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The basics

Location: Agile working
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 32 hours over a 4 day week
Starting salary: £27,445

Who we are

Safer London is a charity working with young Londoners and families who are affected by violence and exploitation. We believe that when a child or young person comes to us, they are just that – a child or a young person: we don’t define them by the issue that has brought them to us. By working alongside young Londoners, their families and peers in the places where they spend their time, we can create a safe London not just for them but for everyone.

Who you are

You are committed, resilient with the expertise and knowledge to work alongside young Londoners who have been exposed to or are at risk of exploitation or violence. Within your role as a Specialist Caseworker, you will provide support to young Londoners to secure the safety and positive outcomes they want.

What the role involves

In this role, you will work alongside children and young people who have been exposed to or are at risk of exploitation or violence. Within your role as a Specialist Caseworker, you will provide support to young Londoners to secure the safety and positive outcomes they want. You will be expected to provide robust risk and needs assessments that reflect the contexts within which harm has occurred, and to work collaboratively with partnership agencies to reduce risk and secure services and support.

Additional Information

Safer London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect anyone who works and volunteers with us to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we will request a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check, as well as references covering the last five years, for the successful candidates.

We value diversity and encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We know that in order to make London a safer place for the young people that live here we need a diverse range of perspectives, experience, and knowledge.

What we offer

Safer London continually reviews its pay, and we currently offer the following benefits package to all our employees:

- 4-day/32-hour work week. Since April 1st, 2024, Safer London has transitioned to a 4 day working week with no impact on pay. This means that you will have a regular day off in the week with no impact on your pay.
- Agile working. This means you have will have the flexibility to work in different locations including from home, our office in Southwark and/or community locations (libraries/co-working spaces) when you are not delivering face to face work in the community.
- Flexible Working: our Flexible Working Policy allows requests to work flexibly from the start of your employment.
- A contributory Pension Scheme.
- Interest-free Season Ticket Loans.
- A Cycle to Work Scheme.
- A Mental Health Helpline.
- Death in Service Benefit.
- Opportunities to develop and progress your career, including an extensive programme of courses and acting up/additional responsibilities roles.
- An initial Annual Leave allowance as a full-time employee of 179 hours holiday in each annual leave year plus bank holidays and other statutory holidays occurring during the leave year. Pro rata for part time staff. This rises to 192 hours after 3 years’ service and 211 after 5 years’ service.

Sound good? Here’s how to apply

To apply, please complete the online application form and submit it as soon as possible: Safer London runs a rolling recruitment process which means that applications are shortlisted and invited for interview within one week of receipt. As soon as a suitable candidate is found no further applications will be considered.

As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Please make sure you find the Job Description on the left-hand side of the Webrecruit page after you click ‘Apply Now’ or find it on Safer London’s Website.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, or experience any technical issues when trying to access and/or complete the online application form, please find our contact information in the Job Pack.

Please note that we don’t accept CVs.

Safer London is not a sponsoring organisation for foreign nationals, and you must be able to show proof that you have permission to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.

Role Description

This role focuses on creating opportunities for children and young people (CYP) to thrive through physical activity. You’ll work collaboratively with schools, community organisations, and local stakeholders to design inclusive, accessible programmes that remove barriers and promote healthier futures for CYP across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

Role Outcomes

• Strong partnerships developed with schools, local authorities, and community organisations.
• Inclusive programmes co-designed with schools to engage underrepresented CYP.
• Sustainable pathways into physical activity created for looked-after children.
• Improved access to physical activity opportunities through tailored initiatives.

What Does This Mean Day to Day?

• Build and maintain relationships with schools, CYP providers, and community groups.
• Co-design and deliver tailored programmes to address barriers for underrepresented CYP.
• Focus on looked-after children to create meaningful, sustainable pathways into activity.
• Champion system-wide approaches to improving physical activity access and outcomes.
• Use data and insights to evaluate programmes and enhance their impact.

How We Value You

• Generous annual leave allowance: 27.5 days upon commencement of employment plus bank holidays, increasing by an additional day per year after two years of continuous employment (up to an additional 5 days).
• Three concessionary days leave over Christmas and New Year (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Death in service scheme up to the value of three times actual salary.
• Wellbeing Grant: £50 voucher per year to spend on health and wellbeing.
• Volunteer day to support an organisation or cause of your choice.
• Up to 8% employer contribution to the pension scheme.
• Reimbursement of the cost of a standard eye test as a user of visual display equipment.
• Access to Cyclescheme.
• Annual CPD courses offered by Staffordshire University.
• Online skills training platform for personal and professional development.
• Access to counselling services.

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 seeking a compassionate Children and Family Worker to support mothers and children at Penrose Women's Refuge in West London. You will provide trauma-informed care, fostering a safe and nurturing environment for families to heal and thrive.

Your role includes facilitating family activities, offering parenting guidance, supporting children’s education, and working closely with mums and external agencies to deliver holistic support. By empowering families to rebuild relationships and overcome challenges, you’ll help them achieve stability and independence. Someone who worked in a primary school or Education might be a good fit for this type of role. Due to the nature of the service, the postcode has been removed; however, the service is based in West London.

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week - Early: 7:30am - 3:30pm, Late: 11:30pm - 7:30am,  Day: 9:00am - 5:00pm 1 Saturday per month on site. 

Salary: £26,155  

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE  

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families who need it most. By providing tailored, trauma-informed support, you’ll play a vital part in helping mothers and children rebuild their lives and create a brighter future.

What are we looking for?

• Understanding and/or experience of working with people of complex backgrounds
• Previous experience and/or in-depth knowledge about working with children who have experienced trauma
• IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience  

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

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.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. 

Our shops generate valuable income to support our services, create opportunities for homeless people to learn new skills and contribute to Crisis’ work in the community. They have a unique contemporary visual identity and are dynamic and creative places to work.  

Hours:  40 hours per week, five days over seven-day rota 

Location:   Ealing Broadway, 5 The Mall, W5 2PJ 

About the role 

Shop from Crisis is opening a new location right in the heart of Ealing Broadway. This is an opportunity to be part of opening and establishing a brand-new shop, which will sell a mix of homeware, donated goods, and vintage pieces. You will make a difference and deliver positive social impact in the local community while also raising money to fund Crisis’ work ending homelessness. 

As Shop Manager, you will be leading a team of staff and volunteers to deliver an outstanding customer experience, creating a vibrant, fun place to shop, work and volunteer. You will have the autonomy to develop your shop and engage with the community and will be expected to attract volunteers and donations locally. You will achieve ambitious sales and training targets, maximising the impact on our mission to end homelessness.  

You will work collaboratively with a peer support group of shop managers and will have opportunities to build your own skills through training and development. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you need to be an experienced Shop Manager with proven track records of managing a high performing team and achieving sales results. You will have a genuine interest in charity retail and be seeking a challenge that stands out from other retail management roles. You will know how to manage and build Crisis’s reputation within the local community and be committed to Crisis’s values and mission to end homelessness. 

You may have experience in; retail management, stock management, people management, customer service, recruitment/interviewing. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm

•    Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly 

• Two-days (pro rata) wellbeing days 

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply? 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 5 January 2025 23:55

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?

We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success.  We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.

Interview process: Competency-based interview + practical task 

Interview date and location: W/C13 January 2025 location TBC

Role Description

As our Business Support Officer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring Together Active runs smoothly. You’ll provide essential operational, administrative, and governance support to the team, enabling us to deliver impactful programmes and stay organised. This role is all about creating efficient processes that help the team thrive.

Role Outcomes

• Seamless administrative and operational support enables the team to focus on delivering outcomes.
• Board and committee meetings are organised effectively, with governance needs met.
• HR, compliance, and pre-employment processes are managed efficiently.
• Events and projects run smoothly, with all logistical needs coordinated.

What Does This Mean Day to Day?

• Support the team with administrative tasks, meeting scheduling, and office management.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings, including preparing agendas and minutes.
• Oversee HR compliance, including pre-employment checks and staff records.
• Assist with event planning and logistics to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships and office equipment needs.

How We Value You

• Generous annual leave allowance: 27.5 days upon commencement of employment plus bank holidays, increasing by an additional day per year after two years of continuous employment (up to an additional 5 days).
• Three concessionary days leave over Christmas and New Year (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Death in service scheme up to the value of three times actual salary.
• Wellbeing Grant: £50 voucher per year to spend on health and wellbeing.
• Volunteer day to support an organisation or cause of your choice.
• Up to 8% employer contribution to the pension scheme.
• Reimbursement of the cost of a standard eye test as a user of visual display equipment.
• Access to Cyclescheme.
• Annual CPD courses offered by Staffordshire University.
• Online skills training platform for personal and professional development.
• Access to counselling services.

The basics

Location: Agile working
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 32 hours over a 4 day week
Starting salary: £27,445

Who we are

Safer London is a charity working with young Londoners and families who are affected by violence and exploitation. We believe that when a child or young person comes to us, they are just that – a child or a young person: we don’t define them by the issue that has brought them to us. By working alongside young Londoners, their families and peers in the places where they spend their time, we can create a safe London not just for them but for everyone.

Who you are

You are committed, resilient with the expertise and knowledge to work alongside the families and carers of Young Londoners who have been exposed to or are at risk of exploitation or violence. Within your role as a Specialist Caseworker, you will provide support to young Londoners to secure the safety and positive outcomes they want.

What the role involves

Within the role as a Specialist Family Caseworker, you will provide support to parents and carers to help them gain greater understanding of the challenges young Londoners and their families often face and work alongside them to secure the safety and positive outcomes they want for their children and family.

Additional Information

Safer London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect anyone who works and volunteers with us to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we will request a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check, as well as references covering the last five years, for the successful candidates.

We value diversity and encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We know that in order to make London a safer place for the young people that live here, we need a diverse range of perspectives, experience, and knowledge.

What we offer

Safer London continually reviews its pay and we currently offer the following benefits package to all our employees:

- 4-day/32-hour work week. Since 1st April 2024, Safer London has transitioned to a 4 day working week with no impact on pay. This means that you will have a regular day off in the week with no impact on your pay.
- Agile working. This means you have will have the flexibility to work in different locations including from home, our office in Southwark and/or community locations (libraries/co-working spaces) when you are not delivering face to face work in the community.
- Flexible Working: our Flexible Working Policy allows requests to work flexibly from the start of your employment.
- A contributory Pension Scheme.
- Interest-free Season Ticket Loans.
- A Cycle to Work Scheme.
- A Mental Health Helpline.
- Death in Service Benefit.
- Opportunities to develop and progress your career, including an extensive programme of courses and acting up/additional responsibilities roles.
- An initial Annual Leave allowance as a full-time employee, of 179 hours’ holiday in each annual leave year plus bank holidays and other statutory holidays occurring during the leave year. Pro rata for part time staff. This rises to 192 hours after 3 years’ service and 211 after 5 years’ service.

Sound good? Here’s how to apply

To apply, please complete the online application form and submit it as soon as possible: Safer London runs a rolling recruitment process which means that applications are shortlisted and invited for interview within one week of receipt. As soon as a suitable candidate is found no further applications will be considered.

As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Please make sure you find the Job Description on the left-hand side of the Webrecruit page after you click ‘Apply Now’ or find it on Safer London’s Website.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, or experience any technical issues when trying to access and/or complete
the online application form, please find our contact information in the Job Pack.

Please note that we don’t accept CVs.

Safer London is not a sponsoring organisation for foreign nationals and you must be able to show proof that you have permission to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.

About Us

My Black Dog is an online peer to peer charity that supports people who are struggling with their mental health. We are committed to making a positive impact on mental health in the UK as we tackle an epidemic that millions of people in the UK face. As we continue to grow and expand our reach, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Community and People Manager with a background in HR, administration and people supervision and support.

Position Overview

As a people professional, you will develop initiatives across the charity’s volunteer base to ensure a positive and educational programme for volunteer development. You will provide organised and effective onboarding and training processes to engage and retain volunteers, and volunteer leaders and mentors, ensuring they thrive at My Black Dog. You will organise initiatives and volunteer events that foster positive volunteer engagement nationwide. All Volunteers at My Black Dog have lived experience of mental health challenges. Ensuring the wellbeing of volunteers as they deliver our web-chat service to Guests, is an important part of this role. You will work with volunteers on both a collective and individual basis to ensure they feel supported.

 Who are we looking for? 

We are seeking a motivated, experienced and enthusiastic individual who is looking to develop their HR career. You will be a people person, committed to delivering excellent customer service for our guests and be able to work and communicate well with different individuals and internal teams.

You will work collaboratively with the CEO and COO to ensure an excellent, nurturing environment for volunteers and assisting the SMT with general administrative duties.

Responsibilities:

• To be primary contact for all volunteers, providing support and assistance, dealing with all enquiries from start to successful completion, escalating when necessary.
• To manage the process of volunteer recruitment using the charity’s database to manage the volunteer pipeline, from application, to selection and training and retention.
• Develop My Black Dog’s understanding of trauma-informed practice through briefings, training & support to volunteers
• To support volunteer leaders and mentors with training, guidance and structure for their roles through meetings, feedback and group sessions. 
• To implement a high-quality volunteer training programme for regular volunteer roles, including: organisation of a training schedule, facilitation of training and reviewing training processes and facilitation
• To deliver guidance and training to support volunteers
• To manage volunteer and guest enquiries and feedback.
• Ensure volunteers have access to adequate support services and resources during their volunteering.
• Drop into shifts to remain present and interact with volunteers.
• Provide debriefing for all volunteers outside of their shift hours.
• Facilitating regular feedback from volunteers

Administration:

• To support CEO and COO with administration both in relation to the management of volunteers within the organisation and for the Charity’s general administration
• Manage all volunteer paperwork and records
• Arrange staff and volunteer DBS checks
• Arrange meetings and co-ordinate diaries for the Senior Management Team
• Manage all correspondence to volunteers

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven HR knowledge and expertise
• An understanding of, and positive attitude towards, mental and physical health; community and social inclusion; and a strength and assets-based approach to engaging participants
• Confident communication with people at all levels, with a style that is clear, engaging, supportive and collaborative whilst at times of challenge can hold your own.

Required experience

• 3+ years’ experience in a HR role
• Experience in providing psychological safety in a work culture 

Preferred experience

• CIPD qualified

Skills

• Experience in applying a pragmatic approach to providing HR risk-based solutions to difficult issues that arise within challenging situations
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Emotional resilience when dealing with challenging issues

About us 

CoachBright is a social mobility charity which supports pupils from low-income families to become independent and resilient learners so they can lead the lives they want. We partner with schools across the UK to support their pupils with their grades, confidence and independence. 

Role description

We are looking for a self-motivated individual to lead our Peer to Peer programme at The Wellington Academy. This is a fantastic chance to get paid experience delivering a high impact programme for a national education charity. If you're considering a career in teaching, youth work, or the charity sector, this would be a great opportunity! 

The role will involve visiting the school on a weekly basis over the course of 9 weeks to facilitate weekly coaching sessions between senior and junior pupils. You will receive full training and induction to support you in the delivery of the programme. The first few weeks will involve you shadowing a CoachBright Programme Manager and then after that you will be expected to facilitate the sessions independently. You will receive regular check-ins from your Programme Manager and they will support you with the delivery of scheduled workshops. 

To take on this role you must live a commutable distance to the school and will be responsible for arranging your own travel. Travel expenses incurred will be reimbursed by CoachBright in line with our expenses policy.
 

Programme coordination and delivery: 

• Travel to the school weekly to facilitate coaching sessions

• Take the register and collect pupil feedback

• Support pupils engagement with the programme

• Report any safeguarding concerns to the DSL

• With support from your Programme Manager deliver coach training to senior pupils

• Report weekly to your Programme Manager on the programme, highlighting successes and flagging any concerns

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Total number of hours: 30 hours 

School address:

The Wellington Academy

Ludgershall

Induction and training: Thursday 23rd and 24th January 2025 (8 hours to be split across two days)

Dates of in school sessions:

Week

Session

Date

Time

Week 1

Coach Training

30/01/24

TBC but likely to be around 3 hours

Week 2

Launch (Session 1)

06/02/24

3-4pm

Week 3

Session 2

13/02/24

3-4pm

Week 4

Session 3

20/02/24

3-4pm

Week 5

Session 4

06/03/24

3-4pm

Week 6

Session 5 + SSAT workshop

13/03/24

TBC

Week 7

Session 6

20/03/24

3-4pm

Week 8

Session 7

27/03/24

3-4pm

Week 9

Session 8

03/04/24

3-4pm

Person Specification

Essential characteristics and experience: 

• Passion for social mobility. We have big aims and are looking for those who share our desire to make education fairer in the UK so a person’s background does not determine their future.

• Experience with young people. Comfortable running a session or delivering a workshop with a group of young people aged 12-18.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organisational and time keeping skills.

• Ability to think on your feet and problem solve.

Desirable characteristics and experience: 

• Experience of coaching 

• Experience of working in education settings

• Experience of working with and empowering people who have faced challenges in their lives.

Application closing date: Friday 3rd January

Interview dates: Week commencing 13th January

To apply for this role please submit a copy of your CV and answer the following three questions via this  form.

1. Tell us about your experience of working with young people.

2. Tell us about your experience of facilitating and presenting information to a group of people.

3. Tell us about your experience of handling competing priorities.

Team: Retail

Location: Arbroath

Work pattern: 14 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)

Salary: Up to £8,400 per annum

Contract: Permanent

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

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:

• To assist the Shop Manager to maximise shop income and profitability through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity and key performance indicators, to support the work of Cats Protection
• To act as brand ambassador for Cats protection, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for the shop operation in the absence of the Shop Manager.

About the retail team:

• Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
• Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'.

What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:

• Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment
• Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets
• Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls
• Ability to motivate and manage a team of employees and volunteers

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 5th January 2025

Virtual interview date: TBC

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

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

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

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

In this role you will ensure the centre runs smoothly on a day to day basis, alongside the Senior Coordinator and volunteers who support the reception function. You will possess strong abilities in organising and prioritising your own workload and demonstrate a flexible, proactively approach to your work. 

About Open Age:

Open Age was established in 1993 and we’re now celebrating over 30 years of championing an active life for older people. Each week we run a wide range of activities for older people from our own three centres and over 60 other community venues. From boxing to ballet, baking to blogging - Open Age’s array of activities improves the physical and mental wellbeing of our members.

What you get in return

You will be working in a passionate and enthusiastic team with a strong vision and ambition in striving to enrich the lives of older people.

We offer 25 days leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays and 1 extra day off for your Birthday and occasionally additional paid leave over Christmas period is given.

Employer and employee contribution to pension in line with auto-enrolment pension requirement, 3% employer contribution

Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme through salary sacrifice.

We are London Healthy Workplace Award accredited and proactively invest in the health and wellbeing of employees supporting fair employment practices and a better workplace. 

Regular staff social events.

Training opportunities.

An inclusive work environment welcoming people from all backgrounds, sexuality, ability, race, ethnicity, gender and age.

Applying for this role:

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and cover letter, outlining your suitability for this role (no longer than two pages). CV’s without covering letters may not be considered

The closing date for applications is 9am Friday 10th January 2025

Please email us to ask about any reasonable adjustments you may need to be able to apply to this role.

Interview dates: Week of 15th January 2025 (if not held right away)

The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. 

Equal Opportunities:

Open Age is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

At Impact on Urban Health, we are building a portfolio of programmes that demonstrate the power of long-term approaches to complex health issues in urban environments. We focus our efforts on the London boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark, working in partnership with residents, local and national government, and community and private sector partners to improve the health of local residents. By doing this, we aim to influence others in the UK and internationally to create better health. The programmes focus on children’s health and food, financial foundations for adult health, the health effects of air pollution and children’s mental health, and are all at different stages of development.  

Each Portfolio Manager builds part of a programme strategy, co-develops projects with partners, and makes recommendations for funding these projects. This is a supported process, with lots of input and ideas shared across the team as you shape your projects. We build partnerships with a wide range of partners, from local communities, businesses, charities, the public sector and any other person or organisation that we think can have an impact on heath equity. 

Key Responsibilities

• Leading on strategy development for part of one or more of our urban health programmes. 
• Building a deep understanding of one or more of our programmes and identifying organisations to collaborate with. 
• Leading the funding partnership life cycle from idea through development, decision, contracting, management to exit. This includes: 
  • Approaching relevant organisations and their teams, engaging them and co-developing projects and partnerships. 
  • Guiding and advising existing project partners as they deliver to achieve our mutual goals. 
  • Working with our evaluation team and external evaluation experts to develop and deliver evaluation plans for projects and partnerships. 
  • Bringing projects and partnerships through our internal decision-making process. 
  • Assisting organisational development of partners, through commissioning grants plus support. 
  • Driving an inclusive/non-extractive due diligence process. 
• Planning and delivering ways to scale solutions and grow impact through influencing, in collaboration with partners and internal teams across the organisation, such as policy and influencing, communications, and evidence and impact. This includes: 
  • Building diverse, cross-sector partnerships. 
  • Convening and supporting partners to work together to influence policy and decision-makers. 
  • Delivering thought leadership for your area of focus to influence relevant stakeholders, e.g. blog writing, attending and speaking at events 

Skills, Knoweldge & Expertise

• Comfortable working independently in uncertainty on issues that are complex in nature and don’t have silver bullet solutions. 
• A creative strategic thinker who can look at a complex problem and come up with solutions. 
• Strong relationship building skills and ability to engage a wide set of partners in the delivery of our work, across sectors and at a local, national and international level. 
• Inclusive and high-quality communication skills and comfortable with a wide range of audiences – from government and policy makers to businesses and industry, from statutory bodies to voluntary and community sector organisations and social enterprises. 
• A growth mindset where you look at problems and issues as opportunities to learn and are constantly seeking to help others to grow and overcome their challenges. An ability to seek clarity and actively ensure roles and responsibilities are clear 
• Comfortable handling uncertainty and navigating complexity  
• An understanding of the foundation blocks for what makes organisations effective in the work they lead. 
• A demonstrable commitment to equity and good health for all. 
• Experience in or knowledge of one or more of the following areas will be an advantage (list not exhaustive): 
  • Living or growing up in diverse urban areas; Business and corporations; 
  • Ventures and entrepreneurship (including social enterprise); Philanthropy and funding; 
  • Voluntary and community organisations; Statutory bodies such as local authorities; or the healthcare system; 

Benefits

• Up to 12% employer pension contributions
• £800 annual personal development budget and annual health and wellbeing personal allowance of £200
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities. 
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit plus shower facilities and bike lock area. 
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses and Employee Assistance Programme

We’re looking for a Site Reliability Engineer with drive, intellectual curiosity and technical capability to join our small but dynamic team. 

The role will work in both our Azure Native environment and co-location data centre. A significant proportion of our line of business applications remain hosted on Hyper-V based Private Cloud and will need to be “fed and watered” until they are moved to new platforms or technologies, a task that this role will assist with. These migrations offer the role holder learning and development opportunities.

Our Azure environment is almost exclusively “Azure native” primarily hosting our Digital Product using technologies including Azure App Services, Azure SQL, Application Insights, Sentinel, Log Analytics, Azure Data Factory, with “as code” Bicep pipelines tied to Azure DevOps.  This role will support the Head of Environments, Platforms and IT Security to ensure that our technology infrastructure is reliable, safe and future-proofed. As required, the role holder will also support project implementation within the Technology Operations remit, having a direct impact in moving us forward in realising our vision and mission.

As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:

· Active membership of local church congregation.

An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

Key information

Location: Westminster, London. Office-based with flexibility (Min. 2-3 days per week in the office).

Contract: Intern 6 month contract (with potential for progression to permanent role) Full time 37.5 hours a week

Coordinator Permanent. Full time 37.5 hours a week.

Salary: £27,007.50 – 28,450 per annum depending on experience.

Benefits and entitlements:

You’ll be eligible for many of our benefits including:

· 25 days annual leave per year, plus an additional “Day for You”, (pro rata for part-time or any period less than 1 year) which increases by a day each year after 2 years’ service up to a maximum annual leave entitlement of 30 days per year

· Opportunity to take a 6-week sabbatical after 3 years of service

· The Trust’s contributory pension scheme after three months – The charity will match your employee contribution up to 7%

· All travel expenses covered over and above your regular commute to and from work. Any extra travel for work purposes will be reimbursed.

· Access to Workplace Options EAP (a provider of employee support services)

· Opportunity to Work from Home

· Opportunity to take part in the wider team’s wellbeing and social activities

· A supportive Training and Development policy which encourages colleagues to develop as professionals and achieve relevant qualifications (e.g. CIOF’s Certificate in Fundraising).

Reporting to: initially Head of Fundraising & Partnerships.

Make a big impact with a dynamic small charity transforming young people’s lives London.

Construction Youth Trust (CYT) is an ambitious and innovative charity whose mission to inspire and enable young people to overcome barriers and achieve their full career potential. Social mobility is at the heart of our work, and we prioritise working with young people from low-income backgrounds and those who are facing significant barriers to employment.

We help young people recognise their potential, develop their confidence and skills and discover career opportunities never previously presented to them. Through our long-standing partnerships with employers in the built environment sector (over 200+ across London), we connect young people to relatable role models, world of work experiences and ultimately rewarding jobs and apprenticeships. The built environment is at the forefront of the drive towards achieving net zero and future economic growth, offering young people substantial opportunity for career progression.

We are seeking a creative and confident communicator who will support our Fundraising Team to engage and inspire current and prospective funders through case studies, events, photos, videos, and the Trust’s newsletter, with the ultimate goal of increasing income in line with our new 2025-2027 Business Plan.

What will I be doing?

Creating high-quality collateral and delivering tailored promotion for funders through our social media channels, website, CYT newsletter, and impact reports.

Day to day, you will take photos and videos at CYT events, write social media posts, write case studies and success stories, support the organisation and delivery of internal and external events – all with the aim of increasing engagement with key CYT funders and in-kind supporters.

What knowledge and experience are we looking for?

· Experience of creating engaging visual media including photography and videography etc.

· Experience in digital communications and confidence with managing social media

· Working knowledge of design software (e.g. InDesign, Canva)

NOTE: prior knowledge of the construction and built environment sector is not an essential requirement of this role.

What abilities/skills are we looking for?

· Excellent communication skills including a high level of writing skill and the ability to tailor content to different audiences

· Highly organised with an ability to pay close attention to detail

· Creative flair with a good eye for visual design

· High level of IT literacy including Microsoft office

NOTE: this role would be well suited to someone at the beginning of their career journey and looking for an opportunity to gain experience in the charity sector

What will I gain?

Every member of the CYT team gets involved in the charity's strategic development and impact and contributes to our work supporting young people to fulfil their potential.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a warm and collaborative team, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. We pride ourselves on giving opportunities to people at the start of their charity career, supporting them to develop their skills and experience in a much-needed sector of our society.

How do I apply?

If you are passionate about transforming the life chances of young people, please send your fully completed application form with particular attention to your supporting statement (no more than 500 words) explaining why the role interests you and how you meet the person specification.

We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive team is vital to our work. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and/or those with a lived experience of the young people we support.

Closing date: 16th January 2025. However, we may interview candidates as we receive suitable applications and close the application deadline earlier if a successful candidate is found.

A second interview may also be required.

You can access the Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification for this role via the Charity Jobs site. CV's and cover letters will not be accepted.

If you have not heard from us 2 weeks after the application closing date your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We will only consider candidates for employment that share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment practices, and this position will require an Enhanced Disclosure with Barred list check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

There when it matters

We have an exiting career opportunity for a Marketing Manager (Healthcare), to join our expert Marcomms team.
This key role will provide marketing recommendations for internal clients with a range of healthcare or bereavement marketing needs, whilst managing healthcare and bereavement marketing campaigns and activity from briefing to final delivery and evaluation.
You will position Sue Ryder as a specialist and expert healthcare and bereavement provider, through tactical and strategic marketing communications and ensure healthcare and bereavement marketing messaging is consistent and on brand across all marketing and communications activity.

About the role:

• Work with senior colleagues in healthcare to develop consistent branding of services across all hospices.
• Review, develop and manage hospice literature and marketing materials ensuring consistency across hospices and adherence to tone of voice and brand guidelines.
• Review, develop and manage literature and marketing materials ensuring consistency across centres and adherence to tone of voice and brand guidelines.
• Develop marketing plans and materials to promote bereavement products and services.
• Develop and maintain key messages for a healthcare professionals’ audience.
• Develop marketing plans and materials to increase the recruitment of key healthcare staff.
• Manage projects from initial brief through to design and production to dissemination, working with others and leading cross-team working groups where appropriate.
• Managing the print run for healthcare marketing materials, liaising with designers
• Act as health and social care brand guardian, on all relevant marketing and communications materials.
• Support colleagues' understanding of relevant and appropriate marketing tools and channels to meet organisational objectives
• Build strong, internal relationships with all teams across Sue Ryder to ensure marketing activity is considered well in advance.
• Help ensure all health marketing materials remain up to date.
• Continuously increase sector and professional marketing knowledge and feed into marketing activity.
• To stay informed of all Sue Ryder activity and to understand and adhere to the values and objectives of Sue Ryder.
Contribute to team meetings and organisational priorities.

About you:
• Proven experience in planning, delivering and evaluating multi-channel marketing campaigns to deadlines and within budget.
• Proven experience delivering either B2B or B2C healthcare marketing campaigns and projects.
• An understanding of the structure of the NHS (is desirable), and a willingness to stay up to date on developments within the health sector
• Experience of cross-team working to ensure effective, integrated ways of working.
• Building and developing strong working relationships with internal staff such as Service Directors and Clinical Leads.
• Experience working with health professionals to develop and interrogate marketing briefs.
• Working with internal and freelance designers to produce engaging and impactful marketing materials.
• Keen attention to detail, a creative approach and strong presentation skills.
• Excellent copywriting and copy editing skills
• To be ambitious, and able to work at pace with the ability to proactively overcome problems.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.

Benefits
• Company pension scheme
• 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non Binary Individuals
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online 
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
For more of our employee benefits please visit our website.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.

We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process 

If you want more than just a job, we want you.

Join the team and be there when it matters.