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This is an extremely rewarding job at the heart of impactful partnerships, developing young people's employability skills, knowledge, experience and access.

We are looking for a consistently reliable and organised professional to join our team in this important post. You will be working closely with the Partnership Programmes Manager to ensure our vital employer relationships and school/college activities (mainly across west London) are well coordinated and managed.

Our partnerships are diverse, and include employers such as GSK, SEGRO, Heathrow Airport and Jacobs Engineering. Our trust and foundation donors include John Lyons Charity, Garfield Weston Foundation, the Greater London Authority and Inspire Hounslow.

Your role will include:

- Working with our Partnership Programmes Manager to effectively support key relationships, including ongoing communications with employer partners.

- Supporting our Partnership Programmes Manager with coordinating employer engagement events and activities.

- Ensuring we effectively celebrate and communicate our partnership projects.

To succeed in this role you will need to be an energetic person who thrives in a fast-paced working environment. You will need to be highly organised, pro-active and constantly dependable. You will also need to have good written communication skills, and excellent at maintaining relationships, while being motivated by having a positive impact on the lives of young people.

Spectra are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and proactive individual to promote, co-ordinate and deliver sexual health and well-being outreach and support for targeted groups in commissioned London boroughs, focusing on those at increased risk of poor sexual health.

You will develop targeted and general sexual health outreach and HIV-specific programming, providing knowledge and skills, and empowering individuals to access the support that they need.

You will establish and maintain relationships with local services and professionals supporting these groups.

You will be confident and knowledgeable of issues faced by diverse and often marginalised individuals. You will deliver HIV prevention and support programmes to targeted groups across London including offering STI screening, HIV point of care testing, condom distribution, support accessing PrEP, ChemSex support, support for retention in care, and onward referrals.

You will be able unequivocally to respect, support, promote and work within LGBTQ+ and other diverse communities.

This post may require some evening/weekend work.

Please complete and return the application form, including the personal statement and diversity monitoring form – we do not accept CVs or incomplete applications.

Advice Service Officer

Business Disability Forum is the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion.

We are trusted partners, working with business, Government and disabled people to improve the life experiences of disabled employees and consumers, by removing barriers to inclusion.

• We work with over 570 members employing over 20% of the UK workforce and an estimated 8 million people worldwide.
• We advise, support and encourage businesses (many of them global) to become more disability-smart.
• We influence policymakers by representing the voice of employers and disabled employees.
• We provide evidence-based thought leadership on how business affects the lives of disabled people.
• We help effect changes in business practices, products, services and policies that positively impact the life experiences of disabled people, and also benefit business.

The role

To deliver high-quality advice to our membership via our advice service; delivery of Disability Confident Level 3 validations, creating resources for BDF’s knowledge hub and supporting the upskilling of the wider BDF team on all aspects of disability inclusion and business management.

The requirement

• Advising businesses on diversity and inclusion related situations in a business environment.
• Working in an environment that depends on listening to people to understand their need or problem and provide advice accordingly.
• Listening to diagnose a problem (or problems) and asking questions to understand the needs and concerns of customers.
• High level of understanding and knowledge of the Equality Act 2010.
• Breaking down complex information and ideas and communicate to different audiences in verbal and written form.

For the full job description and person specification of this role and instructions on how to apply please visit our website below via the button below:

How to apply

Applications should be by CV and a supporting statement, of up to 400 words, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please contact Barnaby Powell as set out below. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY. If you are submitting your application by email please do so to barnabyp @ businessdisabilityforum .org .uk

• Closing date for applications: Sunday, 18 August 2024
• First interviews are planned for w/c 23 August 2024
• Second interviews are likely to take place w/c 2 September 2024

Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone.

If you wish to discuss anything in regards to accessibility or if you require alternative formats’ please contact Barnaby Powell by email at the address above or by telephone on 020-7403-3020.

For further information on Business Disability Forum please refer to to our website via the button below.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria will be offered an interview.

River Church Ipswich is an HTB Network church plant in the town centre of Ipswich, which launched in September 2021 and has already grown quickly into a thriving resource church, with a congregation of more than 200, and three Sunday services.

The Spear Centre Manager will work as part of the River Church staff team to oversee the delivery of Spear—an employability programme equipping and empowering unemployed 16-24 year-olds to overcome barriers to employment and their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education.

The important stuff 

Salary: £25,213

Hours: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 9.30am-5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations

Location: River Church Ipswich – we are an office-based organisation

Closing date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate.

Application pack: Download our application pack for more information. Have a look at the Ipswich website to apply as we will not process applications through this page.

Key Responsibilities

Website

• Responsibility for maintenance and development of Resurgo’s website, delivering engaging content with a focus on dynamic visuals and videos, tailored to our different website audiences.
• Optimise user journeys across all Resurgo’s digital channels.

Partnership liaison and relationship management

• Establish the primary local referral agencies and build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with them to ensure recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme is effective.
• Maintain and develop relationships with local partners to form a strong referral network.

Oversight of Spear Programme Spear

Foundation is a 4-week initial phase, consisting of 2 group sessions and a 1:1 with each trainee per week, in which we coach young people around skills and mindsets to support them in returning to work or education, and equip them with the skills to stay there.

• As a confident communicator, you will lead group sessions of around 10 young people each, using coaching skills to transform attitudes to their own ability and the workplace, and to raise their awareness and maximise potential in stepping into the world of work.
• Prepare and coach group and 1-1 sessions with the Spear Assistant Coach.
• Ensure the programme is delivered in line with agreed targets, and report KPIs on recruitment, retention and completion of Spear Trainees to Resurgo and the Spear Trust, as well as their ongoing progress and sustainment of work or education

Line management and training

• Manage the Assistant Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development.
• Be line managed by River Church staff, locally, and by Resurgo, nationally, to support with the set-up and ongoing operations of the centre and report back on KPI.

Supporting River Church’s mission and ministry

• You will be required to establish strong relationships with key people at the church to ensure the engagement and backing of church members, and help the Assistant coaches to establish a strong presence at the church to build a network of supporters for the Spear programme.
• Ensuring the Spear programme is a key missional feature of the work of the church
• Work with the Head of Operations and Fundraising Assistant to prepare successful grant funding applications for Spear Ipswich, and provide timely grant reporting.
• Attend and participate in Staff Meeting, Tuesday morning Prayer Meeting, and Sunday Services (serving on a team at one or more Sunday service) • Regularly pray for Spear, River Church, and in particular our Social Transformation work.
• Attending other River Church events and services, occasionally speaking and/or contributing as required • Ad hoc tasks and other project work.

Site management

• Liaise with relevant staff locally on site issues and work to resolve them as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies.

Please apply on the website of River Church Ipswich. We will not process application through this page.

We want a person with a passion to fight asylum destitution and great digital and social media skills who is looking for a first paid role in communications, awareness and fundraising.

They will carry out a structured programme of activities and develop and run and develop Hopes social media. Activities will include designing and delivering an online fundraising campaign, organising events to encourage Hope supporters, linking in to national and regional campaigns and using social media to give a voice to the stories of our clients.

Does this sound like you?

Purpose of post

To raise awareness of the issue of asylum destitution and grow support for the work of Hope Projects. This is a 12 month paid internship for a person looking for professional experience in fundraising and communications.

Responsible toDirector

Hours: .5FTE (equivalent to 2.5 days per week)

Salary £14,546 (pro rata of £29093)

Place of work: Birmingham office and from home

People with lived experience of immigration control are particularly encouraged to apply

Person specification

Ability

1. Excellent social media skills

2. Excellent organisation skills

3. Ability to talk with people, individually and in groups

4. A good eye for design

5. Ability to work flexibly and to tight timescales

6. Ability to speak one or more languages commonly spoken by people seeking asylum in the UK (desired)

Knowledge and understanding

7. Understanding of issues affecting destitute asylum seekers

Qualities

8. Enthusiastic approach to communication

9. Empathy towards destitute asylum seekers

10.  Good at communicating with colleagues and managers

11.  A commitment to equal opportunities and diversity

12.  Willing and able to travel around Birmingham

Job description:

1. Under the supervision of the director and other Hope staff to carry out a programme of activities and events such as:
   • Organising an in person event to thank Hope supporters
   • Designing and carrying out a winter fundraising appeal
   • Contributing to online and in person campaigns run by Hope partners such as Asylum Matters and Together with Refugees
   • Managing and developing Hopes social media, currently facebook and X (twitter). This will include creating content with Hope clients and recognising occasions such as Refugee Week, World Homelessness day and United Nations Day
   • Organising a sponsored fundraising event
2. Accurately recording and reporting on work undertaken
3. Making links with potential supporters, individual and corporate
4. Be aware of and work within Hope policies and procedures, including but not restricted to Safeguarding; Health and Safety; and Equality and Diversity.
5. Contribute to planning and the development of Hope Project
6. Attend Team Meetings, Steering Group and other Partner meetings.
7. To maintain a good relationship with other Hope staff and partners
8. Engage with regular support and supervision
9. Undertake training when required
10. Any other tasks in line with the nature of the post

My client is a well-known international brand working globally in the fight to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice.

At present they are looking for interim cover for their Financial Controller position.

Key duties:

· Oversee the delivery of the annual statutory accounts and external audit relationship.

· Ensure a sound system of internal financial controls is in place including statutory reporting, treasury and cash flow management.

· Provide financial support and insight to the in-country programmes.

· Manage and develop a team of 4, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant with a proven track record of delivering the statutory accounts of a charity. Previous experience of managing a team, along with enthusiasm and passion, are also key additional requirements for this role.

This position will be predominantly home based with c.1 day a month in the London office. 

Harris Hill are thrilled to be supporting a national charity who are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join their team on a maternity contract. This is a key role in the charity’s Fundraising and Communications team to lead a team of Corporate Partnerships Coordinators to annually raise over £1.7m for the charity.

This role is a mix of home working and working in their London based offices near Clapham Junction.

Salary is £38,000 - £41,000

What are the key responsibilities?

• The Corporate Partnerships Manager plays a vital role in leading and managing the team to build the new business pipeline, build relationships with potential partners, undertake effective and successful proposal writing, ensure quality account management by others, and inspire long-term financial commitment to
• In addition to new business, the Corporate Partnerships Manager manages a portfolio of high profile corporate partnership accounts across various sectors, including their rapidly expanding work in the transport industry.
• Line manage the corporate team of 3

What experience are they looking for?

• A candidate who has a new business background
• Experience within a corporate fundraising role, with a proven track record of developing relationships and exceeding fundraising targets
• Line management or experience of managing volunteers that can show clear transferrable skills into team management.

If you would like to receive a full job description for this role with details on how to apply, please contact Hannah Laking at Harris Hill:

Hannah Laking: | 020 7820 7331

Closing date for applications: 12pm 2^nd August 2024

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Job Title: Senior Supervising Social Worker

Salary: £21,536 pa - £23,928 pa + £450 pa Homeworking Allowance + £1,500 pa Out of Hours Allowance

Hours & Contract: 21 Hours per week - Permanent Role

Location: Homebased -  ideally in or around Cardiff with travel required to visit foster families located from Cardiff to Monmouthshire.  Travel also requires the postholder to attend staff meetings and team away days.

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.  

As a Fostering Senior Supervising Social Worker with TACT Cymru, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the TACT Cymru team.

Click on this link for more information if you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT.

APPLY NOW  

Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker will include:

• An appropriate social work qualification
• Up-to-date registration with Social Care Wales
• A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings
• Experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people
• A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development.
• Experience in group work and/or delivery of training.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering Services (Wales) regulations.
• Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently.
• Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars

TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus annual bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
• An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Proficiency in the Welsh language is desirable though not essential.

Closing Date: Midnight - Sunday 4th August 2024

Interview Date: Wednesday 14th August 2024 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

Teitl y Swydd: Uwch Weithiwr Cymdeithasol sy’n Goruchwylio

Cyflog: £21,536 y flwyddyn, - £23,928 + £450 Lwfans Gweithio Gartref y flwyddyn a £1,500 Lwfans Tu Allan i Oriau y flwyddyn

Oriau a Chontract: 21 awr yr wythnos - Swydd Barhaol

Lleoliad: Gweithio gartref – yng Nghaerdydd neu o gwmpas Caerdydd yn ddelfrydol, ac mae angen teithio i ymweld â theuluoedd maeth yng Nghaerdydd, ac yn yr ardal gyfagos hyd at Sir Fynwy.  Hefyd mae gofyn i ddeiliad y swydd fynychu cyfarfodydd staff a diwrnodau cwrdd i ffwrdd tîm.

Fel sefydliad ‘di-elw’, mae TACT yn rhoi anghenion ein plant a’n gofalwyr yn gyntaf ac yn ceisio penodi unigolion sydd yr un mor frwd dros faethu â ni. Rydym yn sefydliad gweithio gartref, ac rydym yn ymfalchïo yn ein cyfleoedd gweithio hyblyg, sydd ar gael o’r diwrnod cyntaf, rhaglen llesiant helaeth a’n pecyn buddion, i gyd wedi’u curadu i feithrin cydbwysedd iach rhwng bywyd a gwaith i’n holl weithwyr er mwyn iddyn nhw allu rhoi gwasanaeth rhagorol i’n gofalwyr a’r bobl ifanc a’r plant rydym yn gofalu amdanyn nhw.

Fel elusen gofal maeth, mae TACT yn buddsoddi’r holl incwm sydd dros ben mewn gwasanaethau, staff, gofalwyr a datblygiad plant. Mae hyn yn golygu ein bod wedi gallu buddsoddi mewn prosiectau unigryw fel TACT Connect, ein cynllun unigryw ac arloesol ar gyfer pobl ifanc ac oedolion ifanc sydd â phrofiad o ofal, yn ogystal â’n Gwasanaeth Addysg sy’n ehangu, a’n Gwasanaeth Iechyd newydd. Mae ein holl weithgareddau’n seiliedig ar ein hymrwymiad i fod yn sefydliad sy’n deall trawma yn llawn, yn unol â’n gwerthoedd a’n hethos allweddol.

Cyrhaeddodd TACT safle rhif 16 mewn arolwg ar y cwmnïau gorau i weithio iddynt yn y DU yn 2023. Roedd 91% o’r gweithwyr yn cydnabod bod gan y sefydliad werthoedd ac egwyddorion cryf ac roedd 94% yn dweud eu bod yn falch o weithio i’r sefydliad hwn.  

Fel Uwch Weithiwr Cymdeithasol sy’n Goruchwylio ym maes Maethu gyda TACT Cymru, byddwch yn rhan o’n tîm anhygoel o weithwyr proffesiynol sy’n gweithio gyda gwerthoedd ein sefydliad wrth galon eu hymarfer bob dydd.

Mae hwn yn gyfle cyffrous i ymuno â thîm TACT Cymru.

Cliciwch y ddolen hon i gael rhagor o wybodaeth os ydych chi eisiau cael eich gwerthfawrogi fel gweithiwr proffesiynol, cael eich gwerthfawrogi yn y gwaith a chyfrannu at ganlyniadau gwell i’r plant a’r bobl ifanc sy’n gysylltiedig â TACT.

GWNEUD CAIS NAWR  

Dyma ddyletswyddau cyffredinol yr Uwch Weithiwr Cymdeithasol sy’n Goruchwylio:

• Cymhwyster priodol ym maes gwaith cymdeithasol
• Cofrestriad cyfredol gyda Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru
• O leiaf 2 flynedd o brofiad ôl-gymhwysol mewn lleoliadau maethu/teulu neu leoliadau gofal plant eraill
• Profiad o gefnogi a goruchwylio 10-12 o deuluoedd maeth i ddiwallu anghenion cymhleth y bobl ifanc sy’n derbyn gofal
• Llwyddiant blaenorol o weithio gyda phlant ac ar eu rhan, gan barchu a chynnal eu hunaniaeth, a hyrwyddo eu datblygiad cadarnhaol.
• Profiad o waith grŵp a/neu ddarparu hyfforddiant.
• Gwybodaeth gyfredol am ddeddfwriaeth berthnasol gan gynnwys rheoliadau Gwasanaethau Maethu (Cymru).
• Profiad o gefnogi/gweithio gyda phlant sy’n derbyn gofal a’u gofalwyr maeth.
• Gallu blaenoriaethu, cynllunio a threfnu eich hun yn effeithlon.
• Gallu defnyddio systemau cofnodion electronig a TG yn effeithiol, gan gynnwys cymryd rhan mewn rhith-gyfarfodydd a gweminarau

Mae TACT yn cynnig pecyn buddion gwych i weithwyr, gan gynnwys:

• 31 diwrnod o wyliau â thâl yn ogystal â gwyliau banc.
• Trefniadau gweithio hyblyg (gan gynnwys oriau cywasgedig, hyblygrwydd o ran oriau craidd, polisi diwrnodau gwirfoddoli).
• Polisïau ystyriol o deuluoedd.
• ‘Bwndel’ gweithio gartref, gan gynnwys lwfans blynyddol, offer TG a benthyciad ar gyfer sefydlu swyddfa gartref.
• Rhaglen Cymorth i Weithwyr Help@Hand (gan gynnwys cwnsela Therapi Gwybyddol Ymddygiadol, apwyntiadau o bell â Meddygon Teulu, ffisiotherapi, cymorth iechyd meddwl ac ail farn ar ddiagnosis difrifol).
• Awr yr wythnos o weithgareddau byw dan arweiniad arbenigwyr drwy’r Rhaglen Flynyddol ar Lesiant Staff.
• Polisi Menopos ac Apwyntiadau Clinigydd Menopos am ddim.
• Cynllun Pensiwn Rhanddeiliaid (aberthu cyflog).
• Cyfleoedd dysgu a datblygu gwych ar gyfer pob swydd.

Mae angen archwiliad manwl gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd ar gyfer y swydd hon, a bydd yn cael ei brosesu gan TACT ar eich rhan.

Mae rhuglder yn y Gymraeg yn ddymunol ond nid yn hanfodol.

Dyddiad cau: hanner nos - dydd Sul 4ydd Awst 2024

Dyddiad Cyfweld: Dydd Mercher 14 Awst 2024 (drwy Microsoft Teams)

Mae diogelu yn fusnes i bawb ac mae TACT yn credu mai dim ond y bobl sydd â’r sgiliau a’r gwerthoedd iawn ddylai weithio ym maes gwaith cymdeithasol.  Fel rhan o ymrwymiad TACT i ddiogelu, rydym yn archwilio sgiliau, profiad, cymwysterau a gwerthoedd darpar staff mewn perthynas â’n gwaith gyda phlant ifanc agored i niwed.  Rydym yn defnyddio dulliau recriwtio trwyadl a chyson i helpu i ddiogelu pobl ifanc TACT.  Disgwylir i’n holl staff weithio yn unol â pholisïau diogelu TACT.

Rydym yn cadw’r hawl i gau hysbyseb swydd yn gynharach na’r hyn a hysbysebwyd os yw nifer y ceisiadau’n ormodol, felly fe’ch cynghorir i wneud cais cyn gynted ag y bo modd.

Nid yw TACT yn derbyn dogfennau CV digymell gan asiantaethau recriwtio allanol nac yn derbyn y ffioedd sy’n gysylltiedig â nhw.

1. Are you passionate about shaping the future of education through exceptional qualification design?
2. Do you have the expertise and dedication to create qualifications and assessments that set industry standards?

TPP are partnered with one of the top awarding organisations in the UK that is looking for someone to join them as a Qualification Development Manager and shape the future of qualifications and assessments.

Benefits Package - Qualification Development Manager

Salary: From £36,000, depending on experience

Employment type: Permanent, full time - 40 hours per week

Working arrangements: Hybrid - a mixture of home working and some time spent working in the South Yorkshire office.

Personal Development: Career training and continuous learning opportunities.

About the Organisation - Qualification Development Manager

This awarding organisation is committed to empowering people through education, with a mission to develop assessments and qualifications that truly measure competence and potential. The team is passionate, team-oriented, and values integrity in every endeavour.

About the Role - Qualification Development Manager

As a Qualification Development Manager, you'll play a critical role in developing and maintaining educational qualifications and end-point assessments. You'll ensure that everything the organisation produces is not just up to standard but sets new ones.

Key Responsibilities - Qualification Development Manager

• Design and refine qualifications and assessments
• Produce supporting resources such as learning and delivery materials
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements
• Mentor junior executives and lead quality processes

Skills / Experience Required - Qualification Development Manager

• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the education sector, either within an awarding organisation or training provider, particularly relating to vocational qualifications and end-point assessments

To Apply

• Does this sound like your kind of role? Apply now with your CV only (no covering letter required) to start making a meaningful difference in the education sector.

Interview Process

• The interview process will be a multi-stage procedure designed to evaluate your skills, compatibility with the team, and your passion for education and assessments.

Deadline for Applications

• ASAP - applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

1. Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of educational assessments and qualifications with one of the UK's top awarding organisations?
2. Do you have significant years of experience in the awarding sector and a passion for developing high-quality educational materials?

TPP are partnered with one of the top awarding organisations in the UK that is looking for someone to join them as a Qualification Development Team Leader and shape the future of qualifications and assessments.

Benefits Package - Qualification Development Team Leader

• Salary: from £40,000, depending on experience
• Employment type: Permanent, full time - 40 hours per week
• Working arrangements: Hybrid, a mixture of home working and some time spent working in the South Yorkshire office.
• Personal Development: Career training and continuous learning opportunities.

About the Organisation - Qualification Development Team Leader

This awarding organisation is committed to empowering people through education, with a mission to develop assessments and qualifications that truly measure competence and potential. The team is passionate, team-oriented, and values integrity in every endeavour.

About the Role - Qualification Development Team Leader

As a Qualification Development Team Leader, under the direct supervision of the Head of Qualification Development, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and guiding the Qualification Development team. This position focuses on ensuring the creation and maintenance of high-quality, effective, and compliant qualifications and assessment materials, aligning with the organisation's goals and meeting regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities - Qualification Development Team Leader

• Collaborate with various teams and key external partners to uphold regulatory standards, aiming for industry recognition.
• Lead and assist the team in developing compliant and relevant qualifications and assessment tools.
• Oversee risk management and conflict of interest in assessment design and development.
• Independently organise and manage team workload to meet business goals efficiently.
• Perform management responsibilities, including team performance, HR issues, and workload during staff absences.
• Identify and address team training requirements, offering mentorship and support.
• Assist in managing strategic objectives alongside senior management.
• Initiate and implement enhancements in team processes and instructions.
• Establish and oversee quality control procedures.
• Develop and maintain compliant and up-to-date educational and assessment materials, collaborating with external experts.

Skills / Experience Required - Qualification Development Team Leader

• Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in vocational education and assessment methodologies.
• Over five years of experience in the UK awarding sector.
• Strong skills in managing time, people, and resources, with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience leading projects and teams, fostering a collaborative and motivating environment.

To Apply

• Does this sound like your kind of role? Apply now with your CV only (no covering letter required) to start making a meaningful difference in the education sector.

Interview Process

• The interview process will be a multi-stage procedure designed to evaluate your skills, compatibility with the team, and your passion for education and assessments.

Deadline for Applications

• ASAP - applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

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Young Responders is an exciting new St John Ambulance project which has been made possible by funds raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and awarded through Postcode Innovation Trust. The project aims to engage and empower young people from diverse communities who face the greatest health inequities to become active health citizens, through peer-to-peer learning and practical physical and mental health first aid sessions relevant to the challenges they face. Aimed at young people aged 14 to 25 (or 11 to 25 for broad access), who would not typically come through our doors. Young Responders will use existing St John young people and volunteers to deliver first aid training to young people from under-served communities. To deliver this ambition, young people and volunteers will become Community Champions who will deliver sessions that are local to young people and reflective of their needs and those of the community in which they live. The Facilitator will be responsible for directly leading and delivering first aid training sessions with community organisations and educational settings. This role will also offer pastoral support to those delivering sessions to support their welfare and wellbeing.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, free first/mental aid first aider courses, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools and volunteering days. 

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You:

• Experience in Youth Work or working with young people in a community context
• Experience of planning and/or the delivery of community-based training
• Experience of safeguarding and a willingness to undertake Safeguarding training relevant to the role
• Understanding of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and issues around social mobility
• Advanced planning, organisational and communication skills with the ability to establish strong working relationships at all levels

About The Role:

• Work collaboratively with the Project Coordinators, project team and Community Champions to plan the delivery of young responder first aid sessions in the community and deliver the sessions where a volunteer is not available
• Identify and build partnerships with local organisations and educational settings to support project delivery and promote the project within local communities
• Facilitate training to upskill young people & volunteers to become Community Champions
• Provide pastoral support and guidance to Community Champions and raise any concerns in accordance with St John Ambulance policy
• Ensure training sessions held in the community are risk assessed and registered in line with St John Ambulance policy

About Us:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response, Falls response, Night Time Economy and Homelessness outreach) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes).

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.

We’re making a difference across nine London boroughs, organised into four area teams that we call quadrants. Each of these quadrants has two dedicated youth workers, committed to transforming the lives of young people in the communities.

We’re looking for a passionate Youth Work Practitioner to join our South East team. In this role, you will coordinate and enhance our youth work in Greenwich, with a strong emphasis on delivering impactful face-to-face youth work in both schools and community projects.

You’ll be at the forefront of working with young people who are navigating the challenges of anti-social behaviour, crime, and the risks of exploitation – both as victims and perpetrators. This is a chance to make a real difference, helping to guide and support young people towards positive futures.

If you are driven by a desire to create lasting change and have the skills to engage and inspire young people, we would love to hear from you!

Community Funding Coordinator

Location:  Dartford Borough Council Offices
Contract:  Fixed Term Contract
Salary:  Starter F (£33,987.22)

Are you ready to make a real difference in your community? This is your chance to be at the forefront of positive change!

We're seeking a passionate and driven Community Funding Coordinator to lead an exciting initiative that will transform lives and empower local residents. 

As our Community Funding Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our area through Big Local, an innovative program funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and commissioned by Local Trust. This isn't just about identifying and distributing funds – it's about building lasting community capacity, confidence, and skills.

Picture yourself as the driving force that brings transformative projects to fruition, working directly with residents to turn their visions into reality. You'll have the autonomy to map out initiatives, develop programs, and oversee a substantial grant-making budget. Your work will be visible in your neighbours' improved lives and the local surroundings.

This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage multiple funding streams, including the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. You'll be the connection between Dartford Borough Council, Local Trust, and most importantly, the community.

We're looking for someone who:

• Can confidently develop and administer a community grants programme,
• Is passionate about community development and resident empowerment
• Thrives in collaborative environments, working with diverse stakeholders
• Has a knack for programme development and implementation
• Can manage budgets effectively and maximise resource impact
• Is creative, adaptable, and eager to take on new challenges

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, work autonomously, and lead initiatives that will leave a lasting legacy in your local community, this is the role for you. View the full role description here…..

Closing date: 06-08-2024

REF-215 759

Associate Director for HR Operations
£61,740 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week

The Associate Director for HR Operations is an exciting and new role at the College in which you will work collaboratively with all Divisions to support a range of operational and strategic HR activities, as well as embracing and contributing to College wide projects and the enhancement of the People & Culture Division.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director for People and Culture, you will take ownership for reviewing and developing policies and processes, alongside establishing innovative approaches to ER issues, change management, managing the recruitment of key hires and championing the EDI agenda.

As Associate Director for HR Operations, you will provide enthusiastic leadership, direction and development to the HR team involved in employee relations, encouraging proactive ER interventions to ensure the increased productivity and efficiency of the College.

Partnering with department managers to identify staffing needs and developing strategies for attracting, developing and retaining top talent, you will embed organisational values as well as overseeing the recruitment and selection process, conducting interviews and making final hiring decisions.

MCIPD qualified and with a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, you should have extensive knowledge of employment laws and regulations as well as proven experience of working in a trade unionised environment.

You should have a strong strategic mindset with the ability to align HR strategies with business objectives, as well as a proven ability to use management information to drive activity to improve organisational performance. You will also be responsible for maintaining and improving the College’s HRIS.

Strong leadership and managerial skills along with the ability to effectively coach and mentor a team are essential, as are excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

It is also essential for you to be able to build and maintain strong relationships with employees, managers and stakeholders. Experience of working in a membership organisation would be desirable.

The HR Operations team is responsible for developing initiatives and tools to support the achievement of RCPCH’s strategic objectives. A key requirement of the team is to ensure that we attract, develop and retain the people necessary to provide the organisational agility and skills to meet the transformational change and challenges we face now and in the future.

The RCPCH has more than 23,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Lead, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the College is particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation. 

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.

Closing date: 12 August 2024.