Advocacy Jobs
c. £65k per annum
9 month fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as our Head of Supporter Growth.
As the Head of Supporter Growth at UNICEF UK, you will lead on delivering a best-in-class programme to recruit new supporters – across multiple channels and products including one-off and regular donations, eCommerce customers, subscription products, campaigning actions or supporters leaving gifts to UNICEF in their Will.
You will develop strategies to grow our income through delivery of multi-channel acquisition campaigns that engage supporters through positive experiences.
You will be a values-based leader, with extensive experience of inspiring teams to achieve strategic objectives. You will have extensive experience of developing and implementing successful marketing strategies, including financial management, strategic planning, monitoring and reporting of KPIs.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 12 midday, Tuesday 1 October 2024.
Interview date: w/c 7 or 14 October 2024.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
Join Fawcett Society as Head of Policy, Research and Advocacy
£40,800 for 4 days a week, permanent contract (£51,000 per year FTE)
Are you a passionate advocate for gender equality with the strategic insight to drive real-world change? Do you want to shape policy and research that dismantles the barriers facing women and girls across the UK? The Fawcett Society is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead our evidence-based policy, research, and advocacy work.
About The Fawcett Society
We are the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights. For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of creating a fairer society where women and girls in all their diversity can fulfil their potential. Through cutting-edge research, impactful advocacy, and the strength of our members, we continue to drive the agenda for gender equality in the UK.
The Role
As Head of Policy, Research, and Advocacy, you’ll lead a dedicated team in delivering high-impact, evidence-led research projects and campaigns that influence policymakers, challenge inequalities, and create meaningful, lasting change. You will be the public face of Fawcett’s policy work, representing us at events, in the media, and engaging with politicians across the political spectrum.
Key responsibilities include:
- Strategically leading Fawcett’s research and policy advocacy, ensuring a focus on intersectionality and the voices of women most affected by inequality.
- Delivering influential, data-driven research that shapes national conversations and informs our campaigns.
- Building partnerships and coalitions with stakeholders across the political, academic, and voluntary sectors to maximise our impact.
- Managing and developing a high-performing team, including overseeing project budgets and contributing to fundraising efforts.
Who We’re Looking For
You are an experienced policy professional with a deep understanding of gender equality issues in the UK. You have a proven track record of engaging at a senior level within Parliament, influencing decision-makers, and developing evidence-based solutions to complex policy problems.
As a leader, you’re collaborative and inspiring, committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and anti-racism both within your team and across the organisation. You bring creativity, strategic thinking, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, from policymakers to the media.
We welcome applications from:
- Those seeking flexible working options, including job-share or compressed hours.
- Candidates from outside London who are willing to travel into Westminster for key meetings.
We particularly encourage applications from disabled candidates, older candidates, and Black and racially minoritised candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Location: Remote working is welcome, but regular meetings in Westminster are required. (Remote candidates will need to cover their travel costs to London)
Contract: Permanent, subject to a three-month probation period.
If you’re ready to lead transformative policy and advocacy work that makes a difference in the lives of women and girls, we want to hear from you!
Apply now and be part of the change.
For more details about the role and how to apply, visit our website.
Our vision is a society in which women and girls in all their diversity are equal and truly free to fulfill their potential
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Join Our Team as a Refuge Support Worker at Cambridge Women’s Aid
Location: Cambridge
Position: Refuge Support Worker
Organisation: Cambridge Women’s Aid (CWA)
Salary: £27,000-£29,000 for a 37-hour week (we will consider part-time hours down to a minimum of 30 hours per week)
About Us: CWA is dedicated to providing life-changing support and safe accommodation to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. We are very passionate about our work and we are immensely proud of the support we have offered in Cambridge since 1977. We are seeking a resourceful and motivated refuge support worker to help deliver our life-saving refuge service to survivors of domestic abuse.
We appreciate that few women will have specific experience of working in a refuge. If you would like an informal chat about your transferrable skills before completing the application, please contact us directly to arrange this.
The Role: As the Refuge Support Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering tailored emotional and practical support to women and children living in our refuge. You'll work closely with a small caseload of women, helping them rebuild their lives, navigate their support plans, and move towards independent living. Your work will range from providing safety advice and emotional support to practical assistance like securing move-on housing, advocating with other agencies, and coordinating resettlement support. You’ll also ensure the smooth operation of the refuge, maintaining a safe, welcoming environment. You will be directly responsible to the Refuge Manager and will work as part of a small team which includes the Children’s Worker, Family Worker and Housekeeper.
Benefits of the Role:
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Generous annual leave: Enjoy a good annual leave allowance of 25 days per year plus bank holidays, with an extra holiday purchase scheme and additional leave days for long service.
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End of year bonus: Receive a bonus at the end of the year as a token of appreciation for your hard work.
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Pension scheme: Benefit from a salary exchange scheme for pension on top of the standard workplace pension.
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Clinical supervision: Regular clinical supervision to support your professional well-being and reflective practice.
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Supportive team: Work in a well-connected and supportive all-women team environment, with experienced and passionate colleagues.
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Job satisfaction: Experience high levels of job satisfaction through making a positive impact in the lives of women and children, and using your creativity to influence service development and innovation.
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Professional development: Access high-level training and continuing professional development opportunities.
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Time off in lieu: We ensure that all extra hours worked are paid or given back through time off in lieu.
What We're Looking For:
We need someone who is compassionate, resourceful, and experienced in working with women affected by domestic abuse. If you have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, a commitment to advocacy, and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people, we'd love to hear from you.
Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 9th October
Successful applicants will be notified and interviews will be held within three weeks of this date.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and open to women only (Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies). The appointment will be made on the understanding that a satisfactory 3-month probationary period will be completed by the applicant and that acceptable references will be received by CWA.
In order to keep costs to a minimum we will only contact you if you have been selected for interview.
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The Chief Operating Officer (COO) oversees the organisation’s operations, financial management and strategy, people and culture, and governance. Acting as a strategic partner to the Executive Director, the COO collaborates closely with the Senior Management Team and the broader staff, fostering a participative leadership style.
CHEM Trust’s overarching aim is to prevent human-made chemicals from causing long term damage to wildlife or humans.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As an IDVA, you will be able to effectively work with men experiencing domestic abuse, and supporting them to increase their safety and reduce harm. You will be providing high-quality, front-line service to prioritise risk, primarily focusing on males aged 18+.
Due to the funding of this job role, you will need to be willing to travel to different Boroughs within London and carry out lone working to spread and raise awareness of the DAVE Team, meeting with other services to create partnership working to ensure our clients receive the best ‘wrap around support’.
Please submit your CV alongside a covering letter no more than one A4 page detailing exactly why you would like to join our team.
Please note that we may close the application process early should we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours / work pattern: 5 days / 35hrs per week preferred, but 4 days / 28hrs considered
Location: Main Office - Fairfax Street, Bristol - some home working possible
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to manage the Core Service, our largest multi channel advice activity. The Core Service is mostly delivered by volunteers, the appreciation and encouragement of whom is imperative. Equally imperative is ensuring that advice delivery meets regulatory, funder and internal standards.
As with everything we do, the Core Service must remain responsive to changes in the community’s advice needs, and also to how the community needs that advice to be delivered (for example the introduction of new channels or delivery points). The post holder will therefore listen well, foster an appetite and readiness for change in our people, and be persistent. In terms of day to day service delivery, they will thrive in the following environment (and support others to do the same); unpredictability, clients in difficult situations, multiple advice subjects, and incoming referrals arriving from different partners and channels.
About Us
Citizens Advice Bristol provides free, confidential and impartial advice, helping people to resolve problems affecting their lives. We have a wide range of services targeted at various client groups and advice issues.
We cover all subject areas with a focus on welfare rights, debt, housing and employment. We dealt with over 25,000 issues in the 2023/24 financial year. We give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward, whoever they are, whatever their problem.
What we give our staff
At Citizens Advice Bristol we truly value our colleagues and we show that in what we offer. These range from flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlement and a pension scheme.
- We offer great learning and development opportunities and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Healthy work/life balance with a flexible approach to working arrangements
- Generous 5.6 weeks pa plus public holidays pro-rata
- Free hot beverages in our offices
- Excellent city centre location with great transport links
- Comprehensive maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
- Learning, development and personal growth opportunities
How to Apply
Full details of the organisation, role and how to apply can be found on our website via the Apply Button
- Closing date: Thursday October 24th at 12.00 midday
- Interview date: Tuesday October 29th
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The Immigration Adviser at LAH will provide advice and assistance on basic visa and immigration matters, including handling straightforward cases, often referred to as "initial advice" or "entry-level advice." You will assist LAH service users with applications within the immigration rules including visitor visas, Spouse and dependent visas, straightforward EU Settlement Scheme applications, extensions of leave and Settlement and British citizenship applications, offering advice on non-complex immigration rules and regulations, and explaining to LAH service users the relevant procedures, helping them to complete application forms and gather necessary supporting documents.
LAH’s Immigration Advice service is currently provided in partnership with Seraphus, an external law firm. This collaboration offers valuable career development opportunities for the right candidate, including mentoring and the chance to shadow one of their experienced practitioners.
Additional benefits: Paid OISC Level 2 Training
Main duties and responsibilities
● Efficiently responding to LAH service users' inquiries while creating a friendly, warm, and welcoming environment
● Providing one-to-one specialist high-quality immigration advice at OISC Level 1 on basic immigration matters, including visitor visas, Spouse and dependent visas, straightforward EU Settlement Scheme applications, extensions of leave to remain, Settlement and British citizenship applications, providing guidance on eligibility and ensuring LAH service users understand their rights and obligations
● Representing LAH service users by completing straightforward application forms, such as visa and leave to remain applications, and assisting them in gathering and preparing the necessary documentation for their applications, maintaining professional conduct with LAH service Users at all times
● Liaising with the Home Office and other relevant authorities on behalf of LAH service users for non-complex matters and submitting high standard applications to the Home Office
● Assisting LAH service users with correspondence related to their applications or immigration status
● Recognising when a case is beyond the scope of OISC Level 1 authorisation, such as appeals, asylum cases, or more complex immigration matters, and referring these to higher-level advisers or solicitors
● Operating within professional boundaries, ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times
Monitoring and Evaluation
● Maintaining accurate records and case files, ensuring all advice and actions are properly documented, adhering to OISC Code of Standards and AQS
● Overseeing administrative systems for case management and partaking external file reviews and supervision as instructed, tracking workload, and monitoring submitted applications and their outcomes
● Assisting in demonstrating the impact of our work by recording clear and detailed case notes in our database and tracking outcomes against project targets, identifying challenges and issues affecting the LAH community, all of which will be used to inform our provision
● Providing LAH management with necessary information on the Immigration Advice service, including case studies, detailed reports, and relevant data when required
Professional Development
● Participating in learning and evaluation sessions with partner organisations as relevant
● Attending regular staff and other team meetings as required
● Undertaking OISC Level 2 training procured by LAH
● Staying current with legislative changes and policy updates affecting individuals' rights to remain in the UK, and adhering to best practices set by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) and Advice Quality Standard (AQS)
Other Accountabilities
● Ensuring that work is carried out in accordance with LAH's policies and procedures as well as with the OISC and AQS Code of Standards
● Participating in regular one-to-one sessions for both service and professional development purposes, including regular supervision to assess the quality standard of advice work
● Working closely and collaboratively with other advisers, staff team members, interns, trainees, and volunteers as needed to address the holistic needs and circumstances of LAH service users
● Supporting the preparation for audits by the OISC and AQS, as well as for internal and external reports
● Collaborating with the Head of Operations to ensure the smooth running of the service and implement an efficient administrative strategy
● Conducting workshops and presentations on immigration matters as instructed
● Assisting in creating, maintaining, and distributing relevant informational materials and resources for both the team and service users
Deadline to apply: We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Our aim is to recruit the most suitable candidate for the job, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from those who identify as members of minoritised groups, as well as from Latin Americans and individuals with lived experience of migration and/or second generation to better reflect the community we serve.
We offer legal and social advice in relation to benefits, housing, and employment law, as well as opportunities to acquire life-long skills
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Would you like to be part of our Programmes and Advocacy team, supporting our exciting global strategy to make Leprosy and Lymphatic Filariasis diseases of little consequence? If your answer is yes, then we want to hear from you. We are looking for a Programmes Officer to join our team. You will have the following knowledge and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, International Development, or related field or equivalent experience.
- Experience in project coordination, preferably in the health; humanitarian or in the international development sector.
- Ability to plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate projects effectively.
- Experience in coordinating multiple tasks and managing timelines effectively.
- Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting is an advantage.
- Experience with statistical analysis software or GIS mapping tools.
The purpose of the role is to provide essential support to a small, dedicated team within the UK Programmes and Advocacy team, facilitating the effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects aimed at addressing leprosy and LF. Working closely with the Senior Programme Manager, MEAL Manager, Advocacy Manager, and Research and Technical Advisor, the Programmes Officer will ensure seamless coordination of activities, enhance data-driven decision-making processes, and contribute to impactful advocacy and research initiatives.
It is an exciting time to be coming joining Lepra. We have just completed developing our new multi-year global strategy to take us through to 2030, and to guide our work into the future; and we are using our Centenary year in 2024 as a springboard to launch us into our new strategic period.
As well as the above knowledge and experience you will also have the following skills:
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent administrative skills, specifically Excel and significant experience in MS Office packages.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a small team and across departments.
- Ability to work independently, be flexible and prioritise workload.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Ability to travel within the UK and overseas.
- The right to work in the UK.
The salary for this position is £26,999 (FTE) – Lead Level. We have fully embraced flexible working and the role can be either fully remote, hybrid or fully based at our Colchester offices. We offer a lot of flexibility in working practices and there is free reserved parking available. We also offer
26 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro-rated), pension, and support from an in-house well-being team.
Please refer to the full job description for further details on the role.
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Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives by providing expert guidance and support in the pursuit of employment, training, and personal development?
Citizens Advice Milton Keynes is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Works for Us team as an Information, Advice and Guidance Officer (IAGO).
Citizens Advice Milton Keynes has been a cornerstone of support for the community, offering free, confidential, and impartial advice since 1972. Our Works for Us team is committed to delivering a reliable, high-quality, multi-channel service to individuals in Milton Keynes, focusing on improving their skills, accessing employment-focused training, and engaging in personal development activities.
As an IAGO, you will work closely with the Works for Us Team Manager to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of employability services to the public. This includes providing face-to-face advice, phone support and email services The role demands adaptability to fast-changing priorities, compliance with quality standards, and a commitment to delivering in-depth employability advice and guidance.
The successful candidate will also need to be confident and able to provide coaching and training support to small groups of service users on a sessional basis.
Applicants need to:
- Be competent and confident in using IT, and specifically using IT applications and resources on websites.
- Have clear and accurate communication skills, both spoken and written.
- Be able to listen, understand and use information to conduct effective client interviews.
- Be able to work in a team, be organised and manage time effectively.
- Be confident in working towards performance targets.
- Be able to recognise the limits and boundaries of the role.
A background in advice giving, coaching, or tutoring is desirable but not essential. Full training and induction will be provided.
The successful applicant/s will need to complete a Level 3 Qualification in Advice and Guidance as part of their initial training.
We are open to considering part-time and ‘job share’ arrangements for this post.
The successful Applicant/s will be asked to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Interviews: TBC
Please note interviews will be held face to face
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Wakefield with occasional travel across West Yorkshire
Ref: ARW-241
Are you a collaborative, compassionate and organised individual with a proven record of working and engaging positively with people who have a history of substance use or offending or other vulnerable groups? Have you worked on an offender-led support project, had personal experience of the criminal justice system, served a prison sentence, or still be serving a prison sentence in a prison within reach of Wakefield?
If so, St Giles Trust has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated candidate to join us as Liaison and Diversion – Assertive Outreach, where you will work on our assertive outreach work, a vital ex-offender led project that works across Wakefield.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this key role
Our successful candidate will assess referred clients, with reference to St Giles Trust assessment practices, and produce support plans and risk management plans based on these assessments, promoting inter-agency collaboration in the assessment and planning process. We will count on you to develop and maintain relationships with referral agencies, including police, treatment provider and Liaison and Diversion, and to deliver a holistic support service working, providing a practical service that will include social and housing support, education, training and employment options, benefits work, and debt advice.
Closing cases efficiently and positively, identifying a success plan for the client that will identify agencies that can be used for on-going support and agencies that can be used if serious problems develop in the future is also a key aspect of the role.
What we are looking for
- If still serving a sentence: to be currently eligible for Release on Temporary License (ROTL); on release, likely to be living within commuting distance of Wakefield; to be willing to provide a DBS check and other disclosure as required, including references from the Prison Service
- Experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and the ability to assess client’s needs
- Experience in negotiation with partner agencies to establish links to further aims of the project
- Proven record of engaging successfully with challenging people
- Knowledge of services for offenders and patterns of offending in Wakefield
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
To apply please request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.
Closing date: Sunday 6 October 2024.
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World Obesity Federation is seeking an Events Coordinator to join their team as maternity cover.
World Obesity Federation (WOF) is a worldwide federation with over 100 members and takes a holistic view of obesity from cause and prevention to treatment. WOF is a lead partner to global agencies on obesity, including WHO, and a member of the Global Obesity Coalition.
This position will begin assisting the Events Manager with the events programme and continue as maternity cover in 2025. Main responsibilities will include managing the educational events programme including in person obesity management training courses ‘Scope Schools’ as part of the SCOPE e-learning site held regularly throughout the year, and monthly educational webinars, alongside the Head of Education.
Also working with Head of Policy on medium sized events such as the Global Obesity Forum in person in New York in September 2025, and other smaller policy and fundraising meetings throughout the year. Also included in the role is managing webinars for World Obesity Day and other campaign days.
It will also involve managing the planning of the bi-annual congress the International Congress on Obesity to be held in Mexico City June 2026, overseeing the work of the PCO and organising committees to ensure development is on schedule and key milestones are achieved.
Essential skills and experience - experience of managing medium sized global events and conferences on an international scale, working with global stakeholders. Excellent administration and organisational skills, right to work in the UK and able to travel internationally on a regular basis.
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At FearFree we are proud to deliver services across the Southwest to those impacted by domestic abuse, and we’re excited to be expanding our offer, with the introduction of a new Rediscovering Independence through Support and Empowerment (RISE) Service.
As a Support Advisor working part time or full time, you will be a fundamental part of our team, supporting the delivery of the RISE programmes and the development of the service. The service will provide a range of trauma-informed and person-centred support, focused on supporting those impacted by abuse to access education, training, employment or volunteering.
You will be responsible for providing trauma informed support through group work and 1-1 support. Working alongside a team of practitioners across our geographical patch in Wiltshire, the project aims to:
- Increase volunteers in FearFree and support people to access volunteering opportunities externally.
- Support individuals impacted by abuse to access training and employment.
- Help people access bespoke apprenticeships and internships.
- Support service users to increase and advance work related skills, such as the development of CVs, financial management and IT skills.
- Raise awareness of this agenda to a wider network.
The service will support victims of Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Stalking aged 15 and above, alongside perpetrators of Domestic Abuse – empowering victims and reducing the risk of recidivism for perpetrators.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in working with vulnerable people and an understanding / experience of the Education, Training and Employment (ETE) sector. They will have an understanding of trauma informed practice and ideally have experience implementing this within group and 1-1 settings. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate an understanding of Employability skills and will demonstrate the ability to proactively engage with both local employers and local support networks/organisations to promote the skills of the individuals they are supporting.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a new service and make a real impact. You’ll have the chance to work closely with a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to making a difference in people’s lives.
We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive working environment, and we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and grow in your role. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding position where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at FearFree and help us to provide vital support to those who need it most.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks
- Work closely with the service manager to set up and develop the service, supporting its ongoing growth and expansion.
- Triage and assess service users to consider their suitability for the RISE Service.
- Utilise a trauma informed approach to help people return to or access ETE.
- Support individuals to increase work related skills, such as the development of CV writing, financial management and IT skills.
- Work with a diverse client group, creating bespoke action and support plans for each individual.
- Facilitate group support sessions in addition to one-to-one support.
- With support and advice from the Service manager, support and help develop new groups following a trauma informed approach.
- Build and further developing relationships/links with ETE providers and corporate partners to expand the provision for our service users.
- Risk assess those you are supporting and take proactive action to address risk and safeguarding concerns.
- Play an active role in the recruitment process of volunteers in addition to management of volunteers, ensuring they are kept up to date and involved in the organisation, and able to support our service users.
- Ensure risk assessments are completed where required and safety plans are completed on time and regularly.
- Work closely with the services across FearFree, developing close working relationships and supporting clients who may be accessing support from our other services.
- Record all contact with service users and abide by confidentiality requirements.
- Record and monitor data to enable the service to be fully evaluated.
Access to a car for travel across our area is a requirement for this role.
For a full job description/person specification, please follow the link on this website. The closing date for this role is Friday, 11th October 2024, with interviews currently scheduled to take place on Friday 18th October.
FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
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Are you passionate about offering boys and men the best start in life by providing support to fathers and families? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a specialist and dynamic charity providing emotional and practical support to boys and men. We are looking to recruit Project Coordinator(s) (Fathers team) you will be responsible for delivering a range of services supporting Future Men’s work with fathers. The post holder will alongisde direct work with fathers, support the Senior Leadership Team with formulating a strategy for developing work with fathers across localities, in line with FM’s vision, mission and values and Business Plan. A key element will be to support new developments, identify best practice in work with fathers and embed these in current services.
This full-time permanent role is based in south London and work alongside statutory services.
At Future Men, through our practice-led services, we work with boys and men from childhood through to Fatherhood, to help them become healthy, dynamic, future men. From structured school programmes and youth hubs, to individual one-to-one sessions and outreach work, we provide the vital support and advocacy that changes boys and young men’s lives for the better. We focus our work with boys and men who face structural discrimination and disadvantage, including of race, income, and community.
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Community Action Redbridge is a local infrastructure organisation working to create a fairer Redbridge where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. Our mission is to support strong and resilient communities where people lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.
The Youth Leadership Programme Manager will work on a nationally funded project developed in collaboration with local young people, NHS North East London, and the University of Hertfordshire. They will play a key role in supporting young people who live in the area, and the adults who work with them, to learn and work together to explore how participation can improve the health and wellbeing of local young people.
The role will manage our Young Advisors Team, supporting them to develop the skills, confidence and agency to play an active and equitable role within the project. The project will be guided by the values of co-production (being human, inclusive, transparent, and challenging) to ensure that all forms of experience are valued equally, and power imbalances addressed openly.
The post requires a high degree of flexibility around working days and hours as well as the ability to travel within North East London to support the meaningful involvement of young people in the project.
What it’s like to work at Community Action Redbridge?
We are committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace culture that embraces and celebrates difference. Building a team that reflects the diversity of our communities and brings together a range of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives is essential to the work we do.
We want Community Action Redbridge to be a safe space for everyone to bring their whole selves to work, where all our employees have the opportunity to thrive and feel recognised and valued for the work they do.
We offer some great benefits including 28 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, a free and confidential employee helpline, face-to-face and telephone counselling, an employee discount scheme, a travel loan and cycle to work scheme.
How to apply
Please download the application pack from our website and return your completed application by 11.59pm on Sunday 20th October 2024.
Interviews are expected to take place the week commencing 28th October 2024.
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Salary - £46,507 - £49,353
Based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Hybrid working (50/50)
Permanent, full-time
We will be reviewing applications upon receipt. We reserve the right to close this advert if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early.
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), a world leading centre for excellent science across water, land & air, is looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager! Here at UKCEH our scientists provide the data, insights and solutions that researchers, governments and businesses need to create a productive, resilient and healthy environment.
We’re seeking a dynamic Philanthropy Manager to join our new Business and Partnership Development function. This is a brand-new role for UKCEH, key to identifying and nurturing long-term relationships with charitable trusts and foundations as well as donors. From managing a portfolio of six-figure research projects to leading the development of public donation campaigns, your role is vital for the development and delivery of our strategy for engagement with philanthropic organisations and individuals.
You’ll be joining a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute that’s committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support you need to thrive at UKCEH.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Lead the development and delivery of UKCEH’s strategy for engagement with philanthropic organisations and individuals
- Working closely with our science staff to develop pitches suitable to attract funding from philanthropic sources
- Collaborate with other departments within UKCEH to address potential challenges associated with philanthropic funding (including financial constraints and contractual requirements etc.)
- With colleagues in the Business and Partnership Development Function, produce the assets and deliver the engagements required to raise our profile to these funders
- Oversee the ongoing management of our relationships with philanthropic funders
We are looking for someone with a track record in fundraising, a passion for environmental issues, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to overcome issues and drive funding success.
For the role of Philanthropy Manager, we’re looking for somebody who:
- Has a track record of securing six-figure funding from trusts and foundations for research projects
- Is experienced in developing and nurturing relationships with different profiles of philanthropic funders, such as charitable trusts, high-net-worth individuals or major donors
- Has proven business and financial acumen to assess strategic opportunities
- Has strong English writing skills for developing high quality funding proposals for philanthropic audiences and reports
- Has persuasive presentation skills, able to influence decision-making
- Has strong communication and networking skills
- Has a keen interest in the environment and environmental issues
- Is keen to travel and engage with philanthropic funders both in the UK and internationally
- Shows initiative and can work in a team as well as independently
- Is proficient in using software packages including Microsoft Office and CRM systems (like HubSpot, Salesforce or equivalent)
Working at UKCEH is rewarding. Our science makes a real difference, enabling people and the environment to prosper, and enriching society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data, collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.
As a valued member of our team, you’ll get:
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27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after five years, plus 3 days for our Christmas closure
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10% employer pension contribution
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Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying requirements)
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24 hour, 365-day access to support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues plus access to our trained Welfare Officers
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Flexible working opportunities
And much more...
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our newly established Business and Partnership function and play a pivotal role in creating new relationships. If we’ve just described you, we’d love to meet. Apply now.
We seek to understand our environment, how it sustains life, and the human impact on it – so that together, people and nature can prosper.
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