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Title: Resilience Programme Lead
Reports To: Director of Programmes & Development
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: Home-based, flexible with easy access to the Somerset area
Contract: Permanent, full time
Holiday: 25 days per annum plus public holidays
Application: Application form
Closing Date: Thursday 21st November at 9am
The post is subject to a six months’ probationary period.
The Charity
The Youth Adventure Trust is a youth development charity working with vulnerable young people aged 11 to 16 years old from Somerset, Wiltshire and Swindon. Our outdoor activity based YAT Adventure Programme enables young people to challenge themselves, experience success, learn to go beyond their own expectations and grow in confidence. Through a series of residential camps and day activities they are able to build resilience, self esteem and develop social and life skills. The YAT Resilience Programme works to the same outcomes through a year long programme of monthly activities, home-based challenges and reflective practice. Our Mentoring Programme works with those young people in need of some additional individualised support at the end of our other programmes. The Trust’s Bursary Programme is open to all those young people who have completed an initial programme, in order to assist their next steps into further activities. Our aim is to make a lasting improvement to the lives of vulnerable young people. All our services are provided completely free of charge to the young people who are nominated by schools and other youth organisations to take part.
The Role
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and inspiring individual to oversee and lead our new YAT Resilience Programme. Following a successful pilot in Wiltshire in 2023, we are now launching the programme in Somerset, a new geographical location for the Youth Adventure Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of YAT’s growth, leading our first move outside of Wiltshire and Swindon. There is plenty of scope to develop this new programme, ensuring it meets its objectives and gives the best possible opportunities to the vulnerable young people who are referred to build their resilience and therefore improve their future lives.
The Resilience Programme Lead will be responsible for;
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developing the content of the Resilience Programme including identifying, arranging and booking activities and other opportunities; and developing complementary materials such as reflective journals, take home challenges, online support and session plans for individual support.
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delivering the Resilience Programme to groups of young people, ensuring the highest standards of safety, wellbeing and engagement, acting as the key point of contact for them and their parents/carers throughout, and ensuring they get the maximum benefit from the opportunity.
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the continued review and development of the programme content, experience and learning opportunities to ensure maximum outcomes and that programme objectives are fulfilled. You will seek the views and feedback of young people, and include them as well as other stakeholders in its development. Having a high quality programme that meets its aims is of the utmost importance to YAT and this will require a reflective, insightful and creative leader.
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monitoring the impact of the programme on the young people taking part through use of our outcomes measurement tool and seeking feedback from young people, parents, referral agencies and volunteers. Reporting on this impact through success stories, data and analysis.
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working with the referral schools and young people’s families to promote understanding of the benefits of the programme, effective participation and ensure they have all the information they require. Providing parents/carers and referral schools with feedback to help support the young person’s development and wellbeing.
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line management for other Resilience Programme Managers, overseeing their workflow and delivery of the programme.
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working with the Volunteering Lead to recruit, train, support, organise and prepare volunteers who will work on the programme, including providing training and ensuring safe working practices and the highest standards of care and safeguarding. On activities you will oversee staff and providers who are brought in to support the delivery of the programme.
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overseeing the programme budget and ongoing expenditure review to ensure it is on track and achieves best value.
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overseeing and developing the programme’s website pages, database usage and administrative systems.
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scoping out and creating opportunities, contacts, networks and support in Somerset in order to raise YAT’s profile in the county.
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supporting the fundraising team through providing feedback, reports and supporting information to help acquire and maintain funding for the programme.
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attending parts of the YAT Adventure Programme, other events and volunteer training throughout the year in order to support the wider functions of the charity.
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acting as an ambassador for the Youth Adventure Trust at all times.
The Candidate
To be up to the challenge you’ll need an excellent understanding and a proven track record of relevant experience working with vulnerable and challenging young people. You’ll need demonstrable skills at building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders; young people, parents/carers, schools, volunteers, professional organisations and providers. You’ll need strong leadership and motivational skills; the capacity to get the best out of people and confidently deal with complex issues and challenges. You’ll be an excellent communicator, planner and problem solver, a strong team player and an exemplary role model.
We need someone with;
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knowledge, understanding and commitment to the highest standards of safeguarding, and dedication to promoting the welfare and safety of young people.
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relevant experience of managing, supporting and developing secondary age young people in a group setting, as well as through individual work.
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experience and interest in outdoor and adventurous activities.
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strong leadership skills to motivate, support, energise and manage a team.
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skills to train and develop new and existing staff, ensuring they feel well supported and are able to fulfil their role to the highest standard.
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relevant experience of working with volunteers in the Third Sector, including recruiting, supporting and managing volunteers.
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experience of delivering training and strong facilitation skills.
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experience of working in partnership with other professional organisations.
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self-motivation with the ability to work on their own initiative to plan and manage their workload.
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strong IT skills including experience of MS Office, web based platforms and databases.
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excellent administrative skills and a methodical and thorough approach.
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the ability to perform well and problem solve in high-stress and changing situations. The ability to be flexible and dynamic in approach.
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excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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a positive attitude, high energy and enthusiasm for the work of the Youth Adventure Trust; an understanding of the positive impact outdoor adventure can have on vulnerable young people, and a desire to help inspire young lives.
In addition:-
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The ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends as required is essential - if you are looking for a predictable 9-5 work environment, this won’t be the right fit.
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A full current driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required.
Safer Recruitment
The Youth Adventure Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
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a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Children’s Barred List will be required for this post;
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we will seek references on shortlisted candidates before interview, and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications;
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if the applicant is shortlisted, any relevant issues arising from his or her references or application will be taken up at interview;
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in accordance with due diligence checks, online searches may be conducted as part of the selection process on shortlisted candidates;
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if the applicant is currently working with children, on either a paid or voluntary basis, his or her current employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, including any in which the penalty is “time expired” (e.g. where a warning could no longer be taken into account in any new disciplinary hearing), and whether the applicant has been the subject of any child protection concerns, and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure. If the applicant is not currently working with children but has done so in the past, then contact will be made with that employer who will be asked about these issues; and
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applicants should note that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected, or dismissal if the applicant has been selected, and possible referral to the police.
Please review our Safeguarding Policy available on our website.
How to Apply
Please complete the Application Form which includes the opportunity to outline why you think you are suitable for this role, making specific reference to the Job Description and Person Specification above.
The Application Form should be returned to:
Tessa Woodrow, Director of Programmes and Development
Applications Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 21st November 2024
Shortlisted candidates will be notified on Friday 22nd November
Interview Date: Thursday 28th November 2024
The Youth Adventure Trust sincerely thanks all those who apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Unfortunately we are unable to reimburse interview expenditure incurred.
Data Protection Statement
For information about how we use your data, please see the Privacy Policy on our website.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement
The Youth Adventure Trust is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.
We use outdoor adventure and one-to-one support to empower young people to fulfil their potential and lead positive lives in the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Finance & Operations Assistant, Community Impact Bucks
Full Time 35 hours per week - £22,950 to £25,000 per annum (DOE)
Hybrid working pattern – mainly from home but must be available to go into our office (Weston Turville, Aylesbury) when required
Could you carry out the financial and administrative tasks that keep this busy charity running?
If you are highly organised, with an eye for detail and great Excel skills, then this could be the role for you.
About us
At Community Impact Bucks, we are passionate about helping people to get involved and make a difference in their communities.
· We support hundreds of communities and causes across Buckinghamshire by helping charities and voluntary groups to be the best they can be – perhaps by helping them find funding, run their organisation or find volunteers.
· By helping local residents to find volunteering roles, we support people who want to give back to their communities while at the same time help local charities to find the volunteers they may need to support vital services.
· And through our community services, we help to build strong, resilient communities and directly help people – the elderly, vulnerable and socially isolated – where we see an unmet need.
About you
Skilled in use of IT software, in particular Excel and QuickBooks or Sage, you get satisfaction from seeing everything running smoothly, have an eye for detail, and are happy to work on your own initiative as part of a remote team.
Able to manage your own time, you will have a flexible approach and be keen to test new ways of working to improve business processes.
Key responsibilities
Key tasks include:
· Bookkeeping and day-to-day management of invoices and payments
· Premises management: resolving day-to-day issues, First Aider, Fire Officer
· Co-ordinating team and Board meetings including invitations, agenda and papers
· Responsible for HR administration and record-keeping, including preparing paperwork and co-ordinating recruitment, induction and leaver processes
· Act as an IT Superuser, becoming expert in IT systems and supporting colleagues to use them effectively
Key requirements
· Experience of bookkeeping, preferably using bookkeeping software such as QuickBooks.
· Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
· Excellent telephone manner and confident in a public facing role.
· Able to establish systems, record information and maintain records systematically.
· Confident user of IT software, including Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
· Confident working with numbers, data and spreadsheets.
· Able to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines.
Diversity & Inclusion
Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities.
How to apply
For more information please visit our website to download the Job Description and application form.
Please apply via the CharityJob website with a CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specification by 5 pm on 27th September.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received so an early application is advised
Interviews will take place in person, at our office based in Weston Turville, Aylesbury (HP22 5XQ)
Please apply via the CharityJob website with a CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specification. The deadline for applications is 5 pm on 27th September 2024.
We support people and groups to get involved in their local communities and make Buckinghamshire a better place to live.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
With over 1350 active volunteers, volunteering lies at the heart of St Peter’s Hospice. Our retail, fundraising and clinical teams rely on volunteers to keep them thriving. We have an exciting opportunity for a Hospice Neighbours Coordinator to help us meet the social and practical support needs of our patients and their carers.
About the role:
Supporting someone at the end of their life is not just about providing medical care. Individuals and communities add an important layer of extra support allowing the normal and every day to continue. As part of the Compassionate Communities agenda, our Hospice Neighbour project brings together our patients with people from their local community who provide simple social and practical support for a few hours each week.
The Hospice Neighbour Coordinator role makes this happen! The successful candidate will be responsible for developing this important service. They’ll act as a single point of contact providing timely advice and guidance for project volunteers, facilitate bi-monthly volunteer support group sessions and build relationships with both internal and external referral partners. There is a strong demand for this wonderful project and this role is a fantastic development opportunity for the service and the successful candidate.
We’re looking for a highly organised, capable and positive volunteer project coordinator. You will understand asset-based community development and have insight and experience of the issues that affect an individual at end of life. You’ll have great interpersonal skills, be approachable, open, and able to communicate with volunteers and staff across the organisation. You’ll demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy in your work, have a positive solution focused outlook, and the ability to prioritise and manage a broad workload.
What we can offer you:
- Salary £27,000 – £30,000 per annum (FTE), dependent on experience.
- Working hours are 15 hours per week.
- Office location: Brentry
Due to the nature of the work involved, this role is exempt from the ROA and the jobholder will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We will be screening and offering interviews as we receive applications and therefore strongly encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
We know sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for job if they don't tick every box. If you are excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience, we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could just be what we are looking for!
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply for a vacancy and be able to provide evidence of this
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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- Title Project Delivery Officer
- Location Camden, London (1-2 days working from home)
- Hours Full time / 30 hours a week (flexible working hours)
- Salary £28,000pa (£19.44/hour)
- Status You will be hired as an independent contractor (self-employed basis)
Background
- Survivors Can Shine C.I.C is an ambitious non-profit organisation based in Camden, founded in 2019. We are a small, dynamic team. We are looking for a driven, entrepreneurial and strategically minded individual to join our team.
- We believe that children should be seen & heard. We want every child to know their rights and the power of their voice. We value the insight of employees with lived experience and connections in the field of youth work and social action. We recognise that using lived experience to drive social change is a valuable skill.
- We raise awareness and facilitate dialogue about the reality and prevalence of abuse, by providing platforms to empower young people and amplify their voices through creative and performing arts. Our work is focused on bringing communities together in collective strength, changing perceptions around abuse and creating young Ambassadors for Change.
- It’s an exciting time to join the organisation as the response to our work over the last year has been fantastic and the demand is expanding.
- Main purpose of the role
- Working with the Founder / Director of Survivors Can Shine to effectively deliver our ‘I Shine, Speak Out – Ambassadors for Change’ project
In this role you we can offer:
- - A strategic position, working directly with CEO
- - Opportunity to attend quarterly board meetings
- - Opportunity to directly work with and improve the lives of young people.
- - Opportunity to grow and develop with our organisation
Please See attached the Full Job Description
COMMUNITY HUB LEADER
Oasis Hub North Bristol
Full-time (40 hours per week, 1 FTE), Permanent Contract
Salary: £35,217 - £39,647 per annum
Oasis is looking for someone who can combine an entrepreneurial flair and excellent leadership skills to become the next Community Hub Leader supporting the established Hub at North Bristol.
The post holder will lead the development of the Hub, based in the Lawrence Weston area of Bristol supporting the Oasis Academies and wider local community, and to hold the vision of integrated community delivery, which will include a range of services such as family support, volunteering, youth mentoring, deliver a food pantry, community events and a toddler group.
This is a key role as you will be responsible for strategic oversight of the hub charity, ensuring the youth and community work supports the work of the academies, working alongside other local Oasis leaders such as Principals to develop one joined up local vision for the Hub.
A significant part of this role will involve fundraising and business development, working with local people to develop and grow the charity and local community movement.
We are looking for an experienced community leader who enjoys project and budget management, but also has a deep understanding of community work. A degree or professional qualification is valued, but we also value extensive relevant experience and being able to demonstrate an embodiment of our ethos and values.
This is a unique opportunity for a self-reliant and results-focused individual, who is looking to make a difference in this complex and high-profile field of work. In return we offer:
· Flexible working practices which encourages innovation and fresh ideas.
· A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.
· A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% employer contributions.
· 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.
· Employee wellbeing schemes such as Cycle to Work and an employee funded health cash plan.
For full details please go the Oasis UK charity website.
Closing date for completed applications is Midday Monday 7th October 2024. Interviews will be held on the 14th October and 22nd October 2024 in person in North Bristol. Please send us your CV and cover letter.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1026487
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Programmes Coordinator/Facilitator to join the Safe Ground team in HMP Lowdham Grange, Nottingham and take the lead in the effective setup, delivery, and evaluation of Safe Ground's programmes. The role involves delivering arts-based interventions aimed at supporting participants in their personal development, family relationships, and rehabilitation. You will be based at HMP Lowdham Grange, where you will develop collaborative partnerships with colleagues at the Visitors' Centre, as well as with key prison teams, wing staff, and, most importantly, the programme participants.
SIG Safe Ground is a nationally recognised and award-winning arts organisation, specialising in the design and delivery of impactful, arts-based therapeutic group interventions. With nearly three decades of experience, we have established ourselves as leaders in transforming lives within both prison and community settings. Our evidence-based programs are known for their artistic high quality and adaptability, offering flexible delivery options and bespoke solutions tailored to the specific needs of each service.
You will be required to undertake additional training and vetting as per the requirements of the prison.
Hours/Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00, hours may vary dependent on needs of the service.
We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity .
As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.
What we offer:
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
- Training and Development including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme including counselling
- Reflect Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference to people’s lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!
ABOUT YOU
We're looking for someone with a passion for arts-based interventions, you will see relationships as central to personal development and be creative in your approach to positively influence and persuade others. You will be able to use group work, arts, and drama techniques to support participants to rehearse new behaviours and experience alternative perspectives. You will have excellent communication skills, and support skills.
What we are looking for:
- Background in arts education, dramatherapy, applied theatre or equivalent
- Practical experience and/or knowledge on group work facilitation
- Experience of working with and engaging with diverse groups of people from varying backgrounds
- IT proficiency, able to learn new software. Confidence in Microsoft packages
- Resonance with Safe Ground and Social Interest Group values
- Understanding and/or experience working with therapeutic groupwork techniques, be able to deliver this to others
- Ability to follow organisational policies and process in line with external governance
What we would like, but not essential:
- Previous experience within a prison or other criminal justice setting and/or within a similar role
- Previous experience in a similar organisation/industry/role
- Understanding/experience working with therapeutic groupwork techniques
- Ability to positively persuade, empower, and influence others
OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and deliver engaging high-quality programmes which support rehabilitation, reintegration, and reablement for participants within the prison at various stages of their personal journey.
- Coordinate all aspects of promotion, recruitment and evaluation of programmes.
- Develop content and deliver this to different learning needs and styles.
- Co-Facilitate workshops and activities to support rehabilitation, combining arts-based interventions with course delivery.
- Collect and manage feedback, using this to continuously improve content and programmes.
- Support with all aspects of risk management, information management, and case recording as needed.
- Admin will vary.
Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position.
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Membership Assistant
Ref: LL/24/07
Part-Time
£26,199.90 - £30,566.55 per annum (pro-rata) plus benefits
St James’s Square, London SW1
Hours: 21 hours per week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm)
About The London Library
For 180 years, The London Library has stood as one of the UK's greatest literary institutions, inspiring creativity, and ideas. Our esteemed members, past and present, include literary giants like Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Virginia Woolf, and contemporary authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro and Sarah Waters. Our collection boasts around one million books, a vast eLibrary, and an invaluable postal loans service, making it a sanctuary for those who cherish the written word. We are championed by our President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE, and operate as a registered charity.
About the role
We are seeking a Membership Assistant to join our dedicated Member Services team. In this pivotal role, you will:
· Be responsible for our front reception desk
· Ensure members, visitors and callers are received and addressed in a welcoming, helpful and professional manner
· Assist with membership administration and services
· Create a memorable experience for our guests through selling merchandise, issuing ID passes or organising tours and carrying out inductions
· Always deliver high quality service standards at all times
About you
You are an enthusiastic professional with:
· A formal qualification in a relevant discipline or qualified by experience
· A high level of numeracy and literacy
· Experience of general office administration and customer-service environments
· Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills as well as an eye for detail
· Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends on a rota basis
Personal attributes include:
· Being pleasant, approachable, and helpful, even under pressure
· A willingness to adapt and assist with various tasks as needed
Why Join Us?
The London Library offers a friendly, hardworking, and inclusive workplace where we strive to support the diverse needs of our team. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality and diversity. Specific adjustments and access needs can be discussed to make this role suitable for you.
If you have the expertise to deliver a great member experience and are passionate about using your skills to contribute to the development of The London Library, we want to hear from you!
Please note: We can only consider candidates with the current right to work in the UK.
To Apply
Please visit our website & complete an application form including the Library's equal opportunities monitoring form.
Supporter Care Assistant
Salary: £13,650 (FTE of £22,750)
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Part time, 21 hours a week
Location: Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY
Norfolk Wildlife Trust are seeking a Supporter Care Assistant to provide administrative support and customer service in the Trust’s membership and supporter care team.
We are seeking a well organised, self-motivated individual to provide administrative support and customer service in the Trust's membership and supporter care team for 21 hours a week, with days to include Mondays and Tuesdays, based at the Trust's Norwich HQ.
The successful candidate will have administrative experience, IT skills across Microsoft Office packages, and the ability to communicate effectively with members and supporters by telephone and email. Experience of using a CRM database will be an advantage.
The Supporter Care Assistant will be line-managed by the Membership Services & Data Manager, and form part of a job share with the existing 2 days per week postholder. The role also receives supervision and support from other roles in the team, and will work with volunteers.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 27 September 2024.
Applications received after that date will not be considered.
Interviews are likely to take place on Friday 11 October 2024.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
Schools Project Officer (Estates)
Canterbury, Kent
£29,767 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week
3 year fixed-term contract with possibility of extension
The Schools Project Officer is a crucial business administrative role at the Diocese, as you will act as the first point of contact for projects concerning the development and maintenance of school sites and buildings, from senior leaders, governors, parish officers or our professional advisers.
Reporting to the Schools Officer and working within the Children, Young People and Education team, you will support the oversight of related grant funding and manage other bespoke projects such as promoting decarbonisation initiatives for church schools and organising land registrations. You will also advise school leaders and governors in relation to school organisation and the use or development of land and buildings.
As Schools Project Officer, you will act as facilitator between various internal and external teams, providing support through monitoring projects relating to school estates (building developments, maintenance and repairs), whilst making proactive enquiries and interventions to sustain progress against recorded timescales.
You will also take responsibility for managing grants held by the Diocese and liaising with schools regarding suitable projects and available funding, helping schools to prioritise projects for effective estate management.
A crucial part of our strategy is to assess the environmental impact of the Diocese’s church schools, planning for and supporting schools to advance decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects. As Schools Project Officer you will regularly update and signpost church schools to banks of practical materials and resources for decarbonisation campaigns, toolkits and projects, building case studies of best practice.
With an understanding of or experience in business administration, estate management or project support, you should be capable of supporting projects and have the ability to apply understanding to tasks. Capable of summarising complex information clearly, you should be able to explain the progress of projects to those with no specialist understanding.
Forward thinking, adaptable and responsive to a varied work programme, you should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have evidence of recent study, training or development and a willingness to learn new knowledge and technical skills.
It is essential for you to be supportive of the vision of the CYPE team and to be sympathetic to the contribution of Church of England schools to Christian mission.
The ability to travel and a willingness to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings and events is essential.
An understanding and awareness of Church of England structures and knowledge of the current educational landscape within the context of church schools, along with experience of budget management or creating financial reports would be desirable.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Check.
Canterbury Diocese is the oldest diocese in England, stretching from Maidstone to Thanet, the Isle of Sheppey to the Romney Marsh. We have 350 miles of coastline with historic ports and seaside resorts, alongside rural communities, market towns and commuter-belt urban developments. Affluent areas often sit alongside pockets of major deprivation, offering an exciting and challenging mission context.
At the heart of all we do is a vision of transformation for ourselves and our communities: no one can encounter God and remain unchanged. In the Diocese of Canterbury, we want to increasingly become a Christian community transformed through encounter with Christ, growing and overflowing to transform and bless the families, homes and communities we serve: Changed Lives, Changing Lives.
Closing date: 30 September 2024.
We are recruiting for an Events Fundraising Executive to join our Fundraising team; the scope on this job involves….
Job Title: Events Fundraising Executive
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £29,919 per annum
Contract type: Fixed-term (12 months), Full-time
Hours: 37.5
We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as an Events Fundraising Executive. Joining the Fundraising Events team, this crucial role will help to recruit, engage, and steward event participants, working closely with teams across the directorate as well as key external partners.
Closing date: 9am on 7 October 2024
Interview dates: 14, 15 & 16 October 2024
Benefits
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
We are thrilled to be searching for a Database Executive for a charity which supports individuals with learning disabilities, special educational needs, and children and families in crisis, in North-West London. This charity provides practical, emotional and therapeutic support to children and families who are facing various types of challenges, and this is your opportunity to make a real difference.
The role will provide database and data services to the Fundraising and Community Engagement department and enhance the charity’s supporter experience. You will be the data and insight lead who will assist with continuously updating the database and data processes, as well as data manipulation. You will focus on carrying out regular database health checks to update supporter records and to ensure accuracy of data. Additionally, you will also support your colleagues in their use of the database to enhance engagement, donations, and marketing for supporters.
To be successful in the role of Database Executive, you will need:
- Proven experience as a data administrator or similar role involving manipulating data, and advanced skills in using a database or CRM.
- Some experience of running reports and exporting data, and of running data health routines, with understanding of relational databases.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel to an intermediate level, and excellent IT skills and analytical mindset.
- Good understanding of GDPR.
- Good interpersonal skills, and ability to work across teams, with ability to follow complex instructions and processes.
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Location: North-West London/hybrid
Deadline: ASAP
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Chloe 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.
Head of HR & Operations
Are you a dynamic and organised leader, ready to inspire and support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers?
If you’re excited about using your professional experience to make a difference to young people, this could be the perfect role for you!
This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of HR & Operations to become part of the Senior Leadership Team at a new Youth Zone where no two days are ever the same!
Position: Head of HR & Operations
Location: Preston
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 (dependent upon experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the OnSide Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.
Closing Date: Monday 30th September 2024
About the Role
We’re looking for someone who can juggle multiple roles, tackle new challenges daily, and make a real impact on the lives of young people and the community. We need someone who can roll up their sleeves and embrace each new day with a positive attitude.
The Head of HR & Operations role is a key position within a Youth Zone, you’ll wear lots of different hats, leading and managing the back-office functions, overseeing monthly payroll administration to serving as the secretariat for the Board of Trustees. It’s up to you to ensure the team deliver the best possible service to the thousands of young people who rely on them.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the Youth Zone and make a real impact!
Before the Youth Zone opens and during its construction, there will be elements of hybrid working in place and opportunities to visit Youth Zones across the Network.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced and professional operational manager with HR expertise, who is passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives and thrives in a fast-paced, varied environment.
You will have experience of:
- General HR functions, including HR practices, procedures and policies.
- Basic accounts work and/or payroll
- Working in a senior administrative roles within a busy office environment
- Operational management & line management responsibility for a large, varied staff team
- Managing budgets
- Providing support at Board or Chief Executive level
- Working with external stakeholders and partners, e.g. contracts, service agreements, commissioning
To apply, you will be asked to submit a CV and cover letter via the company website.
About the Organisation
This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Preston, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025.
The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.
The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.
Other roles you may have experience of could include HR, Human Resources, Personnel, HR Manager, Human Resources Manager, Personnel Manager, HR and Operations Manager, Human Resources and Operations Manager, Personnel and Operations Manager, HR and Finance Manager, Operations, Finance.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Visitor Assistant
Salary range: £22,684 - £24,829 per annum (pro-rata)
Location: Helimed House, Norwich
Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week - we are happy to discuss working patterns
Contract: Permanent contract
East Anglian Air Ambulance is a regional charity providing life-saving care across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and beyond. With two state of the art helicopters and a fleet of rapid response vehicles our crew of critical care paramedics and specialist doctors bring their advanced skills, equipment and medicine to the scene of the incident in the fastest time possible.
We are looking for someone with exceptional administrative and customer care skills to join our Estates Team as a Visitor Assistant. This new role will help the Estates Team to continue to grow the number of internal and external events at our Norwich HQ, whilst ensuring all guests receive an outstanding experience.
You will provide administrative and hosting support at our Norwich HQ, ensuring all visitors and guests receive a professional and friendly welcome. Within this varied role, you will be responsible for ensuring that internal and external stakeholders receive excellent service before, during and after their event, and perform booking and event support administrative tasks such as placing catering orders, preparing the event space and diary management. You will work closely with our team of reception volunteers and will liaise regularly with colleagues across the charity to ensure that larger charity events, training courses and meetings are delivered to a high standard.
Some flexibility is required with this role to occasionally support events and functions outside of core working hours.
Named in 2023 as one of the ‘Best Places to Work’ in The Sunday Times national awards, you will be joining a truly inspirational organisation. EAAA not only operates with total patient focus but provides a supportive working environment where everyone can develop and make a difference – Together We Save Lives.
Closing date: Monday 30 September (9am)
Interview date: Tuesday 08 October
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
Library Assistant
Ref: LL/24/06
£26,199.90 - £30,566.55 per annum plus benefits
St James’s Square, London SW1
About The London Library
For 180 years, The London Library has stood as one of the UK's greatest literary institutions, inspiring creativity, and ideas. Our esteemed members, past and present, include literary giants like Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Virginia Woolf, and contemporary authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro and Sarah Waters. Our collection boasts around one million books, a vast eLibrary, and an invaluable postal loans service, making it a sanctuary for those who cherish the written word. We are championed by our President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE, and operate as a registered charity.
About the role
We are seeking a Library Assistant to join our dedicated Member Services team. In this pivotal role, you will:
· Deliver a full range of library circulation functions, from book issue to returns to postal loans
· Respond to member enquires, including requests for materials and book suggestions
· Provide tours to prospective members and conduct new member inductions
· Assist members in exploring the collection by identifying appropriate reference sources, creating materials to support their discovery of the collection
· Always deliver high quality service standards at all times
About you
You are an enthusiastic professional with:
· A formal qualification in a relevant discipline or qualified by experience
· Experience of library-based work, with knowledge or a keen interest in the Arts and Humanities
· Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills as well as an eye for detail
· Comfortable undertaking physical duties associated with moving heavy stock
· Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends on a rota basis
Personal attributes include:
· Being pleasant, approachable, and helpful, even under pressure
· A willingness to adapt and assist with various tasks as needed
Why Join Us?
The London Library offers a friendly, hardworking, and inclusive workplace where we strive to support the diverse needs of our team. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality and diversity. Specific a relevant discipline or qualified by experience
· A high level of numeracy and literacy
· Experience of general office administration and customer-service environments
· Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills as well as an eye for detailadjustments and access needs can be discussed to make this role suitable for you.
If you have the expertise to deliver a great member experience and are passionate about using your skills to contribute to the development of The London Library, we want to hear from you!
Please note: We can only consider candidates with the current right to work in the UK.
To Apply
Please visit our website & complete an application form including the Library's equal opportunities monitoring form.
Family Support Coordinator
£22,000 pa + benefits (including company car, 25 days annual leave, and pension)
London & the South East
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Coordinator to support our care teams in delivering a high-quality family support service in the region, working with families and professionals to ensure the families we support have access to the services they need.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for sourcing practical goods and services in the region, applying for grants and benefits, as well as working with other charities or community providers to obtain goods, equipment or funds for families that Rainbow Trust do not provide directly.
Having worked in a stressful or emotionally-demanding environment with an understanding of the complexities of working with children and families, you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and strong networks with other organisation to provide meaningful assistance to the families we support.
What we’re looking for:
· Professional experience of working in an administrative or coordinator role - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have provided services in a health, social care, youth or education setting within a charity environment.
· A friendly and socially-focused approach – you have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and develop effective relationships with a wide range of people, you enjoy helping others.
· Well-organised, with a high level of attention to detail – you work well within established systems, produce high quality work and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident MSOffice user.
· A persuasive and open communicator, you are inclusive in decision-making and are able to build and maintain strong working relationships with external organisations and networks.
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes.
• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
• Company car for front line care posts
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.
We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.