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About The Role

We are looking for an experienced administration professional to lead our admin team to help deliver the Royal British Legions new and exciting Recovery Services strategy.
Our strategic ambition is to significantly expand a highly successful service and create new Recovery Services that support both serving personnel and veterans who may have experienced difficult times. As Recovery Administrator Leader, you will be responsible for the Battle Back administration team, and ensuring processes are fit for purpose to deliver a positive experience for our stakeholders. This role will be pivotal in overseeing the administration aspects of our recovery programmes.

Key Responsibilities include –

- Work with and provide support to both internal and external stakeholders in a professional and timely manber
- Lead the administrative functions of recovery programs, including scheduling, documentation, and reporting.
- You will be required to produce service data reports for the Senior Recovery Team to ensure the team is providing the right support to our beneficiaries.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in administration, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for supporting recovery initiatives.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be based at Battleback, Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Lilleshall, Newport TF10 9AT

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing Date:            8th October 2024

Reporting to: Area Manager

Location of work: Flexible. This post holder will be based at home but daily travel to schools or other establishments within your allocated local area will be required including some early morning breakfast visits. The role will require irregular travel throughout the UK with minimal overnight stays. A full driver’s licence and use of a vehicle is required.

Contract type:  4 days / 28 hours per week term time only, although flexible hours may be considered. This role will involve early morning breakfast visits to schools or other establishments which you will need to be able to attend. The role may require occasional evening and weekend work  

Contract Length: Permanent  

Salary: £31,500 (£22,050 pro rata)

BACKGROUND 

Magic Breakfast is a registered charity providing healthy breakfasts to children and young people in the UK who arrive at school too hungry to learn, and expert support to their schools. Over 200,000 children and young people are on roll at Primary, Secondary, ASL / Special Educational Needs Schools and Pupil Referral Units that the charity works with, in disadvantaged areas of Scotland and England. Providing breakfast ensures that children start their school day with the energy and nutrition they need to be able to make the most of their morning lessons.  Magic Breakfast also undertakes research, and campaigns for long-term solutions to end hunger as a barrier to learning.  

This is an exciting time at Magic Breakfast, as we have expanded our team to meet the challenge of ending morning hunger for now, and for good.

JOB PURPOSE 

Magic Breakfast’s mission is to end child morning hunger in the UK now and for good. The Service Delivery team is responsible for ensuring the delivery of our breakfast provision. As Engagement Partner, you will work with relevant partners (schools, local authorities, parents, parent councils) to ensure that breakfast provision is optimized, encouraging reach and providing education on relevant topics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Pipeline development and cultivation:   

• To develop a relationship with the supported schools in their respective area, to enable, preserve, embed, enhance and extend stigma and barrier free breakfast pron.

• To educating and engage with the wider school community, including teachers, parents and children and young people on the importance of breakfast and implications of hunger as a barrier learning through various means including assemblies, staff meetings, online events and regional events throughout the academic year.

• To engage with the wider community to advocate for the importance of breakfast, the work that we are doing in existing schools and to support our campaigning and advocacy strategy and plans.

• To develop brand awareness in schools and local communities in line with our marketing strategy

• To support the recruitment of new schools with launching new breakfast provisions, adapting to the requirements of the school and children and young people, and advising on best practise

• To support any media requests as directed through the Policy & Engagement team

• To capture and report on “storytelling” to enable the organisation to utilise qualitative data to support external communication

• To explore, share and deliver on new engagement ideas across the department and organisation

• To enable, support and feedback on new ways of working, trials and innovations

General:  

• By contributing to team meetings, sharing best practise and support colleagues and team members where necessary in line with Magic Breakfast’s ways of working.

• By helping to maintaining a positive working environment; keeping the vision of Magic Breakfast at the heart of everything we do.

• By upholding a culture that keeps children and young people at the heart and encourages our values of openness, collaboration, bravery, compassion and a solutions-focussed approach.

• By working collaboratively across the organisation to build good working relations.

• By adhering to all Magic Breakfast policies and procedures.

• By ensuring everything is compliant with current legislation, policies and procedures.

• By undertaking any other duties commensurate with the role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Skills and abilities  

• Possess excellent communication skills, organisational skills and stakeholder management capabilities.

• High level of competency in the use of Microsoft Office packages and Salesforce or a similar CRM

• Demonstrate working knowledge and understanding of the charity and education sector along with a commercial awareness.

• Good use of judgement in terms of when to escalate and when to delegate.  

• Confidence in using Microsoft Word IT packages.  

Knowledge and experience  

• Engagement with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external, delivering presentations, assemblies, engagement events, both in person and online.

• Experience of customer support and an understanding and experience of influencing and making the case for change.

• Experience of working against targets.

• Working remotely with multiple customers and stakeholders.

• The proven ability to communicate messages confidently, engagingly and with impact across a variety of audiences.   

• Familiarity with the UK charity market and fundraising trends, techniques and best practice.  

Other 

• Be a collaborative team player with the confidence to effectively contribute remotely across teams and departments.

• Share a passion and commitment to Magic Breakfast’s aim of alleviating morning hunger as a barrier to learning for children in the UK.

• Embody the charities values, behaviours and ways of working.

• Demonstrate positive mindset, flexibility and openness to agile working and change.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Magic Breakfast we value our employees and work hard to develop offer a supportive, respectful culture which enables everyone to bring their whole self to work.

Please click below for our job pack

APPLICATION PROCESS

While Magic Breakfast welcomes applications from everyone, to better serve its communities it has identified that we would particularly benefit from: young people earlier in their careers, people who have lived experience of poverty, navigating socio-economic adversity or were eligible for free school meals, and people from a minority ethnic background. 

Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team, hr @magicbreakfast. com

Shortlisting - 7th - 9th October

Interviews - 14th October

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

StreetGames is an innovative UK charity with an absolute focus on transforming the lives of children and young people from low-income, underserved communities through sport and physical activity.

We do this by delivering ‘Doorstep Sport’ at the right time, in the right place, in the right style, at the right price and by the right people. Doorstep Sport aims to make sport accessible to everyone regardless of their income and social circumstance.

Role description

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and creative project manager to join our Wales team. This role will be responsible for managing and delivering the North Wales Doorstep Sport project.

The project will implement an innovative place-based approach to increasing participation and engagement levels of young people living in low-income, underserved communities in sport and physical activity, focusing on 6 local communities across the region. 

The post holder will work in partnership with regional housing associations to develop and deliver an operational plan for the project, provisionally focusing on communities in Caernarfon, Bangor, Connah’s Quay, Llandudno, Llanrwst and Holyhead.

The role is integral to supporting and developing our placed based work in Wales and growing our ability to support a thriving network of Locally Trusted Organisations across the region. The role includes the activation and promotion of wider StreetGames support packages and interventions across North Wales that address wider issues, for example holiday hunger, community safety, mental health, youth voice and workforce development.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post holder, however, training and support to learn will be provided for the right candidate. 

A more detailed role description, outlining key duties & responsibilities, is included in the candidsate package attached.

Experience and Knowledge:

1. Experience of delivering community sport, physical activity or youth work and / or working in areas of poverty

2. Experience of working with a network of local, regional and national organisations & providing face-to-face and online support

3. Experience of project management, including planning and delivery of meetings, events and/or workforce development opportunities

4. Experience of collecting relevant monitoring, evaluation and learning information and data to evaluate the effectiveness of projects

5. Knowledge or experience of programmes designed to engage young people who live in areas of poverty into volunteering and training opportunities

6. Knowledge or experience of programmes designed to support organisations to develop their workforce

7. Knowledge of Welsh Government policy as it relates to young people, sport, communities and deprivation

Skills and Abilities:

1. Highly developed interpersonal/facilitation skills and strategies for interacting with a range of organisations and sectors in both English and Welsh.

2. Excellent communication skills with the ability to present, negotiate, challenge, listen and understand the views and experiences of organisations

3. Good relationship management skills with the ability to work as part of a team including internal staff and project managers from Locally Trusted Organisations

4. Excellent organisational, self-reflection and evaluation skills, able to prioritise own workload and be self-motivated

5. Computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office applications (particularly Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint and Outlook).

About The Role
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
About the role

Location: Homebased. 
An opportunity for you to drive forward excellence in planning and risk within our Dementia Support & Partnerships, a large and multi-faceted directorate, featuring over 1100 employees and 2000 volunteers; all working to make a difference for those affected by dementia.   

This role is responsible for the development, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the directorate’s planning and risk management processes and systems.  Ensuring successful oversight and monitoring of these plans and identification and management of risks and resources related to our services, corporate partnerships functions and practice and compliance functions.  
 
The role holder will be responsible for:

- Leading on the development of business planning with responsibility for effectively managing, reporting, and monitoring on progress against directorate and functional level plans, and understanding how these plans translate into the charity’s strategic priorities and objectives. 
- Responsible for early detection of challenges, resource, capacity issues arising in forward plans, offering solutions, and contributing to directorate improvement planning. 
- Monitoring and reporting on risk registers and mitigations; working with the leadership teams to identify risks and future mitigating activities through planning processes.  
- Supporting early planning, coordination, and communication of findings related to internal audits applicable to the directorate; supporting with the development and monitoring of relevant improvement plans.  
- Development and reporting of measurable targets and performance indicators.  

About you
You will have experience of developing and monitoring multi-faceted business planning and risk processes, you will be competent and confident in leading and project managing this process working collaboratively with teams and senior leaders. Experienced in developing, analysing and using data insights and measures to inform performance against plan and future vision.  
 
You are:

- Someone with exceptional attention to detail, methodical and able to create innovative processes that engage others. 
- You will have exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 
- Comfortable to lead forums and conversations with leadership teams and managers to instil confidence, trust, and purpose when it comes to planning. 
- Someone that can engage and motivate others.
- A team player, supporting colleagues, collaborating with others to find solutions.  
- Able to meet deadlines, to plan ahead and prioritise effectively, and deliver to timescales.  

Closing date: 14th October 2024 
Interview date: 23rd and 25th October 2024

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

The role of the Head of National Services is instrumental in ensuring that we provide innovative support to people affected by poor mental health and mental illness.

It will be responsible for working closely with our Policy and Communications Team around nationally funded projects by Scottish Government and will play a key role in the National Management Team of Change Mental Health. The role will work closely with the Director of Services to develop and work in partnership with a range of different stakeholders to increase the impact of our work and generate new opportunities for the organisation. 

This is an exciting new role for the organisation and would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is committed to continuous service improvement and who excels in managing both operational and strategic relationships.

 

Key Responsibilities:

· Oversee the safe and efficient operational delivery practice and development of National Services, including our Advice and Support Service, Distress Brief Intervention services (DBI), Suicide Bereavement Services and other national projects 

· Lead, support and motivate your team to ensure high-quality and person-centred service delivery

· Provide strategic leadership for the services in your area and contribute to the strategic development of services nationally as a member of the National Management Team 

· Be an active member of the National Management Team and contribute to the implementation of Change Mental Health’s vision, mission, values and strategy 

Strategic planning and oversight 

· Provide strategic leadership for the services in your area and contribute to the strategic development of services nationally as a member of the National Management Team 

· Represent Change Mental Health appropriately at external meetings, including Programme Boards, round table events and Government meetings 

· Work closely with the Director of Services to implement and develop Change Mental Health’s services strategic vision 

· Scope and explore funding opportunities and support and develop funding applications and tender bids, as required, in partnership with the Fundraising Team and Tender Team 

· Plan, manage and implement change successfully

· Work with the Fundraising Team and Tender Team to develop an annual plan around fundraising, contracts and development of services

· Regularly source and organise opportunities to meet in person with key partners and stakeholders who can support and influence our work positively 

· Represent the organisation professionally when communicating with external stakeholders and protect and enhance the organisations reputation

· Develop an annual strategic plan for your area which clearly demonstrates how the operational work being delivered aligns with the organisation’s strategy 

· Communicate strategic messages and decisions with your team and competently manage and respond to questions and queries around these 

· Lead on all monitoring and reporting for your area of work, including setting and monitoring KPIs across all of your teams and projects 

 

 

Operational service delivery and development 

· Ensure National Services are delivered to the highest standard with high levels of satisfaction from the people we support 

· Responsible for overseeing the safe operational delivery of services in your area of work and managing quality assurance around these 

· Responsible for developing and maintaining safe working processes, procedures and practices in my area of work, including overseeing some services which may be registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FSA), Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP), Care Inspectorate or other regulatory bodies

· Oversee safe and inclusive recruitment practices in my area for both staff and volunteers 

· Responsible for overseeing the implementation of appropriate tools and systems within your team to assess, measure and monitor outcomes and impact of services

· Oversee and manage all contracts and service delivery to ensure the team delivers high quality and safe services, in line with our partners expected outcomes and expectations 

· Provide visible onsite leadership to our staff by being based at and regularly visiting Change Mental Health’s services/ offices 

· Support the operational delivery of services, including providing guidance and support for frontline staff, where required 

· Proactively seek opportunities to develop services in your area through networking and taking advantage of the local/ national landscape, to expand the scope and reach of Change Mental Health 

· Encourage and promote the voice of lived experience in the development of services and support in your area and across the organisation 

· Lead on supporting staff with safeguarding and adult protection concerns/ referrals in your area and give guidance, support and direction to colleagues as needed 

· Responsible for ensuring appropriate health and safety processes are in place and adhered to in your area, including risk assessments, lone working procedures, safeguarding and adult protection

· Have delegated responsibility to set, manage and monitor budgets for my area 

· Lead your team to establish person-centred development plans for those accessing Change Mental Health support which focuses on recovery and include various assessment models, including a robust approach to risk assessment 

· Produce reports and information as required by the Senior Leadership Team, funders or other stakeholders, as required 

Leadership 

· Lead on key specific themes of work/ projects as a member of the National Management Team

· Lead and support HR processes as a member of the National Management Team, including chairing and supporting disciplinaries, grievances and appeal hearings 

· Role model positive behaviours and communicate clearly key organisational messages to the wider team 

· Make decisions and give direction to your team which protect the interests of the organisation 

· Communicate effectively with other members of the National Management Team and provide appropriate challenge 

· Contribute to the development of best practice, quality and improvement within services 

· Lead on specific projects/ working groups as required

· Carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required in the light of the main purpose of the job 

Line management 

· Coach, support and provide constructive feedback to your team to ensure they are clear about what the organisation needs and expects from them in their role 

· Manage and oversee HR issues as they arise in the team, and seek advice from the HR Team as appropriate to mitigate organisational risk and ensure supportive working practices and an inclusive culture are in place 

· Communicate regularly with your team, in person, and be a visible member of NMT who listens to staff, provides clarity on decision-making and delivers key organisational messages 

· Build a positive and supportive culture within your teams which represents the values of Change Mental Health 

· Ensure that your team are keeping up-to-date records in the appropriate systems and ensure they are adhering to GDPR and other organisational processes and policies

· Provide regular, in person, support and supervision sessions to those you line manage

· Encourage, promote and facilitate reflective practice throughout your area of work 

· Plan and set objectives for your team members and monitor the progress of these to ensure staff are supported to achieve these 

· Build a positive, inclusive and high performing team culture and team dynamics by ensuring regular in person meetings and social events take place to support and encourage this 

Financial and line management responsibilities

· Set, manage and oversee local budgets in consultation with the Director of Services and Head of Finance 

· Ensure local value for money in delivering high-quality services

· Build relationships with stake holders to successfully facilitate budget conversations 

· Line manage staff, as required, to ensure the successful delivery of services across Scotland

 

Other

· Includes some evening and weekend working where required, time off in lieu will be given in accordance with Change Mental Health’s TOIL policy

· A satisfactory PVG will be required 

· Being part of an on-call rota to support staff, as and when required

General Duties  

· Act in accordance with Data Protection legislation.  Ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies 

· Comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 

· As with all employees, workers and volunteers; to encourage people to join Change Mental Health as a member, donor or activist 

· To act in accordance with the charity’s Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify your line manager promptly if there are any concerns 

· To participate in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training as appropriate to the role 

· To work in accordance with the charity’s national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies 

 

This job profile and list of duties is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post. 

Essential Criteria:

· Educated to a degree level or equivalent or have relevant experience of working in health and social care at a senior level 

· Hold the appropriate qualifications to be a Registered Manager with the Care Inspectorate, or a willingness to work towards obtaining the appropriate qualifications 

· Passionate about improving the outcomes for people affected by their mental health 

· Demonstratable experience of operationally leading, managing and developing services and line managing staff 

· Evidence of being able to use own initiative and make competent decisions using sound judgement 

· Evidence of problem solving effectively and supporting others to work through complex and difficult situations 

· Experience of successfully leading, managing and supporting a team, keeping them engaged and motivated 

· Ability to innovate, looking to constantly improve what we do and how we can clearly evidence our impact 

· Evidence of being a flexible and strong communicator who builds positive relationships, both internally and externally, and has advanced networking skills 

· Ability to work comfortably with the detail of strong operational service delivery and balancing this with working strategically 

· Evidence of being a reflective practitioner; being comfortable and open to receiving and acting on feedback to improve practice 

· Knowledge and experience of following safeguarding processes and procedures and guiding and supporting others with safeguarding and adult protection concerns

· IT literate, able to maintain and develop effective administration and information management systems 

· Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage a high-volume workload with deadlines and manage conflicting priorities 

· Willingness to travel throughout different parts of Scotland, including national office

· Commitment to Change Mental Health’s purpose and values, including equality and inclusion 

Successful applicants for this post will require a PVG Membership (this will be arranged by Change Mental Health during before you start your role). Please be aware that it is classed as an offence if you apply for this role and are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or vulnerable adults.

Desirable Criteria

· Experience of managing national programmes of work

· Experience of managing Information and Advice services

This job profile and list of duties is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post.

Benefits:  

· 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial, and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.

· A 35-hour working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan.

· A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.

· Access to purchase a Blue Light Discount Card

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements.

· Generous 37 days’ holiday.

· Paid Mental Wellbeing days.

· Professional development including funded opportunities.

 

Application Notes:

To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter through the online BreatheHR portal.

Please note all applications must be received by midday on Friday 18th October. Interviews are due to be held on Thursday 31st October.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you consider yourself to have a disability, please inform us of any arrangements that we may make to the interview process.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier or later than stated. Please don’t delay your application to avoid any disappointment.

Job description

Bristol Charities is entering a season of rapid development and growth and we are seeking a permanent Finance Manager to expand the capacity of the finance team, as we embed a new finance system to assist delivery of a new five-year strategic plan.

Our strategic plan is to expand our impact across Bristol through the implementation of a Hub delivery model, which will allow us to tailor our services and support within priority location and communities across the city.

If you care about Bristol and are passionate for positive change, then please come and join us on our journey.

FINANCE MANAGER

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time (up to 28 hours per week, to be agreed). Additional hours may sometimes be required and can be taken as Time Off In Lieu (TOIL).

The charity’s Finance Manager will slot into the Corporate Services Directorate, working with the Director of Finance (Deputy CEO) to build on the great work of the Interim Finance Project Manager.

The postholder will have the opportunity to drive improvements and efficiencies across our core finance and IT operations. The postholder will help the charity collate, analyse and present its increasingly complex KPIs and data.

We offer the following benefits:

• Competitive salary with index-linked pay awards
• 5% employer pension contribution (matched)
• 4x Life Assurance
• 26 days annual leave, rising with length of service (plus Bank Holidays)
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• BenefitHub discounts and perks platform
• Staff Wellbeing Group
• On-site café
• Free on-site parking

Deadline for applications:  Sunday 13 October 2024

Interview dates: Week commencing 21 October 2024 (TBC)

Job Title: Finance Officer
Reporting to: HQ Finance Manager
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary range: £32k to £35k
Principal Location: London, hybrid with a minimum of 3 and an expectation of 4 days in the office per week.

Street Child is one of the world's fastest-growing children's charities. In less than 15 years we have made a material impact on the lives of nearly a million children - but the desire, potential and need to go so much further, and to reach millions more children in need of safety and a quality education, is what motivates us every day. Strong finance functions underpin everything that we want to achieve as an organisation and this role is a vital part of this.

Role Purpose:

This role is a key member of the busy HQ finance function. The role is primarily focused on HQ finances and will also work with the colleagues across our global finance team. The role offers the chance to work across a number of finance functions, including: management accounting, supporting year end audit, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and working on some of the subsidiary charities; and so it provides a great opportunity to experience the full breadth of finance work in a charity across all functions in a varied and interesting role.

It is essential that the applicant can juggle the complexities of a busy role with has varied work priorities. Key stakeholders are the HQ Finance Manager, Finance Director and the HQ based fundraising team. The role works alongside the Finance Assistant and plays a role in oversight and coaching of this role. Street Child is implementing a new CRM system and this role will feed into the development of new processes and procedures and use both the CRM and finance system and ensure full reconciliation and data trail between the two systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1) (40%) Deliver all functions related to Accounts Receivable and CRM:

• Ensure that all income from a variety of different sources is correctly and accurately recorded in the finance system and CRM (which is under development) on a weekly basis.
• Supporting with work on accounts receivable including accessing, downloading and saving in a systematic manner reports from donor portals, bank account and other sources.
• Working with colleagues in Fundraising to analyse and code income reports in Excel and uploading it to the Finance system on a timely basis, at least weekly. Following up on how to code any income which is not allocated to a source.
• Working closely with colleagues in Fundraising to ensure prompt collection of outstanding balances from customers, and sending out monthly debtor balance statements.
• Raising donor invoices and requests for payments, and issuing donor receipts.
• Income and customer account reconciliations and revaluations.
• Any other responsibilities relating to Accounts Receivable.

2) (40%) Month end reporting and reconciliation and subsidiary accounts:

• Complete all balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and petty cash reconciliations and submit for approval by HQ Finance Manager.
• Once CRM system is in place, undertake reconciliation processes between finance data and CRM data.
• Carry out monthly revaluations of bank accounts.
• Ensuring supporting information for transactions is correctly stored in electronic format on Teams such as bank statements, remittance advices, credit statements.
• Assist in preparation of internal reports, including working with Operations Department and Finance department to review their monthly reports.
• Take responsibility to deliver the management accounts of two subsidiary companies: Children in Crisis and HQ transactions of Africa Educational Trust.
• Compile information for Gift Aid returns.
• General support and assistance to the team including administrative duties and managing the office post.
• Other ad hoc support to the wider operations team as may be required.
• Audit: support with the year end audit and provision of supporting information to auditors.

3) (20%) Lead the Accounts Payable process:

• Whilst the Finance Assistant is responsible for all payments, the Finance Officer has a lead role in ensuring that all invoices are paid on time, in an efficient manner and that the finance system reflects the transactions within the correct accounting period and correctly coded in the system – including account code, cost centre, project code and donor code.
• Determine most efficient payment platform to process international payments, and ensure that recorded in the finance system at the correct conversion rate.
• Be a point of contact with the Foreign exchange agents to quickly resolve any questions.
• Work with the Finance Assistant to ensure accurate and timely recording of all approved supplier invoices, requisitions, staff expenses and other expenditure in the accounting system and that all supporting documentation for all transactions are uploaded.
• Ensuring that there are at least two payment runs a week and additional runs as required; overseeing the process to ensure that all invoices for payment are correctly approved by the budget holder, setting up payments on online banking platforms and sending out requests for payment approvals to payment authorisers and verifying that all payments are fully approved in the banking platforms by the deadline set. Providing cover to set up payments when the Finance Assistant is not available.
• Managing monthly staff credit card reconciliations and ensure that these are returned on time with all receipts and invoices and checking and reviewing classifications, with follow up as required.
• Carry out monthly Creditor account reconciliations ensuring that all balances are valid and backed up with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Fully deliver the set up all payroll payments in time for the monthly pay day. This involves ensuring correct amount and currency of payment (which may differ from the salary of the individual’s employment contract) and method of payment across all HQ staff.
• Any other responsibilities from time to time.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential:

• 5 GCSE at Grade C or above including English and Maths
• Post-GCSE qualification such as A-Level or T-level or equivalent Degree
• A Good understanding of double entry bookkeeping
• Part qualified accountancy qualification

Desirable:

• Full Accountancy qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential:

• IT Literate with strong Excel skills
• Familiar with using Teams
• Experience of working in a similar role
• Experience of using a CRM

Desirable:

• Charity or third sector experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential:

• Attention to detail
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• Flexible and able to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Fast learner whilst not afraid to ask for help!

Desirable:

• Shows initiative in identifying problems and posing solutions
• Persistence and tenacity

Other:

Essential:

• Pro-active communication style including keeping team-members informed and updated as necessary.
• Work co-operatively and collaboratively with colleagues, other departments and other external contacts
• Strong communicator and able to explain work to other team members

Desirable:

• Good Interpersonal skills

Hours: 0.6 FTE (though flexible)

Salary: £45,000 per annum (pro rata) depending on experience

Reports to: COO

Job Purpose

Empire Fighting Chance has grown significantly in recent years and we have ambitious plans for the future that require us to grow and develop as an organisation. Our new Head of People will lead our efforts to create a talented, happy and motivated team capable of realising our ambition. This role emphasizes leadership, development, and fostering a strong organisational culture. To enable you to focus on strategically advancing our people strategy, we have partnered with Be The Change (BTC), a local HR consultancy. BTC handles HR administration tasks such as contract management and recruitment support, ensuring your time is freed up for more impactful, strategic initiative.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Leadership and Strategy

• As a member of the SLT, you’ll contribute to the charity’s organisational leadership and strategic development, you’ll:
• Lead the development and implementation of a people strategy that will enable Empire’s staff to flourish.
• Review and strengthen our practices related to people, including internal communications, CPD and onboarding.
• Support the transition of Empire from a founder led organisation to a founder inspired charity, including through the development of a Senior Leadership Team.

2. Culture and Wellbeing

• Work with colleagues to define the Empire workplace culture, recognising the charity’s heritage, values, and future plans.
• Develop a behavioural competency framework aligned to Empire’s culture, beliefs, and strategic objectives. We have a working name of Empire DNA, but we’d like you to develop this.
• Lead on the development and implementation of practices that strengthen Empire’s culture and support people’s wellbeing at work. Work with our HR Consultant to make this practice into policy.
• Explore using an annual staff survey to evaluate and enhance culture and wellbeing.

3. Professional Development

• Provide leadership, training and support to Empire’s managers.
• Introduce a standard of line management, and support staff to develop skills and a culture to achieve this
• Train and support managers to provide clear, timely feedback.
• Develop and implement Empire’s approach to Continuous Professional Development (CPD), ensuring the charity offers training and support that enhance people’s skills and career growth.

Knowledge and skills

• Strategic thinker, able to identify an organisation’s goals and align people and culture strategies to achieve them.
• Strong leadership skills, with an ability to lead and ‘own’ a critical function for the charity.
• Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written.
• You get what it takes to maintain organisational cultures.
• Ability to develop, upskill and coach people.
• High level of emotional intelligence, able to empathise and understand the needs of employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to build trusted relationships and influence leaders and other staff.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and autonomously. Able to engage critically in Empire’s work and the issues it tackles.

Experience

• Experience of making a significant contribution to an organisation’s people and culture strategy.
• Experience of developing and implementing people related strategies that achieve an organisation’s objectives.
• You do not need “HR” experience, but a light understanding of employment practices would be useful.

Personal qualities

• Comfortable working in an informal environment.
• Authentic, confident and inspiring leader.
• A changemaker, who can encourage others to step out of their comfort zone.
• Takes a personal, collaborative and positive approach.
• Aptitude to deal with challenging situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold high ethical standards.
• A passion for and commitment to Empire’s mission and beliefs.
• Understanding of and interest in sport (essential) and boxing in particular (desirable).

WHAT IS START NETWORK?

Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation.

Our current membership is made up of nearly 100 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability.

OUR SOLUTIONS

DECENTRALISNG & LOCALLY-LED ACTION: Shifting power and resources and decentralising decision-making to locally led networks and organisations.

EARLY & RAPID FINANCING: Building a global financing system that reduces risk, anticipates, and acts ahead of predictable crises.

COMMUNITY-LED INNOVATION: Incentivising innovative, locally led, and contextual solutions and learning from them together with people affected by crises.

For more information about Start Network and what we do, please visit our website. 

OUR VALUES

WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming.

WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it

WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together.

WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard.

WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming.

WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, non-discrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress.

JOB PURPOSE

The Grant Management and Finance Advisor role is based in the Finance Team and works closely with the Resource Mobilisation and Programme teams. The role contributes to the effectiveness and impact of our work by supporting the sound financial, grant management, and administrative practices across Start Network. The post holder will ensure that the financial and administrative systems and procedures for the programmes and budgets are of high quality and compliant with donor and legal requirements.

JOB PURPOSE

This role is based in the Finance Team and works closely with the Resource Mobilisation and Programme teams. The role contributes to the effectiveness and impact of our work by supporting the sound financial, grant management, and administrative practices across Start Network. The post holder will ensure that the financial and administrative systems and procedures for the programmes and budgets are of high quality and compliant with donor and legal requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

GRANT MANAGEMENT & REPORTING

The role will be responsible for the end-to-end grant management cycle for a number of large and / or complex grants from institutional and corporate funders. This includes the following accountabilities:

• Work with fundraising and programme teams to manage the smooth running of donor preliminary assessments, start up and close out processes

• Support grant monitoring calls working with Programmes, Resources Mobilisation and Operations functions.

• Support the development of specific subaward grant processes where appropriate. Manage sub-grants to member and non-member organisations from contracting to reporting, recording, compliance, and managing financial risk as appropriate.

• Manage donor financial reporting, set up systems and process to ensure reporting is compliant, timely and accurate.

• Compile donor financial reports and payment requests ensuring accuracy with Start Network financial systems and work with finance team to develop a consistent process for reconciliation of donor financial reports.

• Support in advising Resource Mobilisation, Finance, Programmes, and Operations teams on best practices in grant management processes as required.

• Review and provide advice on donor agreements to ensure feasibility from an operations perspective.

  GRANT ADMINISTRATION AND TRAINING

• Support on grant tracking processes, establishing and managing a grant management tracker and calendar. Work closely with the resource mobilisation team to maintain trackers and to communicate key dates.

• Support for financial reporting and grant management training for Start Network peers and members.

  FINANCIAL AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT

• Manage complex grant budgets, ensuring all stakeholders are accurately informed and  grants are drawn down appropriately

• Support on the development of grant management procedures

• Develop processes to ensure smooth payment to grantees. Work with the Finance team to support implementation of these processes.

• Support preparation of team specific and project budgets as required for presentation to prospective donors and or governance committees

• Support on development of grant specific management reports to inform financial decision making.

• Meet regularly with budget holders for financial monitoring of grants, to advise on and take decisions on reallocation of funds where required.

• Monitor income and fund transfers from donors and where relevant- grant custodians.

• Work with the resource mobilisation teams to support donor-related internal and external audit requirements

• Working with the finance team, support on development of processes to ensure consistency of  grant financial management (ICR, FX rates, salary postings)

• Support  on monitoring of financial risk related to exposure on sub-grant agreements. Support with preparation of policies and papers to be presented to the FAC and R&C committees.

• Support and advise from a grant management perspective on wider finance team initiatives.

PERSON PROFILE

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Working knowledge of institutional and international donors, grant management, compliance and audit processes

• Proven ability to develop and manage complex budgets, and to draft high quality financial reports for colleagues and donors

• Knowledge of and ability to work with financial systems, and experience of setting up and implementing administrative and financial processes

• Demonstrable experience of managing multiple deadlines requiring attention to detail.

• Experience of capacity building of colleagues and or partner organisations

• Experience of building relationships across diverse teams and geographies

• Excellent communication skills in English; ability to communicate complex technical issues information to a range of audiences

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office 365, specifically Excel

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communication: Able to convey complex information concisely to different audiences

• Strategic Thinking: Deliver results with awareness of impact on others internally and externally by considering the positions and perspectives of relevant stakeholders

• Collaboration: Actively promote collaboration by spotting and breaking down barriers to siloed working, connecting colleagues, teams, and initiatives.

• Leadership of self and others: Willing to share own expertise with others in the organisation and network, both formally and informally

• Ability to adapt and learn: Balance the need to follow systems and processes with the courage, identifying when systems and processes do not align with the mission, suggesting alternatives

• Getting things done the Start Network way: Deliver results in pursuit of our mission by holding yourself to account for your work, taking decisions relevant to your role and supporting colleagues whilst having fun

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Barnwood is not your typical funder. We drive change so that disabled people and people with mental health conditions have choice of opportunities, access their rights, and are included where they live. We bring people together for a different conversation and explore big ideas. Through learning and collaboration, we influence the change that’s needed. By partnering with local organisations and looking for better ways to fund, Barnwood makes a difference in Gloucestershire.

We are looking for a creative and motivated Digital Marketing Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about marketing, social media, and digital communications and is eager to develop their expertise and experience in a friendly and flexible organisation.

This role will collaborate closely with the rest of the Marketing and Communications team, contributing to a range of projects and campaigns. 
Through this collaboration, you will receive guidance and support in developing your skills, offering a unique opportunity to work creatively on real projects. 
 

We want to diversify our team to better reflect the work and communities we support – this means we would particularly welcome applications from people who: 

· are from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds. 

· have lived experience of disability and/or mental health challenges.

Contract terms:

· Permanent contract.

· We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time hours (37.5hrs per week).

· We would consider part-time hours for the right candidate. If you would like to be considered for the role on a part-time contact, please note hours would need to be worked Wednesday through Friday.

· We offer a flexible start time between 8:00 am and 9:30 am.

· Salary £30,260 p/a

· 36 days of holiday, including bank holidays.

· This position is based in our office in central Cheltenham with occasional opportunities for home working.

Summary of key duties:

Social media management: 

· Assist in the creation, scheduling, and publishing of content across various social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and LinkedIn). 

· Work with the Events and Marketing Coordinator to create the monthly content calendars.

· Monitor social media channels for trends, engagement, and opportunities to interact with our audience. 

· Respond to comments, messages, and mentions to maintain a positive and engaging online presence. 

· Track and analyse the performance of social media posts and campaigns using analytics tools. 
 

Website management: 

· Format, edit and maintain content on our CMS, WordPress. 

· Liaise with the Trust's web developer for ongoing website development, ensuring an effective and accessible web user experience. 

· Build and manage online forms and surveys. 

· Monitor and share engagement data with colleagues to inform marketing and communication plans. 

Content creation: 

· Format documents and reports for internal and external audiences. 

· Design and create visual content for digital and print channels. 

· Commission accessible formats, including BSL and Easy Read. 

· Collaborate with the team to develop new content ideas and campaigns that align with our brand voice and goals. 

 

Administrative and logistical support: 

· Perform administrative tasks as needed, such as updating contact lists and maintaining marketing databases. 

· Liaise and assist with scheduling for external photography and film contractors. 

· Liaise with commercial printers and providers of collateral materials. 

· Manage the Trust's photography and film media library. 

· Administration of photography and film permissions data. 

For full details please see our application pack

Summary of skills

• Strong IT skills (demonstrable proficiency in using MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint). 

• Experience using a cloud-based website platform (e.g., WordPress) 

• Proficient in Adobe Suite - InDesign, Photoshop, PDF Editor and Illustrator. 

• Good knowledge of emerging trends within the digital marketing field. 

• Experience using a social media scheduler (e.g., Zoho) is desirable but not essential. 

• Experience using a CRM platform is desirable but not essential. 

• Experience using digital engagement analytics tools is desirable but not essential (e.g., Google Analytics) 

Benefits:

· 36 days annual leave including bank holidays. (FTE)

· Life Assurance (3 x Salary)

· Work within an organisation that is committed to improving equality and diversity.

· Competitive salaries and fantastic pension contribution rates.

· Excellent personal development plan and extensive training which includes a commitment to training employees to be confident when working with people with a wide variety of impairments, disabilities, and mental health challenges.

· Friendly and collaborative working culture; everyone’s voice is heard.

· We have a range of supportive wellbeing policies and almost a third of our employees, are qualified mental health first aiders with Mental Health England.

· Our offices in central Cheltenham are wheelchair accessible, have free accessible parking on site and great facilities.

· Assistance dogs are welcome.

Guidance On Applications:

Click on Apply Now to be taken to the Barnwood Trust website where you need to apply for this role via our online application form.

You will also find a detailed application pack which gives a full and detailed job description and person specification as well as guidance on how to make an online application and what you should include within it.

Should you have any questions or require any of the information in a different format please email the recruitment team directly at recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org.

We want our application process to be right for you as an individual, so if there’s anything you think we can do to make this process more straightforward for you please email recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org directly to discuss what support we might be able to provide. Our career page on our website has some examples of things we may be able to put in place for people who request extra support.

• Deadline for applications:  12.00 noon of Friday 11th October 2024 

• First interviews: Monday 21st and Wednesday 23rd October 2024 

• Second stage interviews: Thursday 24th & Friday 25th October 2024 

We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

Job Description 

We have created this new role to support the organisation’s growing finance functions. Working alongside the Treasurer and Co-Directors, the individual will play a vital role in managing the organisation's financial resources. Working flexibly from home, you will perform a core role in our small, friendly virtual team helping to oversee budgets and financial support. This is a freelance position with a flexible schedule. The expected time commitment will be between up to 14 hours per week, depending on workload.

key responsibilities

• Prepare the annual organisational budget, long-term forecasts, cashflow forecasts and re-forecasts. 

• Lead on preparing the monthly management accounts, budget vs. actual analysis and commentaries.

• Support in preparing proposals for donor budgets,and in reviewing donor contracts

• Lead on financial reporting to donors 

• Lead on financial administration

• Lead on the budgeting and forecasting process with co- Directors and the Treasurer including financial reports

• Lead on the production of and review of monthly Management Reports

• Preparation of Biofuelwatch International and Europe reporting when needed

• Maintain and provide finance related information to the co-director team

• Support financial planning and reporting for project and campaigns

• Oversee the management of day to day financial administration when needed

• Oversee and manage monthly payroll and related processes, and monthly pension payments and processes

£51,500 per annum

Fixed term (until end 2025)

Part home/Part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Project Manager (Equity Diversity and Inclusion).

The Senior Project Manager (EDI) will work cross-organisationally to manage the many workstreams which span UNICEF UK’s new EDI Strategy and programme of work, ensuring intended benefits are delivered as agreed. This will include our already underway anti-racism programme.

We are looking for someone who is experienced in successfully managing complex and large scale cultural and behavioural change programmes in a complex environment. To be successful in this role, you will have: knowledge and practical experience in project, programme and change management methodologies, as well as a thorough understanding of emergent change; strong communication skills; ability to lead collaborative change, and role model anti-racist behaviours.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 8am, Monday 7 October 2024.

Interview date: Friday 18 October and Monday 21 October 2024.

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Title:    Resilience Programme Lead

Reports To:  Director of Programmes & Development  

Salary:  £32,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Location:  Home-based, flexible with easy access to the Somerset area

Contract:  Permanent, full time

Holiday:  25 days per annum plus public holidays

Application:  Application form

Closing Date:  Thursday 21st November at 9am

The post is subject to a six months’ probationary period.

The Charity

The Youth Adventure Trust is a youth development charity working with vulnerable young people aged 11 to 16 years old from Somerset, Wiltshire and Swindon. Our outdoor activity based YAT Adventure Programme enables young people to challenge themselves, experience success, learn to go beyond their own expectations and grow in confidence. Through a series of residential camps and day activities they are able to build resilience, self esteem and develop social and life skills. The YAT Resilience Programme works to the same outcomes through a year long programme of monthly activities, home-based challenges and reflective practice. Our Mentoring Programme works with those young people in need of some additional individualised support at the end of our other programmes. The Trust’s Bursary Programme is open to all those young people who have completed an initial programme, in order to assist their next steps into further activities. Our aim is to make a lasting improvement to the lives of vulnerable young people. All our services are provided completely free of charge to the young people who are nominated by schools and other youth organisations to take part. 

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and inspiring individual to oversee and lead our new YAT Resilience Programme. Following a successful pilot in Wiltshire in 2023, we are now launching the programme in Somerset, a new geographical location for the Youth Adventure Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of YAT’s growth, leading our first move outside of Wiltshire and Swindon. There is plenty of scope to develop this new programme, ensuring it meets its objectives and gives the best possible opportunities to the vulnerable young people who are referred to build their resilience and therefore improve their future lives. 

The Resilience Programme Lead will be responsible for;

• developing the content of the Resilience Programme including identifying, arranging and booking activities and other opportunities; and developing complementary materials such as reflective journals, take home challenges, online support and session plans for individual support.

• delivering the Resilience Programme to groups of young people, ensuring the highest standards of safety, wellbeing and engagement, acting as the key point of contact for them and their parents/carers throughout, and ensuring they get the maximum benefit from the opportunity. 

• the continued review and development of the programme content, experience and learning opportunities to ensure maximum outcomes and that programme objectives are fulfilled. You will seek the views and feedback of young people, and include them as well as other stakeholders in its development. Having a high quality programme that meets its aims is of the utmost importance to YAT and this will require a reflective, insightful and creative leader. 

• monitoring the impact of the programme on the young people taking part through use of our outcomes measurement tool and seeking feedback from young people, parents, referral agencies and volunteers. Reporting on this impact through success stories, data and analysis.

• working with the referral schools and young people’s families to promote understanding of the benefits of the programme, effective participation and ensure they have all the information they require. Providing parents/carers and referral schools with feedback to help support the young person’s development and wellbeing. 

• line management for other Resilience Programme Managers, overseeing their workflow and delivery of the programme.

• working with the Volunteering Lead to recruit, train, support, organise and prepare volunteers who will work on the programme, including providing training and ensuring safe working practices and the highest standards of care and safeguarding. On activities you will oversee staff and providers who are brought in to support the delivery of the programme.

• overseeing the programme budget and ongoing expenditure review to ensure it is on track and achieves best value.

• overseeing and developing the programme’s website pages, database usage and administrative systems.

• scoping out and creating opportunities, contacts, networks and support in Somerset in order to raise YAT’s profile in the county.

• supporting the fundraising team through providing feedback, reports and supporting information to help acquire and maintain funding for the programme.

• attending parts of the YAT Adventure Programme, other events and volunteer training throughout the year in order to support the wider functions of the charity.

• acting as an ambassador for the Youth Adventure Trust at all times.

The Candidate

To be up to the challenge you’ll need an excellent understanding and a proven track record of relevant experience working with vulnerable and challenging young people. You’ll need demonstrable skills at building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders; young people, parents/carers, schools, volunteers, professional organisations and providers. You’ll need strong leadership and motivational skills; the capacity to get the best out of people and confidently deal with complex issues and challenges. You’ll be an excellent communicator, planner and problem solver, a strong team player and an exemplary role model. 

We need someone with;

• knowledge, understanding and commitment to the highest standards of safeguarding, and dedication to promoting the welfare and safety of young people. 

• relevant experience of managing, supporting and developing secondary age young people in a group setting, as well as through individual work. 

• experience and interest in outdoor and adventurous activities. 

• strong leadership skills to motivate, support, energise and manage a team. 

• skills to train and develop new and existing staff, ensuring they feel well supported and are able to fulfil their role to the highest standard. 

• relevant experience of working with volunteers in the Third Sector, including recruiting, supporting and managing volunteers. 

• experience of delivering training and strong facilitation skills.

• experience of working in partnership with other professional organisations.

• self-motivation with the ability to work on their own initiative to plan and manage their workload.

• strong IT skills including experience of MS Office, web based platforms and databases.

• excellent administrative skills and a methodical and thorough approach.

• the ability to perform well and problem solve in high-stress and changing situations. The ability to be flexible and dynamic in approach.

• excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• a positive attitude, high energy and enthusiasm for the work of the Youth Adventure Trust; an understanding of the positive impact outdoor adventure can have on vulnerable young people, and a desire to help inspire young lives.

In addition:-

• The ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends as required is essential - if you are looking for a predictable 9-5 work environment, this won’t be the right fit.

• A full current driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required.

Safer Recruitment

The Youth Adventure Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. 

Please be advised;

• a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Children’s Barred List will be required for this post;

• we will seek references on shortlisted candidates before interview, and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications;

• if the applicant is shortlisted, any relevant issues arising from his or her references or application will be taken up at interview; 

• in accordance with due diligence checks, online searches may be conducted as part of the selection process on shortlisted candidates;

• if the applicant is currently working with children, on either a paid or voluntary basis, his or her current employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, including any in which the penalty is “time expired” (e.g. where a warning could no longer be taken into account in any new disciplinary hearing), and whether the applicant has been the subject of any child protection concerns, and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure. If the applicant is not currently working with children but has done so in the past, then contact will be made with that employer who will be asked about these issues; and 

• applicants should note that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected, or dismissal if the applicant has been selected, and possible referral to the police.

Please review our Safeguarding Policy available on our website.

How to Apply

Please complete the Application Form which includes the opportunity to outline why you think you are suitable for this role, making specific reference to the Job Description and Person Specification above. 

The Application Form should be returned to:

Tessa Woodrow, Director of Programmes and Development

Applications Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 21st November 2024

Shortlisted candidates will be notified on Friday 22nd November

Interview Date: Thursday 28th November 2024

The Youth Adventure Trust sincerely thanks all those who apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Unfortunately we are unable to reimburse interview expenditure incurred. 

Data Protection Statement

For information about how we use your data, please see the Privacy Policy on our website.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement

The Youth Adventure Trust is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. 

Fundraising Administrator

What we offer

• £11,600–£12,400 per annum (£29,000–£31,000 pro rata) including London weighting.
• 10 days annual leave (increasing with service).
• Generous pension contribution and wellbeing support.

Key requirements

• Proven administrative experience, supporting a small and busy team.
• Experience of working with CRMs/Databases including at the roll-out and development stage.
• Strong research skills, including the ability to search for reliable information online, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A genuine and enthusiastic commitment to the values, vision and goals of the Prison Reform Trust.

About us

Prison Reform Trust (PRT) is a registered charity with around 30 staff, volunteers and placements. We are working to create a just, humane and effective prison system by influencing decision-makers opinion formers and the public to:

1. Reduce the use of prison
2. Improve conditions for prisoners
3. promote equality and human rights in the criminal justice system.

Apply by 11:59pm on Sunday 6 October 2024