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We have a unique opportunity for an IDVA in a pilot project at Charing Cross Emergency Department. This s a full time 37.5hrs on a 12 month fixed term contract until end of June 2025.
Co-locating, in a health service, an Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate (IDVA), a Domestic Abuse (DA) Coordinator and a violence prevention worker has never been trialed before anywhere in the UK.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles)
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
- Clinical supervision and group reflective practice
About the role:
This role is co-located within Charing Cross Hospital 4 days per week and 1 day per week at our office near Old Street. As an IDVA you will:
- implement effective ways of working with victims to increase safety & reduce harm
- provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse
- work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse
- run group training sessions & share your specialist knowledge with acute staff across the hospital
Please note that the successful applicant will be required to sign an honorary contract with the Hospital Trust in addition to their contract of employment.
You will need:
- knowledge of help-seeking barriers & support needs of victims of domestic abuse
- an understanding of domestic abuse & it's impact
- knowledge of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management
- an understanding of safeguarding issues & the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- experience of direct service delivery to vulnerable people
- good communication, negotiation & advocacy skills, both written & verbal when interacting with a range of agencies & people
- strong crisis management skills & the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Digital Product Officer
Location: This post is hybrid, with an office base in Leeds, requiring an average of at least eight days a month face-to-face working, with occasional travel to other locations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £33,000pa
BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative. They also do better at school. Working with every local authority and across every region in the country, and supported by Arts Council funding, we reach over 3 million families a year via partners in schools, children’s centres, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children reading across the country.
We are looking for someone to support our Digital team to plan, maintain, track, report on, optimise and evaluate the performance of our website, which in turn supports service provision through our network of delivery partners. Ensuring our pages can be found easily by users, this role will analyse and report on performance data, including insights into user behaviour, and work with the team to make suggestions for improvements, ensuring all activity is insight-driven and audience focused. This covers end-to-end digital journeys from external sources, through the site and related platforms, and conversions and goal completions.
All of this involves excellent technical and people skills, working with a range of people at all levels, including colleagues, suppliers, partners who deliver our services, and supporters. We are looking for someone who is also very adaptable and comfortable to work in a changing environment as we develop our new digital approach, starting with a major project to transform our website.
To apply please send a copy of your CV by applying on our website along with a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.
Closing date: Monday 29 July at 9am.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity
We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team to discuss your requirements further.
BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a talented Programme Officer to join our expanding Research team. We encourage a passionate individual who would like to work full-time or part-time to apply for this up to March 25, fixed term role with us.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Research team and make a real difference. The Academy’s Research programmes support excellent engineering researchers, based in UK universities and institutions, working in partnership with the UK industry to drive innovation.
The role
Your main role will be across the research grant schemes, contributing to programme activities according to the Academy’s business need. We are looking for someone who can run both efficient application and selection processes for grant schemes and help build and maintain engagement with a community of awardees. You will play an important role in making sure that grant recipients have a strong, beneficial relationship with the Academy, and each other.
We have an inclusive and flexible approach to hybrid working based on trust and respecting individual differences.
Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are interested in a 0.8-1.0 FTE fixed term contract until March 2025.
Who are we?
Engineering matters. It shapes our everyday lives, from our ability to turn the lights on, have a hot shower and commute into work, to the mobile phones we rely on to keep connected. It also plays a vital role in addressing some of the biggest challenges facing society today, from climate change to global health pandemics and cyber threats.
The Royal Academy of Engineering is a charity that harnesses the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, we’re growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation, and building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public. Together we’re working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age.
With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.
Why work for the Royal Academy of Engineering?
We’re looking for people who are driven to make the world a better place. If you’re passionate about what you do and want to work collaboratively with talented colleagues to make change happen now and for future generations, we want you to get in touch.
This is the perfect time to join us. We have a dynamic, visionary CEO, a strong leadership team and an ambitious and exciting strategy. The value we bring as experts in our field and change agents is highly recognised and makes the Academy a motivating place to be. Our work today builds on a long, proud history with a focused and ambitious future which we’d love you to be part of.
We are looking for talented people who want to make a difference, to join our team – is this you?
Company Benefits
The Academy offers a fantastic package of additional benefits including:
- BUPA cash plan
- Private medical insurance
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Independent Financial Advice
- Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
- Life Assurance, 4x annual salary
- Health and wellbeing programmes
- Generous holiday allowance
- Wellbeing days and office wide Christmas leave
- Significant investment into your personal and professional development
- Regular social activities
- Subsidised restaurant
Location
Our light, spacious head office is based in a fantastic location in central London with views over St James’s Park and close to the West End. We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with a baseline for office-based working of a mandatory weekly team day plus further days each week as required for the role and the Academy.
How to apply/Interview process
To find out more and to apply, please visit our website. As part of your application, you will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement explaining your interest in this role and how you fit the experience, knowledge, and skills profile.
Closing date: 12 August 2024.
Interview date: w/c 26 August 2024.
The Academy is committed to making reasonable adjustments to remove barriers that hinder applicants from applying or staff from working effectively and comfortably.
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We are growing our counselling service and we will be offering more generalised counselling as well as our Self Harmony service which specialises in self-harm and self-injury reduction.
We are seeking experienced counsellors who are passionate about delivering a quality service.
Why Join Us:
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Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community.
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Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon.
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Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact.
Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future for Swindon. Your contribution can make all the difference.
What You'll Do:
- Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing evidence-based interventions, elevating the mental health and emotional well-being of the people we serve, while opening doors to life's possibilities.
- Effective Partnerships: Ensure effective and appropriate communication with all individuals, staff, community agencies and partner organisations.
We provide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Creflo Dollar Ministries is dedicated to promoting the Gospel of Jesus Christ to every corner of the world, sharing the transformative message of God's love and grace. Our mission extends beyond spiritual outreach; we actively engage in charitable efforts, including feeding people experiencing homelessness and supporting community needs through various initiatives.
Role Overview:
As an Administrative Assistant at Creflo Dollar Ministries Europe, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our ministry. Your contributions will support our mission by providing essential administrative support, enhancing our outreach efforts, and facilitating the daily functions of our office.
Position: Part Administrative Assistant
Responsible to: Office Director
Location: Based in Birmingham
Hours: 24 hours per week (part-time), core hours 8.30 am - 5.00 pm
Salary: £15,000 - £20,000 per annum
Key Responsibilities:
- Administrative Support: Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings for ministry leaders.
- Communication: Handle correspondence, including emails and phone calls, ensuring prompt and professional responses.
- Document Management: Organize and maintain files, records, and documents, both physical and digital.
- Event Coordination: Assist in planning and executing ministry events, outreach programs, and community service initiatives.
- Volunteer Coordination: Support volunteer recruitment, training, and scheduling to enhance ministry activities.
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Financial Administration: Assist with budget tracking, expense reports, and essential financial documentation.
Qualifications:
- Educational Background: High school diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications in office administration are a plus.
- Experience: Proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role.
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Skills: Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Attributes: A heart for service, commitment to our mission, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Why Join Us?
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Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a dedicated team passionate about spreading the Gospel and positively impacting communities.
- Personal Growth: Opportunities for spiritual and professional development within a supportive environment.
- Community Engagement: Participate in meaningful outreach programs that address real-world needs.
At Creflo Dollar Ministries Europe, we believe in the power of prayer, compassion, and action. If you are motivated by faith and a desire to serve others, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our mission of sharing God's love and grace.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Following its successful relaunch, the Air Cadet Charity is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Manager capable of running the financial processes of this young and vibrant charity in order to help it achieve its aims of supporting and developing the young people of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Air Cadet Charity, until now, has had to rely on donations with a limited range of activities but Trustees have decided to expand our activities, diversify our income generation and build a capable, respectful and highly successful staff team. Although the Charity had been around in a different guise for many years this is our first year with employed staff and so the successful applicant will need to be capable of starting from scratch, designing secure controls and being fastidious in their record keeping.
The role will focus on all aspects of financial management from book-keeping to preparing end of year accounts and everything in between as well as liaising with the auditors. Our policy is to spend all that we earn and to dip into our capital if required. Annual expenditure and income is around £900,000 each year and our aim is to increase this to around £1,500,000 by 2029. The successful applicant will have tried and tested book-keeping and financial control and management skills gained through qualification and or proven experience.
The role will work directly to the Charity Director, will suit someone who is able to work as the sole financial management expert – although there may be scope to increase our resources as our ambition grows – and not be afraid of hard work and added responsibility. It will be primarily working from home with regular contact with the Charity Director and the Trustees responsible for finance.
Specific knowledge of charitable finance controls, policies and procedures would be advantageous as would qualifications in book-keeping, accountancy or other related area. We’re looking for a proactive team player, able to work on their own initiative.
Key Focus areas
- Expert knowledge of charity finance management including the Statement of Recommended Practice.
- Establishing sound financial controls for this new charity.
- Preparation of quarterly management accounts.
- Establishing both policy and procedure enabling the Charity to achieve its purpose in a responsible and proactive manner without delay.
- Strong understanding of financial management principles but most importantly doing the right thing at all times.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinker with exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
Salary £35-£40k pro rata, working from home mostly, with occasional travel required, 26 days leave (excluding bank holidays).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Citizens Advice Milton Keynes is a local charity that helps people to resolve their legal, money and personal problems. We have been providing free, confidential, and impartial advice since 1972 and helped over 8000 local people last year.
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our Senior Management Team and oversee the core elements of our volunteering programme, and our Learning and Development strategy, as well as deliver in-house training, and provide first-line support to staff, trustees, and volunteers on our major operational systems.
This is a challenging role with a high level of accountability. Reporting to our Director, you will manage a demanding and varied workload , supporting staff and volunteers at every stage of their personal and professional development. The ideal candidate will have:
- A strong foundation knowledge of our various advice areas (competence in these subjects is desirable, but full and ongoing training will be provided).
- Excellent computer literacy (training on our local systems will be given).
- Confidence in working to performance targets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for providing exceptional customer service with a non-judgemental approach.
- The ability to work independently, sometimes remotely, and from various community-based locations.
All our advice work is carried out to the strictest quality standards, and we are committed to ensuring that all our advice work complements the wider services provided by both Citizens Advice Milton Keynes and its subsidiary – Works for Us.
Applicants need to –
- Have some experience in training and development roles.
- Be skilled in volunteer management, including recruitment, welfare, and disciplinary actions.
- Be capable of drafting and implementing strategic plans.
- Possess strong IT skills with the ability to coach others on key systems.
- Possess excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
A minimum of 12 months’ experience in an advice agency or similar setting is desirable.
We are committed to supporting the professional development of our staff. Full and ongoing training will be provided to support successful candidates.
The successful Applicant/s will be asked to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
If you are passionate about helping others and have the skills and experience required for this challenging role, we would love to hear from you.
Closing Date:Wednesday 7th August 2024 at 5pmInterviews:Week commencing 12th August 2024
Please note interviews will be held face to face in Acorn House, Milton Keynes
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Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.
The Senior Finance Manager will lead the financial accounting, reporting and control activities within Mary’s Meals UK and to ensure they are carried out efficiently, effectively and in line with good practice. You will be responsible for the maintenance of accurate financial records, for the integrity of the accounting system and for compliance with regulatory requirements with regard to accounting records and reporting.
This is a full-time, permanent role that can be based anywhere within the UK.
Principal duties include:
- Provide leadership, management and coaching to the Finance team.
- Ensure quality control over the completion and recording of financial transactions and financial reporting.
- Develop, implement and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain an ongoing system of internal controls.
- Ensure appropriate controls are adhered to in order to manage all financial risks.
- Oversee cash management of several currency bank accounts.
- To be responsible for the provision of weekly financial updates, month end close process and the year-end financial close process.
- Produce Annual Financial Statements in line with Company Law, UK Charity SORP and Auditing requirements, and liaise with external auditors.
- Supply all year end analysis and schedules to the external auditors as required in the Audit Deliverables document and to run the year end audit process.
- Prepare the Quarterly Income and Expenditure Forecast for MMUK for review and approval by Senior Management.
- Prepare the Annual Budget and all related analysis for MMUK for review and approval by Senior Management and the Board.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant Charity, Company, and Taxation legislation by keeping up to-date with developments in accounting standards and recommended practice.
- Liaise with the Fundraising departments to maintain accurate records of restricted funding, and to provide financial information for grant applications and reports.
- Proactively manage the monthly cash transfer process to facilitate timely and appropriate transfer to Mary’s Meals International.
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely production of high-quality monthly Management Accounts.
- Oversee the monthly payroll processes including supply of information to payroll bureaus and authorisation of payment by bureaus.
- Maintain and update employee information for online submission of Group Pension Scheme and other providers of employee benefits.
- Develop and maintain a good working relationship with Mary’s Meals International Finance team and be responsible for the provision of necessary information.
- Represent Mary’s Meals UK at external finance meetings and events as required.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews arranged accordingly.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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The Landmark Trust is seeking a new member of a successful Development team that raises philanthropic funding in support of our award-winning heritage conservation projects.
Our charity saves historic buildings in danger of being lost forever. We are passionate about heritage, conservation, crafts skills, and making precious places available for all to enjoy. We have an ambitious pipeline of new rescue projects across the UK – ranging from a WW2 control tower in Hampshire to a 1720s Palladian villa near Edinburgh – which depend on the success of our fundraising.
This is a key new role in a programme of philanthropic giving from trusts, foundations and individuals supporting capital appeals and other areas of Landmark’s work including the island of Lundy.By managing your own portfolio of supporters and prospects you will bring high standards of donor care to grow income and sustain long-term relationships.The role reports to the Development Manager (Major Gifts). Includes trusts prospect identification and research, writing compelling proposals, case studies and updates to demonstrate our impact.
Newcomers say we're a friendly bunch who work hard, where everyone has a clear purpose, and we all pull together towards a common goal. We are a flat, agile organisation, proud and passionate about the work we do.
Some travel will be required for site visits, meetings, and events to engage supporters and prospects face to face with the Landmark Trust’s varied work throughout the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Data Protection Adviser
We’re looking for a dynamic and a highly motivated individual to join a new role in our Compliance and Data Protection team.
This is a remote working role and applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options are welcomed.
Position: SIT36 Data Protection Adviser
Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide, however, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: Circa £30,100 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)
Contract: This is a fixed-term contract for 18 months
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: Friday 2 August 2024 (midnight). We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: Week commencing 5 August 2024
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the Compliance Lead, the Data Protection Adviser will drive the development of an improved Compliance culture throughout the charity whilst ensuring that we adhere to all relevant regulations and laws. The role would suit a candidate looking to develop a career in compliance and data protection.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Acting as a knowledge expert on compliance and promoting a culture of compliance within the charity in relation to data protection, fundraising and the provision of support services, by the provision of advice, guidance, internal communications and training.
· Assist in the development of new training materials and communications relating to Data Protection and Compliance including overseeing the relevant intranet pages.
· Help to review existing processes and policies and assist in the updating/development of these, along with tracking changes in the external environment that may have an impact on these policies and procedures.
· Overseeing, managing and responding to queries from the departments different inboxes including those for Data Protection, individual data rights requests and data breaches.
· Project managing a number of key actions from an external review of the organisation’s Data Protection practices.
· Assist the Compliance Lead and Associate Director of Legal and Governance in producing ad hoc and annual compliance reports along with any annual submissions to regulators, 3rd parties or external bodies.
About You
You have experience in, or be able to demonstrate:
· Knowledge of Data Protection and willingness to learn in other areas of compliance
· Experience of working in charities, not-for profit or healthcare sector
· Experience of senior stakeholder management and confidence in communicating with senior stakeholders
· Strong organisational skills
· Desire to learn and develop skills and knowledge relating to data protection and compliance
· Strong sense of resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure
· Ability to manage evolving priorities and ensure projects are delivered on time
· Accuracy and a keen eye for detail
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
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information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options are welcomed.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
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Senior Finance Officer
Job Title: Senior Finance Officer
Location: Hybrid (with some travel required)
Job Type: Fixed term until 31/03/2025 (subject to extension/becoming permanent)
Salary range per annum: Band 4 (starting Mid–Mid2 (£34,772 - £36,262))
Closing date: 05/08/2024 9am (we reserve the right to close the role earlier)
Potential interview date: w/c 05/08/2024
The opportunity
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated candidate to join our Operations team, under our growing Finance team at Standing Together. If you are someone who shares our passion to improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable groups then we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for a new Senior Finance Officer, who will support STADA’s Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, to bolster and develop our Finance function across the organisation; as the charity heads to meet the demands of its growth.
The Senior Finance Officer will work with the Head of Finance (and relevant internal and external stakeholders) to review existing systems, contracts and funding (income) arrangements; as well as explore and develop efficiency enhancing opportunities and contribute to building effective finance management processes and systems across STADA. They will support the delivery of several functions including: setting and monitoring of budgets, reporting of activity and funding across multiple funding streams, contribute to positive stakeholder engagement, oversee day to day financial activity and provide advice/guidance to inform development and delivery of our strategy and business plan.
There is potential for line management within this role as it evolves.
To fulfil this role, we are looking for someone who is passionate about ending domestic abuse. It is preferable if they have experience in providing line management support and supervision. They will have great organisational, analytical and adaptive communication skills. With a positive and inclusive style of working, they will be confident and able to work across a variety of teams (and other stakeholders) and be agile to work on and demonstrate a solution focussed approach. For a full list of the personal specification, please see the job description attached.
About us
Standing Together was founded 25 years ago with the ambition to eradicate domestic abuse by transforming the way organisations and individuals think about, prevent, and respond to it.
We are a national charity bringing communities together to end domestic abuse. Standing Together pioneered the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) approach in the UK, a multi-agency partnership model for keeping survivors safe and holding abusers to account. The Housing Team at STADA, focuses on responding to the housing and homelessness needs of victims/survivors of domestic abuse, through influencing national and local policy and practice, across all relevant agencies, but with a particular focus on the role of the housing and homelessness sector as a part of a Coordinated Community Response to domestic abuse.
Benefits:
- 25 annual leave days Holiday plus all English bank holidays
- 1 day's leave for religious / cultural observation
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Flexible working opportunities
- Training and development opportunities
Applicants must have the existing Right to Work in the UK and undergo a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (paid for by Standing Together), in-line with Charity Commission guidance.
Here at STADA, we do not discriminate in employment based on race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, national origin, marital status, medical history, parental status or genetic information. STADA is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We aim to have a workforce which is truly representative of all sections of society and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.
For more information
If you have any questions, or think you may be interested in this role, please contact us via email.
Please also look at the job description and personal specification, which you can download from this page (on the righthand corner).
Interviews
Interviews will take place w/c 05/08/2024. We will email you if you’ve been successfully shortlisted to arrange an interview time.
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Development Manager for Climate Group
Are you passionate about driving climate action and making a real impact on the world? Join Climate Group as our new Development Manager and help shape a net-zero future!
Location: London (Tower Bridge)
Salary: £43,000 - £45,000 per annum
Contract: 6-month fixed-term, full-time
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote)
About the Development Manager Role:
As a Development Manager at Climate Group, you'll play a crucial role in securing funding for our innovative climate programmes. You'll be part of a high-calibre team, contributing to our £15m annual budget and helping us achieve our vision of a net-zero world by 2050.
What's in it for you?
- Generous benefits package including:
- 25 days' holiday + public holidays
- 10% non-contributory pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Monthly wellbeing allowance
- Headspace membership
- Opportunity to work with global experts in climate action
- Career development and learning initiatives
- Chance to make a tangible difference in the fight against climate change
Your impact as Development Manager:
- Lead proposal development processes for six-figure grants
- Collaborate with international teams to create compelling funding applications
- Manage relationships with global foundations and government donors
- Identify new funding opportunities to support our ambitious programmes
Are you the Development Manager we're looking for?
- Do you have experience securing five and six-figure grants?
- Can you translate complex ideas into persuasive proposals?
- Do you thrive in a collaborative, diverse team?
Join our inclusive, international community:
At Climate Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups.
Our mission is clear: drive climate action fast. As our Development Manager, you'll be at the forefront of this crucial work, helping to build influential networks and hold organisations accountable for their climate commitments.
Ready to accelerate climate action? Apply now to become our new Development Manager and be part of the solution to the climate crisis!
Join Climate Group and help us create a world of net-zero carbon emissions - because the time for climate action is now!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We have a new exciting and challenging opportunity for a Service Delivery Assistant for the National Homicide Service, covering England and Wales. You will work from our office in Saltaire, 22.5 hours per week.
Do you want to be part of a fast paced, unique service providing the highest quality support to families bereaved by or eye-witness to homicide?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At VS we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your Birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support, including clinical supervision, with opportunities for career development & progression
About the Role:
You will be part of our administrative team providing support across a range of functions within the HS; managing Excel spreadsheets, inputting and raising invoices; managing calls to and from a range of people including those bereaved by homicide and generally supporting the Homicide Service to run smoothly. You will be able to demonstrate the excellent organisational skills essential to managing a demanding and diverse workload.
We support staff and volunteers to keep them safe within their role and you will given all the training you need to be able to manage your role effectively. This role can at times be emotionally challenging and so as with all staff within the HS, you will be expected to engage with clinical supervision and supervision with your line manager.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
We have an exciting opportunity for an administrator to join the learning and development team, focusing on our Victim Awareness Course (VAC) service, working from home for 22.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your Birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is home based with some travel requirements for meetings, training and occasional visits to a local office. You will need to work one Saturday a month with a day off in lieu.
Our Victim Awareness Course is a rehabilitative course designed to reduce reoffending thro?ugh increasing victim empathy and improving attitudes and thinking towards crime.
Like the Speed Awareness Course, it is not designed to humiliate or hold offenders to account but it is intended to educate them to understand the impact that their actions & choices have had on victims, their loved-ones, themselves and the wider community.
As a VAC administrator you will be:
- the first point of contact for all those needing to complete one of our interventions and our partners.
- manage all of the referrals coming into the project using a case management system and work towards increasing our confirmed bookings.
- provide a high quality administration service whilst being compassionate and non-judgemental responding to queries efficiently.
- manage a demanding workload and will need to be able to prioritise effectively and work in a methodical way.
You will need:
- Experience of carrying out a variety of administration tasks including writing letters, managing bookings and responding to internal and external queries in a professional way.
- The ability to communicate with people at all levels; offenders, police, partner agencies, facilitators and volunteers both in verbal and written format.
- Experience of using a case management system to record client information and manage course bookings.
- To demonstrate effective and compassionate customer service across a diverse customer base.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
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We are currently looking for a Events Officer to join us at The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (the Award) is a Non-Formal Education and Learning framework encouraging young people to find their purpose, place and passion in the world.
In more than 120 countries and territories, our globally recognised accreditation is available to all 14 to 24-year-olds, of all backgrounds, locations, cultures and abilities.
Through the programme, each young person becomes part of something special while developing their own interests, universal skills and life aspirations.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation is the international charity that drives and encourages the Award’s growth, access and impact across the globe. Working in partnership with organisations and governing bodies, we oversee the licensing of Award operators – including schools, youth groups, employers and custodial institutions.
The Events Officer will be joining a small, supportive and collaborative team in which being a team player is vital. This is a busy role with many conflicting demands and tight deadlines, but the ideal candidate will be ready to thrive in this exciting environment. Experience of working on databases and/or organising complex travel itineraries will be key to this role, along with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Key Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the Events team, work towards the successful delivery of a calendar of events, taking ownership and accountability of any assigned events.
- Manage online platforms for UK and overseas conferences and events, including data entry, reporting and site maintenance.
- Manage event registrations and attendee bookings for events, including accommodation, travel, visas and catering.
- Support with the management of finances for assigned events, negotiating best rates with suppliers, placing orders and processing invoices.
- Attend fundraising and stewardship events throughout the year to support as needed with guest registration, catering, production and travel arrangements.
- Lead on selected events and work effectively with colleagues on project groups to deliver successful events.
- Prepare event briefs and marketing materials.
- Oversee the team’s administrative duties such as managing the mailbox and setting up Salesforce campaigns.
- Support with the reporting and evaluation of events.
- Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required for the successful delivery of the Foundation’s strategy.
Please see the recruitment pack for more information on key responsibilities for the role.
The closing date for applications is 31 July 2024 at 12.00 EST. Please submit your CV and cover letter by this date. Interviews will take place shortly after, and we are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.
Our long term ambition is that every eligible young person aged 14 – 24 will have the opportunity to participate in the Award.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.