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Senior Programme Manager – Early Careers Launchpad
£47,000 - £52,000 per annum
Fixed Term, 2 years
Location: Rhodes House in central Oxford (hybrid working)
We have an exciting, new opportunity for a Senior Programme Manager to join the Rhodes Trust, Oxford. This role will oversee a strategic initiative designed to empower young Rhodes alumni through comprehensive career development opportunities.
About the Rhodes Trust
The Rhodes Trust is an educational charity which offers Rhodes Scholarships to exceptional students from around the world to come and study at the University of Oxford. Our mission is to build a better world through global fellowship programmes that develop and connect compassionate, innovative, and public-spirited people committed to solving humanity’s challenges.
In recent years, we have also partnered with several other remarkable organisations to create the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, Atlantic Institute, Schmidt Science Fellows, RISE and Oxford Next Horizons.
The role
As the Senior Programme Manager for the Early Careers Launchpad, you will oversee a strategic initiative designed to empower young Rhodes alumni through comprehensive career development opportunities. This role requires a proactive leader with strong project management skills and a passion for nurturing young talent through innovative programmes and partnerships.
The role will be responsible for;
- · Programme Management and Delivery
- · Stakeholder Engagement
- · Mentorship Coordination
- · Workshop and Webinar Execution
- · Career Coaching and Work Placement Services
- · Entrepreneurial and Research Support
- · Role modelling the Trust’s organisational values of commitment, inclusion, belonging, growth and innovation.
- · Carrying out any other duties relevant to the role, as requested.
- · A deep commitment to the values, ethos and mission of the Rhodes Trust.
Please refer to the job description for more information on key responsibilities
Essential skills, experience and qualifications:
- · Proven Programme Management: Extensive experience in managing large-scale, multifaceted programmes, preferably in career services or alumni relations contexts, across multiple geographies and diverse audiences
- · Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, with a collaborative approach
- · Strong Network and Partnership Building: Established track record of building relationships with external partners and stakeholders across diverse industries
- · Event Planning Expertise: Proficiency in organising and managing both virtual and in-person events, with a keen attention to detail
- · Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals and groups
- · Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using modern technology and digital tools for event management, such as Zoom and Eventbrite, and CRM platforms like Salesforce.
- · A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree in business administration, education, or related fields is preferred.
- Other Requirements:
- · This role requires international travel to various regions, where you will be co-delivering programming and engagement activities with key stakeholders.
- · Flexibility in work hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- · Proximity to Oxford for on-site duties; however, partial remote work arrangements are available.
- · Commitment to the mission and values of the Rhodes Trust.
Benefits of working here
We are a global organisation and we use our deep connections across the world to bring together people of different backgrounds and viewpoints. We encourage our staff to challenge each other’s thinking and generate new ideas.
- · 30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus 8 bank holidays
- · Competitive pension scheme
- · Generous family leave schemes
- · Private health insurance
- · Employee Assistance Programme
- · Personal development opportunities
- · Additional benefits, such as free access to the University's gardens, parks, libraries and museums, and University staff discounts in shops across Oxford
- · Cycle to work scheme
· Electric car scheme
If you would like to find out more, please click ‘apply’ to view the full job description and to find the link to apply. Please send us your CV and a covering letter. In your cover letter, please answer this question: How would you approach building relationships with organisations across multiple sectors to support the career growth of Rhodes Scholars? What unique strengths or qualities would you highlight about Rhodes Scholars to help these organizations see the value in partnering with the Rhodes Trust? No more than 500 words.
Please note, this advert will close on 1 December 2024 and interviews will take place on: 5th and 12th December.
If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email the Recruitment team.
The Rhodes Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from talented people of diverse backgrounds and appoint without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic Islamic charity that reach out to those suffering and struggling to survive and those who have lost everything due to wars or natural disasters. Through international partnerships and initiatives, the charity extends their mission to communities around the world, addressing humanitarian needs and fostering unity on a global scale. An exciting opportunity exists for a Fundraising Manager to join the team. As Fundraising Manager, you will be essential for driving community fundraising efforts and ensuring the charity meet their fundraising targets. This is a full-time, Interim 6-month contract (with possibility of extension) covering London and the South of England but home based.
Who are we looking for?
Ideally, candidates will have proven experience in fundraising and specifically within Community Fundraising working to targets. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. You will possess excellent organisational and project management skills as well as proven leadership and team management experience. Ideal candidates will possess previous knowledge and experience of working with the donor base. You will also be flexible to travel across London and the South of England as required.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.
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Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic start up Islamic charity that reach out to those suffering and struggling to survive and those who have lost everything due to wars or natural disasters. Through international partnerships and initiatives, the charity extends their mission to communities around the world, addressing humanitarian needs and fostering unity on a global scale. An exciting opportunity exists for a Community Fundraising Champion to join the team. As Community Fundraising Champion, you will be empowering communities within the Northwest to support the charity’s cause and help achieve their goals. You will organise events and connect with stakeholders; and help raise crucial funds for the Charity’s mission and objectives. This is a full-time, 6-month contract (with possibility of extension), located in Greater Manchester.
Who are we looking for?
Ideally, candidates will have strong communication and relationship-building skills with a demonstrable passion for assisting those from underprivileged communities. Although previous experience in fundraising or community engagement would be highly desirable, this is not essential. The ideal person will be a motivated and self-driven individual with a passion for making a difference. You will have an approachable and professional demeanour and an understanding of the donor base and the communities the charity operates within is highly desirable.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.
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CPSL Mind is a vibrant, values-led charity that supports local people in their recovery from mental health issues, promotes wellbeing and campaigns against stigma and discrimination.
WorkWell Personal Budget Co-ordinator
Location: Based in our Cambridge office with travel across South and East Cambridgeshire, with option for hybrid working.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm
Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st March 2026
Salary: £26,452.00 per annum Scale Point 15 (April 2024)
WorkWell is an exciting new project that will look to support people across Cambridge City, East Cambs and South Cambs in either getting back to work or to enable them to thrive at work.
The Work Well program will support people who are struggling to maintain employment or have recently lost their employment due to health challenges.
Work Well Coaches may request the allocation of a personal support budget, the WorkWell Personal Budget Co-ordinator will ensure that individual budgets and the fund as a whole are managed within the parameters of the project.
Working across the Work Well Team and the CPSL Mind Finance Team, the post holder will monitor spending against personal support budgets including matching of invoices or receipts to individual spends. They will monitor the total allocation of personal budgets and prepare monthly invoices to the program funders.
We actively monitor applications for employment and will shortlist and arrange interviews for these roles as applications are submitted.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
This post is subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community and those with their own lived experiences of mental health challenges.
No agencies please.
We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.
We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to enjoy the benefits the simple act of walking brings.
Join us and together we will create a walking nation.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our Policy and Communications team as Local Engagement Assistant. You will assist the development of campaigning activity and our local volunteer groups, with a focus on working with marginalised groups across the UK to achieve change.
It’s an exciting time for Living Streets, as we are growing our local group campaign network and listening to the voices of communities calling for change. The Assistant will ensure that local groups have the right materials and support to campaign in their area for better streets. They will also help monitor the impact of our local campaigns work.
We welcome people with lived experience of feeling marginalised as well as those who recognise it is everyone’s responsibility to be involved in this work.
This is an exciting role, in a dynamic, motivated and friendly team, and you will have an opportunity to make a real difference in an ambitious campaigning organisation.
Closing date: 02 December 2024 (12pm)
Interviews: W/C 09 December 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have membership engagement or account management experience?
OR
Do you work in secondary education and are looking for a new challenge?
Contract: Two-year fixed term contract
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Start: January 2025
We are partnering with the COBIS - Council of British International Schools to recruit a new Membership Engagement Executive.
COBIS represent more than 300 high-quality British international schools in 82 countries worldwide and more than 190 commercial/partner organisations.
This newly created hybrid role involves mostly home working, with a requirement to be at their London office on average once per month.
Within this varied role you can expect to be involved in the following duties:
- Coordinate the onboarding of new members and commercial partners.
- Being first point of contact for their school members and partner organisations.
- Building strong relationships with existing members and partners via regular outreach calls.
- Support in the creation of a retention strategy to ensure action is taking for members at risk of lapsing.
- Support Communications team in the production of newsletters, blogs and webinars.
- Coordinate membership networking opportunities and online forums.
If you have extensive experience within Membership services, account management or secondary education, we would love to hear from you asap.
We're also looking for you to possess the following qualities:
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with autonomy
- Solutions-focussed with the ability to use your own initiative.
- Possess a natural flair for delighting members/customers.
- Well organised with the ability to both manage expectations and maintain relationships with your members.
Benefits include:
- Hybrid/remote working with a flexible working policy
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days (pro rata) plus statutory bank holidays
- Access to pension scheme with COBIS employee pension contribution at 5% of salary
- Commitment to sustainability and corporate carbon measurement and reduction
- Access to medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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Belong's restorative justice serivce at HMP The Mount, a Category C male prison in Hemel Hempstead, provides hope, rehabilitation and recovery for prisoners. The service enables prisoners to peacefully resolve conflicts that they have in prison, whether conflicts are with other prisoners or with staff members. It also helps individuals to build positive relationships, healthy conflict resolution skills and access support with disadvantages they face. HMP The Mount prison holds sentenced men aged 21 years and over, with sentences ranging from a few weeks to life.
As part of the service, Belong offers prisoners the chance to take part in restorative justice to move forward after violent or antisocial behaviour incidents at the prison. For prisoners who have committed violence or antisocial behaviour at HMP The Mount, restorative justice is a chance to take responsibility for their harmful behaviour and to receive support to tackle the root causes of this behaviour. For prison staff members or prisoners who have been victims of violent or antisocial behaviour incidents, restorative justice provides a safe space to share with harmers the impact of that violence and antisocial behaviour has had on them. It also gives victims of violence and antisocial behaviour support to cope and recover after these incidents.
Our restorative justice practitioner position provides an exciting opportunity for a reliable, organised, compassionate person, with experience of working within the criminal justice sector and preferably within prisons, to deliver restorative justice interventions as part of this programme and assist in ensuring the project’s effective, day to day operation.
Place of work: HMP The Mount
Hours of work: Full-time, with occasional evening and weekend work required
Pay scale: £30,000 per annum, on a fixed-term 9 – 12month maternity cover contract
Reports to: Service Manager
Prison Security Vetting Required: Enhanced
Annual leave and benefits:
- 28 days holiday per annum, plus Bank Holidays
- 3 days training leave per annum
- Fully funded monthly Clinical Supervision
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Regular, funded learning and development
How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You'll be asked to submit a CV and covering letter. Please use your covering letter to outline how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification. Submit your application as soon as possible, as we will be shortlisting and inviting candidates to interviews on an ongoing basis until the closing date.
Closing date: Tuesday 26th November 11.30pm
Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis with final interviews to be held w/c 2nd December if a candidate has not been appointed before this.
Responsibilities
· Publicise the restorative justice service and its potential benefits, to prisoners and prison staff via outreach work on prison wings and via presentations and briefings to prison staff.
· Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with staff at HMP The Mount, including senior management, case workers and prison officers.
· Attend and contribute to multi agency meetings, including on safer custody, interdepartmental risk management, reducing reoffending.
· Co-deliver restorative justice training and provide support for prisoners and prison staff members to enable them to become skilled restorative justice facilitators.
· Participate actively in line management meetings with the Service Manager and, in between line management meetings, update management of progress and of any issues arising, in order to receive advice and guidance.
· Analyse complex, sensitive and potentially disturbing information from PNMOIS and Oasys, databases regarding prisoners; victims and prison staff in order to undertake dynamic, written risk and needs assessments regarding the delivery of restorative justice interventions, on a case-by-case basis.
· Assess the suitability of prisoners, individuals harmed and their supporters for participation in restorative justice interventions.
· Provide preparatory and follow up support to all participants in restorative justice interventions and make referrals to other agencies inside and outside of the prison, as appropriate.
· Make practical arrangements for restorative justice interventions to take place within the prison, including organising room bookings, refreshments provision, visitors passes, appropriate prison staff escorts.
· Facilitate restorative interventions as appropriate in accordance with the Restorative Justice Council’s Best Practice Guidance for Restorative Practice and with the policies and procedures of Belong and His Majesty’s Prison Service.
· Maintain detailed, accurate and up to date records of work undertaken with parties involved in restorative interventions and share information according to protocols agreed by Belong and His Majesty’s Prison Service.
· Assist with the collection and electronic storage of data relating to the evaluation of the programme.
· Adhere to Belong’s Code of Conduct and its policies on Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children, Anti – Corruption, Anti – Bribery, Complaints and Comments, Confidentiality and Single Equality.
· Undertake any other duties as may be appropriate to the level and nature of the post.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
· At least two years’ experience of working within the criminal justice sector, preferably including work in prisons.
· At least two years’ experience of building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders relating to a given project.
· Experience facilitating restorative justice and/or mediation interventions.
· Awareness of the issues that may be faced by adult men who are serving prison sentences.
· Understanding of the challenges prison staff deal with in responding to conflicts and violent incidents in prison.
· Good knowledge of individuals' emotional and mental health needs.
· An understanding of the principles of confidentiality and of instances when this should be breached.
Skills and abilities
· Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills.
· Excellent organisational skills.
· Ability to process sensitive, complex information.
· Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders e.g. voluntary sector organisations, prison service teams, local police teams.
· Ability to form relationships with and offer information and guidance to people serving prison sentences.
· Ability to work as a member of a team and when necessary to use initiative
· Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with prisoners and to work in a manner that safeguards personal safety and overall prison security.
· Ability to produce and file records of work completed.
· Ability to develop and maintain office management systems.
· Willingness and ability to work effectively within prisons.
The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies: The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera.
As a charity, we could not maintain our reputation, the range of our work, or our digital presence, without the support of our business partners, sponsors, philanthropists and members. The Development and Advocacy Department is seeking to recruit a Patrons Manager to administer and grow this core membership function and to provide exemplary customer service. This role works within a small but dedicated membership team and is critical to the successful expansion and delivery of the function.
The ideal candidate will be a dynamic individual with good people skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise tasks. They will remain calm under pressure and be a proactive team player. They will be able to demonstrate:
- Relevant experience working in a membership organisation and/or with high-net-worth individuals
- The drive and strategic approach to deliver on opportunities for growth in revenue and membership in line with programme goals, with structured KPIs and ongoing targets
- Excellent face-to-face and telephone communication skills, including the ability to deal with high level donors in a professional and personable manner
- Understanding of ticketing in a Box Office environment (CRM and particularly Tessitura experience will be highly regarded)
- A clear and concise writing style with developed communication and rapport building skills
A working knowledge of our arts forms is not a pre-requisite but the ability to get up to speed on RBO membership products and services quickly is.
The Royal Ballet and Opera is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.
Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new company
My client is a well-respected charity based in central London.
Your new role
The role is an interim contract, expected to be for 6 months. The role will include:
- Assisting in the analysis of financial data, ensuring the accuracy and relevance of the information provided for decision-making
- Supporting the development and maintenance of financial analytics tools, contributing to the improvement of data product delivery
- Helping to create and update financial reports, presentations, and dashboards using tools such as Dynamics 365 and Power BI
- Engage in the continuous evaluation of financial data and analytics processes, identifying areas for improvement
- Participate in cross-functional projects, providing financial analysis and insights to various teams within the organisation
- Deliver continuous performance improvements across the function
- Maintain accurate data, managing large complex data sets on Excel and in-house systems
What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will need experience in financial analysis as well as knowledge of Power BI and an intermediate to advanced level of Excel. If you were studying for a professional finance qualification, this would be an advantage.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the opportunity to work for a large charity in a supportive team. There is the possibility that the contract could be extended beyond 6 months.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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This role will develop new Sheds within universities in the UK, and will coordinate and manage partnerships with other organisations and charities to support the growth and development of the movement. As part of our Shed Development Team, the Universities Shed Development Officer will initiate, and facilitate the delivery of a number of new Sheds across UK universities, working with staff and students to achieve this.
As part of a pilot programme, made possible by the generosity of one of our funders, we are seeking a full time Universities Shed Development Officer to support the creation of new men’s Sheds across selected universities in the UK. This pilot project will run for one calendar year.
We are the support body for Men’s Sheds across the UK. We work hard to inspire and support the development of Men's Sheds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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The main responsibilities of this role include:
The Marketing and Communications Support role at Think Active is designed to elevate the visibility and engagement of the charity’s work across Coventry, Solihull, and Warwickshire. Working closely with the Marketing and Communications Lead, this role contributes to Think Active's mission by supporting a cohesive marketing strategy that drives digital engagement and builds community awareness around physical activity initiatives. Key responsibilities include content creation for social media, website management, and maintaining brand consistency. The post holder will capture and share stories that highlight Think Active’s positive community impact, aligning with values of inclusivity, kindness, and community benefit. This role’s success will be measured through increased brand awareness, compelling and consistent content across platforms, and digital performance analysis to support Think Active’s strategic objectives. With a flexible working pattern and a commitment to inclusivity, this position offers a unique opportunity to play a meaningful role in promoting physical activity and wellbeing across diverse audiences.
Responsibilities:
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Content Creation and Management: Assist in producing engaging digital content, including social media posts, website updates, and newsletters.
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Brand Consistency: Support the maintenance of Think Active’s brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across all communications and marketing materials.
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Digital Engagement and Monitoring: Track and report on digital engagement metrics to measure campaign effectiveness and suggest improvements.
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Event Support: Attend and capture content (e.g., photos, videos, interviews) at events and meetings with partners.
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Inclusivity and Accessibility: Ensure all communications promote equality, diversity, and inclusion and are accessible to diverse audiences.
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Collaboration and Storytelling: Work with internal teams to transform ideas into engaging stories and content that aligns with Think Active's strategic objectives.
Results Expected:
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Increased visibility of Think Active’s work and impact through high-quality, engaging content.
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Positive engagement growth across Think Active’s digital platforms.
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Consistent brand presence and messaging that reflect Think Active’s mission and values.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid/Head Office, Buckinghamshire
Hours: 35 hours per week
What we do
National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People trains dogs that change deaf people’s lives through emotional and practical support – because nobody with hearing loss should feel alone.
The role
As Director of Operations, you will lead the financial, technology and estates operations, ensuring all regulatory and statutory requirements are met and relevant controls are in place across all areas of the charity.
Duties include:
- To lead the creation of a five-year rolling investment plan, ensuring the relevant measures are in place across the charity to monitor delivery.
- To deliver the 2025 statutory audit and 2025/6 budget process.
- To co-chair the Audit, Risk and Finance committee
- To fulfil the role of Company Secretary and member of the Executive Leadership Team
- To provide supportive leadership of the Finance, IT and Estates teams
Please see job description for full details of the role.
How to apply
If you are interested in working with us in this varied and immensely rewarding job, please send a CV and covering letter outlining your experience, and how this reflects the essential criteria in the job description.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Registered charity in England and Wales (293358) and in Scotland (SC040486).
If you are interested in working with us in this varied and immensely rewarding job, please send a CV and covering letter outlining your experience, and how this reflects the essential criteria in the job description.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Consultant to join our team. In return, you will receive a competitive salary depending on experience.
NGA is an independent, not-for-profit national membership organisation for state school governors, trustees and governance professionals in England. Our work aims to improve the educational standards and wellbeing of young people by increasing the effectiveness of governing boards and promoting high standards. As expert leaders in school and academy governance, we provide information, advice, guidance, professional development and e-learning.
About the role:
NGA is recruiting consultants
NGA owes much of its professional development service success to the professional expertise and dedication of our team of governance consultants.
Due to increased demand for our quality assured consultancy and training services we are growing our team.
We are looking for governance consultants committed to helping others to improve governance who have experience of multi-academy trust governance and are also able to confidently deliver training, both face-to-face and virtually. In particular, we need consultants who are based in the following regions:
- South East (Specifically: Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, West Sussex, Kent and Medway)
- South West (Specifically: Cornwall, Devon and Somerset)
- North East plus East Riding, Kinston upon Hull, York and North Yorkshire
Benefits of working for NGA:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Being part of a vibrant and supportive team
- Quality assured deliverables
- Expert administrative support
- Access to NGA’s guidance, advice and e-learning service: Learning Link
- Termly KIT meetings
Key responsibilities of our Consultant:
To prepare, deliver and feedback services on behalf of NGA. This may include:
- Governance consultancy
- Facilitation and mentoring on NGA Leading Governance development programmes
- Training – both f2f and vf2f; general and bespoke
- Fulfilling a governance expert retainer role
- Coaching and mentoring
- Speaking and workshop delivery at conferences
To promote NGA. This will include:
- Promoting NGA services
- Supporting NGA’s policy positions
Other aspects of the role include:
- Acting as a sounding board for any NGA messages on policy and practice
- Consultation as to service innovations
- Commenting on new NGA materials
- Attending meetings on behalf of NGA
- Courseware design and review
- Quality assurance of courses, courseware and delivery
- Evaluation and feedback
What we’re looking for in our ideal Consultant:
- A serving trustee, governor or governance professional/lead or have recently served as a trustee, governor or governance professional/lead, or can satisfy the Head of Consultancy and/or the Head of Training Development that s/he has the experience and skills to carry out the role
- Willing to promote key NGA policy and practice messages, guidance and look to extend NGA’s sphere of influence
- Familiar with the most up to date and relevant Ofsted and DfE guidance
- Willing to adhere to the course materials and guidance provided by NGA
- Prepared to actively promote NGA and its services
- Prepared to refer all opportunities for governance training, and consultancy work to NGA
If you feel that you are the right candidate for the role as our Consultant or would like to find out more information about the role, then please click ‘apply’ now.We’d love to hear from you.
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
- 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 and is open to applicants living in Devon and Cornwall who have access to an appropriately confidential space in which to work. Regular travel will be required both to our office in Plymouth & throughout Devon and Cornwall. Usual working hours will be Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, however there may be an occasional need to work outside core hours to meet the demands of the role.
As an Anti-Social Behaviour Caseworker you will:
- Develop, deliver, and monitor safety and support plans for those affected by ongoing and persistent Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), who accept ongoing support. Support will include providing resources, interventions, and information to all service users
- Facilitate access to additional services, helping service users build healthy coping mechanisms and providing practical support and information
- Using a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential records and contributing to monitoring information including the collection of outcomes
- Deliver awareness raising sessions on the impact of ASB to partner agencies and community groups and participating in community events
You will need:
- An understanding of the impact of ASB and crimes such domestic abuse, sexual violence and hate crime on victims
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency
- Ability to balance competing needs and priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
- Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role
- Ability to manage a caseload including complex case management
- Ability to use generic IT applications competently
- A driving license and access to a vehicle as this is considered an essential requirement as this role involves regular travel
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. When completing your application form, please pay particular attention to the essential shortlisting criteria on the job description as these will inform decisions on who is shortlisted for interview.
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.
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Main Purpose of Job:
The primary role is to provide business, finance, administrative, and project support for Think Active CSW. The post holder will assist the Think Active team with a variety of clerical and administrative tasks to ensure the organisation operates efficiently and effectively. The role is primarily office-based, with all the Think Active team required to comply with Think Active CSW policies and procedures. Kind, Considerate, Appreciative and Accepting interaction with colleagues, stakeholders, customers, and suppliers is essential to contribute to a thriving team and organisation and to delivering exceptional service.
About the Role
Base Location: The main headquarters of the Charity is in Leamington Spa although
some of the work involves being located across Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire. We
have a blended approach of home-based working, office-based working and travelling to and attending meetings as required. The post holder is expected to work from HQ on at least 2 days per week, to support colleagues by attending meetings and events and by adopting a flexible approach to their work.
Salary: £19,089 (plus, travel expenses and pension contribution and other benefits)
Working Pattern: 30 hours per week | 0.8 FTE | Work pattern expected to be 6 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Contract type: Permanent (subject to successfully passing probation)
The main responsibilities of this role include:
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General Management and Administration
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Finance
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Human Resources
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Customer Services
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Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
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Project Support
Responsibilities:
Administrative Support:
Organise administrative activities to facilitate the smooth running of both physical work area (1 Mill Street) and virtual office / meeting spaces (Zoom and Teams).
Ensure office equipment is maintained, records are up-to-date, and administrative processes are effective and compliant with GDPR.
Office Management:
Effective high-quality use of office software (email, spreadsheets, Teams, Xero) to ensure organisational efficiency.
Manage online and paper filing systems.
Develop and implement new administrative systems for record management and data protection.
Oversee the maintenance of the office space and arrange necessary repairs, logistics and tidy-ups.
Financial Duties:
Manage discrete budgets (stationery orders, meeting rooms, course income, and expenditure).
Process expenses and invoices.
Maintain Think Active equipment registers and oversee loaning and return of equipment.
Human Resources Support:
Assist in the recruitment of new colleagues, including induction, finance, leave, timesheets, and sickness management.
Customer Service:
Perform reception duties, including answering calls and scheduling appointments.
Respond to emails and postal correspondence.
Manage the customer complaint procedure.
Event and Meeting Coordination:
Book meeting rooms and arrange travel and accommodation for colleagues.
Assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of events including transporting small items of equipment and attendance at events to support with event set up, registration and administration.
Organise and take minutes and / or action logs of internal and network meetings as required.
Supplier and Stakeholder Management:
Maintain and order office supplies.
Manage supplier relationships to ensure efficient task completion.
Liaise with 1 Mill Street regarding access, maintenance, health, and safety compliance.
Additional Duties:
Support due diligence and compliance for grant awards and payees.
Raise payments, invoices, and orders as required.
Provide high-quality and efficient business and finance operations to support colleagues in delivering business objectives and projects.
Demonstrate a proactive approach and add value to Think Active's role as a charity and Active Partnership.
Arrange regular testing for electrical equipment and safety devices.
Results Expected:
Efficient business and finance operations across Think Active.
Effective support to colleagues in achieving business objectives and project delivery.
Demonstrates a proactive approach in supporting and advancing Think Active’s mission by identifying and implementing initiatives that add value to the organisation’s goals and objectives.