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Can you lead a team to improve and develop how St Mungo’s communicates with, and for, our colleagues?
About the role
At St Mungo’s, we believe good internal communication helps our colleagues in continuing to deliver the best possible service to our clients experiencing homelessness and contributing to our shared ambition of ending homelessness and rebuilding lives.
We are currently looking for an experienced internal communicator to join the team as Head of Internal Communications on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.
In this role you will;
- Lead our small but ambitious internal communications team, working closely with the Executive and Leadership teams, the wider People, Culture and Inclusion directorate and colleagues across the organisation to help develop and deliver engaging internal communications to our client-facing services and central support services teams across the organisation.
- Provide strategic leadership of internal communications in order to achieve current, and develop future internal comms goals, in line with our organisational strategy and other key organisational plans (for example, our Race Action Plan).
- Develop excellent relationships with key internal stakeholders at all levels, including Executive and Leadership teams, to meet St Mungo’s Achieving Excellence standards.
- Provide expert and strategic advice to senior internal stakeholders, including managing crisis communications.
- Oversee the design and delivery of innovative, integrated and creative IC campaigns that engage staff through a variety of channels and ensure strong, consistent internal messaging.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About you
The successful candidate will have demonstrable and significant experience of working in a senior communications role, ideally working with an internal staff audience. In addition, you will have:
- Experience developing and delivering internal communications strategies for diverse organisations.
- Experience of advising senior internal stakeholders on internal communications opportunities and challenges, including experience of managing crisis communications.
- Experience of organising and delivering events, or of overseeing the organisation and delivery of events.
- Experience of line managing staff and investing in their development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including strong editing and proofreading skills.
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now’ Button to start your online application form.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 24 July 2024
Interview and assessments on: w/c 5 August 2024
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The purpose of the resources is to enable Church of England churches across the country to participate in a process of learning and praying together as part of discerning a way forward to matters of identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage and we want to find a way forward, to find what God is saying to the church.
- To provide effective programme management across the seven workstreams within LLF and manage key working relationships with members of the LLF Programme Board, the LLF Working Groups, the Faith and Order Commission, and other NCI Teams. The post holder will also be expected to liaise with Members of the General Synod and the House and College of Bishops as required.
- To be able to lead the Bishops on the right support to do the work.
- Arranging, Scheduling and attending meetings, this includes filing and archiving and minute-taking.
- Has a knowledge and understanding of the Church of England, including in the area of sexuality and identity.
- The post holder should be a person of trust, can handle large and complex systems relationships/issues and can win credibility with key members as well as the Bishops.
- Experience in managing networks of stakeholders and other interest groups.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with our stakeholders clearly, and concisely, as well as respond respectfully, sensitively and empathetically to communications expressing deeply held convictions and judgments.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all Flexible working arrangements requests with locations with an expectation of just 1-2 days per week in the Church House/base office location. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abby with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
Thrive at Five’s vision is a society where every child can thrive and achieve their potential. Our mission is to help children in their early years develop strong foundations for life and learning. Focusing on some of the UK’s most disadvantaged communities, our place-based model supports positive development from pregnancy to five. We achieve sustainable change by unlocking the power of parents and carers and enabling collaboration to coordinate and strengthen early years systems and pathways of support.
Since Thrive at Five was founded, the organisation has grown considerably with programmes in Stoke-on-Trent, Redcar and Cleveland, and a third pathfinder in Scotland starting later this year and a fourth earmarked. We are at an exciting moment as we look to expand our brilliant team and bring in additional skills needed for Thrive at Five to continue embedding our existing work in Stoke-on-Trent and Redcar and Cleveland and scale our work to a further two places across the UK over the next couple of years, doubling our reach and impact.
To help us in this next phase of development, we are recruiting for a newly created position - Senior Evaluation and Data Manager. This exciting role will report to the Director of Learning and Impact and work alongside the Senior Evaluation and Research Manager. The role will have two main areas of focus. First, the role will help lead a rolling schedule of formative evaluations on activities in local sites including pre-and-post quantitative outcomes analysis. Second, the role will support local learning and high-quality implementation through harnessing the power of quantitative data.
You will be a skilled evaluation and learning professional with strong skills in quantitative data analysis. You will also be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and committed to the need for continued learning and improvement, as a basis for achieving Thrive at Five’s ambition to develop an effective and replicable place-based model for supporting early childhood development.
To apply, please submit your CV and a two-page supporting statement, preferably in Microsoft Word/PDF format. The statement should outline your motivation for wanting to join Thrive at Five and why you feel you would be a good fit for this role. You should also demonstrate your experience and skillset with examples relating to the Person Specification in the Job Pack.
The closing date and time for applications is 5pm on Monday 12 August. Interviews will ideally be held in the week commencing 19 August.
Job Purpose
To act as a key link between the Finance and Fundraising to ensure that all fundraising income is accounted for correctly and in a timely manner. You will report into the Financial Controller and work together as part of the Finance Team. You will liaise predominately with the Fundraising Team alongside other stakeholders across The Children’s Trust.
Manage and account for Fundraising income
- Responsible for processing and coding incoming donations between the bank accounts, ledgers and the CRM system, ensuring that entries are up-to date, accurate and posted in a timely manner.
- Responsible for banking of cash and cheques daily at the Post Office and the bank.
- Responsible for processing Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) vouchers, credit card receipts and other charitable donation vouchers.
- Use the CRM system to identify the source and coding of donations.
- Work closely with the Supporter Care team and other teams to resolve queries.
- Responsible for restricted income, reconciling with Fundraising to ensure donations are allocated correctly.
- Ensure that collection box income is collected and reconciled.
- Issue, amend and cancel Fundraising invoices and ensure payment is received promptly.
- Process and reconcile World Pay, Just Giving and other forms of electronic giving receipts accordingly. Provide Fundraising with relevant reports.
- Reconcile shops weekly income to the till system reports.
- Obtain and process reports from PayPal in relation to goods purchased via the website.
- Manage PDQ and banking terminals / platforms.
Month end procedures
- Month end fundraising processes including accruing income and processing bought in goods journals.
- Retail journals including income and shops rent and rates expense release.
- Reconcile Restricted Funds, ensuring that each restricted donation is allocated to the correct Fundraising code.
- Reconcile Fundraising and Retail Gift aid.
- Work with Fundraising to chase unpaid invoices
Other general duties
- Lead with the Fundraising / ThankQ systems integration.
- Responsible for maintaining the Finance Fundraising SharePoint site.
- Manage Fundraising relationships ensuring relevant support is provided to meet all departments objectives.
- Raise ad hoc other income invoices and receipts such as rentals, events and student placements.
- Continually look to review and improve processes working with Fundraising and other stakeholders.
- Assist with the year-end stock-take and to ensure that the stock remaining, and stock sold reconcile for each shop.
- Assist with the annual audit.
- Arrange banking of foreign and mutilated currency.
- Provide ad hoc assistance to the rest of the Finance Team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new company
You will be working for a large faith-based organisation based in Central London. Although it is a religious charity, individuals from all backgrounds and faiths are welcome.This is a permanent position that is Hybrid with 2/3 days in the office per week. Working hours are flexible and core hours are between 10-4.
Your new role
- Support the Payroll Manager in providing an accurate and timely payroll service.
- Input data into the Payroll Systems to ensure that details of staff, ministers and pensioners, including tax codes, entitlements, NI and other deductions are correctly set up.
- Calculate final payments as notified by HR and send P45s by the contractual pay date following the employee's last day of service.
- Ensure all statutory and voluntary reductions are made correctly.
- Prepare and post payroll summaries to the nominal ledger and reconcile control accounts.
- Update and submit RTI submissions to HMRC and upload tax code changes, ensuring all data is correct.
- Produce monthly debit statements, deal with staff queries and provide payroll information to HR, HMRC and other government departments.
- Prepare bank reconciliations for all bank and deposit accounts.
- Carry ou the annual payroll year-end routine, ensuring that the records reconcile with net pay, PAYE and other departments on annual returns.
What you'll need to succeed - CIPD qualified or equivalent / Qualified by experience.
- English and Maths GCSEs at grade 5 or above (or equivalent qualifications).
- Processing payroll: starters, leavers, changes, sick pay, maternity, deductions, shared parental leave, auto enrolment.
- Great communication (both written and verbally) with different stakeholders.
- Ability to effectively deal with processes for starters, leavers, pensions auto enrolment and payroll year-end reconciliations.
- Good understanding of the principles of accounting, including double entry bookkeeping.
- Strong understanding of tax, NI and pensions administration.
- Familiar with using IRIS Cascade HR, Star, PSE (Northgate).
- Highly numerate, with good attention to detail.
What you'll get in return
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and an extra 3 days at Christmas and New Year. This increases with length of service.
- Flexible hours and hybrid working.
- Excellent pension scheme. Employer contribution up to 16%.
- Season ticket loan.
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Do you have an interest in leading operations and developing a quality service, where your skills will make a difference in helping to end homelessness and rebuild lives across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
About the role
We are looking for someone to join the St Mungo’s BCP Street Outreach Service; our dynamic street outreach team who provide a rapid response service across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, intervening to ensure no one needs to sleep rough.
The service works proactively to support people who are sleeping rough on the street with key healthcare, benefits; and accommodation support and advice to meet their individual needs and to support individuals to move away from the streets for good.
In the role of Outreach Manager, you will:
- Implement strategic approaches to service delivery, maximising resources and achieving positive outcomes for rough sleepers in the borough, ensuring the team’s performance is aligned with contractual and organisational KPIs.
- Work closely with local St Mungo’s services, as well as key partner agencies including commissioners and health agencies to tackle the prevention of homelessness in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
- Provide effective strategic leadership and management to BCPSOS within a fast and rapidly changing dynamic environment.
- Be responsible for data monitoring, analysis and report writing.
About you
We are looking for someone with the drive, passion and commitment to lead a committed, diverse and multi-skilled team to support rough sleepers off the streets. You should be able to demonstrate:
- Experience of working with vulnerable people and leading a service delivery team, including managing the provision of a safe operating environment in a relevant context.
- A flexible, creative and collaborative approach to working in partnership with others.
- Willingness to regularly monitor data compliance and analysis.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to rapidly develop the appropriate strategies to meet the needs of the rough sleeping community.
- Negotiation skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with relevant partners.
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 26 July 2024
Interview and assessments on: 7 August 2024
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Vacancy – Regional Adviser
The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) is looking for an experienced, proactive and customer focused adviser to support the work of the wider Advice and Support team
The post holder will be responsible for the Midlands area plus other areas as required with an expectation of completing in person visits across the allocated counties. The role therefore requires access to your own vehicle and to reliable broadband. A car allowance and mileage will be paid on top of the salary.
The right candidate will enjoy and excel at building relationships and supporting individuals and families in distress and in times of need using skills and experiences to give clear information advice and guidance as well as supporting with applications for a charitable grant. Experience of managing their own diary and workload as well as significant experience of working in an educational, health or social care environment is essential. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are essential for this role along with the ability to show empathy.
IT equipment and a company mobile phone will also be provided. An enhanced DBS check is required for this position.
Please note that whilst this is a remote role, there is a significant in person requirement that means weekly travel across all areas of the allocated counties and an initial expectation as part of the induction to attend the London office.
Details
Post: Permanent
Description: To support the charity’s beneficiaries through assessment and practical advice to help them access relevant support
Hours: 34 hours per week (early finish on Fridays)
Hybrid: Home based with visits in the Midlands (Leicestershire & Rutland, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire)
Salary: £31,525 - £34,306 (depending on experience) plus £5,000 car allowance
Holiday: 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years’ service), plus additional 3 days to be taken between Christmas and New Year
Benefits: Excellent package including contributory pension, medical and dental plans, access to various health, wellness and retail benefits and continual professional development.
Reports to: Advice and Support Team Leader (North)
Team: 12 Regional Advisers (North and South); 2 Team leaders
About the Masonic Charitable Foundation
The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) is one of the UK’s leading charities, providing a range of benevolent support to individuals and awarding grants to local and national charities.
Our work helps to encourage opportunity, promote independence and improve wellbeing for thousands of people each year. Last year, the MCF awarded support totalling around £20 million. Our support is funded from the donations of freemasons, their families and friends.
The MCF was founded in 2016 following the merger of four charities that had operated separately since the eighteenth century.
Our Regional Advisers are home-based workers who are compassionate and dedicated to responding to the needs of Freemasons and their dependents in their area, providing essential support. They are professional and accountable, working independently but collaborating with volunteers, colleagues, and local agencies to provide an exceptional service on behalf of the charity.
Their main purpose is to visit and contact members of the Masonic community to determine their needs and to help them to access support from the MCF and other relevant agencies. Support is provided through a combination of home visits, telephone calls, or video calling.
The role also provides guidance, support and recommendations to office based staff processing applications for our extensive range of grants to support those in need. They form close and effective working relationships with local volunteers, providing support and guidance to extend our reach.
Main responsibilities
- Responding to/visiting freemasons and their dependents to:
- provide support and advice; and
- determine relevant support from the MCF or other agencies to meet their needs
- Face-to-face visits, video conferencing and in-depth telephone calls are required to provide extensive and detailed support.
- Production of accurate and comprehensive reports detailing agreed plans and all relevant supporting documents
- Liaising with colleagues within the department to provide guidance and support in processing applications for our extensive range of grants to assist those in need
- Ambassadorial role for MCF, liaising with other stakeholders, delivering occasional presentations and workshops to raise awareness of the role of the Advice, Support and Enquiries Team and support available from the MCF
Essential
- Significant experience of working in an educational, health or social care environment
- Experience of working in an advisory role
- Good understanding of UK benefits and relevant legislation
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills including ability to show empathy
- Report writing skills
- Resilience
- Ability to work independently and with limited day to day supervision
- Strong attention to detail especially in transposing facts and numerical data
- Good basic IT Skills and competent using everyday technology
- Midlands based, or willing to relocate
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Vocational or professional qualification in education; health or social care
- Community based, including home visiting experience
- Good understanding of financial matters such as self-employed accounts; small business accounts; bankruptcy and debt management
How to apply
Please provide a copy of your CV together with a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification.
Deadline for applications: 4th August
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Remote, preferably within CCT South East region (East Anglia, Northants, Bucks, Beds and Herts, Surrey, Sussex and Kent)
Duration: 12 month Fixed Term Contract
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate conservation professional to join the Trust and play a key role in the care and conservation of our outstanding churches, a fascinating and unique collection of highly listed historic buildings.
Churches Conservation Trust is the national charity protecting historic churches at risk, ensuring they are enjoyed as social, tourism, educational and cultural resources, kept open, in use, and living once again in the heart of their communities.
As a Conservation Projects Manager and a key member of the national Conservation team, you will work with experienced consultants and skilled craftspeople, with national and regional colleagues, volunteers, local partners and stakeholders to develop and manage a range of holistic, conservation and new use projects, from inception to completion, and providing professional advice and support to community led projects. You will lead on all capital, conservation and maintenance, programmes in the region.
You will have expertise and specialist knowledge in the field of historic building repair and conservation, and a proven track record of project management (client side) in the heritage sector. You might be a Building Surveyor, a Conservation Architect, an Estate Manager, or a Project Manager, in this continually varied and unique role you will be working on some of the most significant historic buildings in the country. As you’ll be working on projects across the region, but not exclusively, it is essential you have a full driving license.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 12th August 2024.
The interviews will take place in Northampton on Wednesday, 20th August. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
DEBRA is seeking members for its Charitable Purposes Committee to inform to inform and develop the Charity’s evolving care and research strategy. Our Charitable Purposes Committee advises our Board of Trustees and is responsible for ensuring that the Charity’s resources are used effectively to support our provision of lifelong care and support for sufferers of the genetic skin disorder Epidermolysis Bullosa, and to support our investments in cutting edge research to find a cure for this debilitating condition.
Key responsibilities of the Charitable Purposes Committee are to:
- Review DEBRA UK’s Research & Care Strategy as it relates to research, health and community support and social policy on an ongoing basis.
- Receive and review reports from medical and scientific experts on current research activities.
- Determine, taking appropriate advice, the priorities for care and research expenditure each year.
- Oversee collaborative partnerships on care and research.
- Develop membership engagement, support and services.
- Review and develop healthcare initiatives to support member care.
- Receive reports on changes in national policy or practice within health and social care and agree appropriate responses from the Charity.
We provide any training necessary to allow you to fulfil your committee duties. This is an unpaid volunteer role, but any reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with the Charity’s expenses policy.
Meetings of the Charitable Purposes Committee currently take place four times a year, each lasting between 2.5-3 hours. The term of appointment is three years.
About the Organisation
DEBRA was the world’s first EB patient support group, set up in 1978. We have come a long way since then, working internationally through a network of nearly 50 DEBRA groups to share information and best practice. We fund pioneering research, provide specialist healthcare, promote international best practice, and deliver lifelong support to individuals, families, and the entire EB Community.
Diversity
The charity is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment and therefore welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. The charity aspires to maintain a representative and diverse Board including women, individuals from ethnic and LGBTQIA communities and those living with disability. Applications from these communities would be welcomed.
Selection Criteria
We’re looking to recruit people from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. If you believe you have skills developed from your professional life combined with the proactivity, commitment and drive to make a difference and bring a new perspective we would love to hear from you.
We are particularly encouraging applicants who have experience of operating within the NHS, have worked with charities that run a health/support service (including hospices), practising specialty health professionals (e.g. physiotherapists, podiatrists, or dieticians) or applicants with experience as a GP.
Essential Skills
Experience of one or more of these fields, Healthcare, Medicine, Health Tech, Nursing, Pharmaceuticals, Research, Social Care, Ability to challenge and to be a critical friend where necessary, Innovative, and collaborative mindset, ‘Can do’ and positive attitude.
How to apply
If you think you can help steer DEBRA as we journey forward, please email [email protected] to express your interest, and answer the following questions:
1. Why do you want to become a DEBRA Committee member?
2. What skills do you believe you can bring to the committee??
3. What experience will you bring to the committee?
You can send this submission as a written statement, a video or aural submission. DEBRA is committed to being an inclusive charity, and we welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. The successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS check and sign a non-disclosure agreement.
The post holder will provide efficient, robust and proactive project support to the Delivery team within Creative Youth Network.
The post is a critical role for the delivery team and wider organisation supporting all aspects of delivery across Youth and Creative service provision.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of working in an administrative and/or project support role providing a full range of administrative support services. They will have excellent organisational and time management skills with a solution focused, proactive approach to problem solving and an interest in improving outcomes for young people. They will be an excellent communicator and have the ability to work autonomously, balance workload across multiple work streams to meet deadlines along with excellent attention to detail and great stakeholder service skills. Excellent IT skills (preferably experience of Office 365), database, excel and record management skills.
About Us
Creative Youth Network is an award-winning charity with a mission to enable young people to reach their potential, no matter what their background or circumstances. Operating across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, we offer a range of services ranging from our 10 local youth clubs, to targeted support for young people with specific needs, work within schools (in particular for young people at risk of disengaging from education), and an exciting range of creative courses, programmes and activities, including early career support for young people embarking on careers in the creative sector. Our services are rated “Outstanding” by the National Youth Agency.
The Benefits
• 33 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays) per year pro rata
• Excellent family friendly policies
• A generous pension scheme
• A cycle to work scheme
• Paid breaks
• Fantastic development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Virtual GP consultation and medical advice service
Next Steps
A full Job Description, Job Pack and Application Form are available below. To apply please visit our website.
In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, we are unable to accept CV's and ask that you complete the application form instead.
This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Creative Youth Network is committed to inclusivity, equality, and equity. We pride ourselves on giving opportunities to people of all walks of life and all class backgrounds. This includes people who identify as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, are early in their careers or come from groups who experience racial inequality.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Global Majority backgrounds (often referred to as BAME – Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic).
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff.
If forms don’t work for you, get in touch with the team to talk about alternatives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Global Procurement Manager
Manchester (we will consider applications from candidates based in other areas of the UK)
Starting salary for this position is £40,416 per annum (plus contributory pension)
About MAG:
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
About the role:
Become our Global Procurement Manager and play a pivotal role in driving our organization's success! You will strategically manage our procurement function to achieve cost savings, ensure top-notch quality and compliance, and mitigate risks, all while fostering strong supplier relationships and leveraging cutting-edge technology. Leading MAG's dedicated procurement team from our Manchester office, you will ensure the effective supply of vital equipment, goods, and services that support our global programs. Manage high-value mechanical assets, vehicles, technical and detection equipment, and essential humanitarian commodities. Join us and make a meaningful impact on a global scale!
About you:
We are seeking a dynamic professional with a proven track record in managing international procurement activities and ideally previous experience in handling dual-use equipment and restricted goods; he/she shall be accustomed to managing complex international freight and supporting custom clearance processes with a deep understanding of Incoterms. Exceptional communication and team management skills are key to this role as you will guide change management initiatives and engage in high-stakes stakeholder negotiations. If you have outstanding organizational abilities, clear and persuasive communication and proficiency in MS Office, you'll thrive in our fast-paced, multicultural environment. Your leadership, creativity, attention to detail, and strategic thinking will be instrumental in our continued success.
Further information and how to apply:
For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website by the closing date of 11th August 2024.
Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding here and background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on our website.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children, young people and their families in Cumbria? Do you have a track record of generating charitable income through grant funding and building partnerships across sectors? We invite you to lead the strategic fundraising and communication activities of an impactful mental health charity. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a dedicated, local charity.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Manager of The Windmill Trust, the Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the charity’s financial sustainability and growth. This role involves identifying new funding opportunities, writing and submitting grant proposals, building relationships with corporate partners and donors, and developing strategic partnerships to enhance revenue and supporter relations. Extensive networking within Cumbria is essential to source new funding opportunities and support the charity’s mission and goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify funding opportunities
- Write and submit compelling grant proposals
- Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, donors, schools and other stakeholders
- Identify and develop strategic partnerships
- Networking within Cumbria
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising activities
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and ethical standards in fundraising practices
- Monitor and measure the impact of fundraising activities
Person Specification
Please download the job description and person specification for full details.
Benefits
- Up to 35 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Company laptop and phone
- Employer pension contribution
- Access to flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Location
This role will involve working from our main offices in Wigton along with some travel around Cumbria. Our hybrid working model allows flexible, work from home options. You must have a full UK driving licence at the time of application with access to your own vehicle.
Application
Please submit your application before 12th August 2024, with a CV and covering letter. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.
We're committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment - for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
The Windmill Trust is a UK registered charity working in Cumbria to transform young lives through specialist psychotherapy. Charity No: 1195160.
Our vision is a future where, regardless of economic background, children and young people have access to researched, effective therapeutic interventions to alleviate distress and ward against long term mental health issues. We work directly with infants, children, teenagers, young people, parents and carers. We aim to provide therapeutic support to those at risk of suffering long term effects who are least likely to have access to therapeutic professionals.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Working as a member of the Day Service and Therapy team, you will provide evidence-based, compassionate, person centred care to patients living with a life limiting condition. You will focus on patient’s goals using empowerment, enablement, and self-management to maximise their wellbeing.
What we can offer you:
- Salary from £37,875 up to £44,431 per annum (FTE), dependant on experience
- Working hours are 22.5 hours per week, 3 days hours 9am - 5pm
- Office location: Brentry and localities
- Set working pattern
- No unsociable shifts
You must have a clean driving licence and access to a car.
We will be screening and offering interviews as we receive applications and therefore strongly encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply for a vacancy and be able to provide evidence of this.
Due to the nature of the work involved, this role is exempt from the ROA and all job holders are required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We're looking for someone who is innovative and creative and who will be able to support the rehabilitation model, helping patients to live well while adapting to changing levels of function. You will be working with patients and their families setting goals to enable people to remain as independent as possible. We emphasise the 'doing' rather than the 'being done to' and this can help restore a sense of purpose, confidence and control. Be part of our team dedicated to giving the best care and support possible at this crucial time.
Working alongside 2 part-time Physiotherapist, 2 P/T Occupational therapists and 2 Rehab Assistant, you will be responsible for assessing and treating your own caseload of patients and for providing information and advice as appropriate to their families and or carers. Your time will be split between the in-patient unit, patients’ home and day services.
You will need a minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience and be a good all-round communicator, able to deal with sensitive situations and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings. You will also need to be well-organised and thorough in order to plan your own workload and ensure the completion of comprehensive clinical records.
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We are currently looking for an outstanding PA to support a visually impaired Business Analyst based in Stafford County Council. It is a support/admin role but would be ideally suited to someone with an interest in how ICT can help to transform how services are delivered. No two days are ever the same, so we need someone who is flexible.
The role is based in Stafford but the personal assistant must be willing to travel around the county where necessary. Expected hours: 37 per week. Monday – Friday. This role is funded by Access to Work.
Skills and Experience
Administrative skills - Experienced in undertaking a variety of administrative duties including handling telephone and email correspondence in a professional manner, processing documentation, maintaining information systems.
Coordinate support - Attend appropriate internal and external meetings in line with work requirements, t assist in project/workshop meetings, conducting a variety of project work activity tasks as required.
Digital skills - Experience of working with and understanding of proficiency in spreadsheet management, word document creation, power point presentations and to be able to ensure required deadlines are achieved.
- You should enable them to maintain their independence, individuality, privacy, and freedom of choice through providing the highest possible assistance and appropriate support.
- To listen to the directions and requests of the person with a disability and, wherever possible, perform support tasks/assignments that may be sensitive or confidential in accordance with their wishes.
- Ideally, you will also have knowledge of the needs of people with disability’s, empathetic and caring towards others, together with being helpful, resourceful, unflappable and have endless reserves of patience when providing visual assistants around mobility, guidance when necessary and Assistants with technology.
- Have a full driving licence, insurance and own transport.
- Have the ability to work effectively in emergency and difficult situations.
- Be patient and supportive and a good sense of humour.
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About the role
The Wilder Communities Officer will inspire and support community-led action for wildlife and empower local people to create more wildlife rich spaces on their doorstep. Working with colleagues across the Trust, the officer will help to build a wilder future through local community action for nature, with a particular focus on rivers and wetland habitats, and linking in with our Species Survival in Hertfordshire’s Chalk Rivers project.
For a full copy of our recruitment pack and details of how to apply please visit our website.
Project summary - Species Recovery for Chalk Steams – Wilder Communities
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust has secured a grant from the Species Survival Fund, a partnership between Defra and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The Species Survival Fund is enabling the Trust to deliver an ambitious restoration programme for our chalk river and wetland habitats across 11.15km of the River Lea Catchment in Hertfordshire. As part of the project, with additional funding, the Trust will be working in local communities to highlight the importance of our chalk streams and wetland habitats and enabling groups and individuals to take their own local action for wildlife.
This community organising work will initially focus on communities in and around Welwyn Garden City and Hertford.
How do we support you?
The Trust strives to be a positive employer supporting our staff through flexible and hybrid working, and training and development. We recognise the importance of our staff team and looking after their health and wellbeing. Our values and expected behaviours reflect the culture which the Trust seeks to maintain to ensure productive, efficient, effective and pleasant workplaces and roles.
In support of this, we offer an excellent benefits package, ranging from office perks, generous leave entitlements and financial benefits. You can find out on our website.
About the Trust
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local nature conservation charity.
We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature.
Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to making a difference.
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