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Are you a compassionate and inspiring leader with a successful strategic and operational track record? This is an exciting time to join Croydon Vision as we embark on the next phase of delivering our ambitious strategy.
Come and join us as we paint the next 100 years for Croydon Vision. We are based in the heart of Croydon, South London. We support and empower people of all ages affected by visual impairment. You will be taking over from the excellent work of Susanette Mansour, who is moving onto new opportunities after seven years in post.
Salary: £55-65K
Location: Croydon, South London
Benefits: 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays
Contract: Full-time (open to discussing four days)
Croydon Vision is an amazing charity based in the heart of Croydon, South London, that supports people of all ages with sight loss. Over the past few years, we have transformed as an organisation, improving the lives of our members from dependence to independence. We've extended our reach to Croydon's wider community, increased the diversity of our membership, developed new strategic partnerships, and invested time and resources in team development.
About the role:
We're looking for an experienced leader who has "the heart of charity and the mindset of a business approach" to help shape what the future holds and who is adept at executing strategies and capturing opportunities whilst keeping the culture and bringing the entire team along on this exciting journey - from Board through to staff and volunteers. Your goal will be to harness shared strengths and explore new opportunities.
About you:
You'll need all the following skills and experiences in your toolkit to provide effective leadership for Croydon Vision. These can be gained in the Not-for-Profit sector or the commercial sector:
* Inspire and lead people towards the achievement of excellence,
* be compassionate and values-driven,
* the ability to think strategically and translate strategy into operational objectives underpinned by robust measurement systems,
* recognise needs and opportunities in the development of services,
* manage operations to a budget with effective systems of financial management, control and reporting,
* ability to deploy knowledge of the charity sector and related funding issues to the benefit of the organisation,
* ability to identify and develop new sources of voluntary income,
* manage organisational change and restructuring effectively and sensitively, to meet the needs of the charity and its members,
* work effectively with external partners, stakeholders and Board of Trustees, and
* an affinity for people with all forms of sight loss and championing their needs.
If you have an understanding of the needs of people of all ages with sight loss and of financial management and commercial acumen, that can be related to the charity sector, developing and marketing paid-for services then would be a bonus
If you're as excited by this opportunity as we are, we'd love to hear from you. As the first step, please send a copy of your profile or CV to Tiku van Houtem at Charity People
Deadline: 9am, Friday 16th August
Interview dates are currently being confirmed
Please get in touch as soon as possible if you are interested, we would love to begin conversations with interested candidates early.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
We are looking for a Head of Philanthropy to join the incredible research charity Borne, to be responsible for raising charitable income at the five and six figure gift level and grow the portfolio of high value donors.
This is a London hybrid role (Parsons Green office), ideally with one day a week in the London office (team go in on Thursdays).
The Charity
You would be joining small collaborative team, passionately dedicated to making childbirth safer for mothers and babies through supporting medical research to advance understanding and improve knowledge to save lives. They offer completive benefits as well as an enthusiastic, supportive and busy environment.
The Role
Work with the CEO, Director Of Research and small fundraising team to develop and deliver a Philanthropy strategy to develop high value giving.
To grow the income from c£1m+ with an initial focus on developing a Major Gifts stewardship programme designed to interest, engage and secure philanthropic support utilising their excellent network of warm, engaged donors.
Further develop their warm major donor pipeline, designing tailored stewardship plans to inspire and engage current high net worth individuals to ensure long-term support.
Grow the philanthropic portfolio reviewig corporate and trusts activity further. Lead on crafting compelling products and proposals for funding, negotiating funding agreements and following through with the implementation of successful bids.
Grow the income and the team with the idea of the role to develop into Head Of Fundraising position.
The Candidate
Substantial experience as a successful fundraiser in the charity sector, with a proven track record in high-net-worth relationship stewardship.
Comfortable managing key stakeholder relationships and have the ability to influence senior level individuals both internally and externally.
Be a strategic thinker with the ability to identify new opportunities for developing the fundraising opportunity with a network of supporters.
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, 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.
Hospital IDVA
Based: Chelsea and Westminster or Charring Cross
Rate: £28,810 - £30,850 per annum
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Hybrid 4 days office 1 day home working
Our client, a specialist charity is looking for 2x Hospital IDVA's to join their team. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
Synopsis of duties:
Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+
Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.
Be comfortable with running group training sessions and be willing and able to share your specialist knowledge with acute staff across the hospital.
Have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and the confidence to be able to influence the way in which this service is delivered are key.
Please note that the successful applicant will be required to sign an honorary contract with the Hospital Trust in addition to their contract of employment.
Essential Requirements
Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.
Have excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Marketing and Communications Executive
Leatherhead, Surrey (some flexible working options available)
Up to £29,500 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Marketing and Communications Executive.
Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will be responsible for implementing and evaluating communications and strategies and campaigns and creating vibrant content that’s really focused on Rainbow Trust’s target audiences.
The post holder will work collaboratively across the Fundraising and Engagement team to support with the creation of news stories, press releases, blogs, campaign copy or email newsletters, website pages, social media posts.
What we’re looking for:
- An experienced Marketing and Communications professional – you have a motivational engaging style, who can draw out information and ideas of others
- Poised and outgoing – you are enthusiastic, with a collaborative approach to achieving goals through knowledge-sharing and working with others . You are excellent at building rapport and developing good working relationships
- A multi-tasker with a sense of urgency for achievement – you are comfortable working under pressure to complete tasks on time.
- A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator – you will ensure the family stories and voices are heard to key audiences and channels in all sections of the community, including media.
- Confident use of Content Management Systems and other databases– you have an imaginative and creative working style
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 Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
- Time off in lieu
- 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
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 meets the criteria set and should be considered above others to us via the link.
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. 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.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
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Head of Data
A truly excellent opportunity has just arisen for a Head of Data to join an excellent children's hospice!
As the Head of Data, you will develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy to support the organization's mission. This involves translating complex data needs into clear dashboards and ensuring data quality for various reporting needs, including external stakeholders.
You will collaborate with data champions across the organization to drive data-driven decisions, ensuring data is accessible, well-understood, and fit for strategic and tactical purposes. Your expertise in data management—including structures, definitions, modelling, and visualisation—will be crucial in coaching and implementing changes.
Your role will be central in fostering a data-centric culture within the organization. By leveraging your skills in data leadership, project management, and analysis, you will ensure sustainable growth through effective data management practices, enabling the organization to make informed decisions and achieve strategic goals.
Skills required for the Head of Data are:
- Experience in PowerBI and visualisation tools
- Great knowledge of Raisers Edge And/or NXT
- Line management & strategy experience
- An expert communicator and have the ability to work with senior stakeholders
Head of Data / Head of CRM / Database Manager / Data Manager / CRM Manager
This is a great chance for a Head of Data to really make a mark within a well-known Hospice and lead them to revolutionise how they use data.
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
Location: Guildford or Hampton - 3 Days a week
Apply now for immediate consideration regarding this excellent opportunity.
Understanding Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.
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The Talent Set are delighted to be working with Barnardo’s to find their Senior In Memory & Legacy Marketing Executive.
Barnardo’s offer a fully remote working environment, with occasional travel to their offices for meetings.
Reporting into the Legacy Marketing Manager, you will lead and manage the regular recruitment of in-memory supporters via a range of channels including direct mail, telemarketing, broadcast and digital media, events and other channels. You will be responsible for excellent supporter stewardship and developing the free wills programme.
Key Responsibilities:
· To lead on creating and implementing a new offline and online in[1]memory marketing and stewardship programme which will include: managing data selection briefs, creating creative briefs, developing content and artwork using internal or external resources and liaising with other teams as appropriate.
· Manage the administration of and reporting on the Free Will-writing schemes. Manage the promotion of the Free Will schemes in direct mail, telemarketing campaigns as well in digital channels.
· Manage Barnardo’s in-memory digital journeys, working with Barnardo’s Digital Fundraising team to manage website content, optimise website user experience and develop digital journeys.
· With the support of the Legacy Marketing Manager, develop and test a legacy events programme.
· Ensure accurate data input of supporter information on the supporter database, supporting the capture of response data into results spreadsheets, monitoring and circulating results. Responsible for collating monthly reports and other reports for the Team as appropriate.
· Manage fulfilment and thanking processes, ensuring that all donors are thanked with appropriate sensitivity using online and offline communication channels.
· To support the overall Legacies team promotion of the importance of gifts in Wills and in-memory giving to internal and external audiences.
Person Specification:
· Highly desirable to have in-memory experience and Legacy Marketing knowledge, ideally gained in a large organisation, and a strong understanding of Direct Marketing, with a track-record of success.
· Experience of managing direct marketing campaigns across a wide range of media, including managing creative production, writing data briefs, managing print production and monitoring results.
· Experience of using data and insight to inform future plans.
· Experience of influencing and negotiating with stakeholders that have differing priorities across departments in order to achieve common goals.
· Ability to accurately input data, maintain systems and report from team databases.
· Effective and sensitive relationship management of legacy and in-memory supporters.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
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 reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Greenpeace are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a new Deputy Head of Finance to join their team on a permanent basis. Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Our vision is a greener, healthier and more peaceful planet, one that can sustain life for generations to come.
The Deputy Head of Finance will assist in the smooth running of the finance department and provide accurate and timely financial management reporting, insight, analysis and business partnering to budget holders and other non-finance stakeholders. You will ensure completeness, integrity and value and will assist the Head of Finance with project work when required.
The organisation:
Greenpeace are independent. We don’t accept any funding from governments, corporations or political parties – our work is funded by ordinary people. That means we are free to confront governments and corporations responsible for the destruction of the natural world and push for real change.
We do this by investigating, documenting and exposing the causes of environmental destruction. We work to bring about change by lobbying, consumer pressure and mobilising members of the general public. And we take peaceful direct action to protect our Earth and promote solutions for a green and peaceful future.
The role:
- Assist the Head of Finance with the preparation of the Greenpeace Ltd monthly management accounts.
- Provide support and advice to budget holders to aid budgetary understanding and ownership.
- Proactively work to improve finance processes, including developing budget management processes.
- Assist the Head of Finance in the efficient and timely preparation of the Greenpeace Ltd annual accounts production and the conduct of the annual audit.
- Represent the team at a senior level including providing financial advice to the organisation.
- Share leadership responsibilities for the team with the Head of Finance. Provide expertise, insights, financial advice and problem solving as necessary.
- Assist the Head of Finance with improving VAT reporting, compliance, analysis and organisational understanding.
- Influence and manage the workload of the Finance team, including the delegation of work, weekly/monthly monitoring of workload and priorities against work plan/timetable, and resolution of any bottlenecks that occur.
- Lead and develop the Senior Finance officer who reports directly to you.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a qualified, or a finalist Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or other chartered accountancy qualification) or will be qualified by experience.
- Have substantial experience of management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
- Be a self-starter, with the ability to work on own initiative
- Have proven experience of delivering a business partnering focussed service and providing in depth insight, analysis and guidance to budget-holders.
- Support and believe in the aims of Greenpeace.
- Have highly developed communication skills with credibility to operate outside the finance function up to senior management level.
The position will be based at Greenpeace’s head office a short walk away from Highbury and Islington station and requires two days attendance at the office. The closing date for applications is 4th August with interviews taking place the week commencing 12th August.
Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent, Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!
Marketing & Communications Manager
Department: Marketing & Communications
Responsible to: Director of Marketing, Fundraising and Communications
Responsible for: Senior Communications Officer
Salary range: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Hours of work: Full time 36 hours per week, majority on site. Also happy to consider applications from candidates looking to work 3 days a week on site.
Location: Putney, South West London
Closing date: Friday 26th July
Interview date(s): Friday 9th August
What we can offer you:
- 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
- Free on-site parking
- Continuous Professional Development
- Pension scheme
- Blue Light Card and Discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Flexible working
- Yoga, Zumba running club and other Wellbeing Programmes
Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services for people with complex neuro-disability and their families. We strive to empower our residents and patients to live their lives to the fullest thorough the delivery of outstanding care, clinical expertise and world leading research. Our care provision spans the entire pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care.
We are proud of our accreditation as ‘Leaders in Safeguarding’ and are on our journey to achieve the nursing accreditation ‘Pathway to Excellence’.
We pride ourselves on embedding our values throughout our organisational practices and celebrating our diverse culture with inclusive and sociable events such as London Pride and dedicated staff forums.
We have a passion for learning and development and supporting our staff through their career journey within the RHN.
About you
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Marketing and Communications Manager to be responsible for the marketing and external communication of all RHN services and charitable activity. This is a specialist marketing and communications role and your primary focus will be on developing and running marketing campaigns, producing promotional materials and identifying opportunities for growth. Specifically, the RHN wishes to increase growth and income through marketing to commissioners, referrers, families, clinical networks, partners, funders and all external media to maximise the impact of targeted marketing campaigns. The RHN has ambitious plans to grow its profile and a key part of achieving this is by targeting marketing collateral to key audiences.
With outstanding interpersonal and writing skills, we are looking for candidates with demonstrable experience of working in a marketing communications role and implementing effective marketing campaigns across a range of channels, ideally within a complex organisation or healthcare setting. Candidates must have experience of developing creative and innovative marketing and communications campaigns as well as have the ability to manage conflicting priorities and effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent problem solving skills are also essential along with strong organisational and planning skills, as well as experience of budget management.
This is a full-time position but we are also happy to consider applications from candidates looking to work a minimum of 3 days a week, ideally all 3 on site.
To Apply
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the RHN Resourcing team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Candidates applying for a role at the Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and Influenza.
RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.
RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a member of the ‘Training Ground’ project, we want you to engage with young people and enable them to reach their full potential with education, training, and employment (ETE) opportunities.
As an Employment Mentor you will help the young people to develop their skills, confidence and offer them guidance when entering the workplace.
The Training Ground programme uses the power of the club’s badge to engage with young people in the community. The project will provide one-to-one mentoring sessions and access to wraparound support, including physical activity sessions, employability and life skills sessions.
The programme will provide an opportunity for targeted groups of young people not currently in education, training or employment in Merton and Kingston to access training and work experience to enable them to gain the skills and confidence to gain employment.
The post holder will have experience in working with young people from a range of backgrounds, whilst also building professional relationships with employers and external stakeholders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
RASASC Guildford - Making a difference to the lives of those affected by rape and sexual abuse
Position: Counselling Coordinator
Hours: Full time – 35 hours
Salary: £26,000
Location: Guildford
Accountable to: Clinical Lead
DBS check: Yes
Closing on: Sunday 4th August 2024
We are currently recruiting for a Counselling Coordinator to support our Clinical Lead and the counselling team.
RASASC is a registered charity which has been providing support to survivors, of all genders, of rape and sexual abuse (both recent and non-recent) aged 13 and upwards, from across Surrey since 1992.
We provide one-to-one counselling, group support, Helpline, Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) service, and peer support groups.
We are committed to equal opportunities and we warmly encourage applications from all sections of the community particularly applicants from diverse groups.
Counselling Coordinator
This role is based in Guildford. You will be responsible for the administration and coordination of our counselling service, taking calls and responding to email enquiries from clients, supporting the team with room booking, greeting clients, answering the door, booking assessments and supporting the Clinical Lead and the counselling service in general. This is a varied and exciting role, requiring stamina and a can-do approach! If you are a warm, non-judgemental all-rounder with an excellent understanding of counselling services and the impact of sexual harm, we would love to hear from you.
Key functions
· Receive referrals for our counselling service, family support service and group support. Referrals are received through other agencies, internal services and self-referrals
· Contact potential clients and arrange appointments for assessments with our RASASC Assessors
· Following assessment, allocate clients to an appropriate counsellor supported by the Clinical Lead where necessary/appropriate
· Provide all documentation and information to the client and the counsellor as required
· Upload, update and maintain all information relating to clients, e.g. referrals and assessments, on Oasis (our CRM)
· Manage assessment processes and ensure assessors produce assessments for the counsellors and the office
· Ensure CORE 10 clinical measure forms, pre and post intervention, are obtained and inputted onto Oasis
· Ensure all other evaluations, pre and post intervention, are obtained and uploaded onto Oasis
· To resolve clients’ disability and access issues when required.
· To support with the monitoring of the waiting list and to proactively discuss with the Clinical Lead and Chief Executive Officer if the need for additional assessors or counsellors is required
· Provide monthly data to the Clinical Lead, Fundraising Manager and Chief Executive Officer as requested
· Provide administrative and IT support for ongoing training for counsellors
· Support with room booking, greeting clients, answering the door, phone calls and dealing with emailed client queries as required
· Be familiar with safeguarding procedures and protocols
Reporting Line:
· This post holder reports directly to the Clinical Lead.
Skills and Experience - Essential:
· Good working knowledge and experience of counselling and counselling services
· Excellent understanding of the possible impact and presentations of trauma
· Excellent organisational skills with proven ability to prioritise workload
· Excellent communications skills, written and verbal
· Excellent relationship and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people
· Demonstrable understanding of the importance of EDI and commitment to working inclusively
· Understanding of safeguarding protocols and procedures
· Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner
· Case Management Skills – ability to accurately maintain records
· IT literate, including Microsoft Office; excel and email.
Skills and Experience – Desirable:
· Knowledge of rape and sexual abuse issues
· Experience of, and understanding of, Police or Criminal Justice System.
In return, we can offer you 25 days’ annual leave, an additional day on or near your birthday, eight public holidays, additional long service leave of one day a year up to a week’s leave after probation is passed, contributory pension scheme, reimbursement of business travel expenses at 45p per mile and six free trauma related workshops a year.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in joining our team or if you have any questions about the role please do give us a call as we would love to hear from you – contact Liz Joyce at RASASC Guildford for more details or please complete the application form.
Closing date for applications is: Sunday 4th August 2024
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 12th August
How to Apply:
Please complete the attached application form and email them to Liz Joyce at RASASC Guildford by Sunday 4th August.
Please note we do not accept CVs.
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Job title: Patient Support & Advocacy Officer
Reporting to: Regional Project Manager
Location: Edinburgh & East Scotland. Based at home, situated in the region to regularly travel to assigned renal units.
Hours: Full or Part time hours up to 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 FTE
An opportunity to provides 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 (as part of a team) some of the main renal unit and satellite dialysis units across Dundee, Perth, Kirkcaldy, Lothian, Borders & Lanarkshire, and regular travel and attendance is expected to some sites.
We are recruiting for Full or Part time hours up to 35 hour per week to cover these areas – please advise in your application how many hours per week you are seeking and your preferred working pattern (35 hour is full time).
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.
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Would you like to be part of an exciting collaboration that aims to empower young women and girls aged 16–25 years, helping them to build their confidence and self-esteem?
Woman’s Trust are part of the Maia & Lift project, funded by the London Violence and Reduction Unit to do just that. Join us to provide therapeutic and mental health support to young women and girls, helping to improve the support that is out there for them.
We are looking for a Young Women & Girls Groupworker to deliver psycho-educational workshops to young women and girls, including engagement with service users prior to and, at times, following the workshops and providing information and support to enable increased engagement in the project. You will also offer a short-term counselling service for clients on the Woman’s Trust counselling waiting list following a person-centred approach, as well as the provision of some initial assessments.
This is a part-time (21 hours per week), fixed-term contract for 18 months starting from September 2024, subject to availability of funding and review.
In return, you can expect exceptional career satisfaction, plus an excellent package of benefits, including hybrid and flexible working, 25 days’ holiday rising to 30 days after five years (pro rata for part-time), a 3% pension contribution, a comprehensive employee assistance programme, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please download our information pack.
To apply, please send us your CV and a cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) via the Apply button.
Applications will be processed on a regular basis and successful candidates invited to interview.
Please note: This post is open to female applicants only – Section 7.2(E) of the Sex Discrimination Act applies.
An enhanced DBS check will be requested prior to taking up the position. Any concerns or questions regarding past criminal convictions can be discussed confidentially with the Clinical Director.
To apply, please provide your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages that outlines how you meet the person specification. These should be returned to us with ‘Female Groupworker – Your Name’ in the subject bar.
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I am excited to be working with an amazing support charity in search of an Interim Finance Manager. This is a part-time, London based, hybrid role until the end of October 2024. As Finance Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that our charity remains financially compliant and adheres to excellent reporting standards, promoting a culture of good financial management. This role will require you to upgrade and document processes and policies, as well as support the team to use them. You will be responsible for managing the payroll, bookkeeping, financial planning & analysis, financial reporting and controls, maintaining key workflows across bookkeeping, accounting, grant management, financial compliance, financial risk management, budgeting and audit.
You will become the go-to-person on all matters related to financial management and financial operations of the charity, ensuring all stakeholders are resourced with the information needed to make informed decisions. You will provide the appropriate level of detail and clarity to budget holders, CEO and Board of Trustees. You will engage various stakeholders in conversations about the financial implications of strategies, initiatives, projects ensuring that financial tradeoffs, risks and compliance obligations are fully understood.
(Department) Finance Operations
You will ensure that all finance-related workflows are fit for purpose, properly resourced and that the appropriate level of visibility is provided to key stakeholders. Day-to-day needs include:
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Payroll
- Compliance
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Grant Management
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Stewardship
Experience:
- You have a background in accounting, bookkeeping, financial planning & analysis
- You have managed key workflows including payroll, accounting and bookkeeping
- You have an accountancy qualification or working towards accountancy qualification if relevant experience in the charity sector (e.g. ACA, ACCA or AAT)
- You are familiar with fundraising, grant management
If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!
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This is an exciting role, for a charity finance professional and great communicator to join CoppaFeel!.
- Are you analytical and forward thinking with finances?
- Do you enjoy collaborating and empowering the wider organisational team in finance understanding?
- Are you an experienced line manager that thrives on developing and upskilling your team?
If yes to the above we would love to hear from you.
About CoppaFeel!
CoppaFeel! exists to educate and remind every young person in the UK that checking their boobs isn’t only fun, it could save their life. We are the first breast cancer charity in the UK to create awareness amongst young people, with the aim of instilling a new healthy habit that could one day save their life.
About the role
This is a new role at CoppaFeel! as we grow and develop our finance team. As the Senior Finance Manager, you will have responsibility for overseeing CoppaFeel!’s finances . The Senior Finance Manager will be a key role in providing support and analysis to help decision-making for Leadership team.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic (15%)
- Support on the annual Budgeting and quarterly Forecasting process
- Support with long term financial plans
Reports (15%)
- Preparation of budget holder monthly reports and other internal financial reports
- Supporting with cashflow monitoring
Stakeholder Management (20%)
- Support Auditors with audit information
- Line manage finance assistant/intern
- Finance business partner with the teams and discuss spend with budget holders
Finance processing (50%)
- Manage day to day running of the finance function (Banking, team queries)
- Trial balance reconciliation and month end journals
- Manage and maintain appropriate financial policies and financial controls mitigating financial risk and implementing best practice.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Part qualified Accountant or qualified by experience
- Strong relationship building and communication skills and the ability to engage with a range of people within the organisation.
- Have good working knowledge of reporting requirements and UK charity regulations experience including SORP
- Have experience driving change and improving processes.
- Experience of line management
- Intermediate to advanced excel skills
Please see job pack for full role description and all the benefits available at CoppaFeel!
To apply for the role, please submit your CV and complete the screening questions through Charity Jobs. Applications close on 29th July at 9am, but interviews will be held on a rolling basis, so early application is advised. The initial process will consist of a 1 hour test plus an interview, questions will be provided at least 24 hours in advance.
At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.
We have an amazing opportunity for a Black & Minoritised Ethnic Communities Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (BMEC IDVA) to join our new team in the London Victim & Witness Service who will provide tailored specialist support to domestic abuse victim/survivors from Black and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to join a committed and inspiring team? Do you want to help make a real difference every day?
Do you want to contribute to change & improve the quality of lives of Black & Minoritised survivors?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on safety and customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part-time roles)
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This post is open to applicants who identify as being from Black & Minoritised Ethnic Communities only, as this is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.
This role offers flexibility for home and office working with travel to appointments to meet clients across London as required. As an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor- BMEC you will:
- Provide a proactive, high quality & trauma-informed support service to survivors of domestic violence and abuse, with a particular focus on black and minoritised ethnic communities
- Carry out risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy & prevention & recovery work
- Work with relevant service providers to create effective referral pathways
- Manage a caseload, including those assessed at high risk of harm
- Use a person-centred, survivor-focused approach, being mindful of the effects of trauma & additional barriers to access that survivors from black and minoritised ethnic communities may experience
You will need:
- A passion for working with victim/survivors & an understanding of domestic abuse & its impact
- Knowledge of the issues those from Black & minoritised communities face
- A non-judgemental, non-directive and anti-discriminatory approach to empowering victims/survivors
- The ability to speak another language, particularly- Polish, Ukrainian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Tamil, Turkish, Kurdish, Russian , Somali, Yoruba, Akan, French, Lingala, Igbo, Gujarati, Arabic, Sylheti/Bengali, Hindi, Urdu or Spanish is desirable
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.