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Are you an adaptable IT Project Manager with experience in successfully delivering business transformation projects and change activities?
We are recruiting for an experienced IT Project Manager to manage new and ongoing developments and transformations of the organisation's systems and associated products, from project initiation to implementation.

About this job:
As IT Project Manager, you’ll:

• work closely with stakeholders across your assigned business areas to drive IT projects forward, building strong, effective relationships with project delivery teams and other departments,
• manage the JIRA board for your projects and run regular sprint meetings,
• be responsible for the success of projects, assessing risk and ensuring adherence to project methodology standards at all times,
• monitor costs and maintain documentation throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring each project stays on track.

About you:
To be successful in this role, you’ll be an IT project manager with proven experience of delivering end-to-end projects across business change and transformation. You’ll be a confident user of project management tools, who is focused on delivering high-quality solutions. You’ll also be an excellent communicator, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels. Ideally, you’ll have worked on projects involving Salesforce.

Please note, this role is being offered as a fixed-term contract until July 2026.

About Dogs Trust:
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note, on rare occasions, we may close vacancies early if we receive an overwhelming response, so to avoid potential disappointment, please apply at your earliest convenience.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

Essential functions

Organisational operations 

1. Managing the office, ensuring team members have the space, equipment, and services they require;

2. Ensuring HIAS+JCORE is meeting all requirements around regulations including implementing health and safety policy and procedures, and arranging and ensuring staff attendance at relevant training; 

3. Responding to external phone and email enquiries; 

4. Administering HIAS+JCORE’s DBS system for staff and volunteers;

5. Liaising with the charity’s insurance provider.

Events

1. Providing support to HIAS+JCORE events, including venue booking, registration, communication, working with suppliers, and other support before, during, and after events; 

2. Organising staff meetings, training, away days, social events and celebrations; 

3. Ensuring events take place within agreed budgets.

HR 

1. Managing recruitment and inductions of new staff, maintaining personnel files and HR records; 

2. Managing processes around holiday and leave;

3. Liaising with the charity’s payroll provider and ensuring relevant documents are sent to staff;

4. Ensure that employment law and other relevant legislation is being complied with; 

5. Ensuring staff compliance with all HIAS+JCORE and HIAS policies and processes. 

Finance support 

1. Working with the freelance finance manager to ensure timely updating of accounts and payments;

2. Oversee staff payment cards;

3. Fundraising administrative support. 

Governance and staff support 

1. Coordinating the work of the Board of Trustees, including organising Board meetings and papers, attending meetings and taking minutes; 

2. Administrative tasks relating to liaising with and updating records held by the Charity Commission and Companies House; 

3. Administrative support and diary management for Executive Director and Deputy Director. 

 IT 

1. Responsible for the management of HIAS+JCORE’s IT systems. Ensure data protection laws are being adhered to. Point of contact for the ICO; 

2. Ensuring regular safety testing; 

3. Work with partners at HIAS to implement new systems;

3. Working with the team to implement our new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. 

Other Responsibilities 

1. Any other duties as required by your line manager. 

Qualifications and Experience  Essential 

• A self-starter that is able to take initiative and work independently on new projects, including finding ways to improve the efficient and smoother running of the HIAS+JCORE office team; 

• A willingness to learn on the go;

• Excellent IT skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite including being able to undertake key tasks such as mail mergers; 

• Awareness of statutory and regulatory requirements; 

• Awareness of GDPR and data protection legislation; 

• Ability to communicate well in writing; 

• Excellent attention to detail; 

• Excellent organisational skills; 

• Ability to work well as part of a team and with other volunteers; 

• Ability to oversee and manage projects on an ongoing basis;  • Commitment to HIAS+JCORE values, social justice and anti-racism. 

Desirable 

• Experience of working for a small charity 

• Experience of interacting with charity governance and trustee boards

Experience required 

• Prior administrative experience; 

• Experience of managing a database system; 

• Experience of holding responsibility for data management, HR and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements; 

• Proficiency in IT and ability to learn how to use new equipment. 

Early Years Quality Improvements Coordinator

Role:  Early Years Quality Improvements Coordinator

Hours: 37 hours per week - fixed for 1 year

Location: RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire 

Salary: £30,056.42 (FTE)

Closing Date: 10th February 2025

Are you passionate about raising the standard of Early Years education?  Do you have a proven track record in quality improvement and implementing change in Early Years settings?

If so, this role could be perfect for you.

Children’s Links is seeking a highly skilled Early Years Specialist to join our team as an Early Years Quality Improvements Coordinator. This is a unique opportunity to work within a large nursery to create an outstanding environment for children's learning and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on improving teaching and learning to an outstanding level.
• Train and support staff to build a culture of ongoing improvement.
• Assess children’s progress and implement strategies to support their development.
• Develop and enhance the nursery’s core learning and play provision.

Who We’re Looking For

This role might suit:

• Early Years Advisors.
• Former Early Years Inspectors.
• Professionals with a background in quality improvement in Early Years education.

This could also be a perfect secondment opportunity for someone seeking to broaden their experience and take on a new challenge in a supportive and rewarding environment.

We’re seeking someone with expertise, vision, and a drive to make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic chance to:

• Lead positive change in a large Early Years setting.
• Work collaboratively with a passionate team.
• Access a training and resources budget to support your plans.

How to Apply

Please review the job description and if this exciting opportunity sounds like your perfect next project, we’d love to hear from you!

Funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust’s AF3 programme. 

The successful applicant(s) will be appointed subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check. Online searches may be carried out as part of due diligence checks for shortlisted candidates.

Due to the volume of applicants we will get in touch only if selected for an interview.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any role involving working with children will be subject to an enhanced/barred DBS check and staff will be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration. The self declaration will require you to disclose information about offences that may impact on your suitability to work with children. For more information on this please visit Updated Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Children’s Links recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect, regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Project Coordinator – Keeping it Wild Collective (Hybrid)

Location: Camley Street Natural Park
Department: Learning, Youth & Communities
Salary: £33,810 per annum
Hours: 35
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
• Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out 
• Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles and nursery/childcare
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 

Flexible working: This role is based across our main visitor centres and head office in London with occasional home working

Role & Responsibilities 

London Wildlife Trust has been empowering young people in London to take action for nature for over a decade. Through our Traineeships, Youth Board, and projects like Nature Nurtures, we've heard from young people that being part of a community has been crucial to create belonging. Now, more than ever, we are in a critical decade for climate and nature. The Keeping It Wild Collective will create a vibrant, inclusive, diverse, youth-led movement, creating new young leaders for nature across London. We're looking for someone who wants to help young people find their community, support their ideas, and help us create a London with nature in every neighbourhood. 

The Coordinator will report to the Head of Youth Programmes and be part of the wider Youth Programmes team. They'll work collaboratively with partners, other Trust staff, and a range of young people to deliver the goals of the Collective. 

The Assistant will report to the Keeping it Wild Collective Coordinator and be part of the wider Youth Programmes team. They'll work closely with the Coordinator to host a range of events for young people, and to deliver the goals of the Collective.

• Lead on the delivery of the project including the planning, organisation and delivery of events and learning session as part of the Keeping it Wild Collective, in line with funding agreements
• prepare project-related materials for a variety of audiences
• support the Head of Youth Programmes in collating content for reports for funders and stakeholders 
• work with the Communications team to deliver social media content to promote the Collective to a young audience
• work directly with the external consultant to deliver yearly evaluation reports 

Our ideal Project Coordinator

• Experience in coordinating projects, ideally in non-profits or environmental work, including working with budgets
• Experience of working in partnership to achieve shared outcomes
• Experience of planning, organising and delivering events and/or learning sessions for a variety of audiences
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Experience of line-managing staff and/or volunteers, in a formal or informal setting

(Please see job description for full person specification)

Closing Date: 3rd February at 9.30am 

Interviews: Are scheduled to take place on 10th and 11th February and reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates including the choice to meet online or in-person.

Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you! 

Our vision is a London alive with nature, where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife. In order to achieve our goal of engaging everyone in protecting London’s wildlife for the future, we know that our staff team needs to better reflect and represent all of London’s communities. Read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on our website. We are also committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people, read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Safeguarding on our website

London Wildlife Trust has been empowering young people in London to take action for nature for over a decade. Through our Traineeships, Youth Board, and projects like Nature Nurtures, we've heard from young people that being part of a community has been crucial to create belonging. Now, more than ever, we are in a critical decade for climate and nature. 

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Department: Content & Guidance Team 

Contract type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract 

Salary: £32,200 – £38,000 per annum 

Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required) 

Reports To: Content Manager 

Purpose of the role: 

You will work in the NFCC’s Content and Guidance function that supports the continuous improvement for service delivery, to improve the safety of the public and fire and rescue service personnel across the UK. 

You are responsible for ensuring that the maintenance of NFCC content and guidance is written consistently in the NFCC voice. Working with subject matter experts across a number of teams, you will help to develop written content to support the fire and rescue service sector, ensuring identification of actions, outcomes and opportunities.

You help the teams you work with to understand and implement the processes to develop content and guidance. Advising on the appropriate actions needed to support the publication of NFCC products. 

Key responsibilities: 

• You will support a number of subject matter expert (SME) teams within our hub structure to review, maintain and write new content in a consistent voice

• You will be responsible for final draft revised guidance from review and dynamic changes 

• You work closely with the Analysis and Insight Team to ensure changes and actions determined by the consultation process are considered and appropriately implemented 

• You assist with the maintenance of the NFCC content Style Guide 

• You co-ordinate with the teams that you support to meet governance deadlines 

• You deliver well written content on behalf of NFCC, that enables the fire and rescue service sector to interpret and embed products into processes and business plans

A successful candidate will have: 

• You have significant experience of working in a role involving writing, proofreading or copy editing

• You have an ability to work proactively as part of a team and on individual responsibilities 

• You have the confidence to express your own view appropriately, and constructively challenge others 

• You have the ability to build relationships and rapport with stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation 

• You have experience of using digital and non-digital communication channels to ensure messages are targeted effectively 

• You are comfortable and familiar with using a range of information technology applications together with good keyboard and language skills 

• You have the political awareness and the ability to deal with sensitive, commercial and confidential matters appropriately; understanding the need to maintain confidentiality including awareness of the Data Protection Act, the Freedom of Information Act and Government Security Classifications 

• You understand the importance of equality and diversity and the impact NFCC products and tools may have on a diverse range of end users 

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you would be interested in; please have a look at the Job Description and apply. 

How to apply: 

Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply via website’ button.

CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position. 

Closing Date – 2nd February 2025 with interviews being conducted on the 10th February 2025. 

PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS. 

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post. 

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive. 

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment 

Community Southwark 

Community Southwark is the umbrella organisation for charities and community groups in Southwark. We support the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) with advice, training, and volunteers. We connect organisations to eachother, funders, and decision makers to make change, together.

We are proud to host Healthwatch Southwark (HWS) and support its work in connecting individuals and community groups to Health and Social Care Providers, ensuring their voices are heard and able to influence change. Healthwatch Southwark is the local health and social care champion. We are independent and have the power to make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers listen to local feedback and improve standards of care. We also help residents to find reliable and trustworthy information and advice. 

Job Description

Main Purpose

The key objectives of the role are to:

· Develop and Co-ordinate the Community Health Ambassadors Network to address local health and wellbeing priorities and reduce health inequalities.

· Build relationships with historically under-represented communities.

· Research, adapt and share health and wellbeing messaging to effectively reach target communities and to help eliminate barriers for access to local services.

· Present feedback from Ambassadors to statutory partners and support Ambassadors to develop and deliver projects

· Provide support and advice to Community Health Ambassadors in their ongoing activities.

 Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Develop and co-ordinate the Community Health Ambassadors Network

• Recruit new Community Health Ambassadors in Southwark, targeting communities where gaps are identified e.g. young people, older people, specific ethnic backgrounds.

• Seek out, organise and facilitate training and engagement activities for Ambassadors to equip them with local knowledge and relevant skills.

• Carry out the administration and monitoring of the Health Ambassadors programme, paying expenses, tracking attendance at ad-hoc paid activities, and maintaining regular contact

• Build relationships with historically under-represented communities

• Engage with Ambassadors to gather local health intelligence through regular surveys polls, and WhatsApp interactions.

• Develop responses to community research, suggesting Ambassador involvement where appropriate.

• Provide a link between Healthwatch and the Community Health Ambassadors Programme for community engagement opportunities.

• Engage with local community and voluntary sector (VCS) organisations.

Research and presentation

• Work with Council and Healthwatch colleagues to disseminate information and support communities with emerging challenges (e.g., food, finance, GP registration).

• Research, adapt and share health and wellbeing messaging to effectively reach target communities and to help eliminate barriers for access to local services, including through multilingual resources.

• Collate and share feedback with the Council, NHS and other relevant partners to develop solutions.

• Compile intelligence from the Ambassadors Network into reports to inform stakeholders and future programs.

• Support Ambassadors to develop and deliver interventions that address health and wellbeing priorities for Southwark communities

• Attend ICS and Public Health meetings and collaborate with Healthwatch in South East London.

General

• To support the mission, vision, values and strategic objectives of Community Southwark and Healthwatch Southwark. 

• To undertake other tasks from time to time and as appropriate, that may be required by management in line with the goals of the organisation. 

• To work within all of Community Southwark’s policies.

• To perform five days (pro rata) consultancy on behalf of the organisation.

Changes

This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted.  It is the practice of the organisation to examine job descriptions from time to time and to update them to ensure they relate to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed. This would be conducted in consultation with you through your Support & Supervision sessions.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed

• Experience of community engagement

• Experience of volunteer recruitment and management

• Excellent project management skills including financial planning, time management, project planning, monitoring and evaluation

• Ability to facilitate workshops and focus groups as well as excellent presentation and communication skills both written and oral 

• Ability to analyse and present data from surveys, community meetings and focus groups

• Good organisational and time management skills

• Ability to interpret research, legislation and policy and present it in an accessible way 

• An understanding of the demographics and health inequalities of Southwark

Personal Qualities

• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload/caseload 

• High level listening, influencing and negotiating skill; positive, flexible and proactive attitude 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with people from all backgrounds 

• Reliability 

• A full commitment to equality of opportunity with practical ideas for its implementation within the scope of the post 

The Hepatitis C Trust has developed projects nationally whereby peers use their lived experience of injecting drug use and hepatitis C, to provide education and training to service users and staff in drug and alcohol, hostel and homeless services, increasing hepatitis C awareness, access to testing and referral to treatment, for people living with hepatitis C.

Do you have experience of working in drug services and with volunteers?

Have you been affected by hepatitis C or have you supported anyone who has hepatitis C?

This project has been commissioned in partnership with Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council to focus upon the community of Sefton and work in strong collaboration with the local substance misuse provider in this region. We are looking for a passionate and skilled peer lead who has excellent communication and organisational skills.

Working under the guidance of the Peer Programme Manager for Cheshire and Merseyside, this post will continue the development of the project, recruiting and coordinating peers across Sefton, with a focus on supporting the local substance misuse services. Working in partnership with hepatitis C clinical teams, outreach services and homeless service providers, the post will coordinate delivery of educational workshops, hepatitis C testing in community settings and ensure that service users are referred and supported through hepatitis C treatment and care. 

This post will require extensive travel across the region it is desirable that the post holder has a clean driving licence and their own vehicle for work related travel.

Battersea's Launchpad Programme team has been established at Battersea to deliver our huge exciting and transformational Data Strategy, streamlining the way we receive, manage and work with data right across Battersea. Our new approach will enable smoother animal, customer and supporter journeys and will help us to embed a truly data and insight-driven approach at Battersea.

Supporting the Senior Analysis Officer and the Reporting & Data Quality Officer, this new role will help us to provide and maintain comprehensive reporting and analytics for both the Income Generation and Operations teams at Battersea. By joining our team, the successful candidate will play a key part in enhancing our data capabilities and supporting our mission to be there for every dog and cat.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience of working with data visualisation tools, excellent numerical and analytical skills, the ability to communicate complex data, analysis, or technical information, and experience of writing queries to extract and manipulate data using (e.g.) SQL, Power Query, etc.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 6th February 2025
Interview date(s): TBC

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Are you a talented People Coordinator looking for an exciting new interim opportunity in the not-for-profit sector? Would you like to work in one of London’s most historic buildings?

My client, which welcomes over 3 million visitors per year, connects artists, makers, and thinkers to audiences. The organisation hosts a number of events each year that combine the arts and education worlds. It is an exciting time to join the organisation as it goes into its 25th year as a charity and is in the process of rolling out their new strategy. They currently have around 135 full-time staff and up to 200 casual staff working at any one time. 

This interim People Coordinator role will be part of a small but high performing HR team where you will play a key role over the next 3 months. The role has the possibility of being extended past the 3 months based on performance. This interim HR opportunity allows you to work from home 2 days per week and 3 days from the office which is located in central London, close to restaurants, shops and excellent transport links. You will report into the Head of People where you will support on a wide range of HR generalist duties.

The purpose of the interim People Coordinator role, paying £155- £170 per day based on experience is to help the People Director and Head of People deliver excellent day to day HR support to the organisation.

Some of the key responsibilities of the job include:

• Providing HR administrative support to employees daily.
• Dealing with HR queries promptly, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Supporting hiring managers with recruitment and onboarding.
• Ensuring HR records are maintained and updated on their people management system (People HR)
• Supporting the Head of People on employee relation cases and HR team projects/objectives.
• Ensuring payroll changes are correctly inputted before being sent to the payroll provider.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional with a hunger to learn and who can make an immediate impact. The role will suit an experienced people focused candidate with strong HR administrative experience and excellent attention to detail. The post holder will need to have a good understanding of Diversity and Inclusion as it is at the heart of what they do. The role will also allow you to use your HR employment law and legislation knowledge, advising employees where possible. Finally, this HR role will suit someone with excellent communication skills and who can build strong relationships.

It would be beneficial if the chosen candidate had experience working in the charity, arts or education sector. It would also be very advantageous to have used Google Forms and Microsoft Power Automate previously.

The interview process will consist of a 2-stage process held both virtually and in person with the post holder ideally able to start at the beginning of February 2025.

For more information on this interim HR role, please get in touch. 

Trusts and Philanthropy Fundraiser

Salary: £29,000 - £36,000 per annum (DOE) + benefits 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week + Hybrid working 

Type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ

(This role may close sooner if we receive a suitable number of applications. Interviews expecting to take place w/c 10th February)

Are you an experienced Fundraiser looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Here at Seashell, we are looking for a talented individual who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of others…

About Seashell Trust

Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises of the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester, bespoke Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health and Family Services that support over 8,000 people a year. We provide expert education and residential care for children and young adults with multiple complex disabilities including, profound learning difficulties,

multi-sensory impairments, mobility issues and neurological disorders like severe autism. Our fantastic services are based all on one-site, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young adults and the Seashell team.

We are currently in the midst of the largest fundraising appeal in our 200-year history which will see our campus become the national centre of excellence for the education and residential care of children and young adults with the most complex disabilities.

In 2015 we raised £10 million to build our residential care facility Sir Norman Stoller Way and in 2023, opened The Moulding Foundation building, a £25 million home for Royal School Manchester. We are now turning to the next phase of the campus development, to build a new £30 million home for our Royal College Manchester. The Ged Mason building is due to open in early 2026.

About the role

Your role will contribute to Seashell’s ambitious plans to grow income over the next five years, so that we can deliver the very best education and care for our children and young adults.

Key Responsibilities

· Raise income in line with agreed personal and team fundraising targets

· Develop and prepare bespoke funding applications for capital, restricted and unrestricted projects

· Maintain and develop existing relationships with small and medium-sized trusts and foundations and support              prospecting to grow the portfolio.

· Record financial and other data relating to trusts, foundations and major donors on our CRM, in line with GDPR guidelines.

· Maintain accurate income records and ensure donations are acknowledged in a timely and appropriate way.

· Share project information, budgets and statistics gathered for appeals with the wider fundraising team.

· Ensure student information in funding appeals is appropriate and consented for use.

· Work with the fundraising team to support tours of the campus and host supporters at Seashell fundraising events on occasional evenings and weekends.

What you will need for the role: 

· Previous experience in a fundraising role for a charitable organisation.

· Demonstratable track record of income generation through trust and foundation fundraising.

· Knowledge of technology and IT Systems, including Microsoft Office and CRMs.

· Experience of financial management including developing income spreadsheets and raising invoices.

· Excellent communication and relationship development skills.

· Enthusiasm and commitment to giving the children and young adults at Seashell the best opportunities.

What we can offer you:

Our detailed 2-week induction program ensures that all Seashell employees gain the essential knowledge to work within our amazing setting. With our commitment to ongoing training and development through appraisals and supervisions we encourage career progression and development throughout the business.

Other benefits include:

• Use of our on-site gym, fitness classes, and state of the art swimming pool
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Employee recognition and reward Summer and Winter events.
• Paid Enhanced DBS

If you have any questions about the role or would like to speak to a member of our Recruitment team before submitting your application, please get in touch! 

Salary: £24,570 per annum

Location: Shelter shop, Nantwich

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours

Closing date: Thursday the 6th of February at 11:30pm

Please note we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy early it we successfully appoint someone into the position.

This role is being advertised as a Shop Manager but on appointment your job title will be Community Shop Manager.

We’re looking for confident and influential people who want to be at the heart of their local community looking for an opportunity to have control of creative merchandising within managing a Shelter shop. Do you have experience of managing a team whilst also empowering and motivating individuals? If so, then this could be the role for you at our Nantwich shop.

About you

You will need to be an active team player and be able to demonstrate how you’ve managed and motivated a team previously beyond expectations and experience of providing excellent customer service in a face-to-face role.

Have a good knowledge of recruiting and developing a diverse team and how you have supported and motivated teams to progress and how you would bring these skills into this position.

You will need to have good communication skills to engage with the local community to seek out new opportunities to increase the shops contribution to help further Shelter’s cause. You will develop your own and your teams’ interests in merchandising the shop attracting customers and continually develop yours and your team’s knowledge of Shelter, who we are and what we do.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent.

We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

An exciting opportunity for a Community and Events Fundraising Officer to join our small but extremely dynamic team. Working as part of the Fundraising and Communication Team.

Ideally, candidates should have:

• Minimum three years in a fundraising environment or in an events/hospitality/customer-facing environment
• Knowledge of the legalities of public fundraising activities
• Excellent interpersonal skills; good communication and presentation skills; enthusiastic and flexible
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to organise, delegate and prioritise workloads; ability to work as part of a team
• Resilience and adaptability with a passion to see women’s lives transformed
• Ability to act with integrity and accountability
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving ability
• Knowledge and understanding of GDPR, confidentiality, Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and the promotion of equalities
• IT literate and confident with using technology including databases and Microsoft Office 365

Currently, the Fundraising and Communications team comprises one full-time Senior Fundraising and Communication Manager, one part-time Trust and Grants Officer and one part-time Marketing and Communications Officer.

There is a strong commitment within My Sisters’ House to invest in this important area of work and the Community and Events Fundraising Officer - working closely with their Line Manager - will play a significant part in shaping the future of the team. If you are seeking a new challenge in your career then this could be the job you’ve been looking for! 

Applicants need to be able to work flexibly as role will require occasional evening and weekend work.

Share your passion to see women’s lives transformed.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at My Sisters’ House Women’s Centre for a Team Lead for our Finance, Benefit & Resettlement service. Applicants should be educated to ‘Degree’ level or equivalent or be able to demonstrate relevant experience, you will either be a Qualified IDVA or committed to attaining this qualification within your first year of employment in this role. You will have experience of managing a team and have excellent people skills.

What is a Team Lead for Finance, Benefits & Resettlement?

Our Finance, Benefits and Resettlement team focuses on empowering women and overcoming barriers to clients living with, fleeing from or who have experienced domestic abuse or other disadvantages. These barriers include finances, benefits, budgeting and housing.

As Team Lead, you will be responsible for a small team of key-workers as well as holding a caseload of clients yourself. Your team will be supporting clients who are living with or who have experienced domestic abuse, you will therefore be able to risk assess and safety plan as well as have an excellent understanding of safeguarding protocols. You will support your staff with their caseloads as well as completing regular case management and supervision with each staff member.

You will be responsible for developing the service, with the voice of our clients at the heart of everything we do and always work in a trauma-informed way. You will be responsible for developing excellent multi-agency relationships and expected to network effectively.

We work with women who have experienced multiple disadvantages, for example, historic domestic abuse, mental ill health, poverty and other traumas.

You will have experience of working with these women and be non-judgmental and trauma-informed at all times.

You will have a passion to see women’s lives transformed.

Ideally, candidates should have:

• Educated to ‘Degree’ level or equivalent
• Be a Qualified IDVA or committed to attaining the qualification within the first year of your employment in this role.
• At least two years’ experience working with women who have experienced multiple disadvantages
• Experience of managing a team and fantastic people skills
• Have excellent spoken and written skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills; kind, compassionate with good communication and presentation skills; enthusiastic, flexible and resilient
• Ability to act with integrity and accountability
• Ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve their full potential
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving ability
• Strong professional boundaries
• Knowledge and understanding of the importance of multiagency working and GDPR, Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and the promotion of equalities
• IT literate and confident with using technology including Microsoft 365
• Ability to prioritise a busy and dynamic workload and be self motivated as well as work well in a team, a positive, can-do attitude is essential

The post is subject to enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Owing to the gender specific nature of My Sisters’ House service provision, being female is a genuine occupational requirement under Paragraph 27, Schedule 3 of the Equality Act 2010.

At Change Grow Live, we are on a mission to make a positive impact in the lives of our Service Users. Our core values – 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' – guide our daily efforts to provide support, respect, and care within a safe and welcoming environment. We believe in treating each user as a unique individual, working collaboratively to find the right treatment and care options.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Young Person Team Leader to join our Southwark team. As a Team Leader at Change Grow Live, you will be at the forefront of our service delivery. Your role is crucial in fostering a user-focused culture, motivating staff to provide innovative and continuously improving services, and offering leadership, support, and development to a diverse team.

Where: Southwark

Full time Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £34,700.09 - £36,635.38 dependent on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata if part time hours)

Allowance: Inner London Weighting (£4,072.06)

Responsibilities

Key Activities:

• Compassionate Support: Encourage and lead your team with a compassionate approach, ensuring that through attentive observation and practice, we enhance the experiences and outcomes for our service users. It’s about offering feedback that is not only prompt but also deeply rooted in our shared values, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment.
• Empowering Engagement: Guiding the team to promote hope, empowerment, choices, control and opportunities that
  assist service users reaching their full potential as individuals and community members.
• Collaborative Efforts: Working closely with the management team, it’s important to uphold robust governance and oversight mechanisms. This commitment ensures the delivery of services remains consistently excellent and that professional standards are not only met but exceeded, as best practices are actively put into place.
• Pathway Development: Embrace the dynamic capabilities of Skill-Station, CGL’s premier learning and development platform, to discern and address the growth aspirations of your team. Seize the opportunity to inspire your staff with a blend of engaging face-to-face interactions and versatile eLearning options, tailored to elevate their competencies and drive excellence across the board. This is where visionary leadership meets transformative learning experiences.
• Accurate Documentation: Keep detailed records of your interactions with service users and professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care

Person Specification:

What You Bring:

• Knowledge and experience of developing and leading health and social care services.
• Knowledge and experience of delivering services which evidence high performance and quality standards.
• Experience of culture and change management, staff engagement, service improvement.
• Experience of effective partnership working, relationship management, pathway and protocol development.
• Experience of culture and change management, staff engagement, service improvement.

To excel in this role:

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Ability to lead, inspire and develop a team.
• Expertise in developing positive working cultures and relationships, embedded in CGL values.
• Skills which demonstrate effective communication in a variety of formats to a broad audience.
• Confidence in working alone while following local risk management policies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, especially in tough situations.
• The Capability to apply reasoned non-judgemental analysis to the investigation of incidents (including the death of clients) and to produce high quality investigation reports.

What we will give to you: 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”. 
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme 
• Contributory pension scheme 
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. 
• A friendly and supportive team 
• Training, career development & progression opportunities 
• Refer a Friend Scheme

If this resonates with you and you're eager to embark on a fulfilling journey with Change Grow Live, we'd be delighted to connect with you.

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. 

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. 

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.