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Stories are at the heart of everything we do at Age UK. Are you an excellent communicator with the skills to share the voices of older people, and bring our vital services to life? Age UK is recruiting for a Stories Manager to join our dynamic Brand and Content Team.
No one can describe the difference Age UK makes as well as the people whose lives we have touched, and in many cases changed forever. This is a fast-paced and varied role with no two days being the same. working across multiple channels and campaigns. The post holder may one day interview an older person to capture their story, the next be attending a film shoot, all whilst ensuring the storytellers welfare remains our highest priority.
If you're a born 'people person', love nothing more than a good chat, have an ear for a story and the creativity to bring it to life across multiple channels, then this could be the perfect role for you.
Please note: The successful post holder will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
This fantastic opportunity offers hybrid and flexible working between home and our London office near Tower Hill. Currently the team meet typically once a week in the London office.
Your travel costs to the London office are not covered. This role will also require regular travel around the country, to our Network Partners and Storytellers - travel costs to these locations will be covered by Age UK.
Age UK Internal Grade - 6L
Must haves:
* Experience of identifying, onboarding, and stewarding storyteller
* Experience conducting major interviews.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
* Line management experience.
* Experience of working cross-team and cross-department, adapting to various working styles and adapting working style accordingly.
* Good organisational and planning skills, whether with overall projects or managing your own workload/that of the team in the face of competing requests.
* Experience using databases and maintaining accurate records of information.
* Experience inputting into, working with, and adhering to consent processes.
Great to haves:
* Training as a journalist would be helpful, not just to develop interesting stories, but to identify how these stories can be used to maximise their impact.
* Experience of working directly with vulnerable adults and of managing ethical protocols.
* Ability to understand and manage ethical issues sensitively and make appropriate judgements in the context of your work
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Subject to enhanced an enhanced DBS clearance
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Would you like to be at the centre of a major fundraising appeal improving lives for thousands of people across the UK?
We are looking for an organised and creative Project Manager to coordinate our ongoing multi-million pound appeal. The campaign is funding specialist nurses and therapists for Parkinson’s, making a huge difference to the lives of people living with the condition. Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition, and this work is one of the charity’s top strategic priorities for 2024 and 2025 and a crucial fundraising and communications priority.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with fundraising and communications teams across the charity, including Philanthropy, Trusts, Commercial Partnerships and Special Events, with a growing focus on Individual Giving, Events, Community and Supporter Experience as the appeal builds momentum.
We’re looking for someone who has successfully managed diverse projects, and also has experience of working in one or more of these fundraising disciplines to ensure they can hit the ground running. We’re keen to hear from people who have a proactive and problem-solving approach, and who enjoy working with lots of different people and on varied topics.
The role will join an ambitious and supportive team coordinating projects across fundraising, and will benefit from flexible working conditions and the can-do attitude that runs through Parkinson’s UK’s Fundraising and Experience directorate. The post-holder will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues in several fundraising teams, growing their own skills and knowledge.
What you’ll do:
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Operationally plan and project manage the charity’s multi-year fundraising appeal, building systems and processes to ensure its success.
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Prepare project and campaign materials to support fundraising colleagues and volunteers with promotion and marketing, specific proposals, pitches and events.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Fundraising Directorate to identify existing and new supporters to share appeal plans and materials with
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Set and update specific targets for the appeal and track financial performance from pipeline through to banked income.
What you’ll bring:
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Experience of planning and project managing fundraising appeals and campaigns (or similar complex projects), leading to achievement of goals and targets.
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Highly organised and able to manage a range of activities across different teams, encouraging and motivating colleagues to support the project goals and creating compelling project updates and reports.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and confident working with key stakeholders at many levels within the charity.
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Knowledge of key fundraising disciplines, including having worked with high value audiences or experience of digital marketing and engagement.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the ‘’What you’ll bring’’ section of the job description.
Interviews to take place w/c 22 July 2024
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We’re a people-powered movement on the verge of major breakthroughs in Parkinson’s. Together, we will find a cure.
We are recruiting for a Programme Manager on a 12 month FTC for an independent charity. The role will be responsible for allocated programmes to support the effective delivery and governance of the charitys Strategy and in-year Annual Plan. The post holder will play a key role in supporting complex programmes and reporting relating to Restricted Funds
Hybrid working and start date September 2024
The Role
Ensure the meaningful engagement and involvement of people with Lived Experience across the originations work
Lead the coordination of the charitys Lived Experience Council, ensuring members are well supported and related policies and procedures are implemented and maintained
Lead the coordination of and reporting on Restricted Funds to external bodies, working closely with the Finance team
Deliver transparent and accurate reporting on programmes
Maintain/oversee the delivery of accurate programme Control Logs
Ensure continuous improvement in planning and performance at the charity and ensure tools and templates meet the correct needs and are embedded into delivery
Accountable for ensuring programme plans consider the required governance gateways and suitable lead times for the any procurement and engagement activities
Liaise with the finance team to provide accurate reporting on programme budgets Programme Boards, the Senior Leadership team, Committees and external partners
Plan, deliver and facilitate a variety of workshops drawing on a range of tools and techniques suitable for the specific audience/situation
Effectively engage programme and project teams, ensuring deadlines are met and quality
maintained
The Candidate
Extensive experience of working in a complex and varied scale project management environment
Successful change management experience, with a proven track record and demonstrated ability of working collaboratively with a variety of levels to deliver
Proven experience of developing and delivering involvement programmes/involving people with Lived Experience in strategy, planning and governance
Experience of supporting volunteers (e.g. training and induction)
Experience of facilitating workshops across multi-disciplinary teams
Management of project budgets
PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner and/or experience
Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams at varying levels of seniority
Experience of supervising work or staff working
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.
The Norfolk and Waveney Autism /ADHD Support Service are delighted to be hiring a Family Support Worker to join our supportive and successful team. Our service is commissioned by Norfolk and Waveney ICB to provide support and advice, resources and signposting to parents/carers of children or young people awaiting assessment for Autism or ADHD.
We are dedicated, committed, compassionate and extremely proud of our achievements. We have already offered support to thousands of parent/carers with children / young people on the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Pathway.
Your impact – For families awaiting assessment for Autism / ADHD in the area, to offer individual or virtual (via zoom or teams) telephone support to include giving information, advice and guidance, signposting, referring to other agencies as appropriate, attending relevant family support meetings. This may also include occasional home visits.
Facilitating support groups for families awaiting assessment for ASD/ADHD in the area. Co-production of parent-led groups and parent forums, co-facilitating courses for parents/carers such as the 3 week Plan Bee course.
Working with the co-ordinator to develop relationships with schools, pre-schools, children’s health services and children’s social services and, in particular, NCHC Neurodevelopmental Teams to provide co-ordinated support to families.
Your skills - To join us as Family Support Worker you will have experience of working or volunteering with families in the community. A relevant qualification in child and family work is desirable. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience in using IT to deliver support, record casework, write reports and input data.
You’ll be an effective communicator who excels at building trusting and empowering relationships with individuals. You will be compassionate and empathic, with a good understanding of child development and in particular of Autism and ADHD and the impact this can have on children and their families. Experience of delivering evidence-based programmes for parents and/or of facilitating group work. Committed and willing to promote inclusion and equality of opportunity for all.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community / particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse any reasonable travel costs associated with attending an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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Role Overview:
The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a fantastic national charity as they look for an Events Manager to support them for an initial 4–6-month FTC.
The organisation are seeking a highly motivated and strategic event professional with a successful history of executing impactful events. The successful candidate will be responsible for the entire event lifecycle, from conceptual design to flawless delivery, collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure this event exceeds expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design a celebratory event that reflects the organisation’s spirit and goals.
- Create a detailed event plan, agenda, timeline, and budget to keep everything on track.
- Develop an engaging agenda with captivating sessions to keep attendees hooked.
- Oversee the entire event lifecycle with a well-defined project plan.
- Coordinate all logistical aspects, from venue setup to seamless execution.
- Ensure all deadlines are met to guarantee a smooth event.
- Prioritise inclusivity, accessibility, and environmental responsibility.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders – internal and external – to ensure everyone's on the same page.
- Work with internal branding, staff networks, and engagement teams to maximise impact.
- Coordinate community group involvement as needed.
- Secure and manage bookings for external speakers and groups.
- Partner with internal communications teams to develop and implement plans that drive event registrations and engagement.
- Create promotional materials and support materials for attendees.
- Manage the invitation and booking process, catering to individual needs like accessibility and dietary requirements.
- Lead the on-site team to ensure seamless event execution.
- Troubleshoot any issues that may arise during the event.
- Prioritise a positive and memorable experience for every attendee.
Person Specification:
- Previous experience in corporate or large-scale conferences is essential.
- Ability to design, plan, and execute engaging colleague meetings and events, taking them from concept to a successful completion.
- You're organized and detail-oriented, with excellent project management skills to keep things on track and meet deadlines.
- You excel at both written and verbal communication, building strong relationships with colleagues through clear and engaging messages.
- Able to approach challenges with innovative thinking and find effective solutions to keep things moving smoothly.
- You will stay calm and deliver results on time, even under tight deadlines.
- You have a track record of strong facilitation skills and can lead engaging and impactful meetings and events.
- You're a natural collaborator who thrives in an internal communications and engagement team environment.
- Desirable, if you have videoing and editing skills, you can use them to create even more engaging content for our initiatives.
What’s On Offer:
- A flexible working pattern with just 1-2 days a month in the organisations Birmingham head office.
- Competitive salary of £40,000 pro-rata for the successful candidate.
- 4-6-month contract.
- Opportunity to work for a fantastic and well-known organisation.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Purpose
Amparo is a nationwide Suicide Bereavement Postvention Service, providing practical and emotional support to people bereaved or affected by suicide. Thanks to additional funding granted between summer 2024 and the end of February 2025, we are hiring exciting new posts within our Amparo service in Southampton, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth (‘SHIP’).
Research has indicated that 10% of people affected by suicide bereavement attempt to take their own lives. People who are neurodivergent, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and/or part of the LGBTQ+ community face an even greater risk of suicidal thoughts, feelings and self-harm compared to the rest of the population.
We currently have three Outreach Suicide Bereavement Liaison Worker roles available to support people from marginalised and disadvantaged communities following bereavement by suicide. We are also currently recruiting for an Outreach Team Leader (please see our website for details).
The successful candidates will ensure the Amparo service in Southampton, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth reaches vulnerable and marginalised people who may have faced barriers and challenges in accessing support and healthcare elsewhere. The new team will create a safe space where diverse communities are welcomed, listened to, respected, represented and supported with culturally-appropriate services.
We are looking for candidates with the confidence to represent Amparo and Listening Ear with knowledge, positivity and professionalism. The successful candidates must have a passion for ensuring equality of access for marginalised people and will have prior experience in breaking down barriers, either in a professional or voluntary capacity. The Outreach Worker posts have been made possible through short-term funding available until the end of February 2025. For this reason, they are offered as fixed term contracts which may be extended if further funding is granted, however this cannot be guaranteed.
Hours
Listening Ear is hiring three Outreach Workers, specialising in reaching LGBTQ+ communities, ethnic minority groups and neurodivergent people. Each part-time position is being offered as two-three days per week, in line with available funding, however hours can be negotiated during the recruitment process. We recognise that each community is not a homogenous group and that candidates may have intersectional lived experience, skills and interests. For this reason we welcome applications for alternative hours, including any who may wish to express interest in multiple roles.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Listening Ear
Through effective governance and management we are committed to:
- promoting equality, diversity and social inclusion amongst our clients, staff, and partners and all those we work with;
- challenging and eradicating discrimination wherever we encounter it on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation;
- treating everyone with dignity and respect at all times;
- providing responsive and accessible services that meet individual needs;
- reviewing and auditing our equality, diversity and inclusion activities;
- ensuring we keep our approach up to date with changes in society, legislation and regulation.
We take seriously our legal duty to provide all our services and employment opportunities fairly and without discrimination, and we keep to all relevant codes of practice.
Interviews
Interviews will be held virtually, on Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 31st July or Friday 2nd August. The panel will feature our Head of Amparo and a maximum of 2 other staff members, lasting no longer than 1 hour.
Why Listening Ear?
- Face-to-face training, induction and warm welcome provided at our headquarters in the North West to meet colleagues and welcome you to Listening Ear
- Values-driven organisation supporting vulnerable people across England
- Work within a BACP-Accredited Organisation that delivers support recognized by the Support After Suicide Partnership and Public Health England as best practice
- Annual Training and CPD Allowance to support growth and career development
- We support flexible home working practices and you will be supplied with an iPhone and laptop, plus a DSE Assessment during induction to support safe and comfortable home working
- Access to free and confidential counselling provided through LE’s Insurance Provider, to support staff welfare
- Pension contribution at 3%
- Daily informal communications with colleagues via remote platforms
- Annual festive celebration with colleagues
Ready to apply?
Please visit our website to read the full job description and personal specification. Applications will consist of an up-to-date CV along with relevant application form before 10am on Monday 29th July. Please note that we will be shortlisting continuously until this date, and reserve the right to close the post early. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are working in partnership with Age UK Birmingham, who empower people aged 50+ to live with dignity, respect, good health and wellbeing, and can access services, support to meet their needs. They support people across Birmingham, Sandwell and surrounding areas to enrich their lives and live independently.
They are seeking a new Head of Operations to join their senior management team, to build on the progress made by the charity over the last 5 years.
The new Head of Operations will lead the charity’s forward-facing operations, building on current strengths and identifying new opportunities. Partnership working with national Age UK and local stakeholders particularly in Health and NHS settings across the West Midlands and neighbouring Age UKs will also be a key focus.
You will have:
- Proven multi team leadership experience and the ability to manage and motivate staff and volunteers
- Well-developed communication and presentation skills both written and verbally
- The ability to understand and deal with complex documents and solve problems
- Skilled at prioritising conflicting demands, project management planning and development
- The ability to produce clear and concise reports and documents as required
- Experience in financial planning and managing budgets
The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of the Charity’s operational services, ensuring that they contribute to improving the lives of older people in Birmingham, Sandwell and surrounding areas in accordance with the strategic aims of the organisation.
You will ensure all services meet required financial and quality standards and comply with all contractual requirements.
The post-holder will work with the Chief Executive in identifying new business and service development opportunities as well as developing existing services to maximise the Charity’s reach and income and will fulfil the role of deputy to the Chief Executive as required.
For more information and a full job specification please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date for applications: 28th July 2024
First interview date: TBC
Second Interview date: TBC
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
If you are an organised, friendly individual wanting to make a difference to households struggling to keep warm, we have the role for you supporting our exciting Energy Advice projects in Ceredigion.
The role is focused on supporting our Energy Advice services in Ceredigion. As project support officer, you will support the smooth running of these services on a day-to-day basis including maintaining spreadsheets, collating data and liaising with project partners.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
If you are a talented project manager looking to make a real difference to poeples lives, we have a role for you, leading our energy advice projects in rural Wales.
As Energy Advice Manager (Wales), you will be responsible for our established energy advice services in Powys and Monmouthshire and in the development and delivery of similar services into Ceredigion and wider geographical areas in Wales.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with the Charities Aid Foundation as they look to recruit a Private Client Manager. Registered as a dual charity in the UK and the US, CAF works closely with citizens across the world to maximise their financial efficiency when giving to their preferred charities.
They are now looking to welcome on board a Private Client Manager to manage a portfolio of high net worth individuals, building strong relationships and educating clients on the work their charity partners are doing. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to break into the charity sector by managing donors and charities across the world. Familiarity with, and experience in, the charity sector is desired but not essential.
Reporting to the Senior Private Client Manager, you will primarily be responsible for the account management of major gift donors seeking assistance in their philanthropic endeavours. When developing new business, you will explain and sell the charitable services to individuals, grantees and business leaders against sales objectives, which are financial, activity and behavioural based. The Private Client Manager will also be responsible for updating the Board and management committee on business development progress and account management highlights.
This is a fantastic opportunity to network with major donors and both domestic and international charities, provide excellent customer care, and learn extensively about the beyond profit sector.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Rhiannon Mehta.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
Severn Wye is looking for a caring, confident individual to support people facing fuel poverty and champion energy efficiency.
This role is at the forefront of what we do as an organisation. You will be working across Gloucestershire or Heerfordshire or South Gloucestershire , visiting people in their own homes and giving advice at community events.
This role is home-based but requires extensive travel within the area. It can be either full or part time.
As a Community-based Energy Adviser, you will focus on supporting and educating individuals and families who face barriers to accessing energy services and may be in fuel poverty. You will be working with people in their homes or advising them at events in their local community. You will support them through the process of managing and reducing debt, accessing funding and engaging with smart technology.
This can be a demanding role – some of your clients will be facing huge challenges – but it is extremely rewarding and you will be making a measurable difference to people’s quality of life. You will give at-risk consumers the knowledge and confidence to be more engaged in their energy use and able to make sound decisions to manage it — ultimately putting money back in their pockets and improving their resilience and wellbeing. You will be a positive, intuitive and caring ally, empowering people who are overwhelmed by the world of energy and who may be facing multiple economic and societal challenges.
A DBS check will be needed: Severn Wye will pay for this.
Why you’ll enjoy working with us
Severn Wye a great organisation to work for. We love what we do. You will enjoy a relaxed and supportive work environment, and colleagues who are knowledgeable, generous and committed to making a difference. Our flexible working arrangements are designed to accommodate the work/life balance our people need depending on where they are in their life and career, which means we benefit from the experience and enthusiasm of employees of all ages and backgrounds.
We’ll provide the training you need to help you grow in your role and get to grips with the energy landscape. You’ll start on 24 days annual leave increasing to 29 days, plus bank holidays. You’ll have excellent support for the future such as Group Life Assurance and a company pension scheme with employer contributions of 7% when you put in 5% or more. We get together regularly for social events and look after you outside work hours with employee discounts on a range of outlets, including discounted gift cards and cashback.
If this sounds like an environment in which you’d thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are working with Age UK Birmingham who are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic finance professional to join their team as a Senior Finance Officer.
Age UK Birmingham is an independent local charity, working alongside Age UK Sandwell to support the older people of the City of Birmingham and the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell. They have been working in the community for over 30 years to support older people, their families and carers, so that everyone can enjoy later life.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for the delivery of internal financial management systems and controls, and for maintaining accurate financial management records, including managing the process of producing draft management accounts.
With part or fully qualified AAT certifications (or equivalent) you will:
- Have gained excellent finance experience in a similar role, including VAT returns and submission to HMRC, Purchase requisition, purchase orders and invoicing, banking and bank reconciliation.
- Have experience of the payroll process to ensure prompt payment of salaries and submission of related payments and reporting.
- Be a proficient user of IT packages including Microsoft Office and Accountancy software. Experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is desirable, the willingness and capability to learn is essential.
- Be analytical with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and succinctly, producing timely and accurate, and clear management accounts
- Have the ability to evaluate financial reports and make recommendations for improvement,
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and teamwork, ideally with some experience in a supervisory role
We are looking for someone who can work independently, as well as in a team with, ideally, experience with working in the voluntary sector. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, maintaining excellent attention to detail at all times. You will have a flexible and responsive approach and can work in a fast-paced environment.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Location: Birmingham, Hybrid.
Closing date: 26 July 2024.Please note that when a suitable candidate is found the role will close early, so please apply without delay.
Our Board and CEO are looking for an inspiring, solutions-focused, and forward-thinking leader. You will bring strong relevant experience in developing, delivering, and growing an all-age person-centred holistic programme. As an accomplished communicator, you will bring a proven track record in building and maintaining strong working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
About Katherine Low Settlement
Katherine Low Settlement is a busy, local charity that has been serving Battersea and the wider Wandsworth community since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities and enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation.
We run a range of our own community services to support older people and children, young people, and their families from refugee communities. We campaign for social change. We incubate and support other charities and social businesses to thrive. Each week we work with 30+ charities and community groups supporting more than 1,000 people.
Role Purpose
Provide strategic leadership for KLS’ Refugee Family Programme, ensuring that programme direction and delivery is strategically aligned, responds to learning and changes in context, and maximises our impact in the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing clear and steady leadership and management to all aspects of our newly formed Refugee Family programme, which has grown out of previous separate projects to better meet the holistic needs of people we support.
- Managing and developing the budget and finances; whilst supporting the fundraising lead to secure its financial viability.
- Directly lead the scoping and planning of the Refugee Family Programme Strategy to:
- Develop and expand existing programmes.
- Identify opportunities to create, innovate and improve projects within the Refugee Family Programme - such as community outreach workshops, advocacy support, Educational Classes, and Groups, Mentoring and Clubs - to meet the needs of the people we support and those who may need our support in the future.
- Undertake regular horizon scanning and environmental analysis to ensure KLS has a full understanding of the potential for growth and programme development associated with the current, future and changing demand and need.
- Build and maintain effective networks and partnerships that will ultimately support people to realise their potential.
- Work with the Chief Operating Officer to develop appropriate processes, systems and working practices that create a continuous improvement approach and ensure insights-based impact reporting, evaluation and decision making.
- Through effective networking and building of positive relationships, act as an ambassador for the organisation to effectively promote and raise awareness of both the organisation and its work.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership to your direct reports and overall team to achieve both the organisation’s overall vision and ensure excellence in delivery.
- Devise and design programme concepts and specifications and provide strategic recommendations for programme developments using effective research, planning, monitoring, and evaluation, ensuring projects meet needs of individuals, families, and the community.
- Ensure our programme delivery model is financially viable and sustainable, and underpinned by quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
- Maintain oversight of the deployment of financial, people and organisational resources, ensuring effective budget management and use of resources across all programme delivery teams.
- Engage proactively with relevant stakeholders, networks, and particularly those who benefit from our projects, to support and directly inform the design of person-centred services.
- Continue to build and sustain strong relationships with our families and young people.
- Ensure programme delivery adheres to legislative requirements, good practice guidance and organisational policies and procedures.
- Ensure a proactive culture of continuous review of programme-based procedures, systems, and controls to ensure they are fit for purpose, provide person-centred support and outcomes, and safeguard the organisation and those we support.
- Cultivate links with other organisations with a view to identifying opportunities for collaboration and partnership working.
- Contribute at a strategic level to the capacity building, organisational development, resilience, sustainability, and impact of the organisation.
- Effectively build evidence, including the quantification of the positive impact of current / future programmes, utilising lived experience examples where appropriate. Work closely with colleagues to enable effective external messaging and communication including external fundraising activities.
- Work with fundraising lead to co-produce compelling cases for support for potential funders.
- Represent the organisation externally at relevant networks, forums and events as required.
- As a senior leader in the organisation, visibly demonstrate KLS’ values and drive a positive, collaborative, and inclusive culture across the organisation.
Administration
- Recruit, train, manage and support the team, holding regular supervision sessions, annual appraisals and appropriate training and development.
- Ensure performance management and quality systems are in place to monitor and evaluate the project’s work, processes.
- Follow KLS’ safer recruiting process and ensure safeguarding members is a priority across the team.
- Ensure all member and project records are kept up to date on Salesforce.
- Work with the Senior Leadership and Finance Director to manage the programme budget, maintain financial records, monitor income and expenditure against budgets and targets, and report regularly and accurately to KLS’ Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
- Oversee the team’s use of our database, Salesforce, for managing the programme, ensuring data accuracy and completeness, and working with external consultants to customise and integrate the database with KLS’ website, referral, and evaluation forms.
Safeguarding
- Responsible for embedding safeguarding best practice and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures across the programme team, ensuring that safeguarding is at the forefront of KLS’ delivery.
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Refugee Family Programme Team, working with Safeguarding Officers and Duty Leads to ensure all safeguarding concerns are managed and recorded appropriately and safeguarding cover is maintained across the team in line with KLS’ procedures.
Skills and Experience
- Extensive leadership and management experience, coupled with a track record of leading the strategic development of services for adults and children (of all ages) from the refugee community that improve their access to education and justice, reduce their isolation and improve their ability to navigate their journey.
- Extensive experience of working with people from vulnerable groups, especially children and young people, ensuring that clients’ needs are at the forefront of service planning and delivery.
- Experience of working with refugee communities.
- Up to date knowledge of the English education system, rights to education, the barriers facing refugee communities in accessing education and how these might be addressed.
- Understanding and experience of safeguarding, and health & safety (including trips and residentials for children and families), in theory and in practice.
- Experience of providing advice and advocacy support to people from vulnerable groups.
- Direct involvement in adopting a strategic approach to either replicating existing or developing new services / programmes in response to anticipated future demand or a change in the landscape.
- Evidence of successful strategic and operational resource management
- Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders at a senior and strategic level.
- The ability to take a creative approach in respect to packages of support.
- Strong approach to performance management with the ability to define and measure outcomes of success.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively represent the organisation.
- Financial acumen in relation to costing programmes and managing and monitoring budgets
- Strong problem solving and strategic planning capability with creative skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Proven skills in influencing, communicating, and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
- The ability to drive and deliver change using a range of influencing, negotiation, facilitation, and process skills.
Personal Qualities
- Highly self-motivated with effective leadership style and a self-managing “can do” attitude.
- Self-directed, results driven and able to multi-task with resilience and adaptability.
- Strong collaborative spirit
- High levels of personal and professional integrity
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Willingness to challenge stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, and bias
- Passionate about social justice, education and championing the values of older people and families from refugee communities and their value to society.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- Trustworthy, non-judgemental, caring, and compassionate, proactive, self-motivated, and hardworking
- Clear commitment to our values:
The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. It is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required.
Dates
Closing Date for Applications: 21st July 2024
Interview Date: TBC End of July
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Reporting To: Kitchen Manager/Head of Production
Location: Poplar Felix's Kitchen and Offsite Work
About The Felix Project
The Felix Project is London's biggest food redistribution charity and the largest end-to-end food redistribution charity in Europe.
The Felix Project is a dynamic, ambitious charity working to make London a city where no one goes hungry and good food is never wasted.
We rescue surplus food from businesses, supermarkets, restaurants and farms. This food is nutritious, in-date, and safe and includes a high proportion of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and fish. If we did not rescue this food, it would be at risk of going to waste. Instead, we deliver it free of charge to over one thousand charities across London. Here at Felix’s kitchen we turn some of that surplus food into Felix Meals, ready to eat meals which go out to people all across London. Are mantra for these meals is, nutritious & delicious food which not only feeds but hopefully brings a smile to the face of our consumers. .
We were founded in 2016 in memory of Felix Byam Shaw, by his father, entrepreneur Justin Byam Shaw.
Purpose of the Job
To support in both the design & creation and the day to day running & implementation of Felix's Kitchen new employability programme and then be the key driving force behind delivering these programmes.
You will be leading a team of chef apprentices, providing them with hands on skills training created by yourself alongside the accredited course, supporting them with functional skills training, being their day-to-day line manager and supporting other employability programmes within the Felix Project in particular Felix’s Kitchen other programmes.
You will work alongside the wider Felix Kitchen team and support your programme to integrate into the main production kitchen. You will take a leading role in supporting Felix’s Kitchen at events and engagement opportunities, supporting the apprentices being a huge part of these events, both on and off site. The training kitchen will be your base and you will be responsible for the safe and effective running of this part of the kitchen, maximising its impact on the programmes as well as exploring other opportunities for its use, hosting visitors and charity partners. You will be a key part of all reporting and evaluations of our employability programmes.
Please review our job portal for further details on the role, including job description.
Our benefits
- 25 days annual leave per annum (+ bank holidays) plus up to 5 days additional leave for length of service.
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave.
- Birthday day off.
- Access to benefit platform for a wide range of discounts on everyday spends plus gym discounts.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Employee assistance programme including 24 Hour GP helpline.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Opportunity for free meals whilst working at our Depots.
Application procedure
Please apply via this recruitment portal.
Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (and make sure that they’re both uploaded before submitting your application).
After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We suggest that you complete one last proof-read after submission and double check that your CV etc. uploaded correctly.
The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Energy Advice Programme provides:
- advice appointments to fuel poor and vulnerable consumers who are struggling to pay their bills or require better deals on energy
- those who need guidance on the most appropriate payment methods or information on how to access help from energy suppliers and the Government
- Information about Smart Meters
- Information about protecting yourself from Carbon Monoxide
The successful candidate will provide a generalist and energy advice service in a wide range of enquiry areas such as benefits, housing and employment.
You will have excellent communication skills, be confident, motivated and willing to try new things. We’re not looking for the finished article, if you have the right attitude then we can help to develop your skills.
Requirements
- One year’s experience of delivering generalist advice within Citizens Advice or another quality assured environment such as AQS.
- Experience of using interpersonal skills, including sensitive listening and questioning skills to understand the needs of others, especially in the context of telephony.
- Ability to give and receive feedback objectively and sensitively.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, with good IT knowledge to support delivery of service
- Ability and willingness to work both on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn and develop skills and be flexible with service delivery.
- A good understanding of fuel poverty issues and the issues affecting society and their implications for clients and service provision.
- Ability to assist with research and campaigns works by providing information about clients’ circumstances
- Understanding of and commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service and its equal opportunities policies.
About us
Citizens Advice Liverpool is a charity that provides free, confidential and impartial advice to people who live and work in the city. We depend on a workforce of paid staff and over 120 trained volunteers. We give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. We are the leading provider of advice and advocacy services in Liverpool and have helped clients with over 106,000 issues in 2022/2023.
CAL have achieved accreditation with the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, showing we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our workforce. We've also gained an award for outstanding contribution by an employer to workplace health and wellbeing 2022 by Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust.
We've gained awards from Citizens Advice National recognising our Advising Margainalised Communities Team for championing equity, diversity and inclusion in both 2021 and 2021. We were also named volunteer team of the year in 2022.
As well as a competitive salary CAL also provides access to:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid Working Scheme
- Interest free travel loans
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lifestyles Gym Membership (20% corporate discount)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay