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THE ROLE: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) / Permanent / Job description and application pack are available to download from our website.

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 looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to support young people by providing a safe environment for them to feel safe and comfortable?

Guildford Foyer is looking for a warm, reliable, and proactive Housing Night Worker to join our friendly and dynamic staff team, based in the heart of Guildford, Surrey.

The Foyer is one of our 24-hour supported accommodation services, housing up to 34 young people, aged 16-25 who have multiple and complex needs, including many who are unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. Our specialist supported accommodation is a safe and secure environment where young people are supported to acquire the necessary skills in preparation for living independently and can safely explore their increased freedom and choice and develop the responsibilities associated with adulthood.

Your primary role will be to keep our service and young people, safe. You will help to contribute to a great working environment, with a calm, yet assertive manner, being able to handle potentially difficult situations. In addition, you will complete health and safety checks, ensuring the service is clean and tidy and reporting any repairs. You will be lone working as part of the role, so you will need to be comfortable with decision making and following procedures.

You will work a shift 21:30-08:30, on a four night on, four night off rota. Although these are long shifts, you will get four days off after, which can provide a great work life balance.

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.

Ideally you will have experience working with young people, those considered vulnerable or with multiple and complex needs along with being able to demonstrate a real passion for wanting to work with young people. You will have an understanding of the needs of single homeless clients aged 16-25 and the ability to engage, motivate and inspire, with a strong commitment to changing the life of others for the better.

You will already have clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT and keyboard skills and the ability to self-motivate. You will be proactive in you thinking, with the ability to manage lots of tasks at the same time and keep appropriate records. In addition, you will have the ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately. 

CLOSING DATE: 12 August 2024 at midnight.We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK.

An inclusive workplace: We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. We encourage applications from people from all sections of the communities that we serve. 

Accessibility: If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact us. If you are local to our Head Office in Hove, we can provide you with a paper copy of the job advert and application form.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including the Children’s barred list and the Adults’ barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering efficient and effective HR services to our organisation, supporting the HR department. If you have a passion for human resources and are proficient in HR systems and processes, we welcome your application.

It is expected that you will have experience in a similar role and have sound knowledge of employment law. Ideally you will have completed your CIPD Level 5 qualification or be close to completion.

Duties:

• Utilise HR systems to manage employee data and information
• Perform administrative tasks including data entry, record keeping and file maintenance
• Communicate with employees regarding HR policies, procedures and guidelines
• Suport recruitment processes by co-ordinating interviews and assessments
• Provide guidance on employee relations issues and support conflict resolution
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR initiatives and projects
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and charity policies

Skills:

• Proven experience in human resources
• Proficiency in using HR systems
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels
• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail
• Excellent data entry capabilities with accuracy and speed

Joining our team as a Human Resources Advisor offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our charity whilst enhancing our HR expertise. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team by downloading and completing the application form in the attached job pack and forwarding to our friendly team.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5pm on 21st July. Interviews are expected to take place on 30th July.

What we offer:

• Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office
• 33 days annual leave increasing to 38 days after successful service (includes bank holidays)
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private medical insurance (taxable benefit)
• Sick pay
• Store discount

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Marketing and Communications Officer to join the team at a leading Charity, based in London. The successful postholder will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategies that support the Charity’s mission, goals and fundraising objectives.

Due to the fast moving nature of this role, you must be immediately available to interview and start.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Develop and implement innovative marketing campaigns across various channels to raise awareness and drive engagement
• Create engaging content for website, social media, newsletters and other communication materials
• Manage and grow social media presence, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging
• Coordinate and execute events, both virtual and in-person, to engage the community
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure cohesive and aligned communications
• Monitor and analyse the performance of marketing initiatives, providing insights and recommendations for improvement

Ideal candidate profile:

• Strong background in a Marketing and Communications related role, within the Charity or Not-For-Profit sector
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms, including social media management
• Creative mindset and the ability to think strategically and execute effectively

Agency reference number: J81414

Location: London

Contract: 6 months interim contract, with opportunity to extend

Daily rate: £130 a day PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in Central London office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

We are looking for someone to take our charity ecommerce operation to the next level, maximising income through sales of high-value or specialist items generously donated to us by the general public. You will work closely with the Director of Public Fundraising and Retail to create a strategy for this exciting area of charity retail as well as being hands on in the day-to-day management of the team, and identification and listing of items ranging from clothing and jewellery to electricals and furniture and everything weird and wonderful in-between.

This role offers flexibility in location, with hybrid working and offices in both Brighton and Worthing.  There will be some travel required between sites.

Fixed term contract for 12 months, 35 hours per week
London

Are you eager to support a team to deliver an efficient customer focussed service?

The Retired Ministers Housing Society (RMHS) exists to assist retired and retiring ministers to meet their housing needs during retirement, aiming to provide appropriate housing suitable for long-term occupation. We maintain around 300 properties tenanted by retired ministers, arranging inspections and repairs.

In this role you will be responsible for the daily coordination of repairs and maintenance activities. You will be the central point of contact for our elderly residents, liaising with surveyors to ensure our programme of works and cyclical compliance checks are followed through and carried out promptly.

You are educated to A level standard, or equivalent experience, have excellent administration and ITC skills and are highly organised. You also possess good communication skills and can problem solve, dealing with issues in a calm and sensitive manner. Experience of repairs and maintenance in a housing environment would be a distinct advantage.

We can offer you a flexible and friendly work environment in a small team; hybrid working from Church House in London and from home is possible.

If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please contact us/see our website for an application form (noting that we do not accept CVs).

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 2 August 2024   
Interview dates:  Friday 16 August 2024

We have an exciting new opportunity available for a fulltime enthusiastic and experienced administrator who has worked as part of a project or change management team, to join our programme office on a two-year fixed term basis and be part of the delivery of key strategic initiatives.

We are proud to be partnering with a renowned Human Rights charity to find a full time, temporary IT Administrator. This is a full time, office based role near Old Street for a period of 2-3 months.

The IT Administrator provides administrative and logistical support to the IT team including laptop imaging, administration around contract management, taking and allocating calls to the helpdesk, carrying out first and second-line response and appropriate tasks allocated by the team managers. Carries out agreed operational procedures of a routine nature. Contributes to maintenance, installation and problem resolution with IT equipment and services. The hours for the post reflect the current service requirements, they may be subject to change if the needs of the service change.

You will be one of the main points of contact for the IT helpdesk, both by phone and email and allocate tasks as appropriate and will provide first-line response to queries with appropriate training.  You will escalate any unresolved calls to more senior members of the IT team. You will log all incoming calls (phone, email, face to face) accurately, documenting progress as appropriate and closing calls with correct code to facilitate accurate reporting on activity.

This temporary role is full time and office based near Old Street/Shoreditch and is expected to start in early August for at least 2-3 months.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist or provide network administration functions such as implementing MS-Outlook accounts, managing data, modifying network profiles.
• Provide project management support and maintain databases to keep ongoing projects on schedule.
• Configure settings on Windows workstations.
• Replace or Migrate data on new or old computers.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.    

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. 

Job Description: Rough Sleeper Co-ordinator 

Responsible to: Senior Tenancy Sustainment Officer

Hours of work: 37.5 hours  (Monday – Friday)

Salary :  £26,000

On Call: As a requirement of your role, you will be part of and on-call rota.

About us:

At York Road Project, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness in Woking. We believe in harnessing the unique strengths and potential of each individual to create a pathway towards stability and independence.

The role:

This role offers an exciting opportunity to positively impact the lives of rough sleepers here in Woking, by assisting them in finding and maintaining stable housing. As the rough sleeper co-ordinator, you'll employ a strengths-based approach, working alongside various local agencies to provide holistic, trauma-informed support to those who are experiencing homelessness. Your dedication and compassion will empower individuals to overcome adversity, rebuild their lives, and thrive in their community.

We would be keen to employ someone who can speak Romanian and other Eastern European languages, this would enhance our team's communication capabilities to rough sleepers who don’t have English as a first language.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee rough sleeper drop in from 8am – 10am weekdays at our Day Centre. Ensuring the rough sleeper drop-in service provides a welcoming and safe space within the resource centre, offering essential amenities like showers, breakfast, and food parcels to address immediate needs.

• Collaborate proactively with the Senior Tenancy Sustainment Officer (STSO) to engage, verify, and offer support to rough sleepers.

• Lead the assessment process for all new clients, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their needs and strengths, to tailor support effectively. Maintaining and updating the referrals list, regularly checking on the welfare of clients alongside the staff team at our direct access service.

• Attend Rough Sleeper meetings with the STSO, led by the Rough Sleeping team from Woking Borough Council.

• Attend Streetlink reports and conduct town walks, actively engaging with the community and staying informed about local dynamics to better support clients.

• Maintain comprehensive notes on our database, Salesforce, to provide clear and concise information of interactions and outcomes for clients.

• Guide clients towards relevant services through informed signposting, empowering them to access resources and support, conducive to their individual journeys.

• Actively participate in the varied services provided by YRP, contributing expertise and dedication to the holistic support of clients and the community.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Case Management: Tailoring individualised plans for rough sleepers covering housing, healthcare, substance abuse, mental health, and employment.

• Client Engagement: Building trust and rapport to facilitate access to services and resources.

• Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of client interactions and progress.

• Communication: Effective communication with internal teams, external agencies, and clients.

• Community Outreach: Conducting outreach activities and engaging with external agencies.

• Empathy and Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrating empathy and cultural awareness in client interactions.

• Problem-solving: Navigating challenges and adapting to dynamic environments effectively.

Our Perks:

• Full training will be offered as part of your personal development.
• Pension Scheme
• Birthday Holiday day
• Parking
• Medicash for Health & Wellbeing
• 24 days annual leave, rising per year to maximun of 30 days.

Percival are excited to be working exclusively with Empower Youth Zone to help them recruit for a new Philanthropy Manager to join a passionate and integrated team.

Empower Youth Zone is the umbrella charity that oversees operations of the award winning HideOut Youth Zone which has supported over 7,000 children and young people since its opening in 2020, offering a dynamic youth provision. The Two Youth Zones sit within the Onside Network.

Job Title: Philanthropy Manager

Report to: Director of Fundraising and Communications

Salary: £39,318 – £42,672

Working Pattern: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Manchester, M12 5PX

The post holder will be responsible for managing a portfolio of major donors and lead on building relationships with new potential supporters to secure 5 and 6 figure donations. You will be developing strategic and personalised solicitation and stewardship plans for a portfolio of donors and prospects, contributing to their annual fundraising targets. You will also oversee the Patrons programme at Empower, ensuring continued support year on year.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have excellent relationship management and experience in bringing in new business to maximise income, either from the charity sector or commercially. Ideally, this will be at the five figure level+.
• Have experience consistently hitting and/or exceeding both financial and non-financial KPIs.
• Have demonstrable leadership experience and input into an organisation’s fundraising strategy.
• Be entrepreneurial and an outside-the-box thinker.

We value diversity and know how important it is for charities to fairly represent their beneficiaries, therefore we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

The team at Percival are committed to your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please don’t hesitate to contact Madeleine at Percival Resourcing.

To apply, simply submit your CV. Should you meet the requirements, we will provide you with the full job description and arrange a call or meeting to provide further information about the next steps. Please note you may be required to complete a cover letter in order to submit a full application. 

We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Thomas Pocklington Trust internship programme

 Offering paid positions for those who are visually impaired in areas including: administration, research, facilities, and grants.

Thomas Pocklington Trust is a national sight loss charity supporting blind and partially sighted people to live the lives they wish to lead.

Thomas Pocklington Trust aims to be a fulfilling and enjoyable place to work; we know this enthusiasm plays a key role in delivering high quality services for blind and partially sighted people, we also recognise the crucial role each and every one of us plays in helping to achieve our goals.

We currently have four internships available, which are either office based, remote or hybrid. All roles are full time paid positions paid at the Living Wage Foundation rate.

We offer internship opportunities within supportive environment where you will be able to develop numerous workplace skills alongside your day-to-day role. You will have the opportunity to network and develop skills with other visually impaired interns throughout the programme and interns on our Get Set Progress programme which offers similar opportunities with a wider variety of employers across the UK.

The key benefits:

· Comprehensive learning and development programme

· A mentor with lived experience

· Competitive compensation

· Technology training

· Employability support from TPTs Employment team

· Networking with other visually impaired interns

Personal specification:

· All roles are pitched at entry level and rely more on your skills rather than your previous work experience.

· This post has a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the successful applicant be a person who is blind or partially sighted, in line with The Equality Act 2010.

For specific personal specifications please visit our website to view each role.

We have the following roles available:

Student Participation Intern

Campaigns Intern

+ 21 other intern roles from accountancy to communications

For a full list of vacancies and more information about the internship programme please follow the link below.

Working at Thomas Pocklington Trust - Thomas Pocklington Trust

Are you an operationally minded administrator looking for your next career challenge?  Are you available 5 days per week (office Based/Old Street)? 
 
Prospectus is thrilled to be working on behalf of a compelling grant giving organisation, looking for a temporary office-based administrator to be responsible for their front of house and central facilities services.
 
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will co-ordinate the provision of our client's office facilities. Within the delivery of facilities functions, the post holder will be responsible for health and safety and fire safety checks, will be the main key holder of the London Office and will be responsible for the opening of the office at 8am. You will also undertake occasional reception duties and to be an ambassador of the brand. You will escalate any repair work to the appropriate providers and report to the Services Manager and be the first point of contact. You will also support in implementing the organisations environmental and health & safety policies.
 

• Coordinate contract management for the London and Birmingham offices; working with the Central Services Manager to monitor and manage standard of work and reliability of contractors.
• Maintain all relevant documentation and feedback any concerns to Central Services Manager
• Ensure general maintenance issues for the London office are communicated to staff keeping everyone informed until the matter has been resolved.

This role requires an office-based person to work 8am-4pm Monday to Friday near Old Street.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.

We are seeking a passionate and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our team (we work a 4 day week - Monday to Thursday).  TheGivingMachine is a dynamic and innovative charity dedicated to ensuring that all good causes can access regular, unrestricted funds.

To do this we leverage our charity status to provide funding avenues that are not available to good causes elsewhere.  We have generated over £2.25m to support thousands of schools, charities and community organisations so far and want to accelerate our impact with this position.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and executing sales and marketing strategies to expand the number of good causes benefitting from our GivingLottery service. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication/marketing  skills (verbally and digitally) and strong experience and understanding of the charity sector - in particular community causes.

Percival are excited to be working exclusively with The Way Youth Zone to help them recruit for a new Business Operations Manager to join their integrated team. Through meaningful conversations, collaborative projects, playful games, and specialized support, The Way offer transformative experiences that ignite the spirit and foster resilience in the community's youth.

They are looking for an experienced and professional Business Operations Manager or Office Manager who is passionate about making a positive difference in young people's lives. Reporting directly into the CEO, you will be joining at a time of growth and activity where you will be responsible for driving efficiency and performance across multiple departments in the organisation.

Job Title: Business Operations Manager

Salary: £35,000 FTE (£26,250 actual)

Working Pattern: 30 hours per week (ideally across five days)

Location: Wolverhampton, WV3 0NR

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Direct Reports: Volunteer Coordinator, Facilities Manager, Catering Manager, and the Reception Manager

You will be responsible for the oversight of operations across the organisation, providing line management responsibility and support for a varied staff team. This will include overall responsibility for all back-office functions ensuring a high standard of office management and admin, particularly around policy and procedures. Working alongside the Facilities and Catering Manger and Head of Youth Work, you will ensure compliance of all health and safety procedures at the Youth Zone, alongside reviewing contracts with external contractors and deliver on cost-saving activities.

To be successful in this role, you will:

- Need experience working in a youth setting or similar charity background

- Have extensive project management and line management experience for a variety of departments.

- Have prior experience and an understanding of different systems i.e. CRM platforms or databases such as Salesforce, time and attendance platforms such as Breathe HR, and other software for room bookings etc.

- Be a highly organised and enthusiastic team player that is passionate avout supporting young people.

- Have a robust working knowledge of policies and procedures relating, but not limited to, Data Protection, Human Resources, Health & Safety, and Safeguarding.

Recruitment Process Timeline

Application deadline: Thursday 8 th August

1 st Stage interview process: Thursday 14 th August

We value diversity and know how important it is for charities to fairly represent their beneficiaries, therefore we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

The team at Percival are committed to your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please don't hesitate to contact Madeleine on [email protected]

To apply, simply submit your CV. Should you meet the requirements, we will provide you with the full job description and arrange a call or meeting to provide further information about the next steps. Please note you may be required to complete a cover letter in order to submit a full application. To fully understand what we will do with your data, please review our policy

We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

The role

This is an exciting time for us and a rare opportunity to join a “new” charity that has the profile, assets, and mission of an established one. This is a chance to implement new ways of working and support an ambitious organisation to grow and progress, working with a new board, a newly embedded senior leadership team and, crucially, lots of new ideas.
Our first substantive Director of Finance will be able to see the bigger picture but be committed to excellence in the fundamentals. They will be ambitious, but that ambition will be underpinned by rigorous attention to detail. They will own and be accountable for their directorate but will possess a strong instinct to collaborate. Most of all, they will believe in the Charity’s mission and ensure that every aspect of our work supports its delivery.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director of Finance will:
• Proactively contribute to the development and delivery of the Charity’s strategy through implementing long-term financial planning to underpin our objectives.
• Role model excellence in their management of the finance team to inspire them to thrive in their roles and deliver high performance standards across the financial functions of the Charity.
• Engage and inspire the wider Charity team to collectively foster a positive culture of financial responsibility and transparency, ensuring that all our activities demonstrate value for money and deliver impact for our donors, supporters, and stakeholders.
• Be committed to the good stewardship of our financial resources and take responsibility for the financial health of the Charity. Working with the Director of Operations & Resources, you will champion the responsible use of our financial and non-financial resources to deliver the biggest impact we can have for our beneficiaries.
• Act as company secretary, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, including from the Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC, and other relevant bodies.

Person Specification - 

Knowledge and experience
We are looking for candidates with demonstrable strategic financial leadership spanning organisational planning, budgeting, risk, and reporting. You will have:
• A recognised financial qualification. Excellent knowledge of charity financial management, procurement and contracting at a senior level is ideal but not essential.
• Experience of effective budget setting and implementing controls and processes to manage and monitoring budgets.
• Advanced understanding of risk management.
• Experience of improving policies and processes in comparable organisations.
• Success in delivering increased cost effectiveness.
• Evidence of building financial impact and performance metrics and reporting.
• Understanding of the requirements of legislation, Charity Commission and professional body guidance on being a well-run and financially accountable Charity – or an ability to familiarise themselves with charitable law.
• Considerable experience of management and development of staff.

Skills, abilities, and behaviours
• A strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture and make decisions in line with the Charity’s needs as part of a team.
• Strong change management skills with experience of managing teams through change.
• Ability to work with ambiguity, lead through uncertainty and motivate people through change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret and communicate financial information to a non-specialist audience.
• Strong organisational development skills, able to identify and act on opportunities to drive performance in business.
• Experience of the charity or not-for-profit environment (this could be gained as a trustee) preferably with some understanding of charity funding and investment management.
• Collaborative working style with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Resilient with a flexible, creative and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.

Please see recruitment pack for full list of responsibilities