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Are you the dynamic and driven Project Manager we seek to support our school improvement team at Haringey Education Partnership? This role will be pivotal in ensuring effective management of teams, systems management and record keeping, stakeholder engagement and relationships across various educational projects aimed at enhancing school performance and pedagogical outcomes.
This is a new role in our organisation with the potential to be shaped and developed. The successful candidate will be supported to be ambitious and innovative.
Responsibilities:
- Support the management of a large consultancy team and their work in schools
- Manage administrative tasks including documentation, scheduling, and reporting for school improvement initiatives.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of educational innovation, policies, regulations, and political landscape affecting schools and the education sector
- Be proficient in using tools such as Canva, Microsoft Office suite, and basic website management platforms to create and disseminate educational high-quality resources and communications in line with HEP brand guidelines
- Develop and nurture strong stakeholder relationships with schools, educators, local authorities, and other partners
- Collaborate closely with a diverse team to achieve project goals and objectives
- Work independently and efficiently under pressure, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are upheld
- Demonstrate a strong moral purpose and understanding of the mission and values of Haringey Education Partnership.
Qualifications and skills:
- Educated to at least degree level
- Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in Canva, Microsoft Office, and basic website management tools
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ambitious, resilient, proactive, and a dedicated team player committed to continuous improvement in education
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing their suitability for the role along with a current CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About Haringey Education Partnership: Haringey Education Partnership, based in Crouch End, Haringey, is a leading education partnership committed to improving outcomes for children and young people, fostering innovation and excellence in leadership, teaching and learning across our member schools. We believe in collaborative approaches to school improvement and are dedicated to supporting educational leaders in achieving the best possible outcomes for all students.
HEP is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our safer recruitment checks an online search many be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Submit a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role, along with a current CV.
HEP is a not-for-profit, schools-led school improvement company focused on raising outcomes for all children and young people in our member schools.
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Project Coordinator
£29,269 - £31,364 per annum (full-time) plus 8% pension contribution. £1,290 pa pay rise pending.
Starting salary based on skills/experience
A fantastic opportunity for a community focused individual looking for an exciting and varied role at an established, flourishing and financially stable Oxford based charity. Our culture of inclusion, focus on health & wellbeing, and flexible working models, help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best.
About My Life My Choice
My Life My Choice (MLMC) is a multi-award-winning self-advocacy charity uniquely run by and for people with learning disabilities, founded in 1998. The charity delivers a diverse range of innovative user led projects that enhance and empower the lives of adults with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire. These established projects include a fee earning training and consultancy Professional Services team, the gig buddy and travel buddy schemes, a nightclub, campaigns and self-advocacy groups.
About the role
We are now looking for a committed individual who will enjoy a diverse and challenging role. The role holder will work across a variety of our projects. This includes working with the Travel Buddy Coordinator to ensure the delivery and growth of a high-quality programme of travel support for our membership. Additionally, the successful individual will join the staff team in delivering self-advocacy groups, facilitate Quality Checks (peer inspections of local authority supported homes), and lead our crucial engagement with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC). The work with OCC involves supporting and coordinating our members with a learning disability to effectively contribute and have their voices heard at high level meetings.
This post calls for an individual with excellent project coordination, administration, and communication skills. We need a resilient individual who thrives on regular face-to-face interaction with beneficiaries and is as equally comfortable with professionals across the sector. We welcome applications from candidates with a background in coordinating projects in the charity sector or those who possess transferable skills.
The successful candidate will need to show a passion for empowering and raising the voices of people with learning disabilities.
MLMC not only says it values its staff but commits to them by offering an enhanced pension contribution, a Healthcare Plan (Claim up to £1,650 pa towards dental, optician, health consultations and therapy costs), Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, flexible working with time off in lieu, a weekly fruit basket, a £100 contribution towards a health & wellbeing activity, cycle to work scheme, business mileage rate of 45p per mile, and working from home when appropriate. Free, dedicated staff parking is also available.
Salary: £29,269 - £31,364 pa, plus 8% pension contribution
Closing Date: Monday 28th October 2024 (10am)
Interview Date: Thursday 7th November 2024
Start Date: Monday 2nd December 2024 (but negotiable)
To Apply: Please send us your CV (max of two sides of A4) and a covering letter (max of two sides of A4) matching skills/experience to the Job Description and Person Specification. Job description can be downloaded from our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you enjoy working with people and delivering groups and activites to combat loneliness and give opportunities to those who may not typically have them?
The Community Engagement Project Assistant role will include delivering classes, hosting events and working with clients in their homes, in our day centre, and in community settings such as libraries, job centres, sheltered accommodation and other voluntary sector organisation hubs.
The service aspires to support, but is not limited to, older Wandsworth residents in the following groups: BAME; dementia; digitally isolated; financially isolated; LGBTQ; socially isolated; women; and those with, or at risk of, mental and/or physical ill health and disabilities.
Our mission is to help older people to age well in Wandsworth.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life. Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.
We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change. We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
The Team Administrator supports our in-house Studio team with the administration and delivery of our content through the design, print and digital processes.
You will have excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills. You will have the ability to work under pressure to prioritise, deliver, manage, and coordinate several projects and activities simultaneously to tight timescales. You should also understand design and production best practice, processes and techniques across both online and offline formats.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9-day fortnight.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age by visiting our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please visit our website to submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer.
Closing Date: 23:59, Sunday 06 October
Interview Dates: Initial interviews will be held on 16 October, in person at Independent Age, 18 Avonmore Road, W14 8RR
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Barnardo's and Amazon have joined together in partnership to deliver a programme which aims to support and transform the lives of care leavers and young people who are not in education, employment or training. The aim of the programme is to equip young people 18-29 with the skills, confidence and ambition to pursue their goals of finding employment, apprenticeships or further education and training.
The full-time Project Management Apprentice will support the functions of the service, be the first point of contact for enquiries, information about the project and communicate key messages. The role will consist of hybrid working of 60% within Barnardo's and 40% within Amazon and will involve remote working as well as office based.
Although it states homebased on the advert, there are 2 Amazon locations. You must be travelling distance to either London or Gateshead (Tyne and Wear).
The role will support The JOBS Project Service Manager and work in key areas liaising with teams to manage the JOBS Project service across sites nationally. The role will work cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels to support the management of the program and initiatives.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) delivers world-class research, learning and teaching that transforms the knowledge, action and leadership needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally.
The Project Management Unit (PMU) at IDS, brings together professionals in project management, research administration and finance, to collaborate on development of proposals, project plans, strategies and budgets. The PMU now have an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to begin their career journey in project administration and support.
The Project Assistant role will sit within the PMU and work within a helpdesk function, providing administrative support to both projects and research clusters. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, comfortable managing multiple tasks and open to acquiring news skills.
Main Duties and Responsibilities.
General administration
•Supporting the daily operations of the PMU including maintaining online filing systems, diaries, mailing lists and contacts database, taking telephone messages and arranging appointments.
•Cluster administration, including booking cluster meetings, arranging cluster retreats, and taking minutes of meetings
•Assisting PMU colleagues and the Heads of PM with general administrative duties
•Providing general administrative duties including word processing, and collating and preparing documents in accordance to IDS house style guidelines
•Working with colleagues to respond to general information requests and to disseminate information through e-mail, mail, publications and web pages.
•Providing general administration support for proposal development where requested
•Making travel arrangements, hotel bookings, enquiring about visas etc.
•Participating in PMU meetings and supporting the organisation of workshops and seminars and other team events, in close liaison with PMU colleagues.
•Supporting the Project Support Officer with updating cluster internet and intranet web content as required, and responding to internal and external requests.
•Processing invoices and expense claims
•Dealing with correspondence and ensuring regular liaison with other team members and external contacts, for example inviting people to events and keeping them up to date with event logistics.
•Providing assistance to visitors and staff.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description
To take the lead in recruiting volunteers across Yellow Submarine’s projects and activities and provide support to volunteers enabling them to carry out their roles through training and pastoral support.
The successful applicant requires exceptional organisational ability and a willingness to support and get involved. They must be flexible, have the ability to solve issues whilst being responsive to the needs of the organisation and the needs of our members. They must work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure the charity’s volunteer needs are met and that both volunteers and members feel well supported.
Key Duties*
• Safe recruitment of volunteers across the organisation and projects; this will include the development of relationships with key sources of volunteers e.g. schools, colleges etc.
• Management of volunteers across the organisation; providing support and supervision. This will include any students or interns on placements with Yellow Submarine.
• Developing a training programme for volunteers; this will include organisational induction training accessed by all new starters (volunteers and staff) and run regularly throughout the year.
• Maintaining volunteer records; including logging and evaluating volunteer hours.
• Carrying out and maintaining DBS checks for volunteers.
• Keeping in touch with volunteers and potential volunteers; this is to include the monthly volunteer newsletter.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with other organisations who recruit and support volunteers within our community e.g. OCVA.
• To Support at Yellow Submarine’s activities, as needed; this may include social clubs daytime sessions and holiday activities.
• To help develop new and innovative ideas to help our target groups and meet our charitable objectives.
• To carry out any other duties within the general scope of the post, as directed by the Co-Directors.
• Every Yellow Submarine employee is required to uphold equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice; whilst upholding safeguarding policies and procedures as set out by the organisation.
*This is an outline job description and should not be regarded as an inflexible specification. Responsibilities will be reviewed periodically in line with organisational priorities and duties may change or new duties be introduced after consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
We recognise our organisation is only as good as the people who work for us - first and foremost we are looking for people with the right characteristics:
✓ Believe in the work that we do and understand the need for our organisation.
✓ Genuinely relish the activities we offer and have a sense of fun that is contagious!
✓ Enjoy spending time with adults and young people of all backgrounds.
✓ Able to both command respect and to inspire the people we support.
✓ Safely manage a group with sole responsibility.
✓ Recognise the need to be organised and responsible.
✓ Have excellent communication skills - written and verbal.
✓ A methodical approach to tasks as well as being resourceful.
✓ To be both numerate and computer literate.
✓ A flexible and can-do attitude.
About the Role
The Assistant Reserves Officer is one of our team managing and developing the Trust’s nature reserves for people and wildlife. Your work place includes internationally recognised wetlands and woodlands along with nationally important meadows, chalk grasslands and heathland across Hertfordshire and Middlesex.
You will need to have strong experience in practical habitat management, including the use of power tools and machinery, such as chainsaws, brush cutters and BCS mowers. You will have experience of working within a dynamic team and leading volunteers. You will need to have a keen interest in wildlife and preferably a knowledge of the habitats in our area.
No two days are the same as an ARO at HMWT; you will get the opportunity to utilise and develop your practical habitat management skills across our nature reserves including tree felling, coppicing, scrub clearance, hay cutting and pond/ditch management. You will also undertake the maintenance of site infrastructure; assist with the management of livestock; and perform surveying and monitoring of habitat/species, tree safety and infrastructure. These tasks will be delivered working closely with members of the nature reserves team; our volunteer wardens and our practical conservation volunteers.
Willingness to travel throughout our work area and flexibility to work occasional irregular hours is required for this post.
Before applying please read our full recruitment pack. Please ensure you are able to commute daily to our offices in St. Albans and any of the Trust’s sites within a reasonable timeframe. If you are thinking of relocating to this area please research these options prior to submitting an application.
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.
Full details can be found on our recruitment pack.
About the Trust
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local conservation charity working to protect wildlife and help people connect with nature. With a team of volunteers we care for wild places so that nature has a place to thrive. We help people experience the wildlife on their doorsteps and to take steps to protect it.
We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature.
Our head office is based in the attractive setting of Verulamium Park on the outskirts of St Albans.
Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to wildlife conservation and exemplifies our values of professionalism, valuing contributions by others and continuing to improve.
How do we support you?
The Trust strives to be a positive employer supporting our staff through flexible and hybrid working, and training and development. We recognise the importance of our staff team and looking after their health and wellbeing. Our values and expected behaviours reflect the culture which the Trust seeks to maintain to ensure productive, efficient, effective and pleasant workplaces and roles.
In support of this, we offer an excellent benefits package, ranging from office perks, generous leave entitlements and financial benefits.
Please refer to our website for full benefit details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role:
As a Specialist Multiple Disadvantage Worker, you will be responsible for delivering targeted, person-centred interventions for individuals within SHP’s Camden Adult Pathway Hostels. Your role will involve holding a designated caseload and working closely with the wider client group through our in-house recovery programme. With a strong focus on harm minimisation, dual diagnosis, and strengths/recovery frameworks, you’ll help to empower service users to make positive changes and progress towards independence.
This is a unique role that requires you to build relationships of trust with service users, many of whom have faced significant barriers such as mental health challenges, substance use, and complex trauma. Your support will enable them to access crucial assessments, interventions, and treatments, enhancing their ability to utilise external statutory and community resources. You will also provide guidance and best practice standards to Project Workers, helping to set a benchmark of excellence in delivering complex needs support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide specialist interventions and personalised support for service users, including those with complex needs such as mental health issues, substance use, and physical health challenges.
- Develop and implement person-centred support plans, monitor individual progress, and ensure best practice is adhered to within the service.
- Work dynamically with service managers, project workers, and other professionals within the Camden Accommodation Pathway to deliver tailored interventions and improve outcomes for service users.
- Foster proactive working relationships with Adult Social Care, Health, Mental Health, and other specialist providers to improve access and opportunities for service users.
- Advocate for service users with experience of rough sleeping, helping them access the necessary assessment, intervention, and treatment to achieve recovery and maintain stability.
- Facilitate group work and support the in-house recovery programme, promoting a holistic approach to recovery and independence.
About You:
- Demonstrable experience working with individuals facing homelessness or complex needs, such as mental health challenges, substance use, and physical health issues. Experience in residential or accommodation-based services is a plus.
- A strong understanding of the health and social care sector, including how to navigate between and across specialties. A deep understanding of the barriers service users face on their journey towards independence, such as domestic violence, anger management, and learning impairments.
- Excellent person-centred engagement skills, group work facilitation, and the ability to manage complex caseloads. Strong team-working skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with other professionals.
- The ability to create, develop, and implement support plans, with strong time management skills and the ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands, and maintain high standards.
- A passion for supporting some of the most vulnerable individuals in our society and the resilience to work within a challenging but rewarding environment. You will also have the ability to critically reflect on your own practice and continuously strive for improvement.
About us:
At Single Homeless Project (SHP), we believe that everyone deserves a place to call home and the opportunity to lead a fulfilling life. We support individuals across London, helping them overcome homelessness and complex challenges through tailored support, accommodation, and advocacy. Each year, we make a real difference in the lives of over 10,000 single Londoners.
By joining us as a Specialist Multiple Disadvantage Worker, you’ll be part of a compassionate and forward-thinking organisation that prioritises innovation, professional development, and the wellbeing of both staff and service users.
If you are passionate about working with people facing multiple disadvantages and want to contribute to a charity that’s leading the way in homelessness prevention and recovery, apply today! This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a supportive, collaborative, and driven team that’s dedicated to making a lasting impact on people’s lives.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 13 October at Midnight
Rounds of Interviews: From Tuesday 22nd October
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
37.5 hours per week / Permanent / working onsite Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with one late shift per week
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Are you a person-centred leader who thrives on getting the best results possible, leading a dynamic team to encourage positive change for young people?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Supported Housing Manager at Lansworth House, one of our 24-hour supported housing services in Hove, offering high levels of housing-related support for young people aged 16-25, with 20 bedspaces and shared communal facilities. The service supports young people to manage their daily living activities in areas including finances and budgeting, developing life and work skills, and managing self-care. In this varied role, you will be responsible for:
Service Provision: Supporting the Supported Housing Manager with the daily operations of the services so that they meet the requirements of the service specification. Oversee the residents’ referral, interview and induction processes for all beds and ensure the Occupancy Agreements and House Rules are fully understood. Ensure the quality of accommodation that is provided, liaising with the Housing and Property Services Team to complete estate inspections and health & safety risk assessments, and to turn around voids and organise repairs in line with organisational targets and statutory obligations. With the Supported Housing Manager ensure effective income collection for all beds, working closely with the Rents Team to create a rent payment culture.
Leadership and People Management: Directly line manage team members, ensuring their service delivery, working culture and personal development mirror best practice. Ensuring the team is adequately trained and empowered to work effectively and creatively with our young people to enable them to achieve their aspirations and ambitions, whilst ensuring they are supported within safe and consistent boundaries.
General: Be a member of the ‘on call’ rota to provide out of hours management support to projects in the wider locality. Reflect Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches and restorative practices.
ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
You will already have experience working in supported housing, or similar services for young people and/or adults at risk, as well as managing and/or supervising a team. You will have working knowledge of Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted, along with working knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments. You will have good communication and facilitation skills and the ability to successfully manage challenging situations whilst remaining calm and solution focused. In addition, you will have experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures for young people or adults at risk in residential settings, and knowledge of how to maintain professional boundaries.
We believe every young person has the right to discover their potential.
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Help us to create a fair and green future in which people, places and nature thrive.
Are you interested in a career in the environment and/ or charity sector?
Are you looking to gain experience and build your skills?
Join our team and make a difference!
Trainee, Groundwork UK
12 months fixed term contract
Central Birmingham (with hybrid working)
Starting salary: £23,088
Groundwork is a national charity working to address poverty and improve the environment in three connected ways:
- We help people create better places
- We help people improve their prospects
- We help people protect the planet
Groundwork UK is looking to recruit a Trainee to provide support across our teams, including fundraising, communications, project management and grant-making. In supporting us to deliver these activities, you will gain a wide range of experiences to help in your future career.
No experience is necessary to apply to this role – just an appetite to learn, a motivation to help others, and an interest in pursuing a career in this field.
We’re particularly interested in receiving applications from people who are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, are disabled, are from low-income households, or are not currently in employment.
If this opportunity excites you, please click the apply button to find out more information about this opportunity and to apply.
Closing date: 12 noon Friday 30th September 2024
Proposed Interview dates: 14th or 15th October 2024
No agencies please. Do not send CVs.
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We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to inspire students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year. We have forty-one centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.
We are looking for individuals who will thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding role helping to change the lives of young people by taking up a permanent role as a part-time Programme Support Tutor. You will work closely with our existing team, supporting the delivery and organisation of the IntoUniversity programme in the centre.
The main duties of the role
To deliver the IntoUniversity programme effectively to children and young people in different settings, including schools-based workshops, Academic Support sessions and educational visits. This includes positive behaviour management and adherence to the IntoUniversity safeguarding policy.
- To assist with the organisation and delivery of the Academic Support, FOCUS and Mentoring Programmes.
- To assist the IntoUniversity Centre Leader in liaising with schools and other partner bodies, in organising the classroom and resources and in planning project delivery.
- To update and maintain IntoUniversity displays, publicity and resources.
- To work with the IntoUniversity Centre Leader to recruit children and young people to the programme, including after-school Academic Support and FOCUS Weeks.
- To develop educational resources and worksheets for use across all IntoUniversity programmes.
- To ensure compliance with all necessary regulations and legal requirements, including the Children’s Act, Children and Young People (Scotland) Act, Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act, Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, and legislation and policies related to Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety.
- To champion diversity and inclusion in your role at all times, referring to the Diversity and Inclusion Staff Responsibilities Guide.
- To undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.
Contract
Permanent, part-time
Start date
As soon as possible, as agreed with the candidate and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check, and right to work checks.
Working hours
- 16 hours per week
- Monday, Thursday 14:00-18:00; Tues, Weds 13:30-17:30
- Local school term-times only (excluding public holidays)
Days of employment (if term time only)
You will be employed 188 days (of 4 hours each) per year, made up as follows:
- 164 days of work (inclusive of additional days below)
- 18 days of paid annual leave (to be taken outside of local school term times and on any bank holidays occurring during term time). For the avoidance of doubt, non-working time during school holidays which is in excess of your holiday entitlement shall be unpaid.
Additional 32 hours (or 8 days of 4 hours each)
These will be agreed between you and your line-manager, and may include days during school holidays. They will typically include three whole team meetings, one delivery team meeting and the annual staff conference. These will be pro-rated based on when you join in the academic year.
Salary
Starting salary is £27,400 (pro-rata)
Pro-rated salary is £10,558 per annum
Location
IntoUniversity Birmingham East
The Pump
286 Kitt's Green Rd
Birmingham
B33 9SB
Staff benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support
- Life Assurance scheme with AIG including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
- Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
- Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
- Employer pension contributions of 6%
- Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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37 hours per week / Permanent / Hybrid – working for a minimum of three days on site with the SPoA team in Worthing and the remaining days from home. (Some travel across West Sussex may be required from time to time.) Expected work pattern will be Monday to Thursday, 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4.30pm.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.
This is an exciting opportunity to join two well-established teams, YMCA Dialogue and the Single Point of Access (SPoA) service. We are looking for a Dialogue Project Administrator to provide vital administrative support to the SPoA team in Worthing, whilst also providing an important link between YMCA and SPoA and ensuring that both services work together effectively to provide wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people.
In delivering the role, you will provide efficient administrative and organisational support for YMCA Dialogue. This role will sit alongside colleagues from West Sussex County Council and Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust in the Single Point of Access (SPoA) for emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people across West Sussex.
ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
You will already have solid experience of administrative duties and operating administrative systems. You will be able to deal positively and professionally with the general public, clients, and other professionals. You will also have a good working knowledge and understanding of relevant IT packages, such as Microsoft Office Suite, as well as experience using clinical/health systems such as Care Notes and System One.
PLEASE NOTE: In applying for this role, you give your consent for the West Sussex Single Point of Access (SPoA) recruiting managers to have sight of your application and CV for shortlisting purposes. These details will be shared by secure email transfer following the closing date and in line with Data protection and GDPR.
We believe every young person has the right to discover their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
THE ROLE
- This is a key role in the Northern Ireland Operations team to assist in developing and delivering practical conservation and projects within Mourne Park, assist in data collection for people and engagement monitoring, be the public face for the Woodland Trust at our flagship site in Northern Ireland.
- Assist in the delivery of community engagement, a volunteer programme including training and practical tasks, public events programme and education projects, site management to budgets and timescales.
- Carry out data collection, surveys, research, appraisals and information gathering, producing monitoring reports.
- The Assistant Estate Ranger will be responsible for building collaborative and impactful relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, contractors, neighbours and interested parties, alongside managing groups of dedicated and passionate volunteers.
- Raise the profile of Mourne Park and engage with visitors to enhance their experience of ancient woodlands and natural green spaces.
- To support the volunteer programme at Mourne Park that will engage communities in practical biodiversity and environmental projects and programmes of work.
THE CANDIDATE
- You’ll need experience working in the land management sector, preferable in forestry or woodland conservation, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including landowners, statutory and public bodies and local communities.
- You’ll have experience leading delivery of practical conservation projects.
- Supervising volunteers and volunteer groups, being responsible for Health and Safety in a practical working environment.
- Assisting in project delivery, managing and prioritising deadlines.
- Knowledge of wildlife legislation.
- You must have a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude, excellent communication skills, be commercially aware and able to build effective partnerships internally and externally.
- The role is based in Mourne Park in Northern Ireland and will require the successful candidate to undertake travel across a wide area. A full driving licence is required.
Our Organisational Nature enables us to better understand what it means to be part of the Woodland Trust, empowering us to make an impact, every day. We want you to be able to role model our values; ‘Grow Together’, ‘Focus’, ‘Explore’ and ‘Make it Count’ to ensure each of us plays our part in helping to protect, restore and create our woods and trees.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
- Enhanced Employer Pension
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
- Generous Annual Leave
- Enhanced Parental Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK's diverse community. We support people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented.
Application Advice: Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. Your enthusiasm for the environment and our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count—are what matter most. We also keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows your experience and passion for the role.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make a positive impact on our planet.
For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Participation Team supporting NCB’s work on children and young people’s engagement and participation.
Project Assistant - Participation Team
Reference: 2398
Location: Mentmore Terrace, London Fields. NCB promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working, staff can work remotely for part of the week if they wish and, in the office, or face to face for at least 2 days per week.
Status: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Salary: £24,721 (Band 2) with generous benefits package including 3 years of salary increments (increases), 30 days annual leave plus Bank holidays and 3 days of Christmas closure
The post holder will be the first point of contact for a busy team, supporting effective delivery of key participation projects that puts children and young people’s voices at the heart of government. This is primarily an administration post with some opportunity to develop engagement skills. This is a varied role that requires significant attention to detail, the ability to move between tasks at rapid pace, and skill to make complex information accessible for a range of stakeholders. The majority of the post holder’s duties will support the Making Participation Work programme, experience of working with disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs would be an advantage.
This role provides the opportunity to work closely with children and young people, colleagues and external partners. You will also be responsible for managing children and young people’s data and information, creating newsletters and social media content. Being proactive, efficient and organised is critical for this role, you must be able to co-ordinate logistics and analyse large amounts of data. You will be an integral part of a fast-paced team with a strong national profile and reputation for expertise and excellence in delivery.
This role includes out of hours working, agreed in advance.
Applications close at 8.00am on Monday 30th September 2024.
Please quote the job title and reference number in your application. CVs will not be accepted.
Assessment and interviews to be conducted on Monday 7th October 2024. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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.
NCB is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, political opinion, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, paternity, and carer status.
No agencies please.