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We are looking for a full-time administrator to support the smooth running of the Education and Training Department. Duties include general office administration such as diary management, preparing and circulating reports ahead of meetings, taking minutes and supporting the department with various education and outreach activities. This post also provides administrative support to the Director of Education and Training. There will be a requirement to occasionally work in the evenings and at weekends.
What we need:
We need an experienced administrator with effective communications skills, a high standard of IT literacy and excellent attention to detail. You should have proven experience of minute taking and financial reconciliation. Previous experience of working in a membership organisation is desirable.
About us:
The Inner Temple fulfils its role in training and supporting both student and qualified barristers through Education and Training activities, which are arranged by a dedicated Education and Training Department. Our work covers:
- supporting students in schools and colleges, and prospective Bar students with a specific focus on equality, diversity and inclusion;
- scholarships for the law conversion course, vocational training, disability grants, pupillage and internships;
- the training of its student members (alongside the approved education and training organisations that provide the vocational qualification component);
- advocacy training for pupils and new practitioners;
- continuing professional development for established practitioners;
- support schemes including mentoring, marshalling and mock interview schemes.
What we offer:
A generous non-contributory pension benefit, private health insurance, free lunches at work when the Inn’s kitchens are open, a taxed daily luncheon allowance provided when they are closed, season ticket loan or Cycle to Work scheme after passing probation, 25 days’ annual leave and hybrid working
How to Apply:
To apply, please go to our website to download further information about the job and an application form. Then, please send your completed application form to the email address stated on our website. Please note that we will not accept CVs.
The Inn welcomes all applicants, especially those from under-represented groups to apply. Please also complete the equality monitoring form.
Please note that applicants need to demonstrate they have the right to live and work in the UK.
If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role
We’re seeking an Events Administrator to join our ambitious Support, Research and Influencing team.
You will play a vital role in our team to ensure health professionals across the UK have a better awareness and understanding of pancreatic cancer and the complex supportive care needs of those affected. You can be proud to know that you’re playing a part in these services which will ultimately improve the standard of support and care received by people affected by pancreatic cancer from their healthcare team.
Some of the main responsibilities are:
- Ensuring our data is accurate, up to date and well maintained within our database, by collating, preparing, and cleaning up a high-volume of data from our events, online courses, and other engagement activities.
- Provide administration of our virtual educational events and online courses to support the success and smooth delivery, and to increase understanding and awareness of pancreatic cancer.
- Provide admin support to colleagues in Research, Influencing and Devolved Nations for in-person events focused on improving the standard of diagnosis, treatment, and care in pancreatic cancer.
About You
- You will enjoy working with data and have a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- You will have highly efficient organisational and time management skills, and a methodical approach to your work.
- You will be able to work across teams and departments in a collaborative manner and be able to effectively manage and prioritise a busy and varied workload.
- You will have clear and helpful verbal and written communication skills and have an enthusiastic, can-do approach to your work.
- You will be passionate about working for the charity and transforming the future for people affected by pancreatic cancer.
If this sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you!
About Working for Us
This is a fast-paced and growing organisation that is really committed to making a difference. Being a part of our team is being part of a thriving, positive, dynamic, successful, and welcoming community that is making an impact. We will support you and develop you should you wish this, and you get the opportunity to be involved in activities outside the scope of your immediate role. We care about your health and well-being and your work-life balance, and you will feel that your contribution is valued and matters.
About Us
Pancreatic cancer is a tough one but we're taking it on. It is tough to diagnose, tough to treat, and tough to research. For too long this disease has been side-lined. We want to make sure that everyone affected by it gets all the help they need. Together we are taking on pancreatic cancer. Underpinning this vision are our four values:
- Courageous
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
We cannot achieve our vision without employing people who are committed to our vision, strategy, and values.
At PCUK our ambition is to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the communities and audiences that we engage with and where everyone can be their true selves, where they feel respected, championed, heard, and supported. We want our workforce to achieve their potential, understand their contribution and feel proud of their impact by creating a culture and organisation that is genuinely inclusive by advancing equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging through our policies and practices.
We believe diversity drives great outcomes by encouraging the different points of view that come from a diverse workforce. We want to hear from and engage with people whose experience of dealing with this disease may be very different depending on their individual circumstances and background can think of no better way to do this than by ensuring that this role fully represents our intent therefore we are especially keen to consider applications from suitable applicants who consider themselves to be in areas that appear underrepresented within the charity sector.
How to apply
- You can download the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. If you have any questions about this role that we’ve not answered, please get in touch with us.
- To apply, please complete the online application form, setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification criteria. This information will be used to select candidates for interviews.
- You will need to have the right to work in the UK as we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.
- Applications will close on Sunday 14th July 2024 at 11.59pm.
- Please note that interviews will be held remotely via Teams on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th July 2024.
No agencies/sales call please – as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down and therefore will not be engaging agencies to support this recruitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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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. Please note: some out-of-hours work is a key part of this job.
If you do not meet all of the requirements of the role but have comparable knowledge and experience, we would be happy to consider your application, or talk to you in advance of an application.
Key Responsibilities:
- Line management of a team of full time, part time and bank staff who have expertise in supporting young people nearing crises.
- Day to day management of the contract (from the NHS ICB)
- Responsible for managing a rota to ensure the service has adequate staffing, 365 days a year
- Holding relationships with all key stakeholders (funders and commissioners, local authorities, local CAMHS services and hospitals)
- Building on the pilot phase of the programme and using creative approaches to supporting children and young people of all ages.
- Working closely with the Clinical Lead to ensure safe delivery of services and that staff are supported.
- Ability to support staff to work with a diverse range of children and families, and tailor services to reach young people who may not currently be accessing the programme, or who have specific additional needs or diagnoses.
You will have:
- At least 3 years’ experience of managing a complex service supporting young people with a variety of needs, ideally within a mental health context.
- Experience of working on (ideally managing) a commissioned service within a Third Sector Organisation.
- Experienced in delivering a service within budget and meeting all KPIs and contract requirements.
- A passion for supporting and developing staff.
- A commitment to improving the lives of young people through high-quality mental health support
- Having a creative approach to problem solving and developing the service to meet the needs of diverse young people and families.
- Ability to form and maintain relationships (e.g. with CAMHS, commissioners, funders), and communicate effectively with all stakeholders and young people.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Supporter-led Fundraising (SLF) team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for securing income from individuals, groups, and regional corporate partners across the UK. SLF bring in a significant number of new supporters and income to the charity through mass participation events, fundraising products, and self-fundraising events. The team manage these supporters to give them the best possible experience with ARUK, and to help them fundraise for a cure.
As the Senior Marketing & Engagement Manager in a one-year FTC role, you will lead the Marketing & Engagement team. You will manage the Marketing & Engagement Manager and support the work of the Community Fundraising and Sporting Events teams in order to deliver our strategy and meet our annual income target.
You will: support the development and progression of the Marketing & Engagement Manager and two Marketing Campaigns Officers, oversee the strategy for SLF-wide marketing campaigns, manage marketing budgets and own the relationships with external media and creative agencies, support with sign off for all SLF marketing content, own stakeholder management with Heads and Managers across ARUK, and oversee a new engagement strategy to review and implement a new stewardship plan across SLF supporters.
This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract, or on the return of the substantive post holder, to cover a period of maternity leave.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
· Shape the strategic direction for marketing and supporter engagement for the SLF function within the charity.
· Innovation – be responsive to the ever-changing digital landscape and react to trends and opportunities.
· Work closely with the Digital and other Marketing teams across ARUK to integrate the newly appointed media agency: ensure best practice, more aligned working, better spending of budgets, and improved performance and results.
· Team leadership and stakeholder management – you will support the team with prioritisation of work and requests based on the wider Fundraising & Marketing priorities to support growth.
· Manage the SLF relationship with external media and creative agencies.
· Creative sign off of all SLF marketing content.
· Working with SLF Heads and Senior Managers to deliver £7m annual income within SLF, defining and making sure SLF priorities are delivered, shaping team culture and developing the growth strategy and ambition
Strategy and planning
· With the support of the Director of Supporter-led Fundraising, lead the development of the overall SLF marketing strategy to deliver exceptional supporter relationships, partnerships, and fundraising products to achieve further transformational growth.
· Be the digital marketing expert among SLF products and events teams, leading the Marketing & Engagement team to support on the delivery of their income objectives.
· Lead the development of the Marketing & Engagement team’s annual operational planning and five-year strategy, driving greater focus on scaling up the volume and value of supporters whilst maintaining great engagement and supporter experience.
Product marketing and management
· Lead the Marketing & Engagement team to support with the strategic planning and delivery of new and existing fundraising products/events to maximise income and attract new audiences.
· Ensure the creative and brand integration of products across SLF to drive maximum value and awareness.
· Support the development and delivery of all products on time, on budget, and on brand across a variety of media.
· Routine end of campaign reviews and analysis, with proactive adaptation of plans to optimise results.
· With the Marketing & Engagement Manager, be the SLF points of sign off for all marketing materials, responsible for proofreading and approving all marketing literature and brand materials for the department.
· Lead the team to deliver exceptional marketing creative and copy in-house, with support from the Design and Brand teams.
Supporter engagement
· Write inspiring marketing copy and compelling communications supporting SLF activities to drive action.
· Lead the team to deliver and implement a new supporter engagement strategy, improving stewardship and engagement journeys across all SLF supporters.
· Work with teams across ARUK to develop and implement improved SLF CRM/supporter segmentation, supporter journeys, and lifetime value understanding.
· Working with the Insight team and SLF Heads, improve SLF audience insights, interpretation, and application.
People management
· Management and development of the Marketing & Engagement Manager and support their growth as the manager of two Marketing Campaigns Officers.
· Continue to develop the vision, purpose, and strategy for the Marketing & Engagement team.
· Agency relationship management across a variety of partners and suppliers, including our media and creative agencies.
· Work with the Head of Communications, Head of Brand and Head of Digital to ensure all communications and activities are aligned across the charity.
· Work together with Heads and Senior Managers across the organisation, integrate the new media agency to drive better planning and collaboration, aligning strategically for our next phase of growth.
Budget management and reporting
· Annual budgeting of fundraising product/marketing expenditure and regular reforecasting and reporting.
· Annual operational planning and five-year forecasting, including quarterly Fundraising & Marketing directorate check-ins.
· Work closely with key teams across ARUK to ensure engagement, acquisition, and remittance is monitored and evaluated (including trend analysis and KPI tracking).
What we are looking for:
· Creating and delivering multi-channel marketing acquisition strategies.
· Delivering budgets, annual operational planning, and five-year strategy.
· Copywriting, copyediting and proofreading.
· Line management and team development.
· Digital marketing expertise and growth ambition.
· Managing external media and creative agencies.
· Excellent GDPR knowledge and practice.
· Excellent attention to detail to deliver high quality output.
· Stakeholder management skills (internal and with external agencies).
· Reactivity and agility to change activity or re-allocate budget based on performance.
· Experience of working as part of a leadership team.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £52,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 21st July 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 29th July 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised as part of the selection process. Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please do contact us via our wrebsite.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK:
Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
I am excited to be working with an amazing disability support, housing organisation in search of an Interim Service Manager on a 6-month FTC. This is a part-time (4-day week) London based hybrid role. As Service Manager you will report to the Director of Finance and Resources, the Service Manager is responsible for the delivery of high quality ‘front of house’ services for residents of the organisation. This includes responsibility for property and building maintenance, oversite of managed services contracts for catering and housekeeping, reception, front of house services, porters, and customer services, as well as managing external contractors and health and safety.
Main responsibilities:
Provide proactive support to the Senior Management Team on matters relating to Health and Safety and Fire risk of the Charity.
Ensure that contracts are reviewed and tendered when up for renewal ensuring that the Charity gets Value for Money.
Improving business performance and providing maintenance solutions that are appropriate and cost effective.
Use data to highlight trends and initiatives to improve business performance.
Building and Environment:
Ensure that the building, accommodation, and external environment of the organisation is maintained to a high standard and that all repairs are completed in a timely manner
Provide line management and oversight of the estate manager and maintenance team, ensuring that their work is prioritised and delivered within budget.
Responsible for the procurement functions of the Charity.
Oversee all relevant fire, health and safety and environment checks across the British Home ensuring that the charity remains compliant with its Health and Safety and other regulatory responsibilities (e.g., HSE, CQC, etc.).
Conduct periodic reviews of resident’s accommodation and communal areas in collaboration with the Home Manager to ensure that provision is up to standard and in line with resident’s needs.
External Contractors:
Manage the maintenance budget ensuring that all building works are delivered with the annual forecast and the charity receives value for money from its suppliers.
Maintain and review a schedule of contracts and service level agreements with all relevant contractors ensuring the continuity of all building, maintenance, and ancillary services without disruption to residents of the home.
Monitor the ongoing performance of external service/ building contractors and advise the Director of Resources and Chief Executive on the (re) procurement of maintenance, catering, and ancillary services, where applicable
Requirement to engage current stakeholders, as well as identifying and building new external relationships across a wide variety of stakeholder groups
Managing Staff:
Create an environment orientated to trust, open communication, and cohesive team effort.
Manage the ongoing performance and development of line reports including regular supervision and annual performance development reviews.
Conduct regular planning and monitoring of the maintenance team’s work schedule, ensuring that personnel and resources are deployed as efficiently as possible.
Referrals and Admissions:
Co-ordinate all referral and admission enquiries for new and prospective residents, ensuring that new referrals are processed swiftly and accurately to maximise resident occupancy within the Home.
Work closely with Home Manager to ensure room availability is communicated and new resident’s rooms are ready for admissions.
Supervise the collation and reporting of resident’s data for the monthly management report
If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!
Are you a client-focused, proactive and compassionate individual with a proven track record of working with vulnerable people who have multiple and complex needs? If so, Shelter has a highly rewarding and exciting opportunity - Intensive Floating Support Worker to join our team and play a central role in delivering our vital support projects.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything,
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
About the role
You will work closely with the Housing First team, colleagues and accommodation providers, to place clients directly into homes in places they want to be. Then you will work with them to develop outcome-focused support plans that reflect their personal strengths and goals, to make sure that they can sustain their accommodation and thrive in their community.
Also you will coordinate support around your client and act as a key worker to help them sustain their accommodation and move forward with their lives. This will mean coordinating interventions provided by other agencies so that the right support is provided at the right time, to enable the service user to progress on their journey to recovery. Giving full advice on different issues such as homelessness and housing options, tenancy issues e.g. dampness and disrepair, welfare and housing benefits, debt and employment is also a key aspect of the role. You will need to visit clients in their homes or community locations which could be anywhere in Dorset.
About you
You will need a relevant background that includes experience of housing, homelessness and welfare benefits law and experience supporting people who are vulnerable and/or have multiple disadvantage. Through this you will have a good working knowledge of safeguarding frameworks. Proficiency using a range of IT tools to carry out your work, including Microsoft Office applications is important too. If you have experience of using case managements systems this is an advantage, but not essential. The role will need you to visit clients in their homes so you will need a valid driving licence and be willing to use your vehicle for work purposes - for which an essential car user allowance will be paid.
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Communications Officer (Publications)
Location: Hampshire, Beechcroft House, Vicarage Lane, Curdridge
Salary: £29,000.00 pro rata gross per annum
Part Time – 24.5 hours per week (0.7 FTE)
Our client is a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature.
‘Their vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital!’
Their future has to be wilder.
They are seeking a Communications Officer (Publications) to join their cause.
They are looking for someone with a passion for wildlife and a talent for the written word, to proactively seek out good stories, write compelling content and build brilliant relationships. This is a vital role for the them – producing much of their written content including their regular members magazine.
Working as part of their dynamic marketing and communications team, this role will deliver communications to promote their work by delivering production and copywriting for printed materials and key publications including their magazine and annual report.
Wild About Inclusion!
As an inclusive employer they recognise that their workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which they live and work. They encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. They are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
They are happy to discuss the possibilities of hybrid and flexible working
This role will be based at their office in Curdridge, however, they are happy to accommodate a hybrid working routine, and discuss a pattern of work which suits the candidate. Officially, office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with an hour lunch break.
They offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to their employee assistance programme and more.
Closing date: 26 July 2024
Interviews: To be confirmed
To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. In the ‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below.
As Uplift’s Senior Political Adviser, you will be a skilled advocate, strategist and communicator able to secure political commitments relating to Uplift’s mission of a rapid and fair transition away from oil and gas production in the UK. Your role will sit within Uplift’s Politics Team and you will seek to build support for ambitious climate and just transition policies within UK parliament, and UK government. Uplift currently supports the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Climate Change, and this role will also help to provide strategic support to the group. With a new government and parliament being formed due to the general election, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team to secure the UKs transition away from fossil fuels.
About Us
Uplift is a campaigning and research organisation which supports efforts to create a rapid and fair transition away from oil and gas production in the UK. At this crucial time for accelerating the shift away from oil and gas, we have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Political Adviser to join our team.
The role
Core responsibilities will include:
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Develop avenues for engagement within UK parliament and Government Officials.
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Develop strong relationships with policy makers and other stakeholders.
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Using persuasive skills, and strategic communications, advocate for new, progressive oil and gas policy, commensurate with the UKs climate objectives, and rooted in the principles of a just transition.
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Close collaboration with key partners, in coalitions and the wider environmental sector.
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Engagement with stakeholders including unions, think-thanks and caucuses to build and mobilise new alliances around progressive policies relating to the just transition away from oil and gas production in the UK.
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Representing Uplift externally at events, and fora in and around Westminster.
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Line management responsibilities within the Politics Team.
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Support the activities of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Climate Change.
Our ideal candidate will have:
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Thorough knowledge of UK parliamentary procedures, policy-making and legislative processes.
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A track record of securing political or policy changes, and use of strategic media communications.
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Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders with a collaborative approach.
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Highly organised, with experience in programme delivery, coordination, and administration and able to manage competing priorities.
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Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
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Motivation, initiative, exceptionally high standards.
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Ability to work independently and within a team who is based remotely.
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A good understanding of UK climate and energy policy.
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A strong commitment to Uplift’s mission and core values of equity and climate justice.
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We welcome applications from candidates from minority backgrounds. Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the core of Uplift’s values and therefore we strongly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds or accessibility/support needs mean they have been traditionally under-represented in the climate and environment sector. If you are unsure if you meet the requirements or feel you will be disadvantaged by the process then please send us a message so we can see how we might provide support.
Hours: Standard working hours 9.00 - 17.30, with availability to attend external events which may fall outside these hours. Length of contract: Full-time, one year contract with high likelihood of renewal.
Benefits: 3% employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, consideration of flexible working requirements and work/workplace adjustments where required
Starting date: September 2024 (negotiable)
Closing date: Sunday 21st July 2024 - 11pm
Proposed interviews: w/c 29th July 2024
For the application please submit a CV (2 pages) AND cover letter (2 pages). Please note that we can only accept applications with both a CV and a cover letter. Please use the cover letter to say why you want to work for Uplift and how you could use your experience to meet the responsibilities of the role. Should you have any specific questions you wish to discuss about your application then send an email to the address in the attached JD. Should your application be successful, the next stage will include a standard interview and assessment.
Unfortunately, we can only consider candidates who are already eligible to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Royal Hospital Chelsea for an exceptional individual to join our Health & Wellbeing directorate as Admissions Officer.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is a historic institution, providing a home and community for approx 300 male and female retired British Army soldiers, known as Chelsea Pensioners, in recognition of their service to the nation.
Veterans come from around the UK, and beyond, to live full and active lives in their retirement, and gain purpose and comradeship through supporting each other and representing the wider veteran community at formal and informal events.
As the Admissions Officer you will be responsible for all areas of recruiting new Chelsea Pensioners from first contact, to coordinating applications and inducting successful applicants. Above all else, you will put the applicant first, always striving to improve their experience and keeping them well informed whilst having their wellbeing in mind.
You will process all applications and coordinate the multi-disciplinary assessments at each stage of the process. You will host applicants for a ‘4 Day Stay’, an opportunity for them to visit and experience life at the Royal Hospital.
For successful applicants, you will coordinate their move to the Royal Hospital Chelsea and be responsible for the induction programme.
You will contribute to the Recruitment Strategy, regularly reporting on current figures and projections to the Executive Board and Commissioners. You will be responsible for keeping the Admissions Policy & Procedure up to date.
If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to make a difference while working in a historic and rewarding environment, then we invite you to join our team.
About Us.
The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship. Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos. We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community. We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.
Our selection process.
Should your application be successful you will be invited to a formal interview, where you will be asked questions relating to your experiences and key requirements of the role. If you are successful after the interviews we will:
- Ask for references from those you have listed on your application form
- Check your right to live and work in the UK
- Check any declarations you have made on your application form
- Ask you to complete a medical form
- Carry out an Enhanced DBS application.
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Head of Programme Development
Salary: £54,600
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: This post is London-based. We have a hybrid working model of minimum 2 days per week (for full time staff) at our King’s Cross office (2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH).
Who are we?
Art Fund is the UK’s national fundraising charity for art. We give grants to help museums, galleries, historic houses and public arts organisations to acquire objects for their collections, to share them with as many people as possible, and to support research and training for museum professionals. We are supported by our growing membership of 135,000 through the National Art Pass, as well as the generosity of many individuals, trusts and foundations.
The role
As Head of Programme Development, you’ll take a senior role in the strategic planning and operational delivery of Art Fund’s grant-making programme, taking a lead on certain areas of the business plan to ensure they deliver against and inform the ongoing development of Art Fund’s strategic vision. You will work with the Director of Programme & Policy and Head of Programme Delivery to manage the team to ensure effective management of all grant-making and operational activities, develop and deliver new initiatives, funding opportunities, partnerships, research, and evaluation, ensuring maximum impact and maintaining and furthering Art Fund’s excellent relationships across the museums, heritage, funding and visual arts sectors.
A member of the Programmes team, you will work with colleagues across Art Fund and the wider sector to ensure our grant-making is effective and valuable and supports our strategic plan. This is a unique opportunity to join Art Fund at a key moment in our 5-year strategy. You’ll help us identify where Art Fund can make a real difference in our priority areas and build our reputation in these areas: championing diverse and inclusive museum collections, workforce and audiences; reaching a new generation of museum goers through digital and community experiences, as well as in the museum itself, and developing a sustainable sector. The Head of Programme Development will share the energy and commitment that Art Fund staff bring to their work, as well as a belief in the importance of arts and culture.
Key Employee Benefits
- Generous Annual leave – 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas and an additional day in August.
- Free National Art Pass (NAP) – for yourself and another person of your choice.
- Free Entry to Exhibitions
- Life Assurance – cover for up to three times your basic salary.
- Season Ticket Loan
- Cash health plan
- Pensions – Eligible employees are enrolled into the scheme with the exception of those who have contracts of three months or less. Art Fund contributes 8% of the basic annual salary during the first six months of employment or until probation is successfully completed, whichever is the later. At that point the contribution is increased to 10%.
Closing deadline: 9am on Monday 29th July, 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to building our team and trustees from the broad range of backgrounds and experiences across the UK, valuing difference and diversity, and building a workplace based on shared values of equality and mutual respect.
We have ambitious plans for the future and will be holding ourselves to account and putting our principles into action, as we all work together to help bring about positive change and a fairer future for everyone. We therefore want to encourage applications from all races, ages, religions and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with any kind of disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our organisation.
Non-UK nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.
No agencies please.
Housing Support Worker
Job type: Full Time, permanent
Salary: £24,962 Per Annum (Base salary £23,962 + £1,000 Unsociable Hours)
Hours: Working hours are 8 hours per day, shift patterns and flexibility will be discussed during the interview. (The provision of the contract is between 08:00 and 22:00
Location: Exeter
An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Candidates are required to have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for the purposes of undertaking the requirements of this role.
Nacro is a national Social Justice Charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities, and working with stakeholders towards reducing crime.
Nacro deliver the Community Accommodation Support service (CAS) which is a national service across England and Wales. The service allows Courts to make greater use of bail by providing accommodation in the community with support for adult defendants who could not otherwise be bailed. CAS also provides support for adults released from Custody in the last three months of their sentence on Home Detention Curfew (HDC) and other Licence Orders.
The Team provides flexible and holistic support to Residents who have a wide range of support needs. We aim to support our Residents to find and keep a stable home at the end of their CAS-2 placement. You will manage a caseload of Residents and properties in your allocated area.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Support clients to comply with the requirements of their HDC/Bail conditions.
- Producing a realistic and achievable Support Plan to include accessing and using housing and accommodation services to support move on to longer term accommodation.
- Ensure that all Support Plans and Risk Assessments are unique, inclusive and person-centred.
- Provide weekly support to Residents to engage with their support plan and contribute to the achievement of their objectives and aspirations.
- Support Residents to access Housing Benefit in the first instance to ensure that their tenancy is not put at risk with escalating rent arrears.
- Manage properties within your area of responsibility to ensure they are being maintained to Decent Homes Standard by reporting repairs, and replacing furniture and equipment are required.
- Undertake basic cleaning tasks as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver effective, person-centred Support and Safety Plans
- Provide weekly support sessions (up to 2 hours per week) working with our Residents to achieve the goals identified on individual Support and Move On Plans.
- Maintain up to date individual Resident records.
- Support Housing Benefit applications for each Resident.
- Complete referrals to specialist support agencies in the community as required.
- Liaise with Partner Agencies such as The Probation and Prison Services, Courts, and Police where necessary.
- Ensure that properties are always adequately equipped, maintained, furnished, and clean.
- Empower and motivate Residents to identify and achieve desired outcomes.
- Develop Move-on plans with Residents at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for their future home.
What We Expect From You
- Ability to develop person centred support and move on plans.
- Understanding of safeguarding.
- Ability to work with vulnerable adults with complex needs (such as substance misuse, physical health, mental health, seeking employment and housing support).
- Flexibility to travel within your allocated area for training and team meetings and be flexible to cover other local patches as required.
- Familiarity with computer-based packages
What you can expect from us
- A dynamic and supportive team who delivers results for the people we support every day.
- The opportunity to work flexibly within the community as this role allows you to plan your own workload of support sessions and property visits.
- A commitment to helping you learn and develop your career.
- Excellent benefits including a great annual leave entitlement, an occupational sick pay scheme which exceeds statutory requirements, cycle-to-work scheme and many more.
This role requires regular travel across an allocated area and therefore, a Full Driving License and access to your own vehicle are essential. You will be able to claim mileage expenses from base location (to be ascertained) at 45p for every mile travelled.
An Enhanced DBS and Prison Clearance is required for this role. These will be completed as part of the Pre-Employment Screening process.
We are ready and waiting to receive your online application.
If you have any questions or would like to have an informal chat regarding the role, please contact [email protected]
FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse and victims of sexual violence. We provide responsive, victim focused, and trauma informed support and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders, and partners experience this in our daily delivery.
The aim of the Interpersonal Trauma Service is to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of people who have been exposed to trauma arising from sexual violence and abuse and/or domestic abuse.
Following a successful trial in several surgeries, this service is now being rolled out across Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay. So, this is a very exciting opportunity to take ownership and be part of an innovative new service, delivering real improvements to the local community.
You will work across a specified number of GP practices, to offer support to health professionals working in practices, people who have experience of interpersonal trauma arising from sexual violence and abuse and/or domestic abuse, as well as a service for people at risk of perpetrating abuse.
You and the team will provide training to GP surgeries to improve identification, enquiry, and response for patients. You and your team will also support adults and children who have been impacted by interpersonal trauma with emotional and practical support, focusing on trauma stabilisation. The team will be responsible for facilitating timely access to further appropriate support services where needed.
Key responsibilities:
· To provide specialist, individual and needs-led domestic violence/ abuse (DVA) and sexual violence (SV) advocacy and support to patients who are or have experienced DVA/SV, who are referred from participating practices or self-refer, and to provide onward referrals where appropriate.
· To provide signposting and onward referrals to patients who are affected by DVA/SV.
· Build and maintain effective relationships with general practice teams.
· To provide ongoing specialist advice and support around DVA and SV to practice teams.
· To encourage general practice health professionals to ask patients about their experience of abuse and respond, record, safety check and refer.
· To provide feedback on case outcomes to referring clinicians.
· To collect and collate performance and monitoring data for reporting purposes.
· Provide in-house training & refresher training for general practice teams on understanding, recognising, and responding to domestic violence and abuse (DVA) and sexual violence (SV).
2. Advocacy and support work
· Provide support to increase people’s personal safety, and that of any children, and inform them of their rights and options in terms of housing, legal and welfare rights.
· Provide direct assessment, casework support, advice, information, and advocacy through telephone contact, and/or meetings at the relevant practice.
· Develop good working relationships and liaise with outside agencies where needed.
· Keep accurate records of all referrals received and of work done with or on behalf of service users.
3. Practice-based work
· Arrange dates for refresher training sessions with practices.
· Deliver DVA and SV training to clinicians and non-clinical staff in participating general practices.
· Promote awareness of the experiences and needs of people affected by DVA and SV, particularly in relation to their health.
· Develop a good relationship with all general practice staff and work effectively as part of the practice team.
4. General
· Attend and participate in required meetings.
· Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of the programme collecting required data and producing written reports as requested.
For a full job description/person specification and to apply, please follow the link provided on this website. The closing date for this role is 22nd July 2024, with interviews currently planned to take place on 31st July 2024.
FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
We’re looking to recruit a healthcare professional support and engagement assistant, who will work closely with the healthcare professional support and engagement team to oversee the smooth running of the team’s activities, including the oversight and management of team email inboxes, responsibility for tracking activities on our database, as well as supporting with the coordination of conference activities, online webinars and meetings.
About you
Are you an experienced administrator, able to work as part of a busy team and across different geographical sites? You will be highly organised and process driven with excellent time management skills. You will have excellent oral and written communication skills as well possessing excellent working knowledge of IT systems, including working with databases.
Friendly and approachable, you will be able to quickly build effective connections with new people and have a sensitive approach and understanding of confidentiality appropriate for working with vulnerable people.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London or Sheffield office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now Recruitment Team.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date Monday 15 July 2024 at 9:00am
Interview date Monday 22 July 2024 and Tuesday 23rd July 2024
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and feeling heard and that a better understanding of mental health benefits everyone. We do this by providing a range of services across Manchester to young people and adults. Our work is guided by our values of:
Openness | Belonging | Strength | Collaboration
Manchester Mind is looking to recruit an Administrator for the Community Engagement Team. The role will involve providing administrative support for our Improving Physical Health Team. This team work across Primary Care in Manchester, Bolton, Salford, Wigan and Trafford, supporting people with lived experience of mental health problems to improve their access, experience and outcomes of mental health services.
The role will also provide administration support for the Discharge Support Team who provide support to people who are in the process of being discharged from Secondary Care mental health services. We would like to work with a person who is experienced, dynamic and passionate about being able to develop and deliver our administration requirements across both the Community Engagement Teams.
Position: Administrator, Community Engagement Team
Salary: £23,765 pro rata (actual £14,259)
The post is for 3 days per week (21 hours over Wednesday, Friday, plus one day to be agreed).
The post is funded until March 31 2025, with the possibility of extension, pending future funding.
The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:
· Ability to work in an open way that builds kind relationships and is receptive to and appreciative of the skills and talents of everyone.
· Knowledge or experience of the issues that people with lived experience of poor mental health face and the impact this can have on physical health.
· Ability to work collaboratively with others.
· Excellent administration skills.
Application documents can be downloaded from the Vacancies page of our website. This is a rolling recruitment process and as such the deadline will be when we fill the vacancy.
Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and feeling heard and that a better understanding of mental health benefits everyone. We do this by providing a range of services across Manchester to young people and adults. Our work is guided by our values of:
Openness | Belonging | Strength | Collaboration
Manchester Mind is looking to recruit a full-time (35 hours) Community Engagement Worker. The role will involve working in a collaborative and person-centred way across Primary Care in Manchester, Bolton, Salford, Wigan and Trafford, with people who have lived experience of mental health problems in order to promote take up of annual health checks and to improve physical health.
We would like to work with people who are experienced, dynamic and passionate about being able to develop and deliver accessible mental health support services.
Position: Community Engagement Worker (Improving Physical Health)
Salary: £25,220
The post is Full-Time (35 hours per week).
Fixed-term until March 31 2025, to be reviewed dependent on future funding opportunities.
The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:
· Ability to work in an open way that builds kind relationships and is receptive to and appreciative of the skills and talents of everyone.
· Knowledge or experience of the issues that people with lived experience of poor mental health face and the impact this can have on physical health.
· Ability to work collaboratively with others.
Application documents can be downloaded from the Vacancies page of our website. This is a rolling recruitment process and as such the deadline will be when we fill the vacancy.
Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.