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Action Medical Research is the leading UK-wide charity dedicated to funding vital research to help sick babies and children. Our work is now needed more than ever. To help achieve this, we are seeking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join the Finance Team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to work with our Finance Manager to provide support to the financial management of the charity. You will be responsible for the accurate input and processing of financial ledger transactions onto the accounting system, ensuring that all deadlines are met and with a high level of attention to detail. You will work closely with other departments in the charity and will provide first class support. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate outstanding attention to detail, a positive attitude, great IT skills and strong customer service skills. Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous.

Join Age UK Westminster's friendly team and help grow its service supporting Westminster residents who are living with dementia. In 2024 the ambition is to grow the reach of the successful monthly ‘Heart of Westminster' Cafe delivered in partnership with the Salvation Army’s Regent Hall and grow the weekly community-based MCST group to two weekly groups and provide expertise to the Befriending team to manage some befriending matches. 

Job Title: Dementia Service Coordinator

Reporting to: Community Services Manager

Responsible for: Dementia Volunteers

Salary: £28,000 - £31,000 per annum pro-rata including London Weighting, plus up to 7% Pensions Contribution

Hours of work: 3 days a week with possibility of increasing days subject to funding

Annual Leave: 28 days per annum (pro-rata for part time), plus Bank Holidays

Location: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, London W10 4JL

Contract: 12 months with extension subject to securing continuation funding

Volunteer Coordinator (West)

Location: Remote/Mobile - Working from home as well as visiting areas, operating within the South East. Areas covered - Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Herefordshire, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan.
You will need a full UK driving licence and use of your own car, for which mileage will be paid.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Starting at £33,458 per annum, pro rata, depending upon skills and experience. Plus, an allowance of £1,260 per annum, pro rata.
Hours: Part time, 15 hours per week (some evening and weekend work may be required)

What you'll be doing
The 'Eyes On, Hands On' (EOHO) project enables those with an interest in our work to act as our eyes in their local area. Volunteers feedback the condition of war graves so our resources are directed efficiently.
In this role you'll develop opportunities, using volunteers to further the care provided by our operational staff. You'll liaise with the local regional manager and your volunteers, building and maintaining partnerships with a wide range of volunteer organisations and associations, ensuring regular engagement. You will also build upon already established relationships with external cemetery groups where opportunities exist.
As the volunteer coordinator, you'll manage volunteer applications, engage with passionate volunteers, and conduct engaging online training sessions.

What you need to have

• Practical experience managing volunteer groups (including remotely)
• Personable and excellent communication, especially with a diverse range with people
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft packages

Who we are
In the echo of history's whispers, there exists an organisation that transcends time - The Commonwealth War Graves Commission, where heroes stories are etched into the very soil they defended. Share this hallowed ground with us, where you will contribute to maintaining our high standards and work in an environment that is supportive and collaborative, with colleagues you'll value and enjoy working with.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30, pro rata
• Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 15%
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle To Work scheme

How to apply
Apply via our Career Portal by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.

We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.

Are you passionate about tackling poverty and making a real difference in the local community? Does working with a team of brilliant volunteers to help combat poverty and hunger appeal? If yes, we want to hear from you!

The Trustees of St Neots Foodbank are looking for a new Foodbank Manager to join our amazing team of volunteers. We are a community-led operation that is based on, shaped, and guided by Christian principles. We believe no-one in our community should have to face going hungry.  

St Neots Foodbank was founded ten years ago by the town’s churches; and is part of the Trussell Trust network and is still managed by trustees from those churches. At St Neots Foodbank we have our own warehouse and run four distribution centres across St Neots each week; all currently staffed by over 70 volunteers.

We are looking for

As Operations Manager, you will oversee the operations at St Neots Foodbank, giving particular attention to operational efficiency and standards in line with the terms of the franchise, including the implementation of existing policies and standard operating processes. You will be instrumental in enabling our Foodbank to continue to support our community and support and guide its future development.

Our ideal candidate will have relevant experience and be able to demonstrate great leadership qualities to build strong teams based on trust and understanding. Self-motivation, organisation and excellent interpersonal skills will be essential for this role. We are looking for an individual who is in sympathy with Christian values, and who has the ability to work empathetically with people from disadvantaged, marginalised, or socially excluded backgrounds.

Ful details can be found in the attached Job Description.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the job advert may close early if the right candidate if found beforehand. The Application Form should be completed before interview.

The first round of interviews has been scheduled for Thursday 18th  July 2024.

As a Trust Fundraiser, you will be a key member of our passionate and talented philanthropy team. You will proactively manage a portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations to secure income in support of The Salvation Army’s programme of work in England and Wales, helping some of the most vulnerable people in our society and fighting against injustice.

The Salvation Army is a worldwide charity and Christian church, working in over 132 countries. The Salvation Army is the largest provider of welfare services in the UK after the Government. We are working in the heart of communities supporting those who have experienced human trafficking and homelessness, people who are struggling with debt and unemployment and those recovering from addiction.

Key Responsibilities: As a member of the Trust Fundraising Unit, you will be responsible for securing gifts from and building relationships with charitable trusts and foundations. You will identify and initiate relationships with prospective donors using a range of research methods and develop long-term relationships by the excellent stewardship of supporters. 

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of successful fundraising from charitable trusts and foundations
• Strong writing skills and creative approaches
• Ability to build effective working relationships across an organisation
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and work within a complex environment

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme

Please note; this is a 12 months fixed term position, with a possibility of extension

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week

Closing Date: Monday 15th July 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 22nd July 2024

Are you skilled at managing complex calendars and ensuring deliverables stay on track? Do you excel in high-level PA roles and Project Coordination? Are you passionate about research and innovation in the humanitarian sector?

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with a global charity that is dedicated to finding solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. This well-established organisation works in collaboration with humanitarian organisations, researchers, innovators, and the private sector to tackle some of the most challenging issues affecting people worldwide. Their mission is to build a global research and innovation system that is relevant, responsive to need, and capable of delivering transformative solutions.

As the Executive Personal Assistant, you will provide comprehensive and confidential administrative support to the Director of Impact and Engagement and their direct reports (Heads of Teams) to help manage their workload and keep deliverables on schedule.

Executive Personal Assistant

Duration: Initially for 3 months with a potential monthly rolling extension.

Immediate start essential

Location: London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Manchester, or remote within the UK.
A remote-first working environment whereby staff can choose to work from home or their office of reference. Staff are expected to attend in-person meetings monthly (at most) to support collaboration and connection with team members.

Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)

Flexible working is supported as much as possible and requests for non-standard hours will be considered.

Pay: Hourly pay £20.37 plus £2.46 per hour holiday pay, up to £22.35 plus £2.70 holiday pay per hour (Equivalent to annual salary of £37,080 - £40,685 FTE)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain good relationships with members of the Board, Leadership Group, managers, and external stakeholders.
• Effectively manage the Director's and Heads of Team's Outlook calendars, anticipating and scheduling regular events, meetings, and appointments.
• Maintain inboxes, ensuring urgent emails are prioritised and responding appropriately.
• Assist on a range of projects focused on programme delivery and organisational development, communicating progress updates and resolving issues.
• Coordinate procurement and contract management processes, ensuring compliance.
• Collate information, statistics, reports, and presentations to support the Director and Heads of teams.
• Support the planning, administration, and organisation of events, including programmatic steering groups, engagement events, and staff events.
• Organise travel and accommodation through our corporate travel agent in line with company policy.
• Maintain and develop intranet pages related to the teams and provide support and coordination to our current SharePoint development project.
• Coordinate and organise meetings, prepare agendas, take notes of actions, and ensure staff members are adequately prepared.
• Process expenses and invoices, ensuring compliance with financial processes.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned in support of the charity's purpose and objectives.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Significant experience working as an executive PA for a senior team, including administrative support, diary, and inbox management.
• Autonomous working with the ability to use judgement and discretion.
• Experience coordinating procurement and contracting processes.
• Project coordination experience, maintaining deadlines, budgets, and stakeholder communication.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to take initiative confidently.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, independently resolving administrative, compliance, and policy issues.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and meet tight deadlines under pressure.
• Events coordination experience.
• Experience working within grant management, innovation, or research.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply without delay as we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Closing date: 8th July at 9am

Interviews: Thursday 11 July via Teams

Start: ASAP

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the 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 do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Hours: 28 hours per week

Basis: Fixed term 12 month post

Location: Cardiff Office and home

Salary: £24,440 per year (£30,550 full time equivalent)

This is an exciting opportunity to join the RNIB in a special project developed in partnership with housing providers in Wales.

The Vision Friends project aims to increase knowledge and awareness of sight loss and hidden sight loss in older people across all tenures from general needs housing to supported housing, sheltered, extra care housing, care homes and nursing homes.

As a Vison Friends Project Engagement and Training Officer, you will be in charge of delivering and monitoring the project, including creating communication plans, reports and stakeholders' networks. You will also identify training needs for the team and deliver training to project partners, developing content and solutions, and ensuring that Vision Friends and project partners have the right tools to make this project a success. By representing the RNIB/RNIB Cymru on local and national groups, you will ensure inclusion and access to information advice and support to enhance the wellbeing and independence of people with sight loss.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in delivering training, using different mediums, such as Microsoft Teams and face to face sessions, and project management. They will also have significant experience of the sight loss sector and/or working with older people or people with complex needs such as Dementia, Stroke or Learning disabilities.

What We Offer

RNIB prides itself on being a great place to work with a positive, progressive culture. We offer a wide range of benefits including 26 days of holiday per year (plus bank holidays) which rises with service, enhanced family friendly benefits, a contributory pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 11% and a rewards platform with employee discounts across over 800 retailers.

For more information on our available benefits, please visit our .

If you are having trouble applying online or would like more information, please contact us on .

If you would like to apply for this great job opportunity please review the documents linked below, then select "Apply Online" at the bottom of this page and complete our application form, telling us how you meet the Specialist Skills, Knowledge and Experience criteria (Section 1 of the person specification in the Job Description). Guidance for completion can be found on each page of the application form.

Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Check and relevant Barred Lists check.

We're the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and we're here for everyone affected by sight loss. Working for us means working for one of the UK's biggest charities, supporting almost two million people living with sight loss in the UK.

One of our core values is to be led by blind and partially sighted people and we involve our customers in recruitment. Please be advised that your anonymised application may be shared internally with those involved in the recruitment process.

RNIB is committed to being an Equal Opportunities organisation and we welcome applications from people with sight loss.

Swyddog Ymgysylltu a Hyfforddi Prosiect Ffrindiau'r Golwg (Caerdydd - lleoliad hyblyg)

Cyflog: £30550 y flwyddyn pro rata
Math o gontract: Contract Tymor Penodol (1 flynedd)
Oriau: 28 awr yr wythnos

Dyma gyfle cyffrous i ymuno â'r RNIB mewn prosiect arbennig sydd wedi'i ddatblygu mewn partneriaeth â darparwyr tai yng Nghymru.

Nod prosiect Ffrindiau'r Golwg yw cynyddu gwybodaeth ac ymwybyddiaeth o golled golwg a cholled golwg gudd ymhlith pobl hyn sy'n byw mewn pob math o gartrefi, o dai anghenion cyffredinol i dai â chymorth, tai gwarchod, tai gofal ychwanegol, cartrefi gofal a chartrefi nyrsio.

Fel Swyddog Ymgysylltu a Hyfforddi Prosiect Ffrindiau'r Golwg, chi fydd yn gyfrifol am gyflawni a monitro'r prosiect, gan gynnwys creu cynlluniau cyfathrebu, adroddiadau a rhwydweithiau rhanddeiliaid. Byddwch hefyd yn nodi anghenion hyfforddi ar gyfer y tîm ac yn rhoi hyfforddiant i bartneriaid y prosiect, yn datblygu cynnwys ac atebion, ac yn gwneud yn siwr bod yr offer cywir gan brosiect Ffrindiau'r Golwg a'i bartneriaid er mwyn sicrhau bod y prosiect yn llwyddo. Drwy gynrychioli'r RNIB/RNIB Cymru ar grwpiau lleol a chenedlaethol, byddwch yn sicrhau cynhwysiant a mynediad at wybodaeth, cyngor a chefnogaeth i wella lles ac annibyniaeth pobl hyn sydd â cholled golwg.

Bydd gan yr ymgeisydd delfrydol brofiad helaeth o ddarparu hyfforddiant, gan ddefnyddio gwahanol gyfryngau, megis Microsoft Teams a sesiynau wyneb yn wyneb, ac o reoli prosiectau. Bydd ganddynt hefyd brofiad sylweddol o'r sector colled golwg a/neu o weithio gyda phobl hyn neu bobl ag anghenion cymhleth fel Dementia, Strôc neu Anableddau Dysgu.

Os hoffech wneud cais am y cyfle gwych yma i weithio gyda ni, edrychwch dros y dogfennau sydd wedi'u rhestru isod, yna dewiswch "Apply Online" ar waelod y dudalen hon a chwblhewch ein ffurflen gais, gan sôn wrthon ni sut rydych chi'n bodloni'r meini prawf o ran Sgiliau Arbenigol, Gwybodaeth a Phrofiad (Adran 1 o fanyleb yr unigolyn yn y Disgrifiad Swydd). Mae canllawiau ar gyfer cwblhau i'w gweld ar bob un o dudalennau'r ffurflen gais.

Bydd y penodiad yn amodol ar Wiriad Cofnodion Troseddol Manylach a gwiriadau perthnasol o Restrau Gwaharddedig.

Ni yw Sefydliad Cenedlaethol Brenhinol Pobl Ddall (RNIB) ac rydyn ni yma ar gyfer pawb y mae colled golwg wedi effeithio arnyn nhw. Mae gweithio i ni yn golygu gweithio i un o elusennau mwyaf gwledydd Prydain, gan gefnogi bron i ddwy filiwn o bobl sy'n byw gyda cholled golwg ym Mhrydain.

MARKETING PLANNING MANAGER

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum

Reports to: Senior Marketing Strategy & Planning Manager (Paid Media)

Department: ?Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: 2 year fixed-term contract

Hours: ?35 hours per week (we are open to Compressed Hours)

Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: Wednesday 17 July 2024, 23:55

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

??We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you. ?

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised marketeer to join Cancer Research UK's Marketing Planning Team to play a key role in supporting our audience-led marketing strategy and planning function. Using your integrated marketing expertise, you will take a centralised view across our marketing, audiences, channels, and performance to ensure all activity is insight led, balanced, well-timed and has maximum impact. This is your chance to support the delivery of high profile and impactful campaigns, helping to bring everyone closer to our purpose, transforming Cancer Research UK into an influential and impactful force in society, inspiring audiences to help us beat cancer.

You will act as a central point to consult closely with marketing agencies and internal stakeholders on campaigns and activity to ensure optimal strategic alignment and fully integrated planning. You will also support the annual marketing planning process in setting overarching marketing objectives, key performance indicators, forecasts, and budgets, translating these into an all-channel strategic brief for the cross-portfolio marketing plan, alongside campaign briefs. To be successful you must have a strong understanding of fully integrated end-to-end marketing campaigns and enjoy working with a range of stakeholders across a wide variety of projects.

What will I be doing?

• Supporting the annual marketing planning process in setting overarching marketing objectives, key Performance Indicators, forecasts and budgets; translating these into an all-channel cross-portfolio marketing plan

• Consulting with agencies and internal teams on paid marketing campaigns and activity to ensure optimal strategic alignment and fully integrated campaign planning across, audiences, channels and products

• Working closely with the Commercial and Operations function to support the end-to-end marketing workflow including and managing key stakeholder and agency/supplier relationships

• Working closely with the Marketing performance team and wider marketing teams to gather actionable insight and learnings from past campaigns

• Analysing campaign results, evaluating performance against targets while spotting opportunities to optimise activity, innovate and increase efficiency

• Taking a future-facing view of marketing trends and developments as well as competitor activity, the consumer landscape and data insight to ensure Cancer Research UK's marketing and communications stay ahead of the curve and are data and insight driven.

What skills are you looking for?

• Strong understanding of paid media channels; Audio Visual, Out Of Home, Digital with a particular focus on Paid Search and the role of the different channels in integrated campaign planning.

• Excellent project management and communication skills with experience of managing and improving priority workstreams involving multiple teams and stakeholders.

• Media planning expertise and experience delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns across a broad portfolio.

• Experience of leading communications to manage and motivate suppliers and agencies to drive maximum value from relationships.

• Relevant experience of building positive working relationships and influencing others and working effectively as part of a matrix team.

• Commercially aware with budget management experience.

• Awareness of direct marketing channels and their role in the end-to-end marketing journey.

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.

Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively

Are you looking for new role to gain hands-on experience in the non-profit sector? Do you have natural curiosity, ability to self-lead and vibrant faith? At TLG we're excited to bring an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to develop key skills and contribute to impactful programmes. With continuous learning, early responsibility and varied experiences, this graduate opportunity is a great way to start a successful career whilst making a real difference.The role and learning is designed to stretch and challenge you, while providing the skills and experience to help you progress your career and contribute to TLG's continuing success.

You will have unique involvement in key aspects of TLG - building on your own indiviudal passions, skills and interests.  We're looking for someone with the potential to develop into a senior leader at TLG who may be a graduate with one to two years current work experience. You will be looking for the next step in your career and will have the humility, emotional intelligence, faith and drive to make a real difference to children and families. 

The role will be predominantly based within our Fundraising, Partnerships or Executive Support team to maximise career development and understanding of the sector but will also involve spending time within different departments, teams and external partners.  This will incorporate diverse experiences that could range from liaising with funders, leading new projects, exec suppport through to involvement in strategic development.

TLG is a Christian charity hence, we are looking for individuals with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Closing Date: July 19th

Initial Online Interviews: July 23rd 

Final In Person Interviews: July 30th 

As a HR Assistant – Apprentice you will provide a high level of administrative support to the HR Manager and wider Corporate Service Department, helping in the development and implementation of HR practices, processes, and functions within the Charity. Throughout your apprenticeship you will be proactive in support of business requirements and develop your knowledge to become a first point of call for payroll, HR administration, recruitment, and pension queries.

You will be required to maintain the upkeep of both the Charity’s HR management system, and our Learning Platform, which will contain a high level of sensitive and personal data. Using that data, you will also be responsible for creating and publishing reports that will support decision making of the Senior Leadership Team.

As part of the role, you will undertake a Level 3 Apprenticeship in HR Support at Mid-Kent College, where you will use your work responsibilities to work towards a nationally recognised CIPD apprenticeship.
KSS is looking for a highly engaged and proactive individual who wants to develop a career within HR and help enhance the workplace for all members of Team KSS. You should respect that the role will require a high level of sensitivity due to the nature of work that will be undertaken. Alongside this you will require an excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication to help engage with al members of Team KSS.

Duties to Include:

- Maintain, create, and update all employee records in an accurate and timely manner.
- Undertake administrative activities linked to the employee lifecycle from new starters, promotions, colleague changes and leavers.
- To check and maintain all pre-employment documentation associated with Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Right to Work compliance prior to the commencement of employment.
- Support the induction of new employees into the Charity and make sure that all payroll and employment documentation is collected.
- To complete payroll data inputting on a monthly basis, and ensure that Senior Managers are provided with payroll reports in a timely manner.
- Support both managers with the appraisal process and ensure that performance management is recorded and reviewed regularly and within set deadlines.
- Be responsible for the booking and evaluation of training and making sure all training undertaken by staff is recorded accurately.
- Maintain and update the KSS Learning Platform when necessary. This may include the adding and removing of staff members, the updating of e-learning materials and the collating of statutory training records and completion dates.
- Work with members of Team KSS to develop and build training courses through our e-learning authoring platform.
- Be a champion of all HR systems within KSS, and work with the HR Manager to ensure that they provide solutions and analytics to members of Teams KSS and the Senior Leadership Team.

About KSS:

We are Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), and we fight every day to save lives. We are Team KSS, a close-knit team of dedicated, skilled, sector-leading experts with an incredible level of expertise. We are passionate about what we do which drives us to always deliver our very best.
We’re driven by our purpose of saving lives and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. Last year alone we responded to over 3,000 incidents. We are fearless and tireless in fighting to save every life.
Our charity headquarters and forward operating base are located at Rochester Airport, with our aircraft hangar and maintained at Redhill Aerodrome. When the call comes, we can reach any part of Kent, Surrey or Sussex in under 30 minutes.

Additional Information:

The closing date for this role is the 31st July 2024. However, the role may close prior to this date if a suitable candidate is found.

Location: Rochester Airport, Kent
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Full time
Salary: £12,313

Benefits:

- 33 days annual leave rising with service
- Occupational/Enhanced Sick Pay
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Access to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Events
- Access to the Wellbeing Hub
- Money Purchase Pension Scheme
- Group Life Assurance Cover
- Group Income Protection Cover
- Critical Illness Cover
- Employee Assistance Programmes
- Hybrid working
- Development opportunities

Closing date: 03-08-2024

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We are looking for a Communications Manager – to facilitate the communications element for our Impact and Urban Health, part of Guy's and St Thomas Foundation. 

Key responsibilities:

· Plan and deliver engaging communications tactics that contribute to the impact of our work, focused on informing and influencing key audiences, initially focusing on our children’s mental health and multiple long term conditions programmes.

· Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of targeted communications for programme specific, and cross-programme work.

· Use a range of communications approaches and channels to amplify our work, ensuring they are always audience-led and adhering to our communications DEI principles.

· Plan, write and edit content at pace for both own and external channels.

· Build and nurture key relationships within the organisation, and with external partners.

· Working with colleagues, identify communications opportunities to demonstrate the impact of our work.

· Project manage communications projects from start to end, ensuring high quality and timely outputs.

· Provide other colleagues with sound advice and support to ensure outstanding communications outputs.

· Proactively seek and secure opportunities, including (but not limited to) speaking platforms, events and targeted media coverage to raise the national and international profile of Impact on Urban Health.

Person Specification

Skills, abilities, and attributes:

· Able to translate complex ideas into engaging and persuasive communications.

· Has an audience-first mindset, with a passion for creating innovative and engaging communications that engage, inform and influence.

· Brings a strong news sense and ability to identify the stories that are worth telling from a varied and rich pool of opportunities.

· Able to react quickly to external opportunities.

· Thrives working with multiple projects and deadlines.

· Brings energy and pace to the work, and a strong can-do attitude.

· Able to assess performance of communications, draw valuable insights and apply learning.

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications:

Essential

· Project management – managing multiple deadlines and projects.

· Strong copy writing and editing.

· Experience in a busy communications environment.

· B2B communications, stakeholder communications and media relations.

· Delivering audience-focused campaigns

Desirable

· Experience in a managerial role in communications.

· Experience of communicating to influence.

What will you be doing?

You will be joining Caxton Youth Organisation during an exciting time in our strategy, as we aim to maximise our reach and support the wellbeing of over sixty learning disabled and autistic 11–25-year-olds in Westminster each year, by creating communities, breaking barriers and empowering young people through youth work. You will be central to this, developing a team of youth workers and ensuring our programmes are delivered successfully. As well as maintaining top quality accessible activities, embedding referral and activity partnerships. You will be working directly with young people 1-2 evening sessions a week and on incredible trips around the community. 

What we’re looking for:

As an ideal candidate, you will bring proven experience of overseeing the delivery and management of youth programmes with learning disabled and autistic young people, directly delivering youth-led services. You will have demonstrable experience of team management and will line manage an amazing team of youth workers supporting them to grow and thrive and deliver the best outcomes for young people. You will support the organisation to meet deadlines and complete reports to be able to keep Caxton as a sustainable and impactful organisation. You will have demonstrated your ability to use reflective youth work practice and flexibility and innovation across your career. As an outstanding communicator, you will possess an exceptional ability to develop and maintain partnerships, capable of securing commitment to Caxton Youth Organisation and building a confident team. You will have proven experience of strategically thinking about developing projects and programmes for young people.

If this sounds like something you want to be part of then I hope you will download the job pack and submit a cover letter and CV for consideration.

Person Specification

What we'd love from you: (the Essentials)

• A personal commitment to Caxton’s mission to create communities, break barriers and empower learning disabled young people.
• 3+ years of youth work experience
• Experience of managing and delivering targeted youth work
• A minimum qualification in Youth Work at Level 2 or above
• 2+ years of line-management experience
• Experience of the learning disability sector and of implementing projects with learning disabled young people.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• A satisfactory DBS check at enhanced level is required
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Experience of successfully managing youth projects with outcomes and deadlines.
• A strong track record of developing and embedding a performance management culture with a clear development focus.
• Ability to motivate and empower staff so as to build effective teams and relationships, trust, good morale and teamwork.

Desirable

• An understanding of different communication methods, including Makaton
• Experience of detailed reporting to funders on all aspects of the programme and services
• First Aid Qualification
• A proven ability to manage expenditure budget
• Able to demonstrate a track record of strategic planning and delivery
• Level 3+ qualification in youth work

The first round of interviews will be held on Thursday 25th July 2024. 

• • Location: London, Black Country and Birmingham.
  • Permanent contract
  • Term Time- 35 hours per week over 48 weeks (Sep-July with August as leave)
  • £22,916 - £26,583 (+£1,833 London Weighting) paid over 12 months
  • Start Date: Monday 2nd September

A fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience in youth facilitation and stakeholder management to join our team as a Programme Coordinator. We have a three-year strategy to increase the number of young people we serve while ensuring we can grow with impact and sustainability. You will join a team that is determined and energetic; reflective and collaborative; and values the experiences and backgrounds of each person we work with.

As a Programme Coordinator (PC) you will be at the frontline of our work, working directly with schools and colleges, young people and local businesses to make an impact! You will be responsible for all aspects of programme management and delivery of the Envision programme in a cluster of schools/colleges in your region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programme delivery and facilitating work with young people
• Programme management and logistics
• Stakeholder management
• Impact management

Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:

• Experience of facilitating activities with young people – including preparing engaging sessions in advance by utilising resources available to them
• Experience of project management – highly organised, with the ability to manage your own time to meet deadlines
• Experience of working on projects which have multiple stakeholders – communicating effectively through written and verbal communication
• Commitment to Envision’s vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture

Desirable Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:

• Experience of data handling – collecting and recording data in a timely manner using an online CRM system
• Understanding of, and/ or lived experience of, the barriers that young people face, that contribute to the education and employment gap

Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview.

To apply you must please read the application pack and apply online.

Deadline - Midnight Tuesday 23rd July

Please note:

-Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

-We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

- We will be interviewing as we go along, so early applicants are encouraged.

- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application.

Your new company
I am working exclusively with a health-based regulator, and we are looking for a Senior Project Manager (NOT IT) to join the Transformation and Change team on a Permanent, Full-Time basis. You will be expected to work on two major projects. The first of which is to develop a set of standards for registrants who go on and advance their practice/skills by attending further training and on the job experience. The standards will ensure that they continue to provide safe and kind care. The second project looks at ensuring that educational providers for student registrants have courses which stand up to scrutiny and are in line with our code of conduct.

Your new role
The successful candidate will:

• Manage project objects and ensure they are aligned to the local and corporate strategy.
• Develop business cases, project plans and budgets.
• Lead projects throughout the full lifecycle to ensure they are delivered on time and to budget.
• Ensure budget plans and risks are tracked and reported.
• Matrix manage the resources across the organisation.
• Report on project progress to key sponsors and stakeholders.
• Communicate to relevant internal and external stakeholders throughout key stages throughout the project.

What you'll need to succeed
This position is ideal for someone who is:

• Prince2 qualified
• Experienced at managing high value, complex, strategic projects throughout the full lifecycle.
• Experienced of preparing and presenting plans to a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Experienced in budget and resource management.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience in NON-TECHNICAL Project Management roles in the Public Sector, ideally health based.

What you'll get in return
This is a great position for an experienced Transformation and Change Project Manager to join a brilliant regulator on an exciting programme with longevity, resources and flexibility. Once this project is over, there will be other projects to get involved in across the business. The salary is £55,345 - £61,494/annum plus benefits. This is a hybrid role, based in central London.

What you need to do now
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