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This is an exciting opportunity to join our Diocesan staff team as we seek to live out our commitment to racial justice, from someone who shares this commitment and is passionate about equality and inclusion.
You will be able to put your experience of adult education and learning into practice, by supporting the implementation of the Diocesan Strategy (Anti Racism Charter) through the establishment of a racial justice training pathway and the creation of racial justice resources that can be accessed and utilised across the Diocese by Diocesan staff, parishes, and schools.
This will include:
- Evaluating our current Unconscious Bias training programme and implement the lessons learned.
- Delivering racial justice training to parishes and Diocesan staff, particularly Unconscious Bias training.
- Develop the “Train the Trainers” approach and support the training of parish leaders and diocesan staff in becoming racial justice training trainers
- Identify training and resources needs for a variety of stakeholders
- Research and identify new models to be incorporated into a training pathway including in the areas of theology, power, privilege and prejudice.
- Liaise with other Dioceses and the National Church to learn from and seek best practice for racial justice training content and delivery.
- Work with other members of the department to establish a coordinated training programme that offers both face-to-face training and eLearning.
- Develop and maintain an evaluation process for training, including the development of impact indicators.
- Review existing racial justice resources and produce/commission the development of new resources that can be used both locally and national, such as toolkits, cultural occasional offices guide, liturgical resources and school-aged resources for young people and leaders.
- Be an advocate for Racial Justice within Diocesan structures, identifying and promoting best practice regarding racial justice, diversity, and inclusion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Finance Officer is responsible for working within the core Wheels for All team to provide finance team support to the wider programme delivery and national staff team. By working with colleagues to maintain financial systems, accurate record keeping and undertake financial administration they will provide the support required to implement and improve the processes needed to maintain the accurate financial management systems which are crucial to supporting the charity’s mission.
This role would suit someone with at least 2 years’ experience in a charity finance role, who has experience or knowledge of all the core accounts department processes and some understanding of different charity income streams. You might be studying for an accounting qualification (e.g. AAT or ACCA) or be qualified by experience. A training package may be available for an applicable accounting qualification.
Title: Finance Officer
Salary: £26,000- £32,000 FTE, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (1 FTE, will consider PT for the right candidate)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Warrington Head Office / hybrid option being 3 days a week in the Warrington office
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Staff benefits
Wheels for All is committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff. We are proud to offer these benefits to all members of our team:
- Birthday bonus – take an additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
- Volunteering – take a volunteering day each year to support another charity or Wheels for All partner.
- Apparel – we will provide all members of staff with quality clothing to keep them looking and feeling good when out and about.
- Flexible working arrangements - including working from home and flexibility around caring responsibilities.
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days - in addition to public holidays, increasing by one day each year up to a maximum of 30. (Note: pro-rata for part-time colleagues).
- Employee Assistance Programme - access to a 24/7 confidential helpline, counselling services and online information.
- Healthy and wellbeing - we welcome staff to embed regular exercise into their daily work lives. We provide access to a Cycle to Work scheme (unlocking savings of up to 47% on the cost of a new cycle and accessorises) and yoga classes at our head office.
Role responsibilities
Financial Administration
• Maintain efficient and accurate computerised financial accounts & bookkeeping records (the organisation currently uses SAGE) including the upkeep of the records management with regular reconciliation activity according to standard processes.
• Receive and process invoices for payments to/ from suppliers.
• Record income from users, supporters, donors, members etc and maintain up to date records of income received.
• Analysing our donations ensuring accurate income allocation and consider any Gift Aid submissions.
• Liaising with and responding to enquiries from colleagues, suppliers, and partners.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly reporting, quarterly management accounts, any Gift Aid claims and annual audit.
• Process employee expenditure claims & assisting with the preparation of payroll.
• Supporting the preparation for the annual audit, e.g. fixed asset records and maintain the fixed asset register
• Supporting colleagues on finance procedures and protocols and advising colleagues on finance queries.
• Liaising with staff and volunteers to process expense claims accurately and timely.
• To support the Finance Manager in reporting back on budget-to-budget holders
• Support departments in providing detailed financial analysis work which aids their work.
Outcomes: The charity has accurate high quality financial management records which support the efficiency of operations.
Programme Support
• Administer, track, and record petty cash and staff expenses.
• Support budget monitoring & reconciling of programme expenditures. Answering queries, seeking appropriate clarifications & making inquiries of coded expenditures, and providing up to date information to the wider staff team.
• Assist the Finance Manager in creating financial reports to enable tracking and monitoring of spend, regular budget monitoring and in reporting to funders.
Outcomes: The staff team have the financial information and support centrally to run effective projects with partners and volunteers, and to report to trustees and external funders.
Compliance
• Ensuring your work is carried out with excellent attention to detail to the required quality standards and adhering to internal financial management procedures.
• Provide documentation to facilitate programme operations, including grant documents and funder reports.
• Support the Finance Manager in ensuring the charity is compliant with contractual and legal obligations.
Outcomes: The charity is fully complaint with company and charity legislation;
and best practice regarding financial management.
Accountability and relationships
The Finance Officer will be accountable to the Finance Manager and will be a key member of a small finance team (up to 3 people). They will work closely with a core office team and other members in the national Wheels for All network. They will also have a working relationship with suppliers, partners, and volunteers. They will be expected to attend regular staff meetings and supervision sessions.
Note: This job description is subject to amendment based on experience and consultation with the post holder. It provides a general indication of duties and may vary over time.
Skills/knowledge
• Proven experience in all areas of accounts - purchase and sales ledger, banking and cash management, basic management accounts.
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Understanding of bank reconciliations, control accounts and other day to day financial management procedures.
• Good knowledge of customer relations management and database software, (for example Salesforce).
• Knowledge of financial management systems/software, ideally Sage.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly excel and an ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Good time management and problem-solving skills.
• An accountancy qualification or studying for (e.g. AAT, ACCA), or proven qualification by experience.
• An understanding or awareness of how to manage restricted and unrestricted funds & common charity VAT & taxation issues an advantage.
• Good organisational and time management skills to be able to prioritise workloads effectively, meet deadlines and monitor outcomes.
• Excellent time management
Experience / essential skills
• Bookkeeping, finance, or equivalent role(s).
• Strong communication skills
• Maintaining accurate records and data entry.
• Familiarity of using software packages and strong Microsoft 365 skills (particularly Excel and Outlook).
• Working as part of a team and with managing the delivery of tasks from various colleagues.
• Experience of financial accounting in a small to medium sized organisation, preferably charity sector.
• Experience of dealing with charitable income, restricted grants, and charity taxation (desirable).
Application Process
Please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role, including ‘Finance Officer’ in the title. Alternative formats are also welcomed e.g. video or audio.
You don’t need to be a cyclist to apply for this role, but you do need to share our passion to deliver our services and enjoy making a difference to people’s lives.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Tuesday 23rd July 2024
With interviews week commencing: 29th July 2024
Wheels for All is a national accessible cycling charity which promotes inclusive cycling through a range of successful community engagement programmes
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Description – Head of Food Partnerships
Reporting to: COO
Location: Field base (regular food industry visits and travel)
Contract: 12 month FTC (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Full time – 35 hours
Salary: £68,974-£72,605
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.
About FareShare
FareShare is the UK's biggest food charity, strengthening communities reaching nearly 1 million people through over 8,000 charities with over 134 million meals.
The food we provide would cost charities and people over £184 million if they had to buy it at retail value. This saves charities an average of £154 per week, which they use to build their capacity through things like paying for overheads, training staff, and investing in new equipment and resources.
We save the UK over £225 million through 34 sites, 18 delivery partners, over 26000 volunteers and over 1000 employability programme participants. Our work reaches 99.8% of UK constituencies, strengthening those communities through outcomes like providing healthier diets, reducing isolation, and helping children do better in school.
However, there are still over 10 billion meals worth of food being wasted in the UK's supply chain every year and tens of thousands across the country we could support to do more.
Our Vision: No good food goes to waste
Our Mission: Maximize the social and environmental impact of surplus food
Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.
Our Values:
Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead
Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen
Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries
Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger
Focus – on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and achieve the most for our clients/customers.
The role
Our key priority at FareShare UK is to increase the amount of surplus food redistributed to the charities and community groups we support across the UK. Food partners (manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, importers, packers, catering providers, producers and others) are essential in helping us to achieve this, providing access to food and many other strategic resources. This crucial role will focus on working with our top food partners to maximise the mutual value in the relationship through strategic and structured account management. Our ability to meet growing demand and increase the amount of surplus food redistributed will be heavily influenced by the success you have in this role.
You will be the account lead for some of the biggest food businesses in the UK and will lead the Food Partnership Team focused on deepening and developing our most established food partnerships, maintaining food and funding from key accounts.
The role will see you lead your team to deliver a tiered and structured strategic account management approach of all top partners, coordinating colleagues across departments, including the Food Team, FareShare Go, Marketing, Fundraising, Network Operations and Volunteering teams. Working closely with the top food partners and internal stakeholders will ensure appropriate identification of activities, and monitoring of progress, benefits and evaluation.
You will help identify and overcome the barriers to food redistribution and increase the volumes of foods available to FareShare from food partners and their wider supply chains. You will innovate and problem-solve to provide the best outcomes for our most important food partners.
Main areas of responsibility
Business Development and Relationship Management
- Support the senior Leadership team by implementing and driving FareShare’s strategy to deliver the services that our top food partners want now and in the future.
- Keep up-to-date on trends and key areas of opportunity for top accounts.
- Lead a team of account managers, embedding a structured approach of account management to secure multi-year partnerships with key food partners
- Engage colleagues from across departments in delivering a holistic account management approach, underpinned by mutually beneficial joint business planning.
- Innovate and identify opportunities for improved partner experience
- Directly account manage key accounts, whose food and funding support we are looking to maintain, through structured joint business planning.
- Embed a strategic approach to account management and joint business planning processes for top partners to make sure that they receive a best in class service from FareShare.
- Develop relationships with key personnel within our top food partners and develop a good understanding of their structure and operations to help drive sustainable, successful relationships and engage the relevant internal departments
Business Process Improvement to deliver growth
- Understand the barriers to redistribution of food and lead initiatives to overcome them
- Develop new models of food redistribution which meet market needs and build new channels of supply to FareShare
- Liaise with colleagues in the FareShare Go and Supply Chain and Logistics teams to highlight and resolve any operational issues and support improvement programmes.
Project and Initiative Management
- Be responsible for managing and communicating key projects and initiatives and securing support from a range of internal stakeholders within the food partners and among the FareShare network.
- Prepare and proactively present the benefits of new initiatives to existing and potential partners despite the challenges to existing embedded processes.
People and Culture
- Lead, manage and motivate the part of the Food Partner Team focused on maintaining and deepening partnerships, creating a culture of high performance and a positive working environment.
- Support effective working with colleagues in the wider Food Team, and Network Development and Operations Teams to support an atmosphere of collaboration and trust consistent with FareShare’s values.
- Foster positive change, new ways of working and an understanding of best practice in using FareShare’s Customer Relationship Management systems.
Person Specification
As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with these criteria that we consider either as being essential or desirable in this role.
- Proven influencing, negotiation and selling skills, and ability to demonstrate the value of the proposition to the customer.
- Ability to coach and lead a team to deliver results.
- Understanding of a strategic account management approach and ability to manage multiple accounts in the FMCG, food, retail or comparable sector with professionalism and integrity consistently meeting or exceeding challenging targets
- Good working knowledge of the key players and ways of working in the food industry
- Successful track record of managing cross-functional projects such as new launches, operational initiatives, promotional activity or other projects to tight timescales and budgets, ensuring involvement of all key stakeholders
- The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at a range of levels and across multiple functions with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to prioritise effectively with strong time management skills to ensure effective allocation of FareShare resources to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks appropriately
- Ability to use own initiative working independently and responsibly
Experience
- Track record of building, leading and managing high-performing, effective teams through periods of growth and change
- Food industry account management experience, working at a senior level across Operations, Communications, Marketing, CSR, business support and technology.
- Demonstrable experience of driving significant growth and impact in food accounts
- Experience of managing direct reports including managing performance issues
- Project management of multiple stakeholder initiatives
- Delivery of process improvement in a sales or customer service environment
- Knowledge of and interest in Sustainable Development, Corporate Social Responsibility and experience of its application within the business environment.
- Drive and motivation in ensuring all business opportunities presented to FareShare are captured and explored
- Organised and able to work under pressure, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Offices packages, ideally at an advanced level and with a good level of numeracy and literacy
Competencies and behaviours
- Excellent written and verbal communication with effective presentation skills
- Proven ability to lead and manage teams and build strategic relationships across the business with a customer service focus
- Negotiation and influencing skills to deliver win-win outcomes
- Excellent organisational skills
- Creative approach to problem-solving
Benefits
- Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
- 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
Citizens Advice Eastleigh tries to help everyone find a way forward, whatever problem they face, and to the best of our ability. Our mission is to help people solve their problems.
As members of the Citizens Advice network, we also share the aims of that service:
- We provide the advice people need for the problems they face.
- We help drive improvements in the policies and practices that affect people’s live.
We provide a service which people can rely on because we're independent and totally impartial.
We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded five years of National Lottery Reaching Communities funding. This support will help us future-proof our services and develop sustainably to meet the needs of our community.
We are seeking a dynamic and engaging individual to join our team and enhance our volunteer support program. This role is pivotal in our mission to assist as many people as possible. You will have the opportunity to shape and implement our volunteer recruitment, training, and support processes.
We are looking for a candidate with at least two years of experience with Citizens Advice or a similar advice-giving organisation, and who has experience supporting volunteers or other workers in advising the public. You will be a good communicator and motivator, able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, along with an understanding of the differences of managing paid staff and volunteers.
This position is ideal for an existing Advice Session Supervisor, trainer, or an experienced generalist adviser looking to advance their career.
If this sounds like you, apply now and contribute to delivering positive social change across Eastleigh.
A perfect position for someone who likes a varied, exciting working environment where every day is different. This role will see you interacting with green spaces, small charities, schools, church groups and firms big and small, meeting people from all walks of life and making a genuine difference to our community through the use of volunteers.
Confidence and good interpersonal skills are essential, as is good organisation and time management, allowing us give our volunteers an enjoyable, impactful experience whilst ensuring that our charity beneficiaries get the most out of their contribution.
You'll get to experience every facet of London life, and play an important role in the day to day running of our own small charity. You'll pick up a variety of new skills in areas as wide as conservation, administration, elder care, grant-writing and event planning.
If you're an open-minded, motivated, well organised individual who cares about making a positive difference, this might be the right position for you.
Closing date: 9am Monday 15th of July. Interviews: Tuesday 23rd of July.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a passion for working with people and the ability to empathise with others?
Working as a Night Security Concierge, you will provide a first point of contact and safeguarding to clients at night. You will be responsible for dealing with emergencies, undertaking regular health and safety checks on patrols and through monitoring the CCTV system; you will also report incidents or maintenance issues and communicate any concerns or events to the rest of the team. You may be required to lone work in this post.
About you
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We are looking for people with good communication skills and an understanding of the issues that affect homeless or vulnerable adults.
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You will need to be able to interact with clients in a positive and friendly manner, and be passionate about working in a service that supports vulnerable adults.
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You should have a basic level of numeracy and literacy skills and the ability to use your initiative; to identify the appropriate action to take in various situations.
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You’ll also be expected to be punctual, awake and alert at all times during your shift and act with integrity, within our policies and procedures.
You don’t need to have direct experience; above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now’ Button at the top of the page to start your online application form.
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on Thursday 18 July
Interview and assessments on: Monday 29 July
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Remote role but must be based within easy reach of Manchester and Sheffield
Closing date: 12:00pm, 18th Jul 2024
As our Whizz Kidz Coordinator you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of services in the North of England as well as supporting colleagues in the Young People’s Services Team in all aspects of researching, organising and booking activities and events for disabled children, young people and their families.
Whizz Kidz: the facts
Over 75,000 young people aren’t getting the wheelchair or support that fully meets their needs.
Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society.
We’re here to change that.
As the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users (9 months -25 years old), we empower young people by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society. And we won’t stop until they are mobile, enabled and included.
Our vision
A society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included.
Our values
We are young people focused, ambitious, collaborative and inclusive.
Job summary
This role will predominantly support the Service Delivery Managers and Support Officer across the UK in the effective planning and delivery of services to meet the strategic objectives. The postholder will be required to work directly with young people and their families, delivering services in the North of England, alongside assisting the wider team in the administrative tasks involved in organising and setting up services and events.
You will be part of the Young People’s Services Team who provide a range of services and activities for young wheelchair users and their families.
The person
You will need to have good organisational skills with the ability to communicate and build rapport with a range of audiences. You will be liaising with our young people and families as well as venues, schools, content providers and other third-party organisations. With a good understanding of planning events and undertaking risk management, you will be responsible for all aspects of event bookings.
Skills and knowledge
• Understanding and familiarity of good practice and law around child protection, disability discrimination and equal opportunities legislation, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
Experience
• Experience of working directly with disabled children, young people and their families.
• Demonstratable experience of planning and organising events.
• Experience of working with external partners to coordinate activities and negotiate bookings.
• Experience of risk management.
Personal qualities
• Alignment with our values- young people focused, ambitious, inclusive and collaborative.
• Passionate about supporting young wheelchair users and creating societal change.
• Ability to get on with and motivate children and young people of all ages.
• Ability to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good level of computer literacy, including databases.
Please note: This post is subject to an Enhanced level DBS Disclosure, which will be sought prior to the confirmation of a job offer.
Weekend working and travel will be required.
A few perks
The wellbeing of our colleagues is of paramount importance to our success as an organisation, and we want to ensure that our benefits package provides something of value for everyone, whether it is our generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing days, Healthcare cash plan, long-service awards. We hope you agree!
Annual leave
• 25 days of annual leave per annum plus Bank Holiday (pro-rata for part time colleagues).
• Christmas closure
• In addition to annual leave, employees get three days of paid Christmas leave.
• Pension
• Automatic enrolment for all colleagues with the option to opt out. Contributions of 5% gross salary made by both Whizz Kidz and employees. We will match higher contributions of up to 6% of gross basic salary.
• Simply Health
• Automatic enrolment in a fully paid for cash plan that assists you with everyday health costs. This scheme is also available to your families for an extra charge.
• Season ticket loan
• An interest free loan of up to £5,000 following the successful completion of the Probationary Period.
To apply click the apply button.
Closing date12:00pm, 18th Jul 2024
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Can you help us tell the story of the 200 amazing people who support refugees via the Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network? And can you help us connect with the folks who will offer donations if they know more about our impact?
The Community Fundraising and Communications Coordinator will
- Lead on LASSN's Community Fundraising – responsible for developing and delivering a community fundraising strategy that maximises the amount of funds generated by volunteers and supporters, local community groups and individuals.
- Lead on the implementation (and review) of LASSN's communications strategy - ensuring that LASSN's staff, volunteers and experts by lived experience, are central to the production and promotion of LASSN's key messages; the work and impact of LASSN are shared effectively with key audiences; communications support and enhance LASSN's fundraising efforts.
The person we appoint will
- Share LASSN's commitment to ensuring asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants at risk of harm are safe, respected, supported and empowered to rebuild their lives free of persecution;
- Have a successful track record of identifying and supporting individuals, groups and institutions to raise funds for values-led organisations or charities like LASSN.
- Be an excellent communicator, in person, online, and in print, and be committed to building the confidence and capabilities of everyone at LASSN.
- Understand the strengths and potential of different communication platforms (e.g., print, social media, film) and be able to use these to convey the values and impact of LASSN's work.
- Enjoy working flexibly in a small, friendly team – and alongside 300 motivated and talented volunteers and supporters from a wide variety of backgrounds.
- Be a confident self-starter, able to design, plan and deliver campaigns – and to enthuse and engage other people.
- Commit to helping ordinary people find ways to make Leeds a friendlier, more welcoming city.
Their can-do approach and ability to complete tasks to agreed deadlines will play a vital role in the smooth running of a team that values diversity, kindness, and high standards of support.
Applicants are asked to submit a CV with a cover letter of no more than 1200 words, demonstrating how they meet the personal specification and job description with the subject "Application CF&COMMS + your name".
This post is funded by LASSN's unrestricted reserves and is offered on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. The future of this role will depend on the success of the post holder in securing funds to pay for their role beyond this fixed term and the value the role has added to LASSN's work.
The closing date for applications is 9 am Monday, 15th July 2024
Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 5 pm on Friday 19th July 2024
Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 30th July 2024
People with lived experience of migration and relevant skills and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Leeds Asylum Seekers' Support Network: Charity Number 1092647
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Estates Community Manager is responsible for ensuring that the Bridewell site, Kingswood Estate and Hanham youth club operate safely and effectively as service delivery venues, as vibrant workspaces for our community of creative and youth sector tenants, and as a venue for hire for a range of events and activities.
This role will be at the heart of developing and delivering on our renewed vision for Creative Youth Network’s buildings as key community assets. The postholder will ensure that CYN’s buildings are the best places they can be for our tenants, for community events and for young people – ensuring that they are well managed, financially stable and a great place to work for our amazing staff team.
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.
Early Help Development Worker
Sutton Coldfield and Erdington
£25,139.45 increasing to £28,567.56 after passing probation
Full Time - 37 Hours per week
Fixed Term Contract to 31 March 2025
Interviews to be held on Thursday 25th July 2024
Are you passionate about making a positive difference for children, young people and families?
Our client is looking for a dynamic, well-organised individual to join their Early Help Team serving the North Birmingham Locality (Sutton Coldfield and Erdington constituencies).
The role is focused upon
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building Early Help (0-25 years) capacity and connections within the community through working closely with community assets
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supporting residents to lead on community projects, services or activities to meet local needs
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increasing children and families engagement with local assets and participation in local groups and activities.
What are they looking for?
You will be an excellent communicator, who is passionate about improving opportunities for children, young people and families through Early Help.
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Excellent engagement and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with young people, parents and carers who are experiencing health, wellbeing or social care difficulties
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team and in partnership with a range of external agencies
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Strong administration skills
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Ability to use Microsoft Office applications
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Ability to assess information and make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
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An understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion
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Knowledge of a wide variety of techniques to actively engage community members
A qualification in a relevant discipline such as youth or community work; social care; psychology or teaching or substantial equivalent relevant experience would be preferable.
In return they offer a fantastic benefits package which includes:
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29 days basic annual leave (full time) + Bank Holidays
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Auto Enrolment Defined Contribution
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Option to Salary Sacrifice
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A commitment to safety and wellbeing including access to a Bupa Health Cash Plan which provides discounts on gym membership, sports equipment and days out, as well as reimbursement on NHS prescription charges, eye tests, dental care and physiotherapy.
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A commitment to work life balance through their Agile/flexible working principles.
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Family Friendly policy with enhanced benefits
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Learning and Development opportunities
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Internal coaching and mentoring opportunities
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Staff social events
Founded in 1993, Exeter Community Initiatives aims to improve the quality of life for people and communities in the Exeter area, and beyond. Over the years, we have helped over 50,000 people through our work.
Working as part of the Wellbeing Exeter partnership, we have a team of Community Builders working across Exeter and Cranbrook. They help to create new networks, connect people and opportunities, and look at what community spaces, skills, groups and people exist in an area.
Are you interested in people, able to listen to their points of view, good at motivating people and passionate about building and strengthening local communities? This is an exciting and varied role for dynamic and confident individuals, in which the right candidate will work directly within communities in Exeter; bringing people together to improve wellbeing and make the community a better place to live!
Key Responsibilities
- Maps and maintains awareness of formal and informal community activity andprovision.
- Identifies community assets and resources
- Listens widely to people of all ages and backgrounds within the community tounderstand more about people’s lives and how they feel about their community
- Supports motivated individuals to transform ideas into action for the benefit ofthemselves and others.
- Identifies people who are natural connectors and natural leaders withinneighbourhoods
- Advocates for the community or underrepresented aspects of the community
- Develops insight into power dynamics within a community and supports peopleto understand, manage and challenge these, where necessary.
- Maintains awareness of City and County initiatives and developments thatpresent opportunities for citizens to be more engaged and have influence overwhat happens in their communities.
- Builds & maintains co-operative internal and external relationships as part of the
- Wellbeing Exeter partnership including attending training, meetings andactivities.
- Actively markets and promotes the programme within communities
- Collects evidence of outputs and outcomes, ensuring consistent implementationof the monitoring and evaluation process.
Part Time, Permanent - Fixed Term for 2 years
£26,265 pro rata
Vacancy 1 - 15 hours per week (£10,648 pro rata)
Vacancy 2 - 20 hours per week (£14,197 pro rata)
We would consider offering the above as one combined role - 35 hours per week (£24,845 pro rata)
Hybrid working locations (home/office blend)
26 days holiday plus bank holidays with 1 extra day for each full year of service, up to 31 days
A Pension Scheme is available with a 5% contribution from the employer, provided it is matched by a minimum contribution of 3% from the employee
A local charity working with people, families and communities to build connections, develop capacity, improve wellbeing and support each other.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Peatland Programme Communications and Engagement Lead
Salary: £31,500 per annum (£25,200 pro rata for 0.8 FTE)
Location: Home working (UK based). Some travel will be required
Full Time: 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE) or 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Permanent
Closing date for applications: 28 July 2024
First Interview: 6 August 2024
Second Interview: 12 August 2024
About You
The successful candidate will be employed by the IUCN UK Peatland Programme’s host organisation, The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts. The new team member will be pivotal in the delivery of the Peatland Programme’s objectives to champion peatland values. They will have the level of knowledge and experience to drive forward and promote peatland restoration in the UK and be able to advocate the multiple benefits of peatlands through partnerships, strong science, sound policy and effective practice, and communication.
They are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Communications and Engagement Lead to drive and deliver the IUCN UK Peatland Programme’s communications activity to promote the benefits of healthy peatlands to a national audience. This will be done primarily through establishing and maintaining good relationships with external contacts and partners and using these networks to identify opportunities and to build the Programme’s reach. You will lead the production of communications materials through design and appropriate messaging, assist their advocacy work, and plan and deliver events such as online workshops and their annual conference.
They are looking for someone who is passionate about communicating peatlands to a wide audience and is creative and proactive in their approach. The peatland agenda has expanded exponentially over the last 10 years and you will need to be an excellent team player and networker to capture what is happening and communicate this to multiple partners and stakeholders. The Communications and Engagement Lead post is a standalone communications post within a small team (9 people) and your ability to quickly develop good relationships with partner organisations will be critical to your success in the role.
You will be lead on the delivery of the communications strand of the Peatland Programme’s activity. You should have experience of designing publications, creating digital content, newsletters, running stakeholder events and managing social media accounts. You will support the wider Peatland Programme team in networking, identifying opportunities for collaboration, as well as in the production of resources such as briefings and web content.
About our client
Our host organization are a federated movement of 46 charities, supported by a central charity, the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts. Together they have 870,000 members, 38,000 volunteers and 3,400 staff across the UK. They are at an exciting moment in their 110-year history, with the development of an ambitious new strategy, setting out a vision of nature in recovery, with abundant, diverse wildlife and natural processes creating wilder landscapes where people and nature thrive.
The Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst they are passionate in promoting their aims, they are not judgemental and are inclusive. They want their people to be as diverse as nature, so they particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within their sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. They are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
Our client take Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please check their commitment statement to find out more.
As a Disability Confident employer, they are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let them know if you require any adjustments to make their recruitment process more accessible.
This role may be subject to a DBS check.
The Health Foundation is an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK.
Do you have experience of working in a marketing team to grow engagement with, and the reach of, an organisation’s work?Do you have the skills required to meet key audience needs, using the most relevant content at the right time?
We’re recruiting a Communications Officer (Marketing and Engagement), as part of our marketing and engagement specialist team, part of both a wider content and marketing team and communications team.
In this role you will:
- develop, deliver and evaluate marketing and engagement plans, either standalone or as part of wider integrated communications plans
- plan and schedule marketing and engagement activity (including email, social media, paid digital marketing campaigns and offline marketing)
- create and amend marketing content for a range of channels
- support and train colleagues in using social media
- create and manage audience data in our CRM system (Salesforce)
- contribute to the wider work of the content and marketing team.
To find out more about the role and how to apply, please click on the link below to be redirected to our careers website where you can download a full job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about empowering women and making a real difference in their lives? Join Smart Works Reading as our Outreach Lead and be part of an ambitious charity that helps unemployed women succeed!
About the Role:
As our Outreach Lead, you'll play a crucial role in expanding our reach and impact across the Thames Valley. You'll be the driving force behind our partnerships, ensuring a steady flow of referrals to help more women transform their lives through our services. Based at our Reading centre, you'll split your time between office work and travelling across the region to meet with partners and attend events.
This role offers a unique blend of relationship management, event planning, data analysis, and direct involvement in our service delivery. You'll be part of a dedicated team, working closely with our Centre Manager to achieve our ambitious goals. Whilst primarily focused on Berkshire, you may occasionally travel to London for training and collaboration with our London office.
What you'll be doing:
- Manage and nurture relationships with referral partners across Berkshire, including job centres, refuges, prisons, work programme providers, and other charities.
- Research and create project plans to engage new referral partners and maintain existing relationships.
- Organise and attend inspiring events to showcase our impact and increase referrals.
- Analyse data and manage our referral database to identify opportunities and track our success.
- Share regular, engaging communications with referral partners.
- Pilot innovative initiatives to boost engagement with our partners.
- Support the smooth running of our Reading centre, including answering calls and booking appointments.
- Participate in regular online meetings and annual conferences with the wider Smart Works team.
What you'll have:
- A proven track record in managing relationships and partnerships.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt your communication style to various stakeholders.
- Confidence in representing Smart Works, whether presenting to large groups or writing to potential partners.
- Event organisation skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- A target-driven mindset with a knack for meeting KPIs.
- Passion for supporting unemployed women in Berkshire.
- Strong IT and administration skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What we offer:
- A salary of £24,960 - £26,000 FTE (depending on experience)
- Flexible working options (minimum 30 hours per week)
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- A positive, supportive working environment with opportunities for growth
- The chance to make a tangible difference in women's lives.
- VIP access to Smart Works sales, events, and pop-up shops
- Be part of a fast-growing, high-profile UK charity with a proven track record of success
We particularly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups, those with disabilities, and those with lived experience of unemployment. Smart Works promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and makes recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Join us in our mission to ensure that any woman who needs our service can find her way to a Smart Works centre. Apply now and help transform lives, one interview at a time!
How to apply
Please submit a CV by 29th July at 5pm.
Closing date for applications 5pm Monday 29th July.
First round interviews will be held virtually on Wednesday 7th August, via Microsoft Teams.
Second Round interviews will be Wednesday 14th August, in person at our Reading Office.
Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.
We do not use AI in any part of our recruitment process. Your application will be carefully considered by the People Team.
At Smart Works we will apply suitable measures to keep your information secure in accordance with our Privacy Policy (a current version of which is available on our website).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are
Off the Record Bath & North East Somerset (OTR) is a mental health and wellbeing charity that gives local young people a safe space to be heard and be themselves. We provide a range of free services for young people, including counselling, listening support, youth participation, advocacy, support for care leavers and a LGBTQ+ focused youth group.
You’ll be joining us at an exciting time as we mark our 30th anniversary with our Young Futures appeal, helping us to reach more young people from under-represented communities. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. OTR is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability or any other status protected by law.
Purpose of the role
This senior role will manage and oversee OTR’s main operational functions, including finance, human resources, fundraising, office management, data, policies and communications. We recognise that you may not have experience in all these areas, but may be skilled in one or more of them.
You will lead and inspire our Resources team, line managing them to enable our client-facing teams to deliver the best possible services for young people. You’ll be motivated by our mission and play a key role in making it happen.
You will be part of OTR’s senior management team (SMT), working closely with the Head of Voice Services and Head of Wellbeing Services as well as the CEO to actively oversee the growth and development of the organisation, and delivery of our strategy.
Your attributes
We are looking for someone methodical, calm and extremely organised, who thrives in a busy role where no two days are the same. You’ll enjoy overseeing and managing multiple workstreams, have a strategic mindset and be at ease working with figures and data.
Your enthusiasm and personality are as important to us as your experience to date. If you can’t tick off every point in the person specification below but feel you have the right transferable skills to succeed in the post, please do still apply.
If you would like an informal, confidential conversation about the role before applying, please email us to arrange a time for a chat with our CEO.
Key duties
- Driving efficiency through our finances - overseeing financial procedures to ensure OTR’s bookkeeping, payroll and annual accounts are delivered accurately and on time.
- Budgeting – with the CEO, creating annual budgets and monitoring against these against agreed KPIs.
- Line management of Office Manager, Data & Learning Officer and Development Manager, including day-to-day support, monthly 1:1s and annual appraisals.
- Enhancing our systems and processes – with an innovative mindset, working across the team to identify and implement improvements to the processes that support our work.
- Making OTR a great employer – ensuring our HR function supports our staff to thrive, with oversight of recruitment, contracts, annual leave, sickness monitoring and training/development, along with an understanding of relevant employment law.
- Overseeing our fundraising – working with the Development Manager, CEO and others to ensure OTR brings in the resources needed to deliver against our objectives.
- Evidencing our impact through data - working with the Data & Learning Officer on our contractual reporting requirements and impact reporting, ensuring our database and other systems enable OTR to make informed decisions about our service delivery.
- Leading a safe and comfortable workplace– overseeing the work of our Office Manager, including health and safety; making procurement decisions and innovating ways to make our premises secure and welcoming for staff and clients.
- Communications - writing internal staff-wide communications and overseeing our online and wider external communications, including our website.
- Be digitally driven – help us to maximise the opportunities from digital innovations, including AI.
Joint responsibilities as part of the Senior Management Team (SMT)
- Policies - working with the SMT to create and develop the right suite of policies to govern our organisation.
- Strategy – overseeing and managing the implementation of OTR’s organisational strategy, including reporting to the Board.
General (applicable to all team members)
- Participate in the day-to-day work of the organisation – such as reporting, attending team and other meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach to general administrative and support tasks
- Be an ambassador for OTR, actively promoting our vision and work
- Ensure the effective implementation of the organisation’s policies and overall organisational objectives, including Health & Safety policies and procedures, taking responsibility for their own personal health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
- Following safeguarding policies and procedures in all aspects of the work with children and young people.
- Actively promoting good equal opportunities practices across all aspects of work and taking positive steps to counter discrimination however and wherever it occurs.
- Participate constructively in supervision and staff development opportunities including training and team building initiatives.
- Contribute to co-operative working across all the services within OTR.
- Promote and enable active involvement of young people in planning, improving and making decisions about OTR services.
- Ensure effective and accessible communication with staff, service users and the general public.
- Contribute to maintaining and developing effective professional relationships both internally and with outside agencies.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the skills and duties needed for this role, as required.
Working pattern and location
This role can be worked within our core hours of 8am – 6pm Monday to Friday. We will discuss your preferred working pattern at interview. The ideal candidate will be able to work on one or both of Tuesdays and Wednesdays to align with other senior team members.
This role is based at our office in central Bath, which is very close to Bath Spa train station and Bath central bus station. The post holder will be based in a shared office with access to meeting rooms.
You will be expected to be in the office for the majority of your working week but will also be able to work from home as agreed with your line manager.
How to apply
If you’re ready to proceed, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our website to fill in the online form to apply, and to complete the online Equal Opportunities form.
The closing date for applications is Monday 22nd July at 5pm. Interviews will take place in Bath on Thursday 8th August.
Terms and Conditions
- Contract: Permanent, with a probationary period of 6 months
- Paid leave entitlement: 25 days plus 2 discretionary days and all English public holidays, plus up to 5 extra days to recognise continuous service, accrued at one per year. This entitlement is pro-rated for part-time employees.
- Two days’ paid volunteering leave to enable you to support causes that matter to you (FTE)
- Pension scheme
- Death-in-service benefit
- Training and development opportunities for all our staff
Appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced level Criminal Records Bureau check.
The job description is a general outline of the job duties and responsibilities and may be amended as OTR develops. The post holder maybe required to undertake other additional duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.