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About us

Practical Action is an organisation that focuses on complex issues and works with multiple stakeholders on diverse challenges, seeking to achieve systemic change to permanently lift people out of poverty and provide vulnerable communities with resilience against climate change. These diverse areas of focus make the Practical Action brand a multifaceted and very rich framework that provides distinct opportunities to meaningfully engage with multiple audiences and deliver galvanising communications that offer relevant calls-to-action to varied stakeholder groups. To successfully leverage the full power of the Practical Action brand, all activations, campaigns, and communications projects ought to maintain an optimal degree of coherence and consistency, taking as a base of reference the key principles that conform our holistic brand narrative and identity mosaic.

Practical Action’s communications needs vary and follow the type of mobilisation we seek from diverse audiences. There are instances in which we seek to increase our profile and engagement with other organisations, so that they fund us, partner with us, or work with us towards shared impact goals. There are also moments in which we aim to implement communications campaigns that prompt an emotional response from individual supporters, so they make the generous and recurring donations that are key for our work. At times we also need to influence policy makers and governmental bodies, often in collaboration with partners, to achieve the systemic transformation which will enable our Theory of Change and take us closer to our organisational vision.

About the role

Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation, the Senior Digital Communications Officer plays a crucial role in developing and implementing a Social Media strategy and Digital Communication plans that are aligned and feed into Practical Action's Global Communications strategy. In addition to managing the group social media profiles and digital communities, the Senior Digital Communications Officer will coordinate the creation and optimal utilisation of digital content across various platforms and channels, reaching and engaging a variety of audiences, and making decisions and recommendations based on data insight.

The Senior Digital Communications Officer will always be looking for new and effective ways to communicate our key messages online, keeping up to date with digital trends and best practice and eager to share what they learn. They’ll collaborate with colleagues from across different teams and geographical locations, providing them the tools and expert advice to represent our brand and work with consistency through digital platforms and achieve our profiling, awareness, fundraising, and advocacy objectives.

About you

You are a dynamic digital communications professional with a proven track record in developing and executing impactful social media strategies. With a deep understanding of digital trends and best practices, you thrive on using data-driven insights to inform your decisions and enhance audience engagement. Your exceptional communication skills enable you to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, fostering a culture of creativity, knowledge sharing, and consistency across all platforms.

You have a strong background in content creation, with the ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with various audiences. Your expertise in community management ensures that you can cultivate vibrant online spaces, responding to engagement with thoughtfulness and agility. You are adept at leveraging social listening tools and other analytics to optimise performance and drive meaningful conversations around key issues in social justice, dignified livelihoods, and climate resilience.

Passionate about international development, you stay informed about emerging digital innovations, always seeking new ways to elevate Practical Action’s work and profile. Your leadership style is collaborative and supportive, empowering colleagues through training and guidance while ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives.

If you’re ready to take your digital communications expertise to the next level and make a significant impact in a global organisation that is changing the lives of communities at the frontlines of poverty and the climate crisis, we’d love to hear from you!

Accountabilities

Social Media Strategy & Community Management (internal & external)

• Create and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with Practical Action's organizational objectives.
• Responsible for daily community management on social channels, monitoring engagements, responding to comments and/or escalating as appropriate; including out-of-hours cover during major events or exceptional circumstances.
• Leverage Social Listening tools to optimise our social activity performance and reach through creative engagement tactics, including reinforcing Practical Action’s position as a leader in the international development sector.
• Create social media toolkits to allow colleagues and partners to use their own social media channels to share our messaging and campaigns consistently and engagingly.

Digital Content Creation & Dissemination

• Collaborate closely with colleagues from the Brand & Communications unit and beyond in the development and constant optimisation of a content calendar; sourcing stories, updates, and relevant content for digital dissemination across multiple channels including social media and websites.
• Manage the creation of digital content (copy, audio, and graphics including moving image and video), working with cross-functional teams to determine the type of content to produce, and for which platforms, to best meet audience needs and further our objectives.
• Ensure all digital content is engaging, consistent with our brand identity and narrative, and aligned with Practical Action’s strategic objectives.
• Proactively seek opportunities to promote Practical Action content through digital channels -owned, earned, paid, and shared-, identifying gaps and opportunities to develop or repurpose existing content.
• Contribute to the development of integrated communications campaigns and initiatives, ensuring strong digital components that complement other channels are factored into the plans.
• Oversee quality assurance, ensuring best practice is adhered to with regards to platform, target audience, accessibility, and other considerations.

Digital Channels Reporting

• Report on relevant KPIs highlighting key achievements, challenges, insights, and recommendations to inform ongoing optimisation.
• Support the optimisation of user experience using testing, data and insight to champion an audience centric approach.
• Stay informed about emerging digital trends, opportunities, and best practices, recommending the incorporation of relevant innovations into our approach.

Subject Matter Leadership & Guidance

• Engage and collaborate with various multi-functional departments across the world, fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.
• Ensure digital channels are consistently maintained across the organisation, working with channel managers to ensure up-to-date branding, messaging, and accurate records of account access.
• Provide expert advice and proactive recommendations to colleagues, giving best practice guidance and promoting the use of digital content in support of annual business plans.
• Support the growth of digital capabilities through delivery of guidance, training, and ongoing coaching of staff.
• In partnership with the Digital Manager and the Head of Brand and Communications, develop, maintain, and ensure compliance of relevant social media policies for employees and teams to follow.

PERSON PROFILE

Person Specification

To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Experience & knowledge (Essential unless otherwise indicated).

• Proven experience in digital communications, with a strong focus on multi-regional websites and social media strategy and management, ideally in the international development / INGO sector.
• Demonstrable track record of creating and implementing successful social media initiatives for a wide array of audiences with diverse needs, insights, and digital consumption patterns.
• Robust experience using digital analysis and reporting tools (including Google Analytics and social listening) and applying data-driven insights to optimise communication strategies.
• Expert knowledge of each of the major social media platforms (e.g. Linkedin, Instagram, YouTube) unique opportunities and strengths, and how to leverage them to maximise results.
• Strong understanding of current digital trends, best practices, and emerging platforms.
• Knowledge of SEO, content marketing, and email marketing principles is desirable.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences and platforms.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate digital data into insight and interpret it in simple terms to create accessible reports and actionable recommendations data and insights into recommendations and actions.
• Proficiency in social media management tools (e.g. Sprout Social), content creation apps (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and content management systems (e.g. Wordpress).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Project Management tools (e.g. Mondaycom, Trello, Asana) is desirable.
• Spotless attention to detail and commitment to high-quality outputs.
• Ability to work with a diverse array of colleagues from multiple backgrounds and cultures at all levels and experience.
• Strong sense of collaboration.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent oral, listening and visual communication skills

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Why join us?

The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, and working with values-driven and highly engaged colleagues are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.

Our open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby and near to Rugby train station.

In addition, we offer the following benefits:

• Full time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week.
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• 27 days’ holiday rising with continuous service, in addition to public holidays
• Pension scheme - employer contributes 10.5% of salary and the employee contributes a minimum of 5%
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave.
• Life assurance (3 x annual salary).
• Bike to Work scheme.

This will be a global role based in the UK.  The final salary for this role will be determined at the end of the recruitment process, at the offer stage.

The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK. They must be within a commutable distance from our office in Rugby, as they would be expected to attend the office on certain key dates and for specific meetings.

Additional information

Practical Action believes that having a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture based on respect will enable us to be an effective organisation. We seek to create an inclusive workplace in which people are accepted as individuals, regardless of their differences and where they feel their contribution is valued.  Practical Action is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.

We stay committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse working environment and believe that people from different backgrounds or cultures give us different perspectives, and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we will be. By building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued we give everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.

Closing date for applications: 20th of October 2024.  Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.

Interviews: It is anticipated that interviews will take place in the week commencing 28th of October 2024

If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

HOW TO APPLY

If you want to work for a charity with significant people ambitions, then we would like to hear from you. To apply please submit a copy of your CV and send us a cover letter or supporting statement.

We believe in a world where no child is lost to the streets

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference? Do you have the drive to create positive change in children’s lives and inspire others to do the same?

If the answer is yes, then read on to hear about this exciting opportunity.

About the role

We are looking for a Youth Practitioner for our Yorkshire Project and are keen to receive applications from those living in Hull and East Riding.

As a Youth Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in keeping children safe from harm and supporting them and their families on a path to a brighter future. You’ll be part of a dynamic team delivering Railway Children’s programme in the UK, in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP).

Working with other Youth Practitioners in your project area, you will be responsible for supporting a number of young people who have been identified as being vulnerable on the transport system. The role will involve working directly with young people and their families to reduce risks, as well as building strong relationships other social care, Police, third sector agencies and local services in the area.

What we offer

As well as helping some of the world’s most vulnerable children and young people, we offer some great perks:

• Time out. You’ll start with 25 days holiday per year to recharge the batteries. After three years, this will increase by an extra day per year until you reach a relaxing 30 days leave.
• Pension. We offer a pension contribution of 6% of annual salary.
• Birthday leave and ‘Railway Children Day’. You’ll get two additional days of annual leave in your birthday month and around Christmas time.
• A culture we’re proud of. Driven by our CEO, family values are at the heart of our culture and make Railway Children an incredible place to work.
• Flexible working environment and home working. It’s one of the reasons why our staff retention is so impressive!

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who has worked with vulnerable young people and families, with an in-depth understanding of the issues they face and the impact of trauma. With a relevant qualification in youth work or social care or equivalent experience, you’ll have experience of providing front line support to safeguard some of the most vulnerable young people in the UK. You’ll have the ability to engage young people, their parents or carers within the community and deliver direct support to address issues within the family unit.

A full person specification can be found in the job pack.

About us

We’re Railway Children, an international charity working to create long-lasting change for street-connected children and young people in the UK, India and Tanzania. Founded in 1996, we’ve dedicated over a quarter of a century to developing outstanding practice and services for vulnerable children and their families. As we embark on our new strategy to 2027, we have ambitious plans to ensure no child is left behind, wherever we work.

Application notes

Please note candidates must have a full UK driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Closing date:  Monday 14th October 2024, 5:00pm

Dates for interview: First stage (online) 22nd October 2024

Please note – young people will be involved in the selection process. 

Due to the number of applications often received, only those to be invited for interview will be informed of the outcome of their application. Applicants who have not heard within two weeks of the closing date should assume they have been unsuccessful.

At Railway Children, we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of all those who come into contact with us in our work. We follow a range of procedures to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of background and reference checks including criminal records check.

A well established health membership organisation are seeking their new Marketing Executive to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a range of marketing campaigns and projects, ensuring the successful promotion of key initiatives across the organisation.

The Marketing Executive will be responsible for planning and managing marketing projects, working with teams across the organisation to create effective campaigns. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality marketing materials, ensuring brand consistency, and driving member engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with project leads to develop and finalise marketing briefs.
• Drafting marketing plans for various projects, including events, eLearning resources, and member initiatives.
• Producing engaging copy and proofreading marketing communications in line with our brand guidelines.
• Organising photoshoots and video content to showcase member stories and enhance marketing efforts.
• Ensuring an excellent user and member experience across all marketing channels.

Key skills and experience:

• Experience in marketing planning and managing multiple projects.
• Strong copywriting and proofreading skills.
• Effective project management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix environment and maintain excellent communication with stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work independently under pressure.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Harris Hill are thrilled to be partnering up with an international faith based charity who help the persecuted across the globe. They are looking for a Major Donor Manager to work with and bring in high value and ultra-high value major donors.

Location: Sutton, Surrey, ideally 2 days a week in the office, but flexible.

Salary: £42,000 - £46,000

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising & Marketing and working closely with the Senior Management Team and Heads of section the postholder will be responsible for generating new revenue income by creating a long-term major donor fundraising strategy to enhance relationships with our current major donors and to develop, via upgrades or other programmes, new donors (up to £100,000).

What are the key responsibilities:

• Leading the major gifts programme by researching, identifying and engaging new donors and upgrading existing major donors to raise funds to support projects
• Building the major gifts income focusing on donations up to £100k
• Building relationships with donors through cultivation and stewardship plans, including, but not exclusively, face-to-face meetings, introductions to key staff members, trustees and visiting guests and invitations to events

Experience:

• Motivated by the cause, with an understanding of the Catholic Church.
• Experience in major gift fundraising with a proven track record at five figure donations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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: 9am 21^st October

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.

Project Coordinator

£29,269 - £31,364 per annum (full-time) plus 8% pension contribution. £1,290 pa pay rise pending.

Starting salary based on skills/experience

A fantastic opportunity for a community focused individual looking for an exciting and varied role at an established, flourishing and financially stable Oxford based charity.  Our culture of inclusion, focus on health & wellbeing, and flexible working models, help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. 

About My Life My Choice

My Life My Choice (MLMC) is a multi-award-winning self-advocacy charity uniquely run by and for people with learning disabilities, founded in 1998.  The charity delivers a diverse range of innovative user led projects that enhance and empower the lives of adults with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire.  These established projects include a fee earning training and consultancy Professional Services team, the gig buddy and travel buddy schemes, a nightclub, campaigns and self-advocacy groups.

About the role

We are now looking for a committed individual who will enjoy a diverse and challenging role. The role holder will work across a variety of our projects. This includes working with the Travel Buddy Coordinator to ensure the delivery and growth of a high-quality programme of travel support for our membership.  Additionally, the successful individual will join the staff team in delivering self-advocacy groups, facilitate Quality Checks (peer inspections of local authority supported homes), and lead our crucial engagement with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC).  The work with OCC involves supporting and coordinating our members with a learning disability to effectively contribute and have their voices heard at high level meetings. 

This post calls for an individual with excellent project coordination, administration, and communication skills. We need a resilient individual who thrives on regular face-to-face interaction with beneficiaries and is as equally comfortable with professionals across the sector. We welcome applications from candidates with a background in coordinating projects in the charity sector or those who possess transferable skills. 

The successful candidate will need to show a passion for empowering and raising the voices of people with learning disabilities. 

MLMC not only says it values its staff but commits to them by offering an enhanced pension contribution, a Healthcare Plan (Claim up to £1,650 pa towards dental, optician, health consultations and therapy costs), Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, flexible working with time off in lieu, a weekly fruit basket, a £100 contribution towards a health & wellbeing activity, cycle to work scheme, business mileage rate of 45p per mile, and working from home when appropriate. Free, dedicated staff parking is also available. 

Salary:  £29,269 - £31,364 pa, plus 8% pension contribution

Closing Date:  Monday 28th October 2024 (10am)

Interview Date:   Thursday 7th November 2024

Start Date: Monday 2nd December 2024 (but negotiable)

To Apply: Please send us your CV (max of two sides of A4) and a covering letter (max of two sides of A4) matching skills/experience to the Job Description and Person Specification. Job description can be downloaded from our website. 

Prospectus are delighted to be supporting Diabetes UK in their search for a Senior Partnerships Manager – Corporate to join their collaborative Philanthropy and Partnerships team!

The Senior Partnerships Manager will be responsible for securing income from corporate partnerships, particularly new business from new partners. With excellent variety, this role will have creative freedom to prospect and build a pipeline across all manner of sectors and equally types of partnership including strategic, COTY, sponsorship, gift in kind and much more. Managing three, this role will have good support and be a leading role for the organisations corporate new business strategy.

To be successful in this Senior Partnerships Manager role, you will have proven experience of building relationships with existing and new corporate partners that are able to support multiyear and at a five, six or seven figure level. You will also be able to demonstrate strong communication skills and particularly good pitching and relationship building skills. This person will also have proven capabilities of budgeting, forecasting and managing others to achieve team targets.  

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.

Location is flexible, but the team often meet in the London offices once per month.

If you are interested in applying to this Senior Partnerships Manager position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Health and Social Care Coordinator

Our client seeks to recruit a further professional with a health and/or social care background to tackle health inequalities and ensure the most vulnerable in our society can access the care they need. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive and relaxed multi-disciplinary team, undertaking challenging and highly interesting work.

Their vision:

They were founded in partnership with, and for the benefit of, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. They believe in a world where everyone is included and afforded respect, dignity and justice. There must be no exceptions on account of ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexuality, social background – or indeed anything else. They believe that this full inclusion is possible for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and we look forward to being part of a society where this is realised.

Purpose and duties:

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities have the poorest health outcomes out of any ethnic groups in the UK, including in relation to child mortality, suicide rates and life expectancy (House of Commons, 2019). Our communities face multi-faceted barriers to accessing statutory services. To that end, they are recruiting a Health and Social Care Coordinator to:

• Work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team to empower and meet the needs of clients.
• Work with individuals and families who have complex health and social care needs, advocating for them, and empowering them to navigate healthcare and social care systems.
• Develop strong relationships with health and social care providers to tackle health inequalities and get the best outcomes for our communities and clients.

Person specification:

The successful candidate will be committed to achieving excellent outcomes for clients and be aligned with the vision and values of the charity. They will be warm and compassionate, yet also able to demonstrate healthy boundaries and professionalism. They will have experience of successful work with vulnerable people and an understanding of health and social care systems. They will be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication, in addition to sound IT skills. They will have resilience – and a sense of humour is also a must!

Please note that they are looking for potential as much as experience in their recruitment.

Working for them:

They believe their team are their greatest asset, placing a premium on staff welfare and providing staff excellent professional development opportunities for people to take forward in their careers. Everyone demonstrates a personal commitment to serving others and working towards their vision. They are a relaxed and collaborative team, with a big sense of humour.

Start date: ASAP

Location: Hybrid with some home working. Office at Badgemore Park, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire. Some visits to clients throughout parts of Southern England.
Job type: Part time, 0.4fte, 16 hours p.w.
There is the opportunity for a full-time position by combining this role with the Education Coordinator vacancy (as also advertised).
Salary: £11,457p.a. (£28,643 fte.)
Benefits: pension scheme; personal training budget; generous paid holiday equivalent to 7 weeks plus p.a. bank holidays.

Please note we will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so it is advisable to submit your application as soon as you are able.

Applicants must have use of own car and a valid UK driving license.

Our client recognises it has no greater responsibility than to safeguard the children and vulnerable adults that it works with. Recruitment processes will include an enhanced DBS check.

You may have experience of the following: Service Manager, Social Worker, Social Work Manager, Teacher, Nurse, ISVA, IDVA, Advocate, Third Sector, Public Sector, Homelessness, Safeguarding, Healthcare, Education, Not for Profit, Teacher, Paramedic, Care Coordinator, Service Coordinator, Team Leader, Charities, Volunteer Officer, Education Officer, Support Worker.

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Job Title                              Commissioning Editor (Young People)

Salary                              £33,000 per annum FTE, £19,800 per annum pro-rata

Location                            Home /London Office                    

Hours of work                     21 hours per week

Reporting to                       Director of Content

Premier is on a mission to help people encounter God through media. We're searching for a Commissioning Editor (Young People) to join our dynamic team. You’ll have the chance to work across our radio, magazine and digital brands, which reach millions of Christians around the world. This role is pivotal in equipping Christian parents, grandparents, and all passionate about nurturing faith in the next generation. You'll be publishing digital content that's both timely and relevant, championing the needs of Christian parents across Premier’s platforms. We are looking for a skilled communicator who has experience in discipling children and/or young people. You’ll be digitally savvy with a flair for writing or broadcasting. 

Role Overview

In this role you will:

•            Commission 5 articles weekly for the Premier NexGen brand. 

•            Champion the needs of young people and parents across Premier’s platforms. 

•            Curate and create high-quality content for premiernexgen and social media. 

•          Utilize analytics to maximize content reach. 

•            Network with church and youth ministry experts. 

•            Manage budgets and ensure content aligns with Premier's brand voice.

Why Join Premier?

•            We offer competitive salary

•            Hybrid work

•        Additional leave on your birthday

•       Extra annual leave in addition to statutory

•          Competitive sickness absence pay scheme

•          Life Assurance scheme

•          Employee Assistance with online GP scheme 

•          Working from home equipment allowance

•          Eye care scheme

•      Competitive maternity/paternity pay

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, Premier offers:

•      Great place to work, with people that support, encourage and look out for one another. You will love coming into work, both in person and virtually.

•        Mission-driven work where you make a tangible impact by contributing to a mission that reaches millions worldwide.

•     Dynamic team culture with supportive, creative, and passionate team that values innovation and collaboration.

Please note that the nature and/or context of the role mean that an occupational requirement applies for the postholder to be Christian.

Education Coordinator

Our client seeks to recruit a professional to ensure children with differential circumstances and/or complex needs can reach their full potential and meet their aspirations. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive and relaxed multi-disciplinary team, undertaking challenging and highly interesting work.

Their vision:

They were founded in partnership with, and for the benefit of, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. They believe in a world where everyone is included and afforded respect, dignity and justice. There must be no exceptions on account of ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexuality, social background – or indeed anything else. They believe that this full inclusion is possible for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and they look forward to being part of a society where this is realised.

Purpose and duties:

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children have the lowest educational attainment of all ethnic groups at all Key Stages (House of Commons, 2019). Our children, most especially those with Special Educational Needs, face multi-faceted barriers to accessing appropriate education and other statutory services. To that end, we are recruiting an Education Coordinator to:

• Work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team to empower children to reach their potential.
• Work with children, families and agencies to secure educational placements, SEN provision, consistent attendance and achievement.
• Develop strong relationships with education providers to tackle education inequalities and get the best outcomes for the children within communities.

Person specification:

The successful candidate will be committed to achieving excellent outcomes for clients and be aligned with the vision and values of the charity. They will be warm and compassionate, yet also able to demonstrate healthy boundaries and professionalism. They will have experience of successful work with children and an understanding of education systems. They will be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication, in addition to sound IT skills. They will have resilience – and a sense of humour is also a must!

Please note that we are looking for potential as much as experience in their recruitment.

Working for them:

They believe their team are their greatest asset, placing a premium on staff welfare and providing staff excellent professional development opportunities for people to take forward in their careers. Everyone demonstrates a personal commitment to serving others and working towards their vision. They are a relaxed and collaborative team, with a big sense of humour.

Start date: ASAP

Location: Hybrid with some home working. Office at Badgemore Park, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire. Some visits to clients throughout parts of Southern England.
Job type: Part time, 0.6fte, 24 hours p.w.
There is the opportunity for a full-time position by combining this role with the Health and Social Care Coordinator vacancy (as also advertised).
Salary: £17,184p.a. (£28,643 fte.)
Benefits: pension scheme; personal training budget; generous paid holiday equivalent to 7 weeks plus p.a. bank holidays.

Please note they will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so it is advisable to submit your application as soon as you are able.

Applicants must have use of own car and a valid UK driving license.

Our client recognises it has no greater responsibility than to safeguard the children and vulnerable adults that it works with. Recruitment processes will include an enhanced DBS check.

You may have experience of the following: Youth Worker, Social Worker, Teacher, SENCO, Nursery Manager, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Education Welfare Officer, Early Help, Family Worker, Youth Offending Worker, Parenting Officer, Education Officer, Nurse, ISVA, IDVA, Advocate, Third Sector, Public Sector, Homelessness, Safeguarding, Healthcare, Education, Not for Profit, Care Coordinator, Service Coordinator, Charities, Volunteer Officer, Education Officer, Support Worker, Mentor, Tutor, Art Therapist, Drama Therapist, Counsellor.

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A fantastic opportunity to work in a busy, high-performing communications team within the UK’s leading vegan charity as their new PR Executive. Based in Bristol, with hybrid working, I’m looking to speak to an enthusiastic, pro-active and resourceful PR expert who is passionate about veganism, animals, health and the environment.

I’d love to hear from you if you have experience securing national and local media coverage, as PR Executive you will produce innovative copy, including press releases, articles and long-form content. You’ll have the opportunity to conduct podcast interviews and speak on a range of subjects appearing on TV and radio.

• Salary £28,000-£33,000
• 4 week’s holiday, 5 days Christmas closure and bank holidays
• Full-time, permanent role (35 hour week)
• Location- Based in Bristol, 3 days in the office, 2 from home.

Closing date: ROLLING. The charity will review applications on a rolling basis, so please get in touch now to start the conversation. I look forward to hearing from you!

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.

Are you ready to make a real impact? Do you have 4-6 years’ experience in a similar role? At Community ConneX, we empower autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling, inclusive lives. We're not just a charity; we're a vibrant community dedicated to transforming lives, advocating for change, and creating a happier, healthier world!

We're searching for a visionary Head of Service to lead our Together and Youth Connex Services. You'll play a key role in delivering exceptional care and support, guiding a passionate team, and ensuring our mission shines through every service we provide.

What You'll Do:

• Shape the strategic direction of our services, aligning with our core values which are 
  • Inclusive - Everyone should be valued equally, listened to, and included.
  • Listen and involve people to make choices about how they live their lives.
  • Creative - We try new and innovative ways to work with and support people to have fulfilled lives.
• Be accountable for the operational performance of a range of community facing services for adults with learning disabilities and children with SEND across Harrow, Hillingdon and Ealing, ensuring high quality care and support is offered.
• Oversee service quality and delivery across teams, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Inspire and lead a dedicated team, fostering a culture of excellence and improvement.
• Maintain efficient service delivery within budget while driving innovation.
• Build strong relationships with clients, families, partners, and stakeholders.

About You:

• Educated to degree level/ 4-6 years of leadership experience in a similar role/roles (experience in the sector is a plus!).
• Be able to provide dynamic and effective leadership and to lead and develop your team
• To provide effective supervision and guidance.
• Strong strategic planning and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to making a positive impact.
• Able to work under pressure and with flexibility
• Successful track record of project planning and delivery
• Successful track record of building partnerships with measurable outcomes
• Experience of writing successful funding applications and tenders
• Experience of quality assuring services
• An understanding of the effects of discrimination and a commitment to equality and diversity
• A good knowledge and understanding of Care Act and Children's and Families regulations/standards.

Why You'll Love Working with Us: 

We take care of our team just as much as we care for our clients! 

Enjoy: Company Benefits

• 23 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Up to 5% pension contribution
• Health cash plan and gym membership
• Salary sacrifice options
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee wellbeing hubs
• Exclusive discounts with the Bluelight Card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Death in service insurance

We're All About Inclusivity: As a Disability Confident committed employer, we're passionate about equal opportunities and will ensure you have the support you need throughout the application process.

The Opportunity:

Salary: £40,000 per annum (based on experience)

Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time)

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Harrow (Pinner Green)

Applications close: 31/10/2024

Ready to Make a Difference? If you're excited to take on this rewarding role and create lasting change, we want to hear from you! Attach your CV to the link provided. 

Join us in making a difference-together, we can change lives!   

We also have the other vacancies including Locality Manager.   For more information or to apply, visit

Are you passionate about heritage, architecture, and community? Do you have the leadership skills to protect one of the UK’s most iconic garden suburbs while steering a forward-thinking, community-focused organisation?

The Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust (HGST) is seeking a visionary and dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead the Trust into its next chapter. Since its founding in 1968, the Trust has been dedicated to preserving the architectural integrity and unique character of Hampstead Garden Suburb, a stunning model community conceptualised in the early 20th century by Dame Henrietta Barnett. Today, the Suburb remains a landmark of urban planning, known for its architectural richness and environmental harmony, as well as a vibrant and sustainable community for its 16,000 residents.

As CEO, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Trust, overseeing a dedicated team of experts and ensuring the effective management of the Suburb’s properties, landscapes, and communal areas. You will act as the primary representative of the Trust, engaging with residents, local authorities, and professional bodies to uphold the architectural vision of Hampstead Garden Suburb, addressing the contemporary needs of its community while preserving it for future generations.

Key details:

Role: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust
Salary: circa £80,000
Location: Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, NW11 (4+ days in the office or on the Suburb)
Contract: Permanent, full time, with approx. 25 evenings per year

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Trust, implementing the strategic decisions of the Trust Council and ensuring organisational objectives are met.
• Represent the Trust in all public matters, fostering strong relationships with residents, external partners, and stakeholders, including professional bodies and local government.
• Ensure the Trust's financial sustainability, including effective budgeting, forecasting, and resource management.
• Oversee the Scheme of Management, ensuring alterations to properties adhere to the Trust’s guidelines and contribute to the preservation of the Suburb’s heritage.
• Lead and develop the Trust’s staff, promoting a collaborative and supportive culture that encourages professional growth and operational excellence.

As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:

• A passion for heritage and conservation, with the ability to navigate complex issues and find innovative solutions to preserve and enhance the Trust’s legacy.
• Proven leadership experience at an executive or senior management level, ideally within a not-for-profit or heritage-related organisation.
• Strong governance and organisational management skills, with experience working with trustees or a similar governing body.
• Excellent financial acumen, with a track record in managing budgets, forecasting, and organisational risk.
• A clear, articulate communicator with experience engaging with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this CEO role with full details, including how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill, executive at harrishill co uk. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to talk.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 21st October 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.

We are thrilled to partner with AfriKids in their search for a dynamic and proactive Partnerships Manager to join their team.

AfriKids is dedicated to improving access to education and empowering local communities in Northern Ghana to create sustainable change. As Partnerships Manager, you'll play a crucial role in advancing this mission, managing AfriKids' trusts and foundations portfolio. You’ll be part of a small but incredibly passionate team, working closely with colleagues in both the UK and Ghana to increase AfriKids' visibility with funders and deliver exceptional stewardship.

In this role, you will identify and secure new partnerships and trust funding, with a particular emphasis on multi-year support. This is an exciting chance to contribute to a locally-led international development charity and play a key role in shaping AfriKids’ long-term income strategy.

If you're eager to make a meaningful impact and support education and community empowerment in Northern Ghana and beyond, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As Partnerships Manager, you will need:

• Demonstrable experience of securing five and six figure funding from major grant funders and charitable foundations
• Experience of building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to positive result.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate passionately and persuasively

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Contract: Permanent – Full time.
Location: Remote (monthly team day in London)
Deadline: 9 October

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

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are 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, 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 reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

“There’s no doubt the North West Air Ambulance Charity saved my life. Without the care they provided so quickly at the scene, before airlifting me to the Royal Preston Hospital, it’s unlikely I would have survived.”

Do you want to form part of the passionate, driven and talented Income and Engagement team that raise funds to keep this life saving service running?

This hugely reputable and remarkable charity provides the enhanced pre-hospital care needed to make a lifesaving difference and quite simply brings the hospital to the patient, regardless of their location across the North West!

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to join NWAA, due to the growth in the charity’s events portfolio. You will report into the Events Manager and support the events and fundraising team, to deliver its ambitious new strategy. Duties will include:

• Supporting the team with event organisation and delivery, including providing excellent support and stewardship.
• Enrolling participants taking part in a calendar of events across the region.
• Meeting fundraisers and re-engaging lapsed supporters to develop long-term relationships and maximise fundraising.
• Providing up to date content for the charity’s internal marketing team, to enable the effective production of regular communications to engage new and existing supporter. 

The Person

We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills and the ability to build long standing relationships. This is a varied, busy role so you should be able to prioritise and work to deadlines to make the most of opportunities. You should also be organised, diligent and driven to develop your career in fundraising.

Most importantly, you should be a positive, proactive, enthusiastic person with a willingness to learn. The team at NWAA are motivated, with an ambitious can-do attitude. If you think you can make a difference and be part of the inspirational team that drives the future growth at NWAA, we would love to hear from you!

The role will involve attending events in the evenings and weekends so will require a full UK driving license, and access to your own vehicle. 

While charity experience would be advantageous, we are also keen to speak with people looking to transfer their skillset into this incredibly rewarding area of fundraising and events coordination.

Why NWAA?

NWAA is a widely recognised charity that has a huge impact on saving lives. Now is an especially important time, as the charity celebrates its 25th anniversary and moves forward with its future 5-year strategic plan. This role offers the opportunity to build a career within the charity. There will be huge scope to learn and grow as part of an incredibly supportive, collaborative and fun team.

On top of this, the charity’s benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Can buy up to an additional 5 days annual leave (once passed probation)
• Extra days holiday up to an additional 3 days based on length of service (must qualify by April for leave provision)
• 6% Employer Contribution to pension – Royal London is the provider
• Sick pay
• Cash Back Scheme which includes cash back for dental treatment and a range of medical treatments as well as staff discounts with a range of retailers
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On-site parking
• Site Induction and yearly staff conference
• Medicash and Perk at Work also come through Medicash
• Blue Light Card

If this sounds like the type of environment that would suit you for the next phase of your career, then get in touch! The role is permanent and full-time (although flexible working patterns will be considered) and offers the opportunity to work flexibly from the charity's offices based in Knowsley and Barton, as well as across the region, and from home.

If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this role, apply here, or get in contact with Charlie, Leanne and Jen at Charity Horizons for more information. Please note that the closing date is Friday 18th October, 

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.