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Service Manager - Gloucestershire Youth Support Service

Two positions available

Five years permanent contract

28 hours per week (hours can be negotiated)

Salary: £34837.08 Full Time / £26,363.20 pro rata (plus allowances)

This post will involve irregular hours, including late evenings, early mornings, and weekend working. There will be travel primarily within Cheltenham and Tewkesbury, access to own transport will therefore be required.

Location: Gloucestershire - Service will be delivered from Whaddon Youth Centre (Cheltenham) and Tewkesbury Youth Centre (Tewkesbury).

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave 28 days-length of service extra 2 after 2, 5 and 7 goes up to 36 days.

Free eye test-claim back via my finance-take form to dentist-eye test form can also claim for glasses.

Pension-match contribution up to 8% can opt out, have to auto enrolled every 2 years do get money refunded if opt out you contribute 4% and will be matched to 8%

Life assurance - death in service, 4x salary gets paid to nominated person.

Cycle to work 39% off bike cost can be spread across the year.

770 retailers discounts offered with YouStar App.

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our Youth Impact domain, which provides one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will help us develop innovative practice in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury.

Youth work is life-changing for young people, and we're excited to be expanding our services in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. We want to empower young people through impactful and transformative youth work, and we are looking for dedicated professionals to join our dynamic and ambitious team during this exciting period of service mobilisation.

We are seeking an experienced manager with a passion for excellence in practice and service delivery. As the Service Manager, you will play a pivotal role in mobilising our service and ensuring high-quality youth work that not only meets the needs of young people in our community but gives them an opportunity to shape it. You will also lead, manage and inspire a team of youth workers, providing guidance, support and professional development.

A key part of this role will be your ability to manage and support our Youth Support Service in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury within The Children's Society's performance management procedures, in accordance with current legislation and safe practice, and to be the safeguarding lead for the service.

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-Proven experience in a management role within youth work or related field

-Strong leadership and team management skills

-Demonstrated ability to create and deliver high-quality youth work programmes alongside young people

-The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with young people, stake holders, and community partners

-Competence to monitor and report on the progress and outcomes of the service

-Commitment to the values and mission of youth work, as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support. We campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be uploaded by the candidate alongside uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 15th August 2024. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we can close this vacancy from the 1st August onwards.

Interviews date TBC

IN1

We are delighted to be recruiting IAG qualified Careers Adviser to deliver information, advice and guidance across Kent, Medway and East Sussex, supporting individuals to maximise their potential.

CXK is an award-winning charity that empowers young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment or training.  The National Careers Service provides careers information advice and guidance to help people make decisions about learning, training and work.

Passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of our culture. Therefore, we’re dedicated to bringing together highly skilled people who are passionate about making a difference. In return, we offer a flexible, professional, and friendly working environment in which our staff are truly valued and invested in.

As a Careers Adviser you will be responsible for providing Careers Information, Advice and Guidance to adults on a range of opportunities including learning, career paths and employment. Primarily this role will involve working in the community but may also be required to deliver sessions virtually.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual with a genuine desire to make a difference and who wants to join an organisation that improves the lives of more than 260,000+ individuals every year.

In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• An annual salary of £26,398 to £31,554 (pro rata)
• 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays pro rata
• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service)
• Death in service life assurance policy (3 x annual salary)
• Flexible working
• Generous sick leave benefits
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Comprehensive training and development programmes
• Mental health first aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Interest free parking permit loans
• Employee Assistance programme (AXA)

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 22nd July 2024. Interviews will take place on 31st July 2024 in Ashford, Kent.

**Please note that we reserve the right close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**

Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for ?Marketing and Fundraising Manager to join our team based in Birmingham. You will join us on a full-time basis as part of an initial 1-year fixed term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a £40,000 per annum depending on your experience.

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

As Marketing and Fundraising Manager, the successful candidate will play an integral role in aiding the International British Waqf. International British Waqf is a newly established organisation founded by Human Appeal. The aim of this organisation is to raise fund for investment, invest the raised fund in Shariah compliant investment projects and utilise the profit to further the charitable objectives of the International British Waqf. The Waqf Marketing Unit aims at marketing the Waqf products and services and raising funds for Waqf. The main function of the unit is to establishing and sustaining strong relationships with individual and institutional donors as well as to provide support to both HA Partners (including the Middle East and Emerging Markets) and field offices of Human Appeal. This is achieved through marketing of activities, issuing publications and all the relevant marketing collateral, online and offline, to empower Partners to promote and raise funds for the Waqf.

Benefits of joining us as our Marketing and Fundraising Managerinclude:

• 35 days Annual Leave
• Matched pension contribution
• Employee discounts and memberships
• Prayer facilities
• Opportunity to really make a difference!

Key duties and responsibilities of the Marketing and Fundraising Manager include:

• Ensuring developing marketing and fundraising strategic plan that include targeting institutions and individuals through various means, including (personal visits - via the website - social media – emails, and any other means)
• Increasing the rates of collecting funds from institutions and individuals on an annual basis (the fundraising target is approved by senior management)
• Increasing online conversion - increasing page values on the Internet - increasing our customer acquisition rate
• Ensuring the development of the fundraising department by appointing employees with relevant skill set in various fields to achieve the department’s goals
• Ensuring maintaining good working relationships with Human Appeal’s partners through direct communication and visits to increase income for Waqf.
• Ensuring maintaining good working relationships with all Human Appeal’s fundraising units related to raising funds and providing them with all relevant Waqf marketing materials and obtaining the necessary information
• Ensuring full coordination with the Waqf’s Programme department and exchanging information to develop marketing plans for investment projects

What we’re looking for in our Marketing and Fundraising Manager include:

• Must hold university degree (preferably in management, marketing, investment or any other relevant subjects)
• Digital / Marketing related qualification
• Relevant professional qualification CIM – desirable
• Minimum 3 – 5 years experience in a similar marketing and fundraising role
• Experience in managing relationships with, or working for, a digital / marketing agency.
• Experience in using analytics and monitoring tools to report on complex qualitative and quantitative data, with the ability to analyse and present information, compile reports, and make informed recommendations
• Minimum proven track record of project and events management with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• MS Office Suite
• Social media tools, including Hootsuite, Tweetdeck, and Sprout Social.
• Experience of using Google Analytics, Adwords, Double Click, Facebook Business Manager, and Bing Ads
• 5 Years fundraising/ marketing experience
• Speak Arabic and English

This would be an ideal role for an experienced Marketing and Fundraising Manager or EA looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within the Charity Sector!

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become our Marketing and Fundraising Manager – we would love to hear from you.

Disclaimer: Please be aware that due to the anticipated quantity of response, we will only be contacting candidates who are shortlisted to interview stage. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that unfortunately you have been unsuccessful this time.

Are you an experienced and motivated Trusts Manager ready to join this growing health charity? We are working with the incredible Pancreatic Cancer UK who are looking for a Senior Trusts Manager to join their Philanthropy and Partnerships Team. This is an exciting time for the charity as its funder base continues to grow with new opportunities and funding relationships.

As Senior Trusts Manager, you will lead the growth of the Trusts and Foundations programme, develop and maintain prospective pipelines, and deliver significant and sustainable income growth. You will manage and support the Trusts Manager and lead on cultivation and proactive stewardship to retain funder relationships.

To be an excellent Senior Trusts Manager, you will need:

• Proven experience in relationship fundraising
• A track record of securing 5 and 6-figure gifts
• Experience producing high-quality proposals and reports
  
  

Salary: £46,000 - £48,900
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Location: Hybrid – London (1-2 Days per week in office)
Closing date: 25 July

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Jake on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, and supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

About Us

Causeway is a small housing association, originally set up to accommodate young Irish migrants, and now providing housing and support services to people from anywhere in the world, with a wide range of needs – from those who just need an affordable place to live, to those who need a helping hand to achieve their life goals. 

What we offer

We offer the opportunity to be part of a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, where your skills and creativity will be valued. You will grow and develop with colleagues in similar roles and work collaboratively with other team members, gaining experience in new areas while contributing to the learning of others. Many of our staff have developed their interests in other areas or been promoted to more senior roles within the organisation. You will receive regular supervision and the space to discuss, create, learn, and develop with your peers.

We want you to live your best life at work and at home. We therefore offer a four day, 32 hour week. You will also receive six weeks annual leave and a 6% contribution to your pension. Travel schemes such as cycle to work and travelcard loans are also available.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity to be part of a LGBTQI+ support service.The successful candidate will provide effective person-centred support to LGBTQ people living in Causeway’s specialist LGBTQ supported housing.Support clients to achieve tangible progress in areas such as tenancy management, independent living skills and training/education.Support LGBTQ clients to develop greater self-esteem and self-confidence. Equip clients for independent living and move-on to more independent accommodation.Develop support plans with individual clients that reflect their ambitions and aspirations with clear actions for achieving these.Contribute to risk assessment and safeguarding plans Ensure clients settle into their accommodation and become familiar with the local area. Work closely with the Housing Team to ensure residents are complying with the terms of their occupancy agreements. Contribute to client involvement within the LGBTQ supported housing service. Be aware of trauma informed working, particularly with regard to trauma experienced by LGBTQ people. Ensure clients are linked into appropriate support services and sustain engagement with services. 

We are looking for Trainee Virtual Careers Advisers to work as part of our National Careers Service team working in our contact centre in Ashford (hybrid working will also be considered working for a minimum of 2 days in Ashford per week).

To apply for this role, no direct experience is necessary, although experience of working in a contact centre or customer service environment is desirable.  Full training and support will be provided.

Main Responsibilities:

• Respond effectively to telephone calls, and emails/web-chat enquiries in a timely fashion, ensuring that the National Careers Service is fully explained, and customers are supported to a high standard.
• To obtain and verify client information and eligibility, ensuring all administrative processes are accurately completed in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Deliver clear and unbiased first-line information and advice to customers, including information about the service in their local area, and access to appointments.
• Accurately assess the need for and deliver or arrange a full careers information, advice and guidance interview if the customer requires this.
• To provide clear and unbiased information, advice or guidance on all matters relating to learning and work, including employment, education and training
• Achieve a range of set quantitative and qualitative targets using a case load management approach and utilising the customer management system (CRM) effectively.

CXK is an award-winning charity that empowers young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment or training.  The National Careers Service provides careers information advice and guidance to help people make decisions about learning, training and work.

Passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of our culture.  Therefore, we’re dedicated to bringing together highly skilled people who are passionate about making a difference.  In return, we offer a flexible, professional, and friendly work environment in which staff are truly valued and invested in.

We are looking for excellent communicators who are passionate about supporting others to achieve their goals. You will be organised, able to work flexibly and confident using the internet and IT.

If you want to make a difference by supporting others and have experience of working with people in retail, customer service, sales, recruitment, education, employability, or something similar, then this could be the role for you!

In return you will receive:

• Comprehensive training including a fully funded qualification in Careers Information Advice and Guidance.
• Extensive work shadowing, practical experience, and on-the-job training.
• All the required support to get to work in our Contact Centre, and to get to know your local area, the needs of our customers and the partners we work with.
• 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Membership of a defined contribution pension scheme, with contributions matched by CXK (up to 10% of annual salary depending on length of service).
• Free personal Life Assurance (3 x annual salary).
• Flexible working arrangements, including home working.
• Generous sickness, maternity and paternity leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance programme (AXA)

Please note that the hours for this role are 37 hrs per week and will include shifts between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday, and Saturdays 10am-5pm.

If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Closing date for applications: 9am, 29th July. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 6th August 2024 in Ashford, Kent.

 **Please note that we reserve the right close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible*

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Job title: Lived Experience Facilitator - Service User Network (SUN)
Post no: 598
Working base: Mind BLMK - Luton Wellbeing Centre
Area covered: Bedfordshire and Luton (SUN offers a combination of online and face to face groups).
Hours: 21 hours per week. Monday – Friday (3 or 4 days to be negotiated)
Working pattern: Tuesdays 9.30am – 5.00pm (7 hours) Remaining 14 hours to be negotiated depending on service need (within the hours Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 5.00pm)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £25,147.00 per annum FTE (£14,272.62 per annum Actual)

About the Service User Network (SUN)

The SUN is an open access model of community-based facilitated group peer support for people experiencing complex emotional needs associated with complex trauma and/or a diagnosis of ‘personality disorder’. The SUN aims to help people develop effective ways of coping, reduce emergencies and improve access to appropriate services.

Those accessing the SUN may or may not have a formal diagnosis of personality disorder. Group members will have experienced longstanding emotional difficulties, isolation and may demonstrate patterns of behaviour that may not be helpful in the longer term.

About the Role

Fundamental to creating empowerment and engagement in the SUN Project is the therapeutic community principle, that the effectiveness of the service depends upon engaging group members in the task of running, delivery, development and evaluation of the service. The utilisation of SUN members’ own resources and expertise is integral to the SUN model of peer support.

SUN Facilitators will have their own lived experience of complex emotional needs associated with a diagnosis of ‘personality disorder’ and will be able to demonstrate their recovery journey. They will work closely with mental health practitioners from ELFT (East London NHS Foundation Trust) to deliver regular Service User Network (SUN) groups in different community-based locations in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire or Luton. Full training in the SUN model, and weekly supervision by a Psychotherapist / Psychologist, will be provided for all team members.

Facilitators will work to develop and support the therapeutic community principle of the SUN model and the effectiveness of the service through engaging group members in the task of running, delivery, development, and evaluation of the service. The utilisation of SUN members’ own resources and expertise is integral to the model of peer support upon which the SUN groups are based.

SUN facilitators will have regular supervision and support in this role along with appropriate training.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Optional Health Plan
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm Thursday 1st August 2024
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

Project Coordinators x 2

Permanent Contracts
Job Ref: V508
Hours/Days per week: 28 hours per week – (Flexible days/hours)
Salary: £25,000 FTE  plus attractive employee benefits package
Start date: ASAP
Location: Homebased with regular work across London
Closing date:  9am on 25th July 2024
Interview date and Location: 6th August 2024 at the Levy Centre

 Volunteering Matters

At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.

We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues.  From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great.  And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.

People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK.  We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England.  We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team.  We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside out business.  

Grandmentors

Grandmentors is an innovative volunteering project where older volunteers (aged 50+) use their lifetime of skills and experience to support and mentor vulnerable young people leaving the care system. These young people often need a guiding hand and role model to support them to find work, continue their education or begin training – ultimately giving them the skills and self-belief to lead successful and independent lives.

Volunteers meet with a young person regularly to boost their confidence and work towards goals, which are unique to each young person

Role Purpose

To develop and deliver all aspects of our Grandmentors project across London, ensuring it achieves its aims, objectives, outcomes, and targets. The post holder will work closely with the Virtual College and Leaving Care teams within London Borough Councils and local volunteers to ensure that we improve and empower the lives of care leavers (aged 16-25) through the unique power of inter-generational mentoring.

Key Duties Responsibilities

· To effectively deliver the service to ensure the project meets its agreed targets and millstones.

· role; this will involve processing volunteer expenses, DBS checks and maintaining databases.

· To ensure regular communication between project staff and volunteers is maintained and that regular supervision for volunteers is provided.

· To work with your line manager to ensure project expenditure is in line with the budget.

· To maintain accurate administration, for all aspects of the project.

· To maintain accurate records on all aspects of the project and submit data onto a secure database.

· To manage and maintain effective monitoring and evaluation records to capture impact and outcomes and ensure contractual compliance.

· To implement and maintain appropriate risk assessment management processes.

· To prepare regular reports including quarterly progress updates, impact reports and end of year reports for both internal and external purposes.

· To develop relevant information to promote and raise the profile of Volunteering Matters locally.

· To promote and adhere to Volunteering Matters Equality and Diversity Policy and all other Volunteering Matters policies which relate to the work of Grandmentors.

· To comply with the applicable Health and Safety and Safeguarding regulations.

· To contribute to joint working and teamwork across Volunteering Matters.

Skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a demanding and developing workload.

· Evidence of good administrative and IT skills and the ability to maintain project monitoring and administrative records.

· Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, volunteers, young people and partners.

· Ability to assess risk and carry out risk assessments.

· The ability to motivate, enthuse and empower yourself and others.

Our Values & Way of Working:

In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.

This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.

Diversity & Inclusion 

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups. 

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments: 

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application.

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History. 

Benefits 

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications. 

GDPR Statement 

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records. 

Overview

Are you passionate about digital communications, technology, and accessible web design?

Join our team and make a difference to the staff and volunteers of our organisation across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to apply your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment, driving innovation and accessibility in our digital environment. 

Change Grow Live is a national health and social care charity that believes in people and wants to make a difference. We help tens of thousands of people each day to change, to grow and to live life to its full potential. Our staff are critical to making this happen. 

We are pleased to introduce this new position that demonstrates our commitment to providing our colleagues with high quality platforms for communication, connection and collaboration. As our Intranet Officer, you will be pivotal in enhancing the daily online experiences of our staff and volunteers, ensuring they have the essential information they need to perform their roles effectively. 

We are in the process of renewing our SharePoint intranet, and you will join us at an exciting time where you can take ownership of the channel, ensuring it meets our high standards and continues to be developed. Another upcoming project involves implementing new employee channels, such as Viva Engage. You will play a key role in supporting this project and ongoing development.

You'll be highly organised and efficient, with a passion for improving employee's experiences at work. 

The role is remotely based, or you can choose to work from one of our services. Occasional travel to Change Grow Live sites will be required for team meetings. We welcome applicants that are located anywhere in the UK. The charity is a friendly and energising place to work – and you will have the full support of the team to make this new role a success. We are open, bold and compassionate, and we value diversity. 

Where: Remote

Hours: Full Time. 37.5h per week

Salary: £32,685 - £36,635 per annum

Responsibilities

Key Activities:

• Support the delivery of the internal communications and engagement strategy 
• Coordinate the day-to-day requirements of the organisation's SharePoint:-
  • Content – publish content that aligns with publishing standards
  • Governance – manage the approval, review, and retention process to ensure information is user-centred, clear, and up to date
  • Web design – support standards of UI/UX, accessibility and search optimisation
  • Technical support – develop and deliver SharePoint solutions by working with colleagues in the IT department and testing with users
  • Continuous improvement – use analytics, user feedback and Microsoft updates to progress the intranet roadmap
• Support the implementation and management of new employee channels such as Viva Engage and other applications in the Microsoft Viva suite
  • Community management – proactively guide community managers to maintain healthy and compliant platforms
• Measure, track, and evaluate platform engagement metrics to assess the effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations for improvements
• Advise and work collaboratively with colleagues to gather and prioritise requirements for channel enhancements, new features, and improvements
• Share best practice, upskill, and empower staff to improve how they communicate and engage
• Advocate Change Grow Live’s brand, including tone of voice, and shape clear messages that are aligned to the organisation’s values

About You:

Education Knowledge and Experience (essential):

• Qualification in a relevant subject, or the equivalent experience in a similar role.
• 3+ years' experience in a communication, marketing, digital, or technology role.
• Experience managing digital channels, e.g. intranets/websites/social media.
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills.

Abilities and Skills (essential):

• Excellent communicator, comfortable with presenting ideas.
• Understanding of digital accessibility with the ability to present complex information in an accessible, jargon free format.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks and work autonomously.
• Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Creative, innovative, and passionate about helping people.

What We Offer:  

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to be part of an organisation dedicated to improving lives
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service for the first 5 years
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme 
• Contributory pension scheme
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. 
• Training, career development & progression opportunities 
• Refer a Friend Scheme.

If you are passionate about providing accurate and helpful content and making a positive impact in the lives of others, we would love to hear from you. 

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 29 to 33 (£32,685.28 - £36,635.37)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Interview Date

19/8/2024

Closing Date

11/8/2024

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us

Job Title: Corporate Partnerships - New Business Manager
Reporting To: Senior Manager – Partnership Development & New Business
Contract Type: Full-time
Principal Location: London
Salary Range: £38,000-46,000

About us:

Street Child, one of the world’s fastest-growing international children’s charities, are searching for an impressive and experienced corporate partnerships, new business minded professional to play a key role in continuing the organisation's extraordinary growth - from a start-up, aiming to support 100 children into school in Sierra Leone under 15-years ago, to our current status operating in 20+ countries and having recently reached over one million children since our inception.

Corporate Partnerships constitutes a key strategic growth area and income stream for Street Child, especially of unrestricted/flexible funds - and is one we are committed to significantly developing as a key pilar of our plans for continued growth. Live major partners include the likes of Liberty Global plc, UBS, Accenture, Infosys and Boodles the jewellers - as well as 70+ other firms, supporting at different levels, ranging from niche outfits to household brands. For the past few years Street Child, in collaboration with corporate partners, has hosted events at Davos, the UN General Assembly, and at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona - exciting initiatives that provided fantastic platforms, that we are keen to build on, with the support of this role.

We believe we offer a compelling corporate partnership proposition - high-quality, innovative, data-driven programming that protect and educate children in some of the world’s toughest situations; leverage potential via UN, philanthropic and Government matching grants; superb, agile and highly responsive donor service, with strong ability and willingness to tailor solutions; outstanding communications; and an entrepreneurial, commercial ethos.

The role:

We believe Street Child has a huge opportunity to achieve even more growth in the Corporate Partnerships sector by diversifying our coverage and relationships into new industries and growth markets. The New Business Manager role will play a key role in leading our New Business activity outside of our existing portfolio. Reporting to our recently appointed Senior Manager for Partnership and New Business, your role will involve:

1. Core New Business activity: Researching and development of prospect lists for priority industries to implement New Business campaigns capable of securing multi-year high value partnerships. Responsibility for building Street Child’s network of corporate relationships and growing pipeline of corporate partnership opportunities.

2. Partnership and proposition development: Working closely with our colleagues in the Corporate Partnerships and Global Programme Funding teams to develop engaging and impactful partnership plans and project propositions, focusing on priority countries and programmes to support Street Child’s strategy and mission.

3. Corporate engagement with events: Utilising the portfolio of events Street Child has across the year to engage and steward corporate relationships, including Street Child owned events and external events including the World Economic Forum and UN General Assembly.

4. Supporting on cross-organisational fundraising activations: Leading on new corporate engagement activities, including new fundraising and sponsorship activations, to support cross-organisational initiatives including our Spring Gala, annual Back to School Campaign and other key milestones throughout the year.

Key activities in this role:

• Development of New Business engagement plans – identifying, researching, engaging and cultivating new corporate prospects and relationships;
• Implementing ambitious New Business campaigns to target priority industries, including the oversight of prospecting and marketing mapping activity;
• Management of new business pipeline and prospect lists, including use and maintenance of corporate prospects data on CRM;
• Close collaboration with Partnership Development and Account Management teams to promote best practice corporate donor stewardship and partnership delivery;
• Active networking and attending various international events to maximise New Business opportunities;
• Consistent, proactive New Business activity via Street Child networks and cold approaches;
• Searching for suitable open corporate partnership opportunities/calls to apply to and working with colleagues to submit high quality applications;
• Supporting our corporate advocacy events, including inviting new corporate attendees for Street Child events - and working with colleagues to help plan/strategise Street Child presence as appropriate (including Davos, UNGA);
• Working with colleagues to develop our corporate propositions – both fundraising products and exciting, innovative new project proposals alongside our Programme Funding teams.

Key qualities:

• Highly credible, with strong all-round communication skills;
• Comfortable and excited about networking at high profile events including the World Economic Forum in Davos;
• New Business mentality but with a highly strategic mind and passion for creating genuine value-exchange partnerships between the NGO and private sector;
• Personable, tenacious, resilient, imaginative, ambitious;
• Team-worker;
• Flexible and agile – you will enjoy working in a fast-paced, fluid working environment focused on growth;
• Strong corporate fundraising and/or corporate background (preferably in sales/marketing);
• This is an exciting role in a small team with hugely ambitious and exciting global growth plans in the coming years. This role will be at the heart of our rapidly growing organisation making a great difference to the lives of children living in the world’s lowest resource and most dangerous humanitarian contexts. You will have huge support - but also a lot of scope to make the role your own and choose your path to impact. The opportunity here for impact, and career progression, is vast.

We will consider candidates with two types of backgrounds:

1. Proven superb, corporate fundraising track-records, ideally in the international development/humanitarian sector (or otherwise demonstrating strong development/humanitarian knowledge and clear passion for the sector); &/or

2. A compelling, commercial background - coupled with a super clear desire to use your skills and experience in the humanitarian/development space, and the ability to rapidly build relevant technical skills and knowledge.

A prior background in international development/humanitarian is preferred but is not essential. A strong commitment to Street Child's cause is essential.

The role is envisaged as UK-based but is global in scope. A willingness to travel is expected. The ideal candidate would work full-time; and physically in our City of London office for a minimum 3 days of the week – with some flexibility considered for outstanding candidates.

We are delighted to be recruiting IAG qualified Virtual Careers Adviser to deliver information, advice and guidance to work as part of our National Careers Service team working in our contact centre in Ashford (hybrid working will also be considered working for a minimum of 2 days in Ashford per week) , supporting individuals to maximise their potential. 

CXK is an award-winning charity that empowers young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment or training.  The National Careers Service provides careers information advice and guidance to help people make decisions about learning, training and work. 

Passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of our culture. Therefore, we’re dedicated to bringing together highly skilled people who are passionate about making a difference. In return, we offer a flexible, professional, and friendly working environment in which our staff are truly valued and invested in.

As a Careers Adviser you will be responsible for providing Careers Information, Advice and Guidance to adults on a range of opportunities including learning, career paths and employment. 

We are looking for excellent communicators who are passionate about supporting others to achieve their goals. You will be organised, able to work flexibly and confident using the internet and IT.   

In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• Extensive work shadowing, practical experience, and on-the-job training.
• All the required support to get to work in our Contact Centre, and to get to know your local area, the needs of our customers and the partners we work with.
• 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Membership of a defined contribution pension scheme, with contributions matched by CXK (up to 10% of annual salary depending on length of service).
• Free personal Life Assurance (3 x annual salary).
• Flexible working arrangements, including home working.
• Generous sickness, maternity and paternity leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance programme (AXA)

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 29th July 2024. Interviews will take place on 6th August 2024 in Ashford, Kent. 

**Please note that we reserve the right close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**

Healthwatch Sutton is a dynamic charitable organisation, set up to improve the health and wellbeing of people of Sutton. We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work with us to hear from the diverse communities of Sutton and to use their views to improve the health and wellbeing of local people. The successful applicant will be able to raise our profile and awareness of our work in the Borough.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about enabling local people to have a voice in health and wellbeing agenda. You will be a strong communicator, with experience of engaging with a range of people to help identify their issues and concerns.

Demonstrating your ability to deliver successful projects is a key part of the role. Problem-solving and influencing others are important skills needed to ensure our projects deliver results.

The ability to be able to capture people’s attention using your flare for designing engaging publicity material and publications will be essential as will the skills to manage our social media and website. You will need to have great IT skills to deliver all aspects of communications and engagement activity. Ability to create innovative, interactive online content is desirable.

Our ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and administrative skills to ensure the smooth delivery of our events, meetings and other activities. You will also need to be friendly and approachable to build relationships with our Board, volunteers and member of the public. We would like a person with an enthusiasm for improving people lives.

 

Unfortunately, we cannot accept CVs for this position.

The closing date for applications is midday Friday, 16th August 2024.

£31,000 per annum

Permanent

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 the Philanthropy Executive in the Philanthropic Partnerships team. 

You will help grow our supporter base of those contributing £5,000-plus towards UNICEF UK’s vital work and will facilitate excellent stewardship of existing donors. You will support the team’s work by creating and maintaining effective and efficient systems, and work on products including the Every Child Fund Circle, the Children’s Emergency Fund and the NextGen community. You will also steward and develop your own supporter portfolio.

We are looking for someone who is supporter driven and mission aligned, who communicates and collaborates well with others and is able to present complex information clearly and with impact. You will be able to manage your own workload and relationships, whilst supporting a diverse team with varied needs. You will have the attention to detail to be able to manage supporter information effectively using systems and software (e.g. Salesforce, Microsoft Office) with great accuracy.

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

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 1 August 2024.

Interview date: Monday 19 August 2024 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

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 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)

Specialist Caseworker Families

Location: London / Agile working
Contract: permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 32 hours over a 4 day week
Starting salary: £27,445 rising to £33,220

As Safer London enters a dynamic new stage of development looking at the next phase of its organisational strategy, we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to join our dedicated team of practitioners. We are currently seeking a Specialist Caseworker Families to work alongside parents or carers whose children have been exposed to or are at risk of exploitation or violence.

About you:

Do you have the expertise and knowledge to support families of young Londoners who have been impacted by violence and exploitation? Do you have an understanding and curiosity about the diverse experiences and challenges young Londoners and their families face? Are you committed to social justice, equity, and inclusion? Are you resilient? If yes, then you could be who we are looking for.

About us:

Safer London is a charity working with young Londoners and families who are affected by violence and exploitation. We believe that when a child or young person comes to us, they are just that – a child or a young person: we don’t define them by the issue that has brought them to us. By working alongside young Londoners, their families, and peers in the places where they spend their time, we can create a safer London not just for them but for everyone.

About the role:

In this impactful role, you will cultivate strong trusting relationships with parents and carers, offering personalised support on a one-to-one basis. Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse range of direct support and advocacy, with a focus on safeguarding and the wellbeing of parents and carers whose children are affected by violence and exploitation.

What we offer:

Safer London continually reviews its pay and offers a competitive benefits package to all employees, including the following benefits:

- 4-day/32-hour work week. Since April 1st, 2024, Safer London has transitioned to a 4 day working week with no impact on pay. This means that you will have a regular day off in the week with no impact on your pay
- Agile working: flexibility to work in different locations including from home, our office in Southwark and/or community locations (libraries/co-working spaces)
- Flexible Working: our Flexible Working Policy allows requests to work flexibly from the start of your employment
- New modern offices
- A contributory Pension Scheme
- Enhanced family leave
- Reduced caseloads compared to statutory services
- Interest-free Season Ticket Loans
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free access to a confidential 24/7 helpline service with a specialist range of support and information
- Death in Service Benefit
- Opportunities to develop and progress your career, including an extensive programme of learning courses
- Initial Annual Leave allowance of 28 days’ holiday, rising to 30 days after 3 years and 33 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays and other statutory holidays; part time employees receive a pro rata entitlement. From April 1st, the annual leave benefit will be pro rata in line with a 32-hour working week

Additional Information:

Safer London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect anyone who works and volunteers with us to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we will request a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check, as well as references covering the last five years, for the successful candidate.

We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us. We particularly welcome disabled, male and LGBTQIA+ applicants because these communities are currently under-represented in our workforce. We know that to make London a safer place for the young people that live here we need a diverse range of perspectives, experience, and knowledge.

Sound good? Here’s how to apply:

To apply for this role, complete the online Webrecruit application form which can also be accessed via the Safer London website or for further information about this role and working for Safer London, please refer to the Job Pack.

Please make sure you find the Job Description on the left-hand side of the Webrecruit page after you click ‘Apply Now’ or find it on Safer London’s Website.

As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time.

As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, or experience any technical issues when trying to access and/or complete the online application form, please find our contact information in the attached Job Pack.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that we don’t accept CVs.

Safer London is not a sponsoring organisation for foreign nationals, and you must be able to show proof that you have permission to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.