professionals across the region, to ensure patients, their families, and carers can easily access the Patient Support & Advocacy Service
• To work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job title: Patient Support & Advocacy Officer
Reporting to: Regional Project Manager
Location: Based at home, situated across the Salford and Greater Manchester region with regular travel to assigned renal units.
Hours: Full time hours, 35 hour per week. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post.
Contract: fixed term post until the end of May 2026
Salary: £28,000 pa
An opportunity to provide practical, emotional, and financial support for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease. You will engage with kidney patients, their families, and carers as a source of information, support, and advocacy, in order to improve care and wellbeing outcomes for patients.
This may be in the hospital or other care setting, on the phone, online or face-to-face in a mutually acceptable public place.
The role will cover the main renal units and satellite dialysis units across your designated area in Salford and Greater Mancherster. Frequent travel and attendance is expected at some sites.
Responsibilities
• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service in the region so patients, their families, carers and professionals to access independent support on social, financial, health advocacy and wellbeing
• Be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service across the region and the effective management of a caseload. This involves regular attendance at renal clinics in the region, building relationships with health and care professionals and being available for patients in the renal unit, on the phone or online, or to meet at a mutually convenient public location
• To support patients to build the skills and confidence needed to positively navigate the challenges presented by health, social care, benefits, and financial support pathways, and to overcome barriers and promote independence
• To support patients to connect with services to ensure that they are engaged in shared decision making and that their voice is central to shaping the care and support they receive
• To raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefits of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service amongst kidney patients, their families, carers, and professionals across the region
• To be a primary source of, or gateway to, local information and access to:
◌ Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice services, supporting income maximisation
◌ Kidney Care UK Patient Grants programme, raising awareness of the programme and supporting applications
◌ Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients emotional and psychological needs
◌ Reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
◌ Benefits and finances, including employment, housing, and grants from charities including Kidney Care UK benefits and welfare service
To provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• To maintain patient records to allow effective reporting on key performance indicators about patient activity and service outputs
• Identify and create relationships with key services and professionals across the region, to ensure patients, their families, and carers can easily access the Patient Support & Advocacy Service
• To work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Context:
The International Organization for Migration in the UK (IOM UK) delivers a range of programming to support migrants, both in the UK and internationally, including projects focusing on diaspora engagement, remittances, migration and development, protection, and community cohesion.
This position will support IOM’s work under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator and the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission of IOM UK. Working in close coordination with relevant country offices, units at our HQ in Geneva, Regional Office in Brussels and unit heads at the IOM London, the incumbent will assist in the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of relevant migrant support projects managed by IOM London, in particular related to diaspora engagement. The incumbent will also liaise with external stakeholders on matters related to communications, project development and reporting as well as may represent IOM in external forums and meetings
For more details about this role and how to apply, please visit our website: https://unitedkingdom.iom.int/careers