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About The Advocacy Project
We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care. We’re here to make sure people who are vulnerable because of their circumstance can understand their rights, make effective choices about their lives and voice their concerns.
Some of the ways we do this include:
· advocacy services that make sure people can express their wishes when decisions are being made about their care or wellbeing
· user involvement projects that help organisations improve what they offer by listening to people who use their services
· local Healthwatch services, which act as health and social care champions for the areas they serve and give people a direct channel to share their feedback
· innovative Personal Health Budget projects that allow people to access items and services to improve their wellbeing.
About the role
We are searching for an exceptional Learning Disability (LD) User Involvement Project Manager to work in our well-regarded learning disability user involvement services.
The post holder will be responsible for managing the ‘Synergy’ Learning Disability User Involvement Project, supporting and supervising ‘experts by experience’ - learning disability representatives, volunteers and participants - and actively reaching out to the wider Camden learning disability community, reporting their views to Council, NHS and CCG representatives, helping to shape the services people from this community receive.
Key responsibilities
- Support the user-led ethos of the Synergy project, and provide line management, supervision, support, and annual appraisal of the Synergy Reps. This also includes managing volunteers, work experience/internship opportunities, and recruitment to the Synergy project; and processing reward & recognition, salary payments and queries.
- Manage and deliver consultations, training, groups, and workshops that align with local and national priorities, as well as the Advocacy Project’s strategic priorities, feeding this into decision-making forums. This will include involvement in the Camden Planning Together Board, including agenda setting, creating Easy read documents, and supporting the co-chair.
- Design and conduct consultations, through a variety of methods including interviews, surveys, focus groups, meetings, and forums; with individuals or groups; in person, online, and via telephone or video calls. Collate consultation results and write up evaluation reports.
- Provide regular speaking up opportunities, which might include drop-ins, group meetings, consultations, forums and focus groups as well as one-to-one interviews - addressing any gaps in diversity to ensure a diverse representation of the community are engaging in opportunities.
- Develop effective working relationships with key staff in health and social care and voluntary sector services including carers; working in partnership with them to raise awareness of the Advocacy Project services and to amplify user voice and to shape local and national services.
- Manage the service according to the contract and allocated budgets ensuring they meet agreed standards, monitoring system requirements, service goals and outcomes; and provide accurate and timely project updates and monitoring reports.
- Develop and manage income generation opportunities such as training, awareness sessions, and easy read translation.
- Work according to the Equality Act 2010 and other forms of legislation that combat discrimination and promote equality and diversity.
- Communicate effectively with people with a learning disability, including people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), using a range of creative approaches – for example, Makaton, intensive interaction and objects of reference - to maximise participation opportunities in line with the Advocacy Project’s Accessible Information Standards.
- Support the Synergy team to participate in recruitment or procurement procedures within but not limited to Camden Council, NHS settings, and NCL CCG.
- Use organisational software and systems to record information that will contribute to the writing of regular reports.
- Keep up to date with developments and good practice guidelines in advocacy and user involvement and of health and social care services/legislation and local and national policy, and priorities relating to people with learning disabilities. This includes co-production, involvement, representation and consultation practices.
- Work with commissioners and key stakeholders to develop effective consultation, involvement, and co-production.
- Attend local, London-wide, and national events and meetings; and support the Synergy Reps and volunteers to attend.
- Work as an active member of the user involvement team - contributing to service planning and development. Where necessary, provide cover within the UI team.
General responsibilities
- Participate in team meetings and training.
- Participate in personal, team and organisational development.
- Ensure an understanding and compliance with health & safety, safeguarding, risk regulations and The Advocacy Project policices.
- Work to our mission, vision, and values.
- Carry out other projects and tasks as needed.
Person specification
We welcome applications from people with transferrable skills and qualities, and people with diverse employment histories and personal backgrounds.
Essential qualities and attributes:
- Understanding of the issues faced by people with a learning disability, and recent developments in policy and practice, and health and social care legislation.
- Sound knowledge of services for people with learning disabilities
- Experience of the principles, practice and different approaches to user involvement, including co-production, consultation and speaking up forums.
- Ability to listen, communicate and build trust with people with learning disabilities, including those with high support and complex needs and/or profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), to enable them to express their views and support their inclusion in the development of local, London-wide and National strategy.
- Ability to manage group dynamics, and negotiate/resolve conflicts or disagreements that may arise during group meetings.
- Ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders including commissioners, volunteers, service users and colleagues.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and understanding and experience of using a variety of creative communication methods such as Intensive interaction, Easy read, Makaton, Talking mats, and Objects of reference etc.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to adopt a person-centred approach
- Experience of providing supervision and support to others
- Commitment to working within the Advocacy Project code of conduct, equality and diversity, and safeguarding policies.
- Ability to be pro-active, to use your own initiative to plan and execute projects, to prioritise your own workload, to problem-solve, and to work as part of a team.
- Commitment to Equality and Diversity - to understanding, recognising, respecting and valuing differences (for example, due to Age, Race, Sex, Gender Reassignment, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Religion or Belief).
- Evidence or commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Ability to work and deliver the project remotely – using technology and various online platforms, for example Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc.
- Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Care Act 2014, to support service delivery and supervision of the Reps and volunteers.
Desirable knowledge, experience and qualifications:
- Understanding of the issues faced by people with mental health issues, and older people
- Understanding of Advocacy under the Care Act
- Understanding of Accessible Information Standard.
Benefits of working for us
We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.
Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.
All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.
We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.
Size: 21 - 50
We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Diocese of Chester
Racial Justice Officer
Part Time: 14 hours per week.
Salary range: Full Time Equivalent £34,000 - £36,000 pro rata dependent on experience
Actual salary for working 14 hours per week: £13,600 - £14,400.
The Diocese of Chester is seeking to recruit a Racial Justice Officer to this exciting new, part time role. They will enable churches to reach diverse communities more effectively, and support the culture change required by the Church of England From Lament to Action report.
The successful candidate will have a passion for racial justice and an appreciation of the missional task facing the church, particularly with regard to diversity, inclusion and racial justice.
For informal conversation, contact:
Peter Froggatt, Director of Outreach: Please see copy of advert attached below for email address
The job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website: Please see copy of advert attached below for website address
A DBS Disclosure will be required, and relevant Safeguarding training will be required for the successful candidate.
There is an Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act, 2010.
Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs E A Geddes, Diocesan Director of Human Resources, preferably by email (please see copy of advert attached below for email address) or by post to Church House, 5500 Daresbury Park, Warrington, WA4 4GE.
Closing date: 17th July 2024
Interviews: 25th July 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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User Voice exists to reduce reoffending and improve rehabilitation by working with those who are often not heard. One of the main ways that we do this is through our council model, which allows those currently in prison, or on licence, to have their say and contribute ideas and solutions to benefit everyone. We know that if people with convictions are motivated to give feedback on their experience of services, it fuels a culture of continuous improvement within the criminal justice system and gives people a sense of purpose.
The past year has been a period of change and reflection for User Voice. We have invested in our central operations and services, and we now have a solid platform for further growth and innovation for the coming years. We are now looking for a values-led individual who matches our ambition and who can lead our amazing organisation into the next phase of its journey.
As Chief Executive, you will have the opportunity to develop a new strategy that seeks to capitalise on the opportunities that are available to us, while ensuring that we have a diverse and sustainable, long-term funding model. When User Voice first began, lived experience was on the periphery of the criminal justice sector. Now, there are numerous organisations that utilise lived experience in their practice. However, they do not do so to the extent that we do. As our new Chief Executive, you must be energised to push User Voice to where it belongs – the forefront of the sector.
We are looking for a leader who has a genuine desire to see real change for individuals, institutions and the criminal justice system as a whole. You will bring sharp strategic thinking and an enterprising mindset, with the ability to spot new opportunities for us to have an even greater impact, combined with an authentic and inspiring management style that brings the whole team with you on that journey. A natural ambassador and external advocate, you will also be enthusiastic about partnerships and able to ensure that User Voice, as a small charity, has a powerful and credible voice externally.
The journey won’t always be easy, and so you will need to be resilient; though you will have an excellent team behind you that is rich with lived experience. And you will also be supported by a committed Board of Trustees, who are all passionate about what we do and who have the enthusiasm to be different and step outside our comfort zone.
We would welcome candidates with no previous experience of being a Chief Executive. More important is understanding the value of lived experience, a commitment to the objects of User Voice and a hunger to see meaningful improvements for those in the criminal justice system. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who bring personal lived experience of the criminal justice system.
To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Mark Crowley or Natalie Sanders at Tall Roots.
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Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are hiring a Recovery Worker to join our women's only refuge in Hove. The service supports 18 women with a trauma informed approach using a psychologically informed environment model to provide high quality, person centred support to all our residents.
You will support with a range of frontline care and support activities within the service, in a varied role. You will work towards supporting residents/participants to achieve their desired goals/outcomes, and will ensure all residents/participants understand and have the right tools and resources for positive outcomes. You will also develop, participate in, and encourage residents/participants to participate in the running of activities, projects and events. There will be a focus on risk assessments and management, as well as housing and property management.
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week on a rota. This may include shifts between Monday to Friday 10:00 - 18:00, 08:00 - 16:00 and 14:30 - 22:00. You will be based on site.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives!
We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, whilst able to form effective, positive and motivational relationships.
What we are looking for:
- Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.
- IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience is required
- Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds
- Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
- Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
- Able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others
What we would like, but not essential:
- Appropriate qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Community Justice, or professional equivalent
- Experience creating co-produced support plans and providing appropriate interventions for service user and liaising with other professionals
- Experience in providing housing support and practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role
- Previous experience in a similar organisation/industry/role
Further details of the responsibilities and key criteria can be found in the JDPS attached.
Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support residents to achieve their desired goals/outcomes in various ways for example: contribute and develop support plans, risk assessments, reviews, case meetings.
- Ensure service responsibilities and requirements are carried out effectively. For example welfare checks, risk assessments, support sessions, safeguarding checks, training and development.
- Develop, participate in, and encourage residents/participants to participate in the running and development of various projects and activities.
- Empower residents/participants to make decisions to take control over their lives, by creating an enabling environment.
- Complete safeguarding and other referrals when required.
- Support named residents/participants with various individual needs as required.
- Work flexibility in working patterns and duties, responding to the needs of the service, team, and residents/participants.
- Carry out strengths-based assessments of need and risk and deliver holistic support and risk management plans, enabling residents/participants to achieve their aspirations and keep themselves safe.
- Follow the relevant safeguarding, risk assessment and management procedures, record, and share any relevant information with partner agencies as appropriate.
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more information
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
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We are looking for someone to:
- Provide proactive administrative support to the Planning Team, acting as first-line support and servicing a range of administrative processes (for example reconciling credit card transactions, purchasing learning and development materials for the team, and keeping internal records up to date).
- Support the implementation of organisation-wide internal projects, including Oak’s Learning and Development offer, reward and recognition programme and other projects as required.
- Provide logistics support for team events and office days across the organisation, including sourcing venues, supporting the team with travel arrangements and arranging any consumables.
You will need to have/be:
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Previous work experience providing administrative support (including operating autonomously on tasks and projects) and proficiency using G Suite/ MS Office essential.
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Excellent communicator (great interpersonal skills) who is comfortable across a range of media (online/zoom, telephone, email, letter, face-to-face)
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Excellent organisation (be a brilliant problem solver) and multi-tasking skills, with acute attention to detail.
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A proactive and collaborative approach to communication and problem-solving, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. Also be keen to get involved in lots of different projects and areas of the organisation.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE ROLE EARLY.
We do things differently at Oak and are always looking to improve our ways of working and challenge the status quo. Why not join us and be part of an innovative organisation working to support teachers and improve pupils’ access to quality education?
We’re actively looking for candidates from diverse backgrounds to work with us to shape Oak’s future. Apply for this role through Applied, a hiring platform we use that’s designed to remove bias from the recruitment process and create a fair experience for everyone.
We offer flexible working where you can base yourself at home or in a co-working office of your choice; whichever works best for you. This role is part time worked over three days (not including Friday). We believe in continually getting better as an organisation and as individuals and so there are plenty of opportunities for growth and a generous Learning and Development policy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Haringey Circle is a new member-based charity which aims to focus on the issues that affect those in our borough who are over 50 or have a disability. We bring members together to celebrate their talents, create opportunities and provide a significant voice as older people grow as a proportion of the population. As we develop, we will provide occasions where people can connect with others who share common interests and face common challenges, as well as a desire to live a positive, long, healthy, and independent life. Above all we want to create a sense of belonging to our community in the richly varied and diverse part of London what is our home.
We are looking for a creative individual to work with the board to support the development of the organisation. You will be an energetic, inspiring and well organised individual with a track record of developing, organising and running social activities and events. Experience of working with older and/or disabled people would be an advantage. You will be committed to working in partnership with our Circle members to build up a program of activities and events that reflects their interests and aspirations. If this is a role that appeals to you, and you have the skills and experience set out in the role specification we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Mike Wilson to request a Recruitment Pack.
Note that the deadline for applications is: 5.00pm, Wednesday 17th July 2024.
Haringey Circle Manager £18,600 (FTE £28,000), 25 hours/week, to September 2025 (may be extended), Haringey, London.
Size: 21 - 50
We translate the insights and needs of people into actions to improve public services, leading to reduced inequalities and improved outcomes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Financial Controller | London | Permanent | C. £63,000 + amazing benefits!
For a leading charity for girls and young women in the UK, we're recruiting a Financial Controller to join their ambitious, busy, and dynamic Finance and Commercial Team in London. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role will manage all day-to-day financial controls and processing and will lead on the year-end audit and statutory reporting process. Whilst providing expert advice on VAT and other taxes, the Financial Controller will also take a lead on strengthening financial controls and systems and will lead and develop a Finance team of 3 staff.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead all day-to-day financial controls and processing for HQ and lead the financial support to stakeholders.
- Lead on annual external Audit across the Group (Charity and Trading Subsidiary) and prepare statutory financial statements - being the main point of contact with the Auditors
- Lead strategic oversight of the cash flow and investments
- Provide first-class advice on all tax matters. Prepare VAT and Corporation Tax returns, maximise Gift Aid, and support HR with payroll taxes
- Manage, motivate, and develop a high-performing team of 3 staff (Financial Operations Lead, Finance Officer and Finance Assistant)
- Partner with the Systems Accountant in the identification and implementation of systems changes and developments
What you'll offer us:
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with solid experience of managing year-end and annual audit processes
- Strong people and process management and a track record of developing a multi-skilled finance team
- Experience leading the annual audit process, liaising with external Audit.
- Experience of cash-flow forecasting and treasury management
- Charity accounting, VAT and Tax experience would be beneficial
- Experience of developing and implementing robust financial processes and systems
- Attention to detail, a love of people, self-motivation, and a passion to drive change!
What we'll offer you:
- 25 days' paid Holiday each year, rising to 30 (with tenure), and the ability to buy 5 more
- 15% Pension (employer contribution is 10%, and employee 5%), plus 4x Salary Life Assurance
- A truly flexible working environment including Flexitime, TOIL, and Family Friendly policies
- Healthcare, Eyesight Tests, Gym Discounts, Flu Vaccination, a Career Break, and many more!
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
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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!
Make a big impact with a small, ambitious, innovative charity that transforms vulnerable young people’s lives when their world has been turned upside down.
Apart of Me stands with young people all over the world who experience loss, and have limited access to support services; we do that through our unique design-led approach to innovation.
Our journey began 10 years ago when our founder, Louis Weinstock, recognised an urgent need for accessible, early intervention support for grieving young people. Since then, Apart of Me has grown into a multi-award-winning charity, making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
Our first service, the therapeutic mobile game 'Apart of Me,' guides young people through grief, with over 125,000 users since its launch. It has won numerous awards, including NHS App of the Month, and has been proven to help users understand their feelings, and feel calmer and less alone.
THE ROLE
As our first Fundraising Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to shape our fundraising strategy, with a particular emphasis on creativity and innovation. You’ll help us nurture our current donors and find creative ways to generate income from diverse revenue streams, so we can can continue to innovate as we develop our vital support to young people and grow our impact.
HOW CAN YOU HELP APART OF ME?
- Develop and regularly refresh our fundraising strategy and roadmap.
- Identify and nuture potential new partnerships and funding opportunities, building and implementing our corporate partnership strategy.
- Encourage private and corporate donations by collaborating with Marketing to create engaging and compelling content and collateral promoting Apart of Me.
- Lead on community fundraising efforts and other fundraising events.
- Write, review and submit grant applications ensuring guidelines are met.
- Coordinate and run the day-to-day activities of the fundraising team including leading, developing and motivating a team of volunteers.
- Monitor and track the progress and success rates of the fundraising efforts.
WHAT WILL YOU BRING?
- Knowledge of fundraising and bid writing principles, techniques and best practices.
- Demonstrable track record in achieving income targets through fundraising.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to self-motivate, prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication, presentation and relationship building skills.
- Resourceful and a creative thinker - able to seek solutions to problems and come up with viable recommendations.
- Team leadership expertise; able to lead a remote team in an authentic and empathetic manner and motivate to achieve financial goals.
- Good understanding of budgeting for fundraising.
The most important attribute will be a passion for our cause and the desire to help young people who have experienced loss and trauma.
WHAT WILL YOU GET?
- The opportunity to give back, drive positive social change, and impact the lives of young people who have been affected by trauma and loss.
- We’re a small charity so autonomy is high! There’s a lot you can own and get involved with, and you can develop skills in new areas that interest you.
- The ability to influence growth and expansion at an exciting time.
Size: 1 - 5
Our mission is to provide early intervention to help young people everywhere feel less alone when their world is turned upside down.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We have a fantastic opening for a Head of Philanthropy to join CARE International UK. CARE International UK is a globally renowned humanitarian organisation which fights poverty, saves lives and achieves social justice. They put women and girls at the centre of their work, because they know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities.
The Head of Philanthropy is an exciting newly created role which is responsible for launching a philanthropic fundraising function within the existing Fundraising and Communications Team. This is an important leadership position which will work closely with the Chief Executive, the Board and influencers. You will report into the Director of Fundraising and Communication and will line manage a team of two. You’ll need to be comfortable operating at a senior, strategic level, as well as rolling up your sleeves and kick-starting the major giving programme.
It is a great time to join CARE International UK as they have a renewed energy and focus behind their fundraising, putting it right at the heart of the charity’s strategy. You will be given a lot of freedom to shape the programme and will be a key leader supporting the development of the future fundraising strategy. CARE International UK offer a flexible working pattern and have a strong commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion and are particularly keen to encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
To be successful in the Head of Philanthropy role you will need experience in:
- Creating and implementing a successful and sustainable philanthropic fundraising strategy, working with trusts and foundations and major donors
- Establishing and growing relationships with high value donors and prospects, securing six-figure+ donations
- Working with a variety of internal stakeholders, with a collaborative style and the ability to influence and persuade
- Leading teams and motivating others
Salary: £61,423 (pay award pending)
Contract: Permanent – full or part time will be considered
Location: London (Vauxhall) - Hybrid working offered
Closing date: 19th July
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
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We are recruiting for a Senior Project Support Officer on a 6 month FTC for an independent charity You will be part of the Procurement and Programme Management Directorate . The role will be responsible for allocated projects and activities to support the delivery of charity's strategy. The post holder will work in a matrix way across the charity to support colleagues on the effective delivery and governance .
Hybrid working
The Role
effectively manage allocated projects from initiation through to closure, working closely and cooperatively with sponsors and workstream leads, in accordance with agreed governance procedures
Support the application of effective project management methodologies and the collation of reporting/management information
Work closely with functions and teams to ensure effective involvement of people with Lived
Experience, developing wide range of opportunities and ensuring these are inclusive and accessible
Accountable for delivering support to the Lived Experience Council, working with the Chief Officers and Company Secretary, as instructed by the Programme Manager/Involvement Lead, to manage interaction with the Board of Trustees and Committees
Building and managing a pool of Lived Experience contributors, ensuring excellent customer care, and developing resources and communications to support individuals in activities
Manage and develop the processes and infrastructure to support involvement (inc. data, expenses, documentation) ensuring compliance standards are met
The Candidate
Project Management qualification e.g. Prince2, or Agil
Understanding of project management methodology and experience of providing support to project teams/Programmes/Project
Experience of producing/maintaining excellent project documentation in a fast paced working environment, keeping accurate records of all activities and related data
Experience of working with volunteers/lived experience communities and good relationship management skills
Experience of organisational/charity governance and monitoring and assurance
Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams at varying levels of seniority, including the experience of effectively supporting senior
managers
Experience in delivering projects to quality, time and budget requirements
Experience of developing engaging communications to encourage people to get involved in activities, supporting the demonstration of activities impact.
Experience of introducing project management methodologies to inexperienced teams and individuals
Experience of developing and implementing business processes
Experience of using CRM systems.
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
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Job title: Strategy & Planning Officer
Salary: £34,042 per annum
Location: 5.7 The Loom, 14 Gower’s Walk, London, E1 8PY (Hybrid Working)
Contract/Hours: 35 hours per week, full-time (24 months FTC).
Benefits
- 33 days of holidays including bank holidays plus Christmas office closure.
- Option to buy or sell holiday days.
- Generous pension scheme of up to 10% employer contribution.
- Bike loan scheme for the purchase of a new bike.
- LinkedIn Learning with an extensive number of courses available.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
Fairtrade Foundation are recruiting for a Strategy & Planning Officer to play a critical role in supporting the Strategy & Planning team, a small, talented group responsible for strategic planning and implementation, design and project management of critical strategic initiatives and the delivery of organisational governance ensuring regulatory compliance. As we begin to approach the end of our current strategy in 2025, and look to shape our next strategic cycle beginning in 2026, it is an exciting, pivotal time to join the Fairtrade Foundation.
We are looking for an excellent multi-tasker and problem solver to assist the Strategy & Planning management team with project management, business operations analysis and strategy development to improve the Foundation’s organisational efficiency. Their role involves a blend of analytical processing, communication skills and business insight. This role is a fantastic way to start a career in strategy, and will provide a platform to learn and significantly impact an organisation.
The Fairtrade Foundation is a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and the ideal candidate will need to be confident in balancing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, co-ordinating and supporting meetings, presentations and data collection on behalf of the Head of Strategy & Planning. We are looking for someone who can work to often tight deadlines, dealing with complex business issues and managing internal stakeholder expectations. Those who excel in the role find the work's variety, intellectual stimulation and problem-solving satisfying. They also enjoy influencing business strategies.
Previous experience at an NGO or within the charity sector is not a prerequisite for this role. Candidates with other sector backgrounds are welcomed and positively encouraged. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate a proven ability to adapt to new environments, using their experience, insight and stakeholder relationship skills to support sustainable change.
We are excited to meet passionate and enthusiastic candidates who share our vision for a better world. If that sounds like you, then come and join our movement for change.
Closing date: 1pm Friday 19th July
Interviews will take place on the 7th August
Contract: Full-time, 24 months FTC.
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We are excited to share news of an opening for a new Senior Philanthropy Manager within our Partnerships and Philanthropy Team, aligned to Major Gifts and High Profile Events.
The Philanthropy team are moving through a period of change and growth which will set this team up to strategically focus their resources and skill where it is most needed, in order to attract, cultivate and retain strategic philanthropic income.
Reporting to the Head of Partnerships & Philanthropy, the Senior Philanthropy Manager will lead a team to raise philanthropic income at the five, six and seven figure level and deliver a portfolio of successful High Profile Events. This is a unique opportunity to join CHAS at a key moment in our future developments.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have skill and experience in the following areas:
- Substantial experience of, and a strong track record in, major gift fundraising, including personally soliciting and stewarding 5, 6 and 7 figure gifts from major donors.
- Good leadership skills with experience of leading a small team, nurturing development and managing performance.
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written skills with great attention to detail, and an ability to flex your style according to the audience.
- Experience in income generating and stewardship event development, project management and delivery.
- Managing a diverse workload with multiple deadlines, deliverables and stakeholders, thinking creatively to leverage opportunities and develop relationships.
Why CHAS?
At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times. We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. The skill, determination and creative flair of our Fundraising Teams makes this possible.
We offer
- Flexible Working: our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home and onsite in Edinburgh and Glasgow. CHAS offers flexible and family friendly working. and are happy to discuss working arrangements that work for you!
- Development Opportunities: exposure to a variety of fundraising activities
- Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.
Further information and how to apply
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply!
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· Recruitment Pack including full Job Description
· Full list of benefits
· Contact details to arrange an informal chat with the hiring manager.
· Contact details for support with the recruitment process.
To apply you will be asked to answer a couple of questions and submit your CV or complete our full application form.
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*Female Support Worker - Adults with Learning Disabilities - Waking Nights (Maternity Cover)
Stanmore - 35 hours per week
Join Our Team as a Support Worker!
Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in social care? Norwood is on the lookout for passionate individuals to join us as Support Workers in the unique and vibrant community for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Use your experience and personal qualities to make an impact on peoples’ lives and enable them to fulfil their potential. If you're dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a positive impact, read on!
What Norwood offer:
Hourly Pay Rate: £12.50
Overtime: £13.75 p/hr & Bank holidays: £18.75 p/hr
Fully Paid Induction: Get the support you need from day one!
Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence.
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE): For a well earned rest.
NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification: Boost your skills and knowledge.
Career Progression Pathway: Your growth is our priority.
Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being.
£300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards.
Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance
Your Role at Norwood:
As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in empowering individuals with learning disabilities and autism to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Your responsibilities will include:
• Guiding and supporting individuals in their day-to-day activities.
• Encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
• Accompanying individuals to routine appointments.
• Teaching essential life skills like budgeting, shopping, and managing bills.
• Assisting with personal care and, if required, administering medication.
• Contributing to household tasks such as cleaning and cooking.
As a Support Worker, you will provide day to day support including:
• Helping the people we support to be independent and live a fulfilling life
• Supporting & encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests
• Accompanying the people we support to routine appointments
• Teaching life skills such as budgeting, shopping and paying bills
• Assisting with personal care and administrating medication (if required)
• Assisting with household tasks such as cleaning & cooking
If you have can do attitude, lots of energy and want to make a difference in someone’s life, then Our Recruitment Team would love to hear from you.
*Please note: Female requirement exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
We actively celebrate everyone's' different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.
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Rent & Service Charge Manager
Job type - Full time / Perm
Salary - £37,939 per annum
Hours - 35 (plus 5 hours paid lunch breaks)
Location – HYBRID: Birmingham/Nottingham
We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years’ experience of changing lives, building stronger communities, and reducing crime. We help support, house, educate, advise, and speak out for disadvantaged young people and adults - and you could now help us make an even bigger impact going forward.
Who are we looking for?
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has experience of working in the social housing sector and would like a new challenge. You should be experienced in setting rents and service charges in a social housing setting, preferably a supported housing environment.
You will lead the Rent Setting team and be responsible for line management of the Service Charge Officers, setting direction and ensuring compliance with the relevant regulatory guidance around rent setting. You will need to be an experienced and proficient user of the Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel.
Working in our Rent Setting team provides an exciting opportunity to collaborate with other teams across the organisation, and really get to understand the business and increase your network. The role will give you the chance to showcase your problem solving and analytical skills, while being able to make decisions to provide great service to our service users.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Maintain and develop a clear model and methodology for setting and reviewing rent and service charges, ensuring a full breakdown of charges and evidence base linked to the budget is produced for each property.
- You and your team will lead all rent reviews periods and will apply different charge methodologies for services where appropriate.
- Set the annual review timeline for rent increases and be responsible for keeping that on track, ensuring that all stakeholders (internal and external) are fully aware of any deadlines and requirements.
- Liaise with Local Authorities to ensure rent charges are approved at the appropriate levels, and maximising income where rent is HB eligible.
- Act as the initial lead for disputes with Local Authorities over charges, escalating to the Housing & Rent Setting Manager where there is no resolution or further support is needed.
- Carry out top level analysis on a regular basis of budget spend against charge recovery to feed into any budget reforecasting and the annual rent increase.
- Embed an approach of continuous improvement and development of processes within the team, while contributing to the Rent Setting Policy and Procedures reviews
- Ensure there is effective co-ordination and communication between the Operations Teams, Property Teams and the Rent Setting Team so that charges are accurate and recoverable via Housing Benefit.
- Act as the Lead for Rent Setting with our managing agent RSL partnerships.
- Own and set direction for your team to deliver the organisational and local priorities and ensure that this is replicated through your management chain.
What You Can Expect from Us:
Dynamic Team: A supportive team that delivers results for the people we support every day.
Career Development: Commitment to helping you learn and develop your career.
Excellent Benefits: Including a great annual leave entitlement, an occupational sick pay scheme that exceeds statutory requirements, a cycle-to-work scheme, and many more.
Join Us:
We are ready and waiting to receive your online application. If you have any questions or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Tony Munro at
To Apply:
Submit your CV detailing your experience and how you meet the requirements of the role.
Join Nacro and be a part of something greater!
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We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager to join CARE International UK. CARE International UK is a globally renowned humanitarian organisation which fights poverty, saves lives and achieves social justice. They put women and girls at the centre of their work, because they know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities.
The Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager is a newly created role which will join the newly launched philanthropic fundraising function within the existing Fundraising and Communications Team. You will report into the Head of Philanthropy and will manage one direct report.
It is a great time to join CARE International UK as they have a renewed energy and focus behind their fundraising, putting it right at the heart of the charity’s strategy. You will play a key role in shaping and developing their UK trusts and foundations strategy. CARE International UK offer a flexible working pattern and have a strong commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion and are particularly keen to encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
To be successful in the Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager role you will need experience in:
- Researching, building and managing relationships with trusts, foundations and statutory funders
- Writing and developing fundraising strategies which have results in income growth
- Producing and delivering bespoke proposals and reports for prospective partners
Salary: £48,481 (pay award pending)
Contract: Permanent – full or part time will be considered
Location: London (Vauxhall) - Hybrid working offered
Closing date: 26th July
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.