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Company Overview

You would be joining Palladium, a global impact organisation, with 3,000 employees in over 90 countries. We are a mission-driven business, for whom the impact of our work is as important as the commercial return; the common feature of all our work, regardless of contract size, is the requirement that it contributes to positive social and economic impact. We simply call this ‘Positive Impact’. For the past 50 years, we have been helping our clients to see the world as interconnected in over 90 countries- by formulating strategies, building partnerships, and implementing programs that deliver lasting positive impact. We are experienced in implementing large, complex programmes supporting skills and employment and are currently delivering 30 programmes for the UK Government.

Programme Overview

The Refugee Employability Programme is a new initiative that offers enhanced support to defined cohorts of legally recognised refugees in the UK. Starting in September 2023, the programme will provide tailored support for each participant focussed on gaining sustainable employment. Palladium will work with employers, local government, and other community partners to ensure that individuals are fully supported with their journey back to employment and integration into UK society. The programme includes delivery of employability- focussed English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) tuition for some of the defined cohorts.

Palladium is responsible for delivering the programme in the South East of England

Primary Duties and responsibilities:

As Case Manager, you will be responsible for delivering the front-line support to customers on the Home Office Refugee Employability Programme, ensuring that they receive excellent service which is compliant with all Home Office requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Take responsibility for engaging with potential customers, explaining eligibility and bringing in referrals to the programme as part of a coordinated team approach.

· Be accountable for your caseload of assigned customers and working with them to address their learning, integration and employment needs in line with both contractual requirements and the individual’s needs. This will include:   

o Building rapport and a positive working relationship with each customer.

o Assessing the customer’s starting position to decide how to best meet their needs. 

o Creating and following through with individual Personal Development Plans, ensuring appropriate and effective activity is undertaken by each customer.

o Providing challenge, advice, and guidance where appropriate, to develop customers’ capability in the recruitment process ensuring they have the necessary skills and confidence to secure employment.

· Develop an understanding of specialist signposting services in the local area/region, so that you are able to source and refer customers to additional support when needed;

· Cultivate a welcoming environment and ensure a high level of engagement / re-engagement with customers;

· Work collaboratively as part of a small team to ensure excellent support for all customers;

· Deliver programme in accordance with contractual Service Level Agreements and company standards;

· Maintain customers’ records in accordance with data protection requirements so that personal information is safeguarded, and the customer journey is accurately recorded;

· Meet personal performance targets, Key Performance Indicators and Quality and Compliance measures by delivering high quality employability provision to customers, both remotely and face to face;

· Develop relationships and networks with key local stakeholders including employers to provide the best possible support for customers.

Skills and experience:

Required

· A passion for working with people

· Experience of working in a customer engagement and support-focused role

· Experience of providing one-to-one support and coaching to individuals with the ability to constructively challenge where needed

· Experience in the management of a caseload of individual customers according to a set of contractual standards and requirements

·  A level of independence and professionalism to work independently

· Detail-oriented with strong organisational and communication skills

· The ability to be based in, and travel around designated catchment areas, candidates already based in  Hampsire, Surrey and Sussex and Thames Valley are encouraged to apply.

Desirable

· Exposure to the challenges experienced by refugees or asylum seekers, or personal lived experience

· Experience delivering one-to-one employability support or ESOL assessments and training

· Trained in trauma-informed approaches and safeguarding

· Access to a reliable vehicle and a full, clean drivers licence

· Knowledge of languages including Amharic, Arabic, Albanian, Bengali, Dari, Farsi, Hindi, Pashto, Spanish, Tigrinya, Urdu or Yoruba

Key Competencies:

· Ability to engage, motivate, challenge and inspire; 

· Proactive and solution focused, bringing both creativity and practicality to bear;

· Excellent communication skills; 

· Performance and target focused; 

· Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills; 

· The determination and drive to want to make a positive difference.

Location and compensation

You will primarily working on an outreach basis within the community and you will be given a base location. Any travel to meet customers outside the base location will be reimbursed in line with the travel policy.

Compensation: You will receive a salary in the range 26,000-29,000 GBP per annum, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including private health insurance and up to 10% employer pension contributions.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that  disabled applicants that meet the required criteria for this position will be offered an interview. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or any other circumstance, please let us know.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

Palladium is a Real Living wage Employer

Senior Finance role Opportunity available to help make life better for carers  

Finance Manager

Hours - 30 hours per week  

Salary - £38,000-£40,000 FTE per annum (£28,500-£30,000 pro rata) – dependent on experience

Are you self-motivated, organised, empathetic, able to work independently and think on your feet, then you might want to consider joining a small team of like-minded people.

Our charity, the Carers Support Centre, works across Bristol and S. Glos to support unpaid family carers who are supporting their loved ones at home.

We currently have a vacancy in our Finance Team to support the Chief Executive managing the charity’s finances.  

Main duties would include: 

To: 

• manage the Finance team and work with the senior management team to ensure that we provide support for carers while operating according to Charities Commission guidelines

• review current finance support systems considering developments in IT making recommendations to the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees

• ensure appropriate risk management techniques and financial controls are embedded throughout the charity at strategic and operational levels

• be responsible for the development and maintenance of procedures and systems to support the effective control and expenditure of financial resources

• support the Chief Executive, Treasurer and staff team on financial matters providing regular reports on income and expenditure including quarterly management accounts.

There’s lots more we could tell you, but why not apply and come and see for yourself.  If you’d like any further information, please get in touch.

Please visit our website for all the information you need and details of how to apply.

Closing date for applications is 30th July 2024 @ 9am with interviews 5th August 2024.

Registered Charity No: 1063226

Fundraising Coordinator

Job Description

Job Title: Fundraising Coordinator

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000

Benefits include:

● Generous annual leave

● Paid sick leave

● Enhanced family-friendly leave

● Compassionate and emergency leave

● Pension scheme

● Life insurance policy

● Employment Assistance Programme

● Access to vouchers and discounts

● Monthly wellbeing allowance

● Access to extensive training opportunities

● Reasonable flexible and hybrid working

Reports to: Fundraising Manager

Location: Oxford

Reasonable flexible working will be supported and some working from home is possible. Travel throughout Oxfordshire will be required.

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Occasionally evening and weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu will be given. 

Please read our accompanying recruitment pack for more information about working at Oxfordshire Youth, including our approach to diversity and inclusion through recruitment

Closing date for applications: 31st July 2024

Interviews to be held: 13th August 2024

To apply, please send a copy of your CV accompanied by a covering letter to our recruitment team, alternatively, visit our website for more information.

Job context and purpose

We are looking for a compassionate and creative human to become an essential part of our Fundraising team, supporting us in achieving our fundraising strategy and financial targets. They will be passionate about building trusting and meaningful relationships which generate and grow income and committed to telling the story of how youth work changes lives.

Our work is intentional and impactful, and you will need to be confident working and communicating with a lot of people and a lot of different kinds of people. Being self-aware and emotionally attuned will help with this.

Fundraising is human oriented and often reactive. We enjoy a high degree of flexibility and variety in our work.  You will have projects of your own to manage autonomously, and regular space to voice what work you would most like to be involved with. Therefore, we are looking for someone with great time management and problem solving skills.

As a team we are excited about our work. Sometimes we have crunch periods, and we need someone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and be proactive and accountable, however we do not typically work over our contracted hours. We deeply value work life balance and support all members of the team to feel fulfilled in their role and ensure that their life outside of work is equally a priority. Time off in lieu will be arranged for any evening or weekend work and we expect and plan for all members of the team to fully utilise and enjoy their annual leave.

Excellent work in this role looks like work that is aligned with our strategic objectives, well prioritised, communicated to the necessary people, and includes time to learn and train. We will value and celebrate your creativity, the care and pride that you take in your work, and how you remain balanced in the workplace.

The Fundraising and Communications Team, which includes marketing, communications, and content generation functions, works across the entire organisation and is led by our Director of Fundraising and Communications and Deputy CEO who has two decades of experience in the voluntary sector and is an energising and kind figure. Our team is committed to role-modelling to ourselves, each other, and young people the very best versions of ourselves and the very best work that we can deliver, which creates positive outcomes for young people.

This is a great opportunity to work across a wide range of fundraising projects within a group that values the contributions, ideas, and wellbeing of each member of our team.

Responsibilities & objectives

● To develop into an essential point of contact for Oxfordshire Youth’s fundraising function and Fundraising and Communications team

○ Building relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders

○ A strong story teller able to communicate passionately and persuasively in writing, verbally, via reports, and presentations

○ Collaborate with marketing, communications, youth led content, Youth Development and YPSA programme leads

○ Exercise good judgement

○ Be comfortable talking about money and handling sensitive information and situations with discretion

● To increase the efficiency and accuracy of Oxfordshire Youth’s donor stewardship capabilities

○ Collaborating on improvements to administrative systems, operations, processes, and policies

○ Taking ownership of ensuring that pledges, donations, payments, gift aid, thanking messages, impact statements, and other touchpoints are actioned and recorded in a detail oriented, thorough, reliable, and timely fashion

● Successfully manage a mixed fundraising portfolio, with training and support given as required

○ Oversee pipeline of smaller trust and grant applications valued at up to £15,000 each

○ Community fundraising

○ Individual giving

○ In-kind donations

○ Support the Fundraising Manager in implementing Oxfordshire Youth’s corporate fundraising strategy

○ Feed in to target setting and opportunity and risk assessments

○ In time, meet and exceed your individual fundraising targets

● Support the delivery of donor-centred events in conjunction with the Fundraising Manager and our Events team, for example:

○ Private dinners

○ Challenge events like the Oxford Half Marathon

○ Connecting young people with positive activities made possible by our kind partners and donors such as trips to Blenheim Palace and the Cotswold Wildlife Park

Our Culture

Everyone at Oxfordshire Youth agrees to:

● Attend meetings reliably and participate fully, including being an active listener

● Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with Oxfordshire Youth’s guidelines, policies, and procedures

● Undergo training that will enable personal and professional development

● Undertake any other relevant duty related to the further development, promotion, and sustainability of the organisation as set forth by your Line Manager and/or Senior Leadership Team

● Represent Oxfordshire Youth in a professional and appropriate manner at all times including considering punctuality, personal appearance and boundaries, and equity, diversity, and inclusion of all opportunities.

Safeguarding

● Understanding that safeguarding children, young people, and adults is everyone’s responsibility. You will have access to training and supervision appropriate to the Fundraising Coordinator role (including undertaking a DBS check).

● To ensure concerns from young people are responded to appropriately in line with Oxfordshire Youth’s policies and procedures

This job description is subject to amendment following discussion with the post holder.

Specific tasks and duties will be shared at the interview and during the induction process

What we are looking for

We will ensure that you have opportunities for learning and development in the form of mentorship by the Fundraising Manager combined with training in a wide range of areas relevant to your role. This will enable us to create a shared vision and a clear plan for your trajectory within Oxfordshire Youth.

● Good computer and administrative skills and working knowledge of Word and Excel

● Working knowledge of cloud based systems like Google Drive and Microsoft Teams

● Previous experience of working with CRMs / databases - we use Beacon

● Good at relationship building and enjoys making and strengthening connections

● Comfortable with change, flexible and able to display good judgement about when and how to adapt

● Consistently able to be kind, steady, and reliable, making space for innovation and fun

Other desirable skills

● Previous experience working in an office team

● Experience of minute taking

● Working knowledge of PowerPoint

● Working knowledge of Monday boards or similar project management tool

● Experience using MailChimp or other email marketing tool

● Experience using Canva or other design tools

● Working knowledge of GDPR

● Networking experience in a professional context

● Professional event experience

● Driving licence and access to own vehicle would be helpful

Join us and make an impact!

Youth work is life changing and we are an essential part of high quality youth work and youth work practices; we are generating better outcomes for young people and better access to support services by our strategic and cross-sector partnerships; and we are creating a future in which more and more young people in our community are empowered, respected, and valued.

ABOUT US 

We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty; our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits.  We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe, however, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK.  Never has this been more important than today.

NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do.  We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.

We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.

THE ROLE 

We have a fantastic opportunity to join us in the position of Project Development Co-ordinator, to work on either a full or part time basis. Job Share applications are also welcome.

Covering the operational, strategic and delivery of work we are looking for a Project Development Co-ordinator to operate across the South-East, within Kent or with the ability to travel across Kent. Travel within and occasionally outside the regions will be a necessity. 

This post provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to supervise, deliver and lead on our stakeholder and community engagement across a region to support the delivery of NEA’s work programme.  The role will help deliver projects that can change lives, particularly during the energy crisis.  NEA’s project work aims to bring improvements to the health and wellbeing of low income and vulnerable householders, through one-to-one advice, group awareness sessions, upskilling and sharing of best practice.

Delivering on a range or projects, which demonstrate good practice in delivery of affordable warmth for low income and vulnerable householders, you will understand and drive the development of partnerships working with local authorities, housing providers, and various other partners.

 You will oversee the delivery of project outputs and outcomes, delivering energy and fuel debt advice directly to householders and be responsible for the preparation of reports to funders including collation of evidence of outcomes achieved; maintaining relationships with a network of stakeholders across a region. 

You will also work with the Project Development Manager to identify and develop new programmes of work, including preparation of funding applications, presentation of funding proposals to relevant funding bodies and to ensure effective liaison of NEA’s work programme with other activities within NEA.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED 

You will have demonstrable experience of developing and/or managing projects in the fields of energy efficiency, community development and regeneration, housing, social policy or consumer issues.

It is important that you have an awareness of the environmental, social and economic problems of deprived areas and the roles of the public, private and voluntary sectors in tackling them.

You will need good organisational skills, as well as excellent written and communication skills, as you will maintain appropriate records and data, and produce regular written reports on project progress.

You will be an excellent communicator, with experience and understanding of how to effectively address the energy needs of low income, vulnerable or disadvantaged householders - with the desire to make a positive difference to people’s lives;

Knowledge of energy efficiency, particularly within the domestic sector and community buildings, is desirable. 

WE ARE OFFERING 

• £32,641 to £37,304 (FTE) – Salary Grade SO1 – SO2, Points 23 – 28. Staff usually commence at the starting point of the scale 

• 11½% non-contributory pension 

• 25 days (FTE) annual leave plus 3 additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus all public holidays per annum 

• Flexible working arrangements

• Enhanced family friendly payments

• Employee Assistance Programme

• 2-year Fixed Term Post 

The closing date for all applications is Monday 29 July 2024 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will be held in the 2 weeks commencing 12 August 2024.  Full details will be provided to candidates invited to interview.  

Only shortlisted candidates selected for interview will be notified of the confirmed time and location of interview. Full details including an application form and job description are below. 

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process.  No agency or advertising enquiries please. 

Do you want to be part of supporting vulnerable communities across the globe to access the healthcare they need through the delivery of essential medicines and supplies? Are you highly organised, motivated by your Christian faith and have excellent communication and administration skills that will help us manage relationships with corporate partners to ensure medical aid reaches those who need it?

IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.

In the last 3 years IHP has reached over 54 million patients in more than 25 countries across the world through its response in disasters and in long-term health programming.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Officer to support a small team in the effective coordination and administration of our medicines donation process and account management of our much valued corporate donor companies.

About the role

The postholder will play a key role in coordinating the donation of medicines from some of the largest UK and European pharmaceutical companies including Accord, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and GSK. This is a varied role where the postholder will have opportunities to work on both account management and processes, ultimately contributing to safe and effective donations of medical product.

What you'll be working on 

-   Supporting in the day-to-day management of relationships with our corporate donors and acting as a daily liaison with some accounts
-   Supporting our Programmes and Logistic teams in ensuring the efficient and effective placement of medicines and  medical supplies
-  Liaising with donors on products needed to support our many health programmes
-  Maintaining internal systems, records and appropriate compliance processes

Person Specification

-   Experience of administration and record keeping to a high standard
-   Experience of managing relationships with external stakeholders
-   Experience of working with data and systems
-   IT literate in all major MS Office applications
-   Highly organised, efficient and self-motivated
-   Excellent written communication skills
-   A commitment to accuracy, numeracy and excellent attention to detail
-   Ability to work with competing priorities, deadlines and targets
-   Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt as part of a small team
-   Committed to IHP's Christian Ethos and Values

The following would be desirable:

-   An understanding of Corporate Partnerships, healthcare industry or CSR
-  Experience of project management
-  Experience of representing an organisation externally
-  Experience of raising funds from corporate partners

For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.

IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate. 

Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

IHP Staff Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated if part-time)
• Specsavers eyecare vouchers
• Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
• Health and wellbeing support via Unum help@hand app
• Bike2work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Hybrid working/Modern office near Chancery Lane tube station

We have an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion staff working group.  Our staff describe our culture as 'inclusive', 'dynamic' and 'rewarding', a place where you will be supported to 'thrive professionally and personally'. A recent starter has described IHP as a place which 'puts people at our heart'. 

Join a dynamic team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard and you have the space to work independently and develop!

We are seeking a Fundraising Officer to join the Foundation during an exciting period of growth. You will work as part of a small team to deliver our fundraising strategy – we aim to grow fundraised income to £1 million annually by 2027 to fund vital work across the Peak District. This is a key role within the Foundation and is a great opportunity for someone wanting to build experience across all areas of fundraising, as well as grant-making.

About Us 

The Peak District is the UK’s oldest National Park and has a special place in so many people’s hearts. But the Park is in crisis. We need to restore threatened habitats, create bigger and better homes for wildlife, protect our cultural heritage and inspire the next generation of nature champions to protect the park in the future. The reality of climate change means that repairing our natural landscapes is more important and urgent than ever.

The Peak District Foundation is an independent charity which works to create a Peak District which is thriving for nature and people and is protected for future generations. We are building a community of supporters who are working with us to protect and improve the Peak District for everyone, forever.

About the Role

This role is an opportunity to develop your fundraising skills and gain experience across a broad range of incomes streams while also providing essential administrative support across our small charity. You will support the Director and Fundraising Manager with fundraising from grant makers, individual donors and corporate partnerships. You will already have strong digital skills and will take the lead on developing our digital fundraising through expanding the effectiveness and reach of our social media. You will oversee the administration of our Peak Partners scheme for businesses and lead on signing up new bronze and silver level partners. You will also lead on community fundraising - supporting individuals and groups who want to fundraise for the Foundation. The role will also include helping to distribute much-needed grants to projects across the National Park.

This role would be ideally suited to someone with a digital communications background who wants to develop skills in fundraising, or an individual with some fundraising or sales experience who is looking to move into the environmental sector. You will be a confident communicator and willing to muck in and be a key part of our small friendly team. 

The role is advertised as full time, but we are open to part-time applicants (see job pack for further details). 

Home-based within the North East

About us

Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Since 1824, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning. We're looking for a permanent Face-to-Face (F2F) Fundraising Manager in the North and East region to join our award-winning team! This is a fantastic opportunity within the RNLI to play a vital role in developing and growing the RNLI in-house F2F Fundraising team.

Some of the benefits

• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cash plan
• A vehicle will be made available to you to perform your role
• Flexible working

Your role

 This role will be required to manage a team of face-to-face fundraisers who will sign up regular supporters within a defined geographical area (two main hubs are in Newcastle and Scarborough) and raise vital long-term funding for the charity. This will include opportunities to work alongside other specialist teams including our volunteer lifeboat crews and lifeguards, playing an integral part in reaching both local and team income targets and contributing towards the wider objectives of the RNLI.

As a Face-to-Face Fundraising Manager, you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

• Recruit, train and performance manage a team of motivated Face to Face Fundraisers
• Manage and develop a portfolio of fundraising locations in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Cleveland and Yorkshire areas
• Measure performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) i.e. targets and budget
• Create and execute detailed delivery plans, mitigating for risks and opportunities
• Maintain and develop internal and external stakeholder relationships

About you

Working at the frontline of our fundraising activities, you’ll have excellent communication skills, people management capabilities, proven track record of working to targets and a passion to manage a team who engage with the beach-going public and event visitors to get their commitment for regular support for the cause.

You’ll be an effective team player with a pragmatic and solution-focused approach to problem solving and a calm approach to a busy workload. You’ll be positive, confident, determined, resilient, with very strong communication skills and naturally outgoing.

You’ll be a self-starter who can lead an energetic and innovative team to success. Able to adhere to codes of conduct, policies and be Fundraising Regulator compliant in all that you do and deliver. You’ll be flexible and prepared to work out of office hours with considerable travel throughout the year, peaking through the summer months. Substantial annual leave during the summer would not be practical for this role.

To be considered as the Face-to-Face Manager (North East), you will need:

• Ideally, proven experience and success in face-to-face fundraising. This will either have been gained working for a charity or a fundraising agency or regional sales experience
• Excellent people management skills and evidence of managing and motivating a team of paid staff or volunteers to achieve goals/targets
• Excellent communication skills and teamworking ethos
• Self-motivation and ability to create and prioritise own workload
• This post requires a valid driving licence
• This post is subject to clearance of a finance check - satisfactory to the RNLI

Other organisations may call this role Engagement Manager, Fundraising Manager, Face to Face Manager, Regional Sales Manager.

So, as a Face-to-Face Fundraising Manager you will have the ability to lead a team to achieve targets and want to see how this role supports our organisation’s aim to reduce drowning, this could be the role for you.

Closing date: 28 July 2024. 

Interview date: w/c 5 August 2024 (via Teams).

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; ensuring the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach to proven incidents of bullying, abuse, harassment or exploitation. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for nearly 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

About The Connection at St Martin’s

We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

• You will be joining a dynamic and creative team, focused on building trust through relationships.
• You will support the team to identify, engage and provide harm minimisation to our clients whilst promoting a sense of belonging, and working with clients to support them on their journey towards a place to call home.
• You will have experience in delivering a psychologically, gender and culturally informed service to people who are experiencing street homelessness.  
• You will be both strength-based and solution-focused, developing and enhancing the service with a commitment to embedding coproduction.
• We are creating a psychologically-informed environment, adopting a trauma-informed model with direct support from a team of specialist NHS psychologists. You will benefit from specialist training, 1 to 1 meetings, and reflective practice. The team is supported by a broad professional network, including NHS physical health services, DWP benefits advisors, Migrations specialists, and Drug and Alcohol services.

Salary: £17.53 per hour
Closing Date: Sunday 28th July
Interview Date: Friday 2nd August

Job Title: Support and Development Worker 

Department: England Service Team 

Reports to: Senior Support & Development Worker 

Salary: £28,471 (pro rata for Part-time) 

Hours: 35 hours a week over 5 days (Part-time will be considered) 

Location: Home based – with travel across Teesside, County Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland and Tyne & Wear and neighbouring areas. Occasional travel across wider areas and nationally will be required. 

We are looking for someone who can cover the Teeside, County Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland and Tyne & Wear area. You will be home based but will be required to attend clinics, events and meet members one to one where necessary within your allocated area and occasionally across wider areas and nationally. 

Purpose of Job 

To deliver a high-quality service to and facilitate opportunities for individuals with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families/carers through Shine membership.  To empower and enable members Living with the conditions to lead healthy and happy lives through greater independence, better condition management and by creating links to the Shine community across England. 

SHINE has just under 14,000 members with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus. This post will bring a real focus to the County Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland & Tyne & Wear area and will be an exciting opportunity to engage with members and develop and deliver the services we offer. 

Our Little Stars project for 0–12 year olds has been established for over 3 years supporting younger members and their families with their diagnosis and beyond. We also have a growing Teen membership known as FIRE (Friendship, Independence, Resilience, Equality) Working alongside our multi skilled, established team, you will be supporting members across all age groups and building on the great foundations already in place. 

Core role 

• To provide information to individuals, families, carers affected by Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus including hard to reach communities living within your area. 

• To provide advice, support and guidance to enable people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus to access the correct benefits to become financially stable, the right services to improve their health and well-being, and to better co-ordinate their support and independence through a variety of methods. This will include attending specialist clinics in the area to engage with them. 

• To refer individual members and/or their families/carers to the most appropriate source of expertise and support in Shine’s Health team and other designated leads within the organisation, or signpost to external agencies as appropriate. 

• To develop age-specific groups and peer support networks which will provide opportunities for people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus to connect and interact, enabling social opportunities and to share experiences, support and learn from each other. 

• To work with and develop opportunities for Shine volunteers. 

• To contribute to the delivery of regional and national programme of events to Shine’s membership, based on identified need and interests, geographical location and age. These will be face to face and virtual events.

• To provide information to professionals working with those individuals and families affected by Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus. 

• To raise greater awareness of Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus amongst professionals, external organisations and the general public through presentations, training and attendance at professional events. 

• To actively promote membership of Shine to people with the relevant conditions. 

• To keep clear and accurate records for monitoring and evaluation using our Salesforce database system. 

• To work with other service, fundraising, marketing, trust and foundations colleagues and Shine’s membership to identify and seize potential fundraising opportunities for long-term sustainability of the work. 

• To prepare and keep up to date a directory of relevant contacts across the area and to share relevant information with colleagues. 

• To undertake administrative duties as required of the role. 

• Any other duties in line with the job role. 

Essential criteria 

• Ability to travel across the designated areas

• Flexible working hours. This may include some evenings and weekends 

• Ability to work from home 

• The ability to be motivated and work on your own initiative with lone working from home, whilst also travelling across the area and Region to be part of the wider dispersed team. 

• Full Enhanced DBS checks and referencing will be completed 

Experience and qualifications – essential 

• At least two years’ recent experience of delivering support and advice services 

• Experience of working with people of all ages with disabilities 

• At least two years’ experience of advising on one or more of the following: 

health and wellbeing; independence; benefits; education and learning; employment; developing friendships and social skills; reducing isolation; social care; housing

• Experience of developing and delivering opportunities to enable and empower people with disabilities to achieve their goals towards independence. 

Knowledge, skills and abilities – essential 

• Understanding of spina bifida and hydrocephalus and of the issues and challenges faced by people living with these conditions 

• Ability to work with people individually and to facilitate and run group activities and events 

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written 

• IT literate with a good knowledge of computer systems and programmes (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and use of databases 

• A non-judgemental approach to working with people 

Experience and Qualifications – desirable 

• Hold a qualification in a health, nursing, social care or disability related field 

• Experience of working in the third sector in a paid or unpaid capacity 

Knowledge, skills and abilities – desirable 

• Understanding of the role peer support plays in enhancing services and support to members 

• An awareness and understanding of how to use social media and its effectiveness in reducing social isolation 

In return, Shine will offer you: 

• A competitive salary of £28,471 (pro-rata for part-time hours) 

• 3% pension contribution 

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays + additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year (pro-rata for part-time hours) 

• Support to learn and develop 

• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave 

• Broadband allowance

• Additional annual leave due to length of service 

If you would like to have a chat about the role in more detail or have any questions, please give us a call and ask to speak to Gill Valentine, our Director of Services. 

Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job. 

To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.

*Please note applications without a supporting statement will not be accepted* 

Closing date: Sunday 4th August 2024 at 11pm

Interviews:  Thursday 15th August 2024 (Virtual) 

Please note: we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, therefore we encourage applications as soon as possible. 

This is an exciting time to join The Diana Award in a new role in a recently established small fundraising team as we look to build on the successes of our current partnerships with well-known corporate partners and other funders.  

You will be an ambitious and passionate Fundraiser, excited about our work and the opportunity to help us attract new income to support more young people across the UK and internationally.

You will play a key role in the team, collaborating with the Fundraising & Partnerships Manager (Trusts & Foundations) and supporting the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications to increase and diversify the types of income The Diana Award attracts. You will work as a team collaborating on a range of income generating activities and offering a unique partner experience to your portfolio of stakeholders.  

You will have experience of working on successful funding bids and supporting powerful partnerships, be passionate about supporting young people. 

You will join and thrive working in a dynamic, ambitious, and creative organisation, with the opportunity to learn more about youth work and social action through fundraising and other professional specialisms. 

JOB DESCRIPTION  

INCOME GENERATION 

• Support the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications on the implementation of the fundraising strategy, in line with changing landscape with a core focus on corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, company giving and general appeals; 

• Collaborate on ideas for creative sponsorship and funding opportunities in line with our strategic ambitions and develop and submit high quality and compelling funding proposals and tender documents to unlock funding;  

• Work with key stakeholders, including our Policy and Programme delivery teams to scope and develop exciting new project proposals; 

• Develop and grow the pipeline, identifying opportunities for funding from a range of sources, primarily corporate partners but also engaging, trusts & foundations and statutory sources. 

• Maintain an effective database of contacts and stakeholders. 

  PARTNERSHIPS MANAGEMENT 

• Support the management of existing donor relationships through working closely with the Director of Programmes & Partnerships and Programme Management Teams across the organisation; 

• Ensure all funding and sponsorship terms and conditions are acknowledged, recorded and completed in a timely fashion; 

• Accurately maintain and update records and databases, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as any legal requirements; 

• Work with the Programmes Team to contribute to high-quality donor stewardship for existing and new partners, through timely communication, gift acknowledgement, and tailored stewardship plans. 

STRATEGIC SUPPORT

• Maintain knowledge and understanding of the UK fundraising scene in order to input into the development and evolution of the organisation's fundraising strategy. 

• Work collaboratively with the Fundraising & Partnerships Manager (Trusts & Foundations) to cover work, and ensure mutual learning and professional development 

• Provide relevant and timely information to the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications for the purposes of reporting to the board. 

• Work closely with other key functions and teams on cross-team and organisation-wide initiatives as relevant, e.g., on workplace culture, capacity building; 

• Manage the Fundraising team inbox, ensuring any queries and requests are responded to or escalated in a timely manner; 

• Represent the organisation externally as required; 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Stay abreast of donor trends, youth empowerment, and other topics relevant to the role and the organisation; 

• Adhere to The Diana Award’s safeguarding policies and procedures, escalating any issues arising to the Designated Safeguarding Leads. 

• Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required including occasional travel around UK or abroad necessitating overnight stays

PERSON SPECIFICATION  

If you are interested in applying and are passionate about the work we do, but aren’t sure that you have all of the skills and experience, please do still apply. We are open to learning on the job and supporting the development of the successful candidate so that they are able to do the job to the best of their ability. 

EXPERIENCE  

• Contribution to / previous experience working on successful fundraising initiatives, including managing key partner relationships and writing funding applications on time and within budget to the satisfaction of all parties; 

• Experience developing fundraising material for prospects and funders, including pitch decks, periodic updates, and other donor-specific communication support; 

• Experience working in corporate fundraising with a willingness to explore other income streams. 

KNOWLEDGE  

• Good knowledge of the third sector, in the UK and/or Europe/abroad; 

• Knowledge of budget and financial management, including monitoring and reporting on budgets; 

• Knowledge and understanding of restricted and unrestricted funding. 

SKILLS 

• IT and database management skills, including Microsoft365, and using CRM databases. 

• Excellent organisational, and planning skills and ability to set and meet deadlines. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication kills including confident presentation and influencing skills, and the ability to write persuasive and engaging content

• Excellent decision-making and the ability to exercise sound judgement; 

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills across internal and external stakeholders, with different functions/teams, and at different seniority levels, 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Passionate about social justice and supporting young people to reach their full potential; 

• Entrepreneurial, innovative, personable, collaborative, and good at working both in a team and under your own initiative;

• Flexible and dynamic, with an ability to adapt and respond quickly to a fast-changing environment

• Able to quickly build credibility internally and externally 

• Open-minded and able or willing to thrive in a multicultural, diverse team, workplace, and network of partners. 

OUR ORGANISATION

The Diana Award is committed to anti-racism, social justice and building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the young people we support. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQI+ people

OUR CULTURE

We know that change is a team effort, and work hard to make sure every member of staff is inspired, nurtured and supported.

Every staff member has their own personal training and development budget, ability to work flexibly around core hours, access to our employee assistance programme 24/7, wellbeing initiatives, opportunities to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues both in person and online, and much more.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all. This is a responsibility that is shared by all members of staff the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS or equivalent police check.

As we are unable to offer sponsorship,  the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Application deadline: Wednesday 31 July at 10.00am. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview to take place in our London office on Wednesday 14 August.

After nearly 18 years, our current Chief Executive has decided to retire. We are therefore seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead WRCC into an exciting future!

You will have a proven record of achievement in a senior leadership role in the charity or related sector. You will have experience in developing strategic plans. You will be able to show a commitment to building communities, relieving poverty, challenging disadvantage and maximising social benefit. WRCC prides itself on acting with honesty and integrity – we are trusted by communities – and you will be able to exemplify these values.

We are offering a salary of circa £55k, a 5% contribution to our auto-enrolment pension and 24 days annual leave.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WRCC is responsible for leading the organisation in achieving its mission and strategic goals. The CEO will provide visionary and operational leadership to ensure the charity's growth, sustainability, and impact. This role involves working closely with the Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, donors, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute the organisation's strategic plan in alignment with its mission and vision.
• Identify and respond to emerging trends and opportunities in the charity sector.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

 Operational Management:

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of programs and services.
• Implement policies and procedures to maintain high standards of governance and accountability.
• Manage the charity's human resources, including recruitment, development, and retention of staff and volunteers.

 Financial Stewardship:

• Develop and manage the annual budget, ensuring financial stability and sustainability.
• Secure funding through diverse income streams, including grants, donations, and partnerships.
• Ensure robust financial controls and reporting mechanisms are in place.

 Fundraising and Development:

• Lead fundraising initiatives, cultivating relationships with donors and sponsors.
• Oversee grant writing and reporting processes.
• Explore innovative funding opportunities and partnerships to diversify income.

 Stakeholder Engagement:

• Represent the charity to external stakeholders, including government agencies, media, and community organisations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and supporters.
• Act as the primary spokesperson for the charity, effectively communicating its mission and impact.

 Governance and Compliance:

• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure effective governance and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Board on the charity's performance and strategic direction.
• Ensure the organisation adheres to its ethical standards and values.

Program Development and Delivery:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services.
• Ensure programs align with the charity's mission and effectively meet the needs of beneficiaries.
• Promote best practices and evidence-based approaches in program delivery.

 Communications and Public Relations:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to raise the charity's profile and engagement.
• Oversee the creation of marketing materials, annual reports, and digital content.
• Manage crisis communications and protect the charity's reputation.

We are looking for a Trainee Careers Adviser to work as part of our National Careers Service team.  To apply for this role, no direct experience is necessary, and full training and support will be provided.  

CXK is an award-winning charity that empowers young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment or training.  The National Careers Service provides careers information advice and guidance to help people make decisions about learning, training and work. 

Passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of our culture. Therefore, we’re dedicated to bringing together highly skilled people who are passionate about making a difference. In return, we offer a flexible, professional, and friendly working environment in which our staff are truly valued and invested in.

We are looking for excellent communicators who are passionate about supporting others to achieve their goals. You will be organised, able to work flexibly and confident using the internet and IT. 

If you want to make a difference by supporting others and have experience of working with people in retail, customer service, sales, recruitment, education, employability, or something similar, then this could be the role for you!

In return you will receive: 

• Comprehensive training including a fully funded qualification in Careers Information Advice and Guidance.
• Extensive work shadowing, practical experience, and on-the-job training.
• All the required support to get to know your local area, the needs of our customers and the partners we work with.
• 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Membership of a defined contribution pension scheme, with contributions matched by CXK (up to 10% of annual salary depending on length of service).
• Free personal Life Assurance (3 x annual salary).
• Flexible working arrangements, including home working.
• Generous sickness, maternity and paternity leave benefits.

If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 22nd July 2024. Interviews will take place on 31st July 2024 in Ashford, Kent. 

 **Please note that we reserve the right close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**

Purpose of the Job 

Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind run an innovative crisis prevention service designed as a place for children and young people at risk of mental health crises to de-escalate and have access to a skilled staff team to support them. The Circle is open out of hours (3pm-11pm or 12pm-8pm weekends and holidays), 365 days a year, and has been designed to reduce the need for young people to attend A&E. Co-designed by young people, it is a friendly and accessible space.The mental health adviser role is key to the support that children and young people will receive on site, and you will have the opportunity to work with 5-18 year olds, as well as providing signposting and support to parents/carers and other agencies.

This Mental Health Adviser role would suit an experienced Mental Health Youth Worker, CAMHS support worker, Youth Counsellor, Child Wellbeing Practitioner, Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner, an Assistant Psychologist with some training in MH interventions like CBT,  or other roles that have given you experience and skills in  working with Children and Young People presenting with difficulties related to their Mental Health.

Key Responsbilities

• Work as part of a team dedicated to providing support to children and young people who are at risk of mental health crisis, or may otherwise attend A&E.
• Offer one to one support via drop in or appointments, and be child-centred in that support.
• Work alongside children and young people, their parents/carers and families in increasing self-management of presenting difficulties.
• Signpost anyone accessing the service to appropriate and local on-going support; and build up your knowledge and networks of such support.
• Understand and implement safeguarding procedures, and be familiar with safeguarding law, and how it applies to our work.
• Follow risk procedures, be familiar with completing risk assessments, and refer to on-call or senior managers appropriately.

You will have:

• A minimum of two years’ experience of supporting children and/young people in a mental health service or similar role in a paid or volunteer capacity, in a 1:1 and group setting
• An ability to form supportive relationships with families, and tailor support to individual need.
• A child-centred approach to work.
• Working knowledge of child and adult safeguarding.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues and the ability to integrate into your work.

Benefits of working with us

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata].
• Employee Rewards and Benefits Platform/Wellness Hub (Perkbox)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling sessions
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Training and personal development opportunities
• Access to shared resources and training opportunities via Mind Federated Network

How to apply

Please provide your CV, and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification (see JD attached) and why you want this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Battersea’s Income Generation department plays a pivotal role in making sure we can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work.

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Supporter Experience Officer, to deliver supporter communication journeys across a range of channels and audiences to retain support, and increase engagement with Battersea and inspire them to continue, increase or diversify their support.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience of planning, implementing and evaluating direct marketing campaigns, with demonstrable knowledge of direct marketing across a range of media channels. They should also have experience of accountability and reporting for results, income and expenditure.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.

By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 11th August 2024

Interview date(s): w/c 19th August 2024 (1st round); w/c 26th August 2024 (2nd round if applicable)

For full details, please download our recruitment pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.