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Location: Remote - Multiple locations
Gloucestershire · Wiltshire · Dorset · Somerset · Cornwall · Devon · BristolHome based in the South West
About the role
Our passionate Regional Casework Coordinators are SSAFA’s front line of support for members of the armed forces community in need. They are the first point of contact for all beneficiaries into the Regional Office, assessing needs and allocating the case to one of our volunteer caseworkers.
You will sometimes handle complex problems from individuals who may be distressed, identifying the presenting and potential underlying needs to determine the best way to support the beneficiary. You will have ownership of cases from beginning to end, coordinating the casework process in a timely manner and ensure that the beneficiary journey is at the centre of the Service. You will have the opportunity to shape processes and procedures within the office which will lead to improvements in the service offered to clients.
To help you establish yourself in this new post you will receive excellent training and induction to SSAFA.
Whilst the post is homebased, to be eligible for this role you are required to live in the South West region in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire or Somerset. There will be occasional travel around the South West Region, and you will be required to travel for quarterly face to face team meetings.
About the team
The team work remotely and pride themselves in maintaining a close working bond which ensures the smooth operation of the office. You will work closely with volunteers from the eight SSAFA branches in the South West, supporting them to administer casework for SSAFA beneficiaries. The successful candidate will work as part of a larger team of 10, which includes two Regional Casework Managers and a Regional Operations Manager.
About you
To carry out this role successfully you will have a track record of providing welfare advice in key areas such as housing benefits, debt, disability, mobility or immigration issues. You will have knowledge of safeguarding and GDPR and experience in dealing with sensitive information and people in vulnerable situations. You will be able to provide excellent customer service by telephone, e-mail and face to face. You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard. It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision.
It would be advantageous if you have an understanding of the way of life for today’s Armed Forces, veterans and their families and if you have experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers. An understanding of the voluntary sector and preferably the military charity sector landscape across the South West would be valuable
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
Closing date: Midnight on 09 October 2024. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews: 18 and 21 October 2024
As part of the selection process, you will be required to complete an IT assessment.
Anticipated start date and induction: 02 December 2024
Pharmacist Support, crowned Small Charity of the Year 2023 at the Association of Charitable Organisations awards, is looking for a dynamic and driven individual to become their Finance and Operations Director & Deputy Chief Executive.
Who Are We?
We’re the profession’s independent charity, providing vital support to pharmacists, former pharmacists, and pharmacy students. Over the last five years, we’ve undergone transformational changes and are now gearing up to deliver our next five-year strategy, driven by our wellbeing-focused vision and mission.
What’s the Role?
As the Finance and Operations Director & Deputy Chief Executive, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that Pharmacist Support is financially sustainable and operationally efficient. This is a hands-on role for a "doer" who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll work closely with our Chief Executive, Senior Management Team, and Board of Trustees to help steer the charity toward continued success.
What We’re Looking For:
· A passionate, forward-thinking individual with finance expertise
· Someone with a problem-solving mindset with experience in a charitable/not for profit organisation who may be looking for their next step
· Strong people and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative, inclusive approach.
· A desire to work in an agile and dynamic organisation where innovation is encouraged and your contributions make a difference.
Why Work for Us?
At Pharmacist Support, we pride ourselves on having a great culture where people matter. We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive environment for all. We offer flexibility, support your professional development, and foster a wellbeing-focused workplace.
How to Apply:
Ready to take on this exciting challenge? To apply, please complete the application form. CVs will not be accepted.
If you’d like to have an informal chat before submitting your application, feel free to email us, and we’ll arrange a conversation. Application deadline: 12 noon, 15th October 2024. Interviews will take place on 31st October 2024 at our Manchester office.
Make your next career move count – join us and help shape the future of our charity!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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CISV International are looking for an experienced administrator to join the Risk Management and Safeguarding team as the Risk Management Support Officer.
The role will focus on supporting the International Risk Management and Safeguarding Lead and the Safeguarding Support Officer to handle the smooth running of the department as well as to help develop the Risk Management provision for our global members.
The key responsibilities of this role include:
- Leading on Risk Management administration projects
- Being the gatekeeper for the incident case management system, ensuring all reports and evidence are logged appropriately
- Helping to ensure volunteers comply with training requirements and supporting the development of training resources including online training packages
- Analysing data and statistics to assess seasonal performance of programmes and events
- Using standard Microsoft Office software to produce accurate reports and spreadsheets
We are looking for someone who is experienced and enthusiastic about joining an exciting, international organisation. You will need to be sensitive to working with people from different cultures all around the world. An understanding of working with volunteers would also be of benefit. As this role will be part of the Risk Management and Safeguarding team there is sometimes the potential to be dealing with very sensitive material involving safeguarding or child protection issues so you will need to be both resilient and adaptable.
Please see the full job description for more detail.
ABOUT CISV
CISV International is a global organisation dedicated to educating and inspiring for peace through building inter-cultural friendship, cooperation and understanding. Founded in 1950, today we are a federation of over 60 National and Promotional Associations with over 200 Chapters or local groups.
Through our innovative, fun, non-formal ‘learning by doing’ programmes we help our young participants develop to their full potential as future leaders and active citizens, to make a difference in their communities and the world. We also give them the opportunity to build global friendships and networks that will last them a lifetime.
Salary: £25,000-27,000 per year, depending on experience.
Hours: full time, 35 hours per week
Annual leave: 23 days per year pro rata
Closing date: please apply as soon as possible - we will be interviewing on a rolling basis with the intention of filling the post by the beginning of November ideally.
How to apply: Please send a copy of your CV and cover letter. If you would like to discuss the role please contact Angela Forster, International Safeguarding and Risk Management Lead.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Arboretum is the UK’s year-round centre of Remembrance and part of the Royal British Legion.
At its heart, RBL is a people organisation. People who want to do the very best for others, while at the same time making the most of the opportunities and experiences we offer them.
As a Gardener, you will carry out and deliver maintenance, conservation and development works of the National Memorial Arboretum, ensuring its trees, gardens, grounds, and flora are befitting of its status as the nation’s year-round centre of Remembrance.
Reporting to the Grounds and Landscape Supervisor, your key responsibilities include maintaining and managing all horticultural areas to the highest standard throughout the year. You will perform various gardening tasks such as pruning, mowing, planting, and weeding, and operate both handheld and ride-on machinery for grounds maintenance. Additionally, you will support volunteers with horticultural projects and maintenance, including participation in the NMA’s working weekend. Your role will also involve assisting with the documentation of horticultural activities through written and photographic records. Upholding high standards of horticultural and arboricultural care at all times is essential, as is ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
Please note that this role will be based onsite at the National Memorial Arboretum, Burton-on-Trent DE13 7AR
About the National Memorial Arboretum
The Arboretum is the UK’s year-round centre of Remembrance and part of the Royal British Legion. Home to over 350 memorials, including the nationally-important Armed Forces Memorial, it remembers the service and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve our country. The 150-acre site features around 30,000 maturing trees and an abundance of wildlife. Each year the Arboretum welcomes around 300,000 visitors, many of whom attend one of the 200+ events which take place across the site.
In March 2017, the National Memorial Arboretum formally opened its new award-winning Remembrance Centre.
Our Values and Behaviours
Does the following describe you?
- A desire to provide great customer service
- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
- Passionate about supporting the ongoing development of the Arboretum
- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others
If so, then we would like you hear from you….
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with Cruse Bereavement Support in their search for a HR Advisor who will play a crucial role in delivering an inclusive and people-focused HR service across the organisation. This is a full time, permanent role, offered on a remote basis.
Cruse Bereavement Support is the leading and largest grief charity in the UK. They have been providing bereavement support for over 60 years and are constantly looking at new and improved ways they can reach and support more people, in a way that is right for them.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, the HR Advisor will act as the primary point of contract for all operational HR matters, developing and strengthening relationships between employees, line managers and HR. The HR advisor will manage the administration associated with employee lifecycle, from recruitment to onboarding, and provide the first-line support for employee relation issues. The postholder will also act as one of the points of contact with external HR support, building an effective working relationship.
To be successful, you will have significant experience as a HR professional, having previously advised and supporting managers in a range of employee relations. You will be CIPD Level 3 or equivalent, with experience of coordinating end-to-end recruitment from advert to onboarding. You will be an excellent communicator, able to build relationships internally and externally, with knowledge of upskilling managers across an organisation on HR policies. Experience of working in the charity sector is desirable, but not a must.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
In order to apply please, submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.
Location: Remote - Multiple locations
West Sussex, UK · East Sussex, UK · Surrey, UK · Oxfordshire, UK · Kent, UK · Jersey · Isle of Wight, UK · Hampshire, UK · Guernsey · Buckinghamshire, UK · West Berkshire, UK
About the role
Our passionate Regional Casework Coordinators are SSAFA’s front line of support for members of the armed forces community in need. They are the first point of contact for all beneficiaries into the Regional Office, assessing needs and allocating the case to one of our volunteer caseworkers.
You will sometimes handle complex problems from individuals who may be distressed, identifying the presenting and potential underlying needs to determine the best way to support the beneficiary. You will have ownership of cases from beginning to end, coordinating the casework process in a timely manner and ensure that the beneficiary journey is at the centre of the Service. You will have the opportunity to shape processes and procedures within the office which will lead to improvements in the service offered to clients.
To help you establish yourself in this new post you will receive excellent training and induction to SSAFA.
Whilst the post is homebased, to be eligible for this role you are required to live in the South East region, which includes: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Guernsey, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Jersey, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Sussex.
There will be occasional travel around the South East Region and you may be required to travel at short notice for face to face meetings.
About the team
The team work remotely and pride themselves in maintaining a close working bond which ensures the smooth operation of the office. You will work closely with volunteers from the ten SSAFA branches in the South East, supporting them to administer casework for SSAFA beneficiaries. The wider support team includes a Casework Manager and a Regional Operations Support Manager.
About you
To carry out this role successfully you will have a track record of providing welfare advice in key areas such as, housing benefits, debt, disability, mobility or immigration issues. You will have knowledge of safeguarding and GDPR and experience in dealing with sensitive information and people in vulnerable situations. You will be able to provide excellent customer service by telephone, e-mail and face to face. You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard. It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision.
It would be advantageous if you have an understanding of the way of life for today’s Armed Forces, veterans and their families and if you have experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers. An understanding of the voluntary sector and preferably the military charity sector landscape across the South East Region would be valuable.
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
Closing date: Midnight on 07 October 2024 . SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. As part of the selection process, you will be required to complete a verbal reasoning test and an IT assessment.
Transition and Placement Coordinator
Join Our Clients Team as a Transition and Placement Coordinator!
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs? Do you excel in coordinating and advocating for person-centred care? If so, this exciting role as a Transition and Placement Coordinator could be the perfect fit for you!
Within this role, you’ll play a crucial part in ensuring smooth transitions for adults with complex needs into our specialist day service. You will work closely with individuals, their families, and a multidisciplinary team to create personalised transition plans, monitor progress, and advocate for the best possible care. You’ll be the point of contact for the people they support, liaising with external agencies and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
What you'll do:
- Coordinate and implement transition plans.
- Organise pre-placement visits and reviews.
- Work with families, carers, and professionals to ensure comprehensive support.
- Advocate for the individuals' needs and preferences.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for holistic care.
What they’re looking for:
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A proactive and compassionate approach to care.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary settings.
- Passion for improving the lives of people with complex needs.
- Experience in facilitating a person-centred care approach.
- Experience with excellent communication and coordination skills to liaise with families, carers, and external agencies.
- You will be proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring smooth transitions and placements for the people we support.
- Strong advocacy skills are essential, as you'll be representing the needs and preferences of the people we support while ensuring person-centred care is delivered.
If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives and thrive in a collaborative role, they’d love to hear from you!
Why Join them? You’ll be part of a passionate, dedicated team that’s committed to making a positive impact. They offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to truly make a difference in people’s lives.
Location: Harborne, Birmingham
Apply Now! If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply today by submitting the attached application form and your CV!
Be part of a team that makes lives better!
REF-217 022
Digital Empowerment Officer (Community Engagement)
Home Based covering a patch around Midlands
£28,718 to £31,909 per annum plus Excellent Benefits
Can you help to empower communities by championing the difference that digital inclusion can make?
Our client is currently recruiting for a Digital Empowerment Officer to join their Community Engagement team. As a Digital Empowerment Officer, you will lead in the coordination, development and delivery of digital inclusion projects, initiatives and activities for Platform customers and communities.
This is a role where you will be active in communities promoting the use of digital platforms, tackling barriers to digital exclusion, and helping to improve digital skills. Within this role, you will be building on the existing successes with the team and will receive support from your colleagues to be successful in the role.
The Digital Empowerment Officer will be responsible for supporting communities around the Midlands including Matlock, Ashbourne, Leicester, North Warwickshire and outskirts of Birmingham. Any required travel will be reimbursed in line with their current policy and current Inland Revenue Mileage rates.
What you can expect from the role
- Working with communities to promote the use of our client's digital services and customer portals.
- Working with internal stakeholders, you will be a digital specialist for project teams who are looking to understand the technological implications from the customer’s perspective.
- Working with external stakeholders and partners, developing relationships with Digital Champions Volunteers to help further promote the digital services.
- Producing marketing material for a range of digital and online training, events and initiatives through a variety of different methods, such as newsletters, blogs, social media etc.
- Playing a pivotal role in the testing and piloting of digital and Internet ready products.
What they are looking for in you
- A good understanding of how digital inclusion can help people and enthusiasm for digital solutions.
- You will be a people person; communication will be key to this role not only for working with our customers but also for working with external stakeholders.
- Experience of working in a customer engagement, community or voluntary environment would be preferred.
- A patient and empathetic approach.
- Proven ability to actively identify new ways to engage successfully with customers and communities.
- Due to the nature of the role the successful applicant will have a DBS check carried out before commencing employment.
- The successful applicant will also need to be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. Whilst part of the role will be home-based you will be expected to regularly travel to the communities around the Derbyshire Dales, Leicester and the outskirts of Birmingham.
Some of their great benefits include:
- Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
- Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
- Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
- Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
- Pension contribution scheme with employer contributions of up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme and cycle to work scheme
- Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers
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Forces Employment Charity is seeking a dedicated Client Advisor to join our Support Centre in Birmingham.
Role: The role of Client Advisor is to deliver the support centre function for the programme. Forces Employment Charity delivers a specialist programme to support veterans in the Justice System who may be vulnerable, socially isolated, or need support to live or maintain a law-abiding life.
The role reports to the Support Centre Manager and Support Team Leader. This position is permanent Full-time, 35 hours per week, with a salary of £22,000. The successful candidate will be based at the Support Centre, Birmingham Office / Hybrid with 50% Office-50% WFH once the security clearance is received and training is complete.
Principal Responsibilities:
· Receive referrals of Veterans who are at risk of contact with the Justice System or are involved in the Justice System.
· Make first contact with referrals within 2 working days and complete initial registration.
· Upload client information to case management system.
· Provide initial advice and guidance on registration.
· Support allocated caseworker to engage with the veteran after initial assessment.
· Support Veterans to obtain proof of service and sign required consent forms.
· Provide accurate and responsive telephone, text, social media and email ‘helpdesk’ support to veterans and other stakeholders.
· Record all interactions with accurately on the Salesforce case management system.
· To be flexible and complete any additional tasks, asked of you by the support team leader and Support Centre Manager
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Competencies:
· High quality written and verbal communication skills, with a personable manner and excellent telephone technique.
· Experience of advising and supporting individuals.
· Excellent IT and keyboard skills.
· Experience of business administration, in particular the use of databases and customer management systems to accurately record data.
· Strong organisational skills with a desire to achieve through own initiative.
Desirable Competencies:
· NVQ Level 4 Advice and Guidance.
· Empathy for those who have served in the Armed Forces.
· Understanding of those in the Justice System.
· Salesforce experience, this training will be provided for the successful candidate if they are not already trained.
Security Clearance:
· Successful candidates will also be the subject of an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (EDBS) check and Police Vetting (NPPV2).
Forces Employment Charity is an equal opportunities employer and values having a diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
If you meet the criteria and are passionate about applying, please submit a Covering Letter and CV. The closing date for this position is by midnight, 9 October 2024. Please note that this job advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews are scheduled to begin the week commencing 14 October 2024.
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Forces Employment Charity is seeking a dedicated Veterans Support Advisor to join our support team in Birmingham.
Role: As a Veterans Support Advisor, you will be the first point of contact to all clients, meticulous to detail and conscientious. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong customer focus, excellent telephone manners and be capable of working within a large team and on their own initiative.
The role reports to the Veterans Support Team Leader. This position is permanent Full-time, 35 hours per week, with a salary of £22,000. The successful candidate will be based at Birmingham Office / Hybrid with 50% Office-50% WFH once the security clearance is received, and training is complete.
Principal Responsibilities:
· Communicate with clients on all channels including social media groups, webchat, e-mail, and telephone. Link to Salesforce and Adapt CRMs as required.
· Make first contact with clients registering with The Forces Employment Charity and TechVets
· Provide Advice and Guidance on registration.
· Support Veterans to obtain Proof of Service using Veterans UK Check Service.
· Support the TechVets Programme delivery to ensure relevant members are engaged at the first opportunity.
· Provide Advice and Guidance on the use of all available online tools.
· Capture the employment outcomes of all clients and for TechVets members gaining careers through TechVets support.
· Record all interactions with clients accurately on the Salesforce CRM where appropriate.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Essential Competencies:
· Strong Communication Skills
· Excellent IT skills
· Excellent Telephone Manner
Desirable Competencies:
· NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Advice & Guidance
· Understanding on marketing and promotion
· Knowledge on the Employment market, Information Technology, and Recruitment
Security Clearance:
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Ministry of Defence security clearance, which requires applicants to have been residents of the UK for over five years.
Forces Employment Charity is an equal opportunities employer and values having a diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
If you meet the criteria and are passionate about applying, please submit a Covering Letter and CV. The closing date for this position is by midnight, 9 October 2024. Please note that this job advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews are scheduled to begin the week commencing 14 October 2024.
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Job title: Communications and Engagement Officer
Location: Birmingham, London or Greater Manchester
Salary: £26,000 – £31,000 (London), £23,500 - £29,000 (Manchester or Birmingham)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Overall purpose
This is a key role that will work closely with the Senior Communications Manager, Head of Public Engagement and Senior Digital Marketing Manager.
You will contribute to the implementation of our communications, engagement and fundraising strategies, ensuring that your work is anchored in our organisational and team strategic goals. You will also be closely involved in team planning, whether it’s inputting into our operational plan or sharing ideas for new campaigns.
There are opportunities to get hands-on developing and delivering communications and fundraising campaigns to educate and inspire individuals, businesses, and other audiences. The aim of these campaigns is to help remove barriers to employment for refugees and bring about systemic change via our partnerships. Please note, we do not currently run political campaigns.
You will be responsible for creating and delivering day-to-day communications across our owned channels (social media, email newsletters, and some website content). You will also help colleagues create content for earned and paid communications that they’re leading on (press and media, digital marketing, engagement with influencers)
A team player, you will build strong relationships across Breaking Barriers so that you can source and develop content that:
- increases our visibility and influence
- showcases our impact
- inspires members of the public to help refugees build new lives in the UK
- engages and stewards our key audiences, including corporate partners, employees who advocate for refugees, individual donors, volunteers, and people of a refugee background.
You will support the Senior Communications Manager to maintain our strong brand, ensuring that all our content complies with our brand guidelines and is of a high standard.
With a good eye for detail, you will play a key role in our data management, including overseeing data on the storytelling section of our CRM, monitoring communications enquiries, and setting up and running reports. You will become a Salesforce Superuser (full training and support will be provided for this).
It is an exciting time to join our team. Breaking Barriers is an innovative organisation, so you will need to be comfortable with change and building new knowledge. The Public Engagement team is fast-paced. We support each other, approach problems with a good sense of humour, and are willing to experiment and learn.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- Some travel between our different areas of operation (including London, Birmingham and Manchester) will be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Time off in lieu would be provided in this case.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Which location you are applying for
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Thursday 24th October. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
Join Addiction Family Support
Addiction Family Support is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting adults affected or bereaved by a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs, or gambling.
The Role: Bereavement Support Worker
As a Bereavement Support Worker at Addiction Family Support, you will provide crucial emotional and practical assistance to individuals affected by the loss of a loved one due to addiction. Through both individual and group support, you will offer a compassionate and understanding presence, helping people navigate grief and loss in a safe and supportive environment.
This role offers flexibility, allowing you to work remotely or in person, depending on the needs of the service and your own availability. Bereavement Support Workers operate within a flexible rota system to ensure those in need of support receive timely and consistent care.
Responsibilities:
- Offer empathetic and non-judgmental emotional support to those affected by the bereavement of a loved one due to addiction.
- Provide information, literature, and resources to help individuals and groups manage grief and cope with their situations.
- Facilitate or co-facilitate bereavement support group meetings, creating a safe space for participants to share their experiences and provide mutual support.
- Respond to inquiries and offer structured emotional support through helplines or support groups, following guidelines and safeguarding practices.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR and the charity’s policies.
- Ensure safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and signpost individuals to additional services where appropriate.
Ongoing Support
As a Bereavement Support Worker, you will have access to regular supervision and peer support, ensuring you feel confident and equipped in your role. Development opportunities are available to help you grow in your position and enhance the support you provide.
Join Our Team of Change-Makers
Are you ready to make a difference? We're on the lookout for vibrant, enthusiastic, proactive and collaborative individuals with the right skills and experience to become part of our incredible charity.
Be Part of Something Special
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This is your chance to become part of an award-winning charity where every day is an opportunity to contribute to the greater good. If you're seeking a dynamic environment filled with compassionate individuals dedicated to creating positive change, we invite you to apply or reach out with any enquiries.
The deadline for submitting applications is 4.00pm Friday 11 October 2024.
Interviews will be held Tuesday 15 October 2024.
Please only apply if you meet the person specification and have the required skills, qualifications and experience.
The deadline for submitting applications is 4.00pm Friday 11 October 2024.
Interviews will be held Tuesday 15 October 2024.
Supporting people affected or bereaved by a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs or gambling.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Major Gifts Fundraiser – Wales
Home working with regular travel within Wales, plus occasional UK travel
Up to £45,000
Full time: 35 hours per week
Permanent contract
Closing date for applications: 20th October 2024
First interview: 7th November 2024
Second interview: 15th November 2024
About them
Our client is a federated movement of 46 charities, supported by a central charity. Together they have over 900,000 members, 32,500 volunteers and 3,400 staff across the UK. They are at an exciting moment in their 110-year history, with the implementation 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.
They have restored and care for some of the most special places for wildlife in the UK. Collectively they manage more than 2,600 nature reserves, operate 123 visitor and education centres and own 29 working farms. They undertake research, they stand up for wildlife and wild places under threat, and they help people access nature.
The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. They need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. They recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way they work, not least in how they use and create data and evidence to ensure that they act with the biggest impact possible for nature and people.
About you
They are looking for a brilliant major gifts fundraiser to join one of the UK’s best-loved nature charities to grow their network of high-net-worth individuals for Wales supporting their work in turning around the nature and climate emergencies. This is a brand-new role that will support their Welsh Trust’s Chief Executives, Senior Leadership Teams and their Wales Director in developing long-lasting partnerships that deliver a stepchange for nature’s recovery in Wales.
You will be a confident and engaging major gifts fundraiser, with the ability to express their case’s for support in tackling the nature and climate emergencies, both through their work on nature’s restoration on the ground, and through their influencing, policy and campaigning work. You will be highly experienced in initiating and developing mutually beneficial relationships with individuals to achieve fundraising targets, with a proven track record of securing significant unrestricted funds.
They value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst they are passionate in promoting their aims, they are not judgmental and are inclusive. 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
They take their Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read their commitment statement.
They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level.
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.
They are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and will put any ethnic minority applicants that meet all the essential criteria for the post through to the next stage of recruitment.
Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. They may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form.
To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as they reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. This is to ensure that they can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, they are unable to consider further applications.
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 title: Employment Services Manager (West Midlands)
Location: Birmingham– hybrid working, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office.
Salary: £35,000 - £39,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend work (TOIL provided)
Contract: Permanent
Language Requirements: Fluent in English
Overall purpose
Your primary responsibility will be to lead Breaking Barriers’ employment programme in Birmingham and the West Midlands, and support the Senior Employment Services Manager and Director of Services in ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency in the support we provide to clients.
Working closely with the Senior Employment Services Manager, you will take ownership of delivery within this region and lead on the delivery of the contract, including maintaining effective external stakeholder relationships and providing accurate and timely reporting. You will line manage and support a team of Employment Advisers (“Advisers”), enabling them to provide high-quality support to clients and coordinate the day-to-day operational activity which keeps our programmes running.
You are a highly organised and effective worker who knows when to adopt a creative approach and when to follow the established process. You will have an empathetic manner, be willing to go the extra mile to support clients and be proactive in looking for ways to improve our service. Lived experience would be helpful but is not essential.
In addition to exceptional people skills, you will be a strong communicator and possess meticulous attention to detail. You will be confident working autonomously, helped by excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise and cope with interruptions.
You should have at a demonstrable track record of transferrable work experience in coordinating service delivery, projects or programmes, or another relevant field. Equally important is a demonstrable commitment to working with marginalised populations who face barriers to employment, particularly refugees. A strong interest in employability support and experience delivering employment programmes or careers advice would be a strong advantage.
For our part, we offer a strong team environment, where your ideas and drive will be welcomed and where you as an individual can make a real difference in people’s lives.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- Some travel between our different areas of operation (including London, Birmingham and Manchester) will be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Time off in lieu would be provided in this case.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Which location you are applying for
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Thursday 24th October. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
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!
Post: Fundraising Manager (Corporate and Events)
Based: Birmingham, with flexible/hybrid working
Responsible to: Chief Executive
Salary: £35,000 to £41,250 (pro rata)
Hours: 28 hours per week (.8 FTE)
Annual Leave: 25 days plus eight statutory bank holidays (pro rata)
Job Summary
This year, and every year, as many as 600 families in the UK will learn that their child has only half a working heart. These children have one of the most complex of all heart conditions, and there is no cure. Families in this situation need care and support to understand the information, make important treatment decisions, and meet the everyday challenges of living with half a heart can bring.
That is why Little Hearts Matter exists. We wrap a blanket of understanding and care around families at every stage of their half a heart journey. We are always here when they need us.
Without donations, Little Hearts Matter would not be able to offer our services, free of charge, to support individuals and families across the UK. We do not receive any government funding for our work. Our fundraising team is essential to raising these vital funds—over £440,000 annually. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you, our Fundraising Manager, within our three-person fundraising team.
In your first three months, you will get to know the charity well and figure out who our current supporters are. You will devise a plan for how you will use your experience to raise money, with a focus on building our challenge and events portfolio. You will also start building good relationships with key people inside and outside
Little Hearts Matter, including networking within the Birmingham and West Midlands business community.
By the end of your first year, you will have put your plan into action, continually improving it as you go. You will have built up our events and challenges portfolio, connected with donors, found new supporters, and tried out different ways to bring in funds and hit your target. You will have monitored your progress, using goals to measure success, and adjusting the plan when needed. Alongside this, you will have worked with the team to boost the Little Hearts Matter’s profile and impact so that fundraising efforts can keep going strong in the future.
About Little Hearts Matter
Little Hearts Matter (LHM) is a national charity with over 7000 members. We are the only charity in the UK that offers support and information to, and represents the needs of, children and families following a diagnosis of single ventricle heart disease (half a working heart). These congenital cardiac conditions can never be cured, even following repeated surgery, so the children must learn to live within the restrictions that their disability and fears for their future create.
Little Hearts Matter is there from the time parents learn of their child’s condition, through risk-filled treatment into a challenged-filled life at home. LHM is there to support the children, and their families, through their hopes and aspirations and the gradual realisation that they will never have the same life as their peers. Our aims are to:
Alleviate isolation by offering support, friendship and understanding from the time a diagnosis is made, through treatment decisions, hospital care and into life at home, eventually introducing parents and patients to other families who have similar experiences and shared concerns helping them to build a network of support.
Reduce fear by offering patients, parents, siblings, and the extended family a greater opportunity to understand the diagnosis and treatment paths available.
Reduce confusion and a lack of understanding by producing and supplying for free, user focused information that supports and aids understanding from the time of diagnosis, through treatments and into life at home.
Raise a greater awareness within Medical, Educational, Social and Governmental circles of the needs of children, and their families, as they travel through every stage of their lives.
Specific areas of responsibility
Working as part of the fundraising team, the Fundraising Manager will:
- Be responsible for their own portfolio of supporters, maintaining and growing income, regularly forecasting income and expenditure against agreed targets (circa. £200,000+ annually)
- Proactively manage and grow relationships with diverse corporate and community supporters, delivering tailored propositions where appropriate, providing excellent relationship management to maximise their impact and long-term engagement.
- Build excellent working relationships with regional partners, supporters, and volunteers, to maximise the impact of their own fundraising and identify new opportunities through their networks.
- Develop and lead on exciting and engaging events, challenges and appeals to support the Fundraising team meeting its financial objectives.
- Work collaboratively with the Chief Executive, Head of Service and Grants Manager to ensure synergy in planning and delivery of income generation targets.
- Maintain accurate records of supporter interactions on the CRM system to deliver exceptional supporter experience and harness the value of data.
- Attend events, including out of hours working where necessary (compensated by Time in Lieu)
- Be a passionate ambassador for Little Hearts Matter, always maintaining the highest level of professionalism.
- Ensure all Fundraising activity complies with the Fundraising Code of Practice, GDPR guidelines, EDI principles, and other relevant regulations, guidance, and policies.
- Provide line management for the Fundraising Coordinator (.6 FTE)
Person Specification
Key Requirements
Skills
Essential
Excellent relationship management
Strong and effective communicator capable of talking to a range of people with sensitivity and discretion
High IT proficiency (Excel, Word, CRM)
Strong written communication across multiple channels for marketing and stewardship
Commercial acumen, with the ability to maximise opportunities for LHM
Excellent team working, with the ability to work confidently alongside a range of charity stakeholders
Proven ability to multi-task, work in a busy environment, and problem solve
Analysing and reporting on financial performance
Desirable
Digital Marketing
Volunteer Management
Experience
Essential
Devising and delivering a strategy to successfully achieve a six-figure income target
Working in a fundraising environment
Managing conflicting priorities
Collaborating with multiple stakeholders
Working in a customer service-oriented environment
Desirable
Project or events management
Working in a relationship or account management role, or leading the delivery of partnerships
Creating new initiatives to drive/deliver income growth
Working for a health or disability charity
Knowledge
Essential
Understanding of Charities Act, Fundraising Code of Practice, relevant sections of GDPR regulations and other relevant legislation and guidance
Best practice in corporate and community fundraising
Use of databases/CRM to support and drive fundraising
Understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles and a commitment to apply them
This job description is not exhaustive and other responsibilities may be agreed as appropriate.
Benefits
- Holidays: 25 days annual leave in addition to eight bank holidays.(pro rata)
- Parking: free parking space at head office.
- Working patterns: flexible and hybrid working patterns are supported.
- Pension: enrolment in the People’s Pension plan after three months.
- Career development: you will have opportunities for mentoring and training to stay up to date with the latest fundraising trends.
CV and covering letter to be submitted to Lisa Davies, Chief Executive. Please feel free to contact Lisa for an informal chat.
Closing date for applications 7 October 2024
We are the only charity in the UK that offers support to families following a single ventricle diagnosis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.