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Job Title: Business Administration Apprentice
Team: Finance
Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and our London office)
Contract: 2-year fixed term contract
Salary on appointment: £24,570 - £27,027 per annum*
*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £24,570 to £31,460. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of 10% above the base salary, depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.
It’s an exciting time to join the Ramblers as we have recently refreshed our strategy and created new roles to support the delivery of our long-term ambitions.
We need your drive, knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of the Ramblers and what we stand for, enabling the charity to grow its supporter base and open up the joys and wellbeing benefits of walking to many more people.
About us
The Ramblers is Britain’s walking charity. We open the way so everyone can enjoy the benefits of walking.
It’s easy to think everyone has the same opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. But look a little deeper and you’ll find lots of barriers standing in the way. So we’re continuing to fight for change. We campaign for the public’s right to enjoy the outdoors, protect paths, build skills and offer different ways to get out walking in nature.
Our programmes have a big impact in local communities: Ramblers Wellbeing Walks help people take the first step to a healthier happier lifestyle, and the Ramblers Out There Award gives young adults aged 18–26 the opportunity to kickstart their journey into the outdoors.
Through our refreshed strategy, we’ll build on this experience and grow our impact through activities that prioritise the needs of communities who have the least access and face the most barriers walking outside in nature.
Purpose of Role
The Business Administration Apprentice will play a crucial role in supporting functional teams, including Finance, People, Governance and Communications to deliver our strategy. The Apprentice will undertake a structured training program, combining work-based learning with academic study, to develop essential administrative and organisational skills.
The role will work rotationally across teams, resolving issues as requested. The post involves developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services.
Key responsibilities
- Perform general administration duties
- Manage and respond to emails, phone calls, and other forms of communication
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements
- Maintain and update databases, records, and files
- Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and spreadsheets
- Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of information.
- Handle inquiries professionally and provide information as needed
- Resolve routine issues and escalate complex problems as needed
- Support various departmental projects and initiatives
- Conduct research and gather data as required.
- Assist in project planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Other
- Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post
Impact
The business administration apprentice extends beyond immediate task completion. It means fostering a productive, innovative, and motivated workforce while developing future leaders from within. For the apprentice, it offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, setting a strong foundation for a successful career in business administration.
This job description will be reviewed in conjunction with the postholder to ensure successful delivery of our goals.
The Person
Apprenticeship Framework
- Maintain the standards of the Apprenticeship provider including completing all assignments/assessments as required and ensuring availability for all scheduled learning sessions as required
- Willingness to complete a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship throughout the duration of your employment.
Qualification
- GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge
- Proven ability to provide a customer focused service
Ideally a knowledge of Microsoft Offices packages, and have a good level of numeracy and literacy
Desirable experience or understanding of working in an office environment
Skills
- Proven communication both written and verbal
- Understand and able to work with confidential information
- Ability to manage assigned tasks in an efficient and timely manner and renegotiate deadlines where required
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, organised and able to work under pressure, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism in all dealings
- Able to adapt and be flexible to changing priorities and seek assistance when under pressure
- Can demonstrate passion to working towards the apprenticeship qualification
The Ramblers promote diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Values and Behaviours
Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.
Inclusive – We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Inspiring – We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.
Empowering – We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.
Responsible – We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Our Team as a Refuge Support Worker at Cambridge Women’s Aid
Location: Cambridge
Position: Refuge Support Worker
Organisation: Cambridge Women’s Aid (CWA)
Salary: £27,000-£29,000 for a 37-hour week (we will consider part-time hours down to a minimum of 30 hours per week)
About Us: CWA is dedicated to providing life-changing support and safe accommodation to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. We are very passionate about our work and we are immensely proud of the support we have offered in Cambridge since 1977. We are seeking a resourceful and motivated refuge support worker to help deliver our life-saving refuge service to survivors of domestic abuse.
We appreciate that few women will have specific experience of working in a refuge. If you would like an informal chat about your transferrable skills before completing the application, please contact us directly to arrange this.
The Role: As the Refuge Support Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering tailored emotional and practical support to women and children living in our refuge. You'll work closely with a small caseload of women, helping them rebuild their lives, navigate their support plans, and move towards independent living. Your work will range from providing safety advice and emotional support to practical assistance like securing move-on housing, advocating with other agencies, and coordinating resettlement support. You’ll also ensure the smooth operation of the refuge, maintaining a safe, welcoming environment. You will be directly responsible to the Refuge Manager and will work as part of a small team which includes the Children’s Worker, Family Worker and Housekeeper.
Benefits of the Role:
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Generous annual leave: Enjoy a good annual leave allowance of 25 days per year plus bank holidays, with an extra holiday purchase scheme and additional leave days for long service.
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End of year bonus: Receive a bonus at the end of the year as a token of appreciation for your hard work.
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Pension scheme: Benefit from a salary exchange scheme for pension on top of the standard workplace pension.
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Clinical supervision: Regular clinical supervision to support your professional well-being and reflective practice.
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Supportive team: Work in a well-connected and supportive all-women team environment, with experienced and passionate colleagues.
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Job satisfaction: Experience high levels of job satisfaction through making a positive impact in the lives of women and children, and using your creativity to influence service development and innovation.
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Professional development: Access high-level training and continuing professional development opportunities.
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Time off in lieu: We ensure that all extra hours worked are paid or given back through time off in lieu.
What We're Looking For:
We need someone who is compassionate, resourceful, and experienced in working with women affected by domestic abuse. If you have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, a commitment to advocacy, and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people, we'd love to hear from you.
Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 9th October
Successful applicants will be notified and interviews will be held within three weeks of this date.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and open to women only (Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies). The appointment will be made on the understanding that a satisfactory 3-month probationary period will be completed by the applicant and that acceptable references will be received by CWA.
In order to keep costs to a minimum we will only contact you if you have been selected for interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose: To undertake individual sessions and group work with men and women who have been mandated by Courts to engage in behavioural change support and/or attend a Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme. The purpose of this role is to move the perpetrator along the spectrum of awareness; acceptance of impact; desire to change; so they are ready to meaningfully engage in behavioural change. To liaise with the Drive Partnership Triage team, actively contribute to risk management procedures and team working. This role includes working with clients through individual programme delivery as well as group work and will work with perpetrators whose victims have been identified through all levels of risk.
The Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO) is a civil order that was legislated for in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, the aim of which is to provide longer-term protection to victims of domestic abuse. DAPOs can be applied for in all court jurisdictions by the victim, police or a third party.
DAPOs can impose both prohibitions and positive requirements on perpetrators. Positive requirements can be in the form of interventions aimed at reducing and managing risk, mandated by Court to address issues or needs related to factors that are not the causation of abuse but impact on risk. These could include engaging with Mental Health services, Substance Misuse services or attending a Perpetrator-Focused Domestic Abuse behaviour change programme.
Our involvement:
As a key local partner TLC: Talk, Listen, Change supported Greater Manchester Police’s application to be part of the pilot and we are now commissioned by the Drive Partnership to enhance our existing locally commissioned voluntary perpetrator behaviour change programmes as part of the DAPO pilot. We are seeking to expand our existing Domestic Abuse Prevention Team to support the pilot. The Home Office are funding a two year pilot which will be tested and evaluated in order to prepare for national roll out in 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
Interagency work
- Work to embed the Domestic Abuse Prevention role into multi-agency responses to domestic abuse in the area
- Effective understanding and implementation of institutional advocacy by pro-socially challenging partner agencies, acknowledging best practice and striving for change to benefit the individual, the service and the sector.
- Working closely with other professionals to ensure that risk management and safeguarding duties are effectively met.
- Develop and maintain effective partnership working with statutory, private and voluntary agencies to address the issue of domestic abuse.
- Represent the service at operational multi-agency meetings, feeding back initiatives and outcomes to the team and contribute to the evaluation of the quality of activities these services offer.
- Provide a single point of proactive and regular contact for a range of professionals involved in the case of the service user.
Client work
- To conduct abuse prevention work with men and women in a way that shows an understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on partners, ex partners and children.
- To facilitate or co-facilitate a structured abuse prevention individual or group work programme for men or women who have been abusive towards an (ex) partner.
- To liaise with the Drive Partnership Triage team to assess suitability for the abuse prevention programme, based on DAPO pilot requirements and the Domestic Abuse Prevention Programme’s aims and criteria.
- To conduct both individual and group work with clients dependent on need/programme suitability.
- To implement actions agreed in risk reviews.
- To assist in presentations or workshops about the DAPO* Pilot
- To take part in risk review meetings with other Domestic Abuse Prevention workers regarding the progress of perpetrators and issues arising from work with partners, in order to ensure that partners, ex partners and children's safety remains at the forefront of the Domestic Abuse Prevention Programme’s work.
- To provide day-to-day support, advice and back-up to other workers and/or volunteers.
Administration
- To assist with collecting information needed for monitoring purposes.
- To provide assistance in producing statistical and other reports on work done to meet the requirements of funders and the Board of Trustees and co-operating in the on-going evaluation of TLC: Talk Listen Change.
- To maintain appropriate client records, keeping accurate client notes and making use of TLC: Talk, Listen, Change’s case management system.
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To undertake outcome monitoring and evaluation questionnaires using the Domestic Abuse Prevention Programme service outcomes framework
Other
- To work across multiple delivery sites, main sites to be agreed upon job offer with occasional cover necessary across Greater Manchester.
- To participate in developing policy, strategies, and working practices of TLC: Talk Listen Change by attending meetings and giving feedback as appropriate to others doing this work.
- To conduct all work in a way that reflects the aims and principles of TLC, Talk Listen Change in particular TLC, Talk Listen Change policies on Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality.
- To keep up to date with domestic abuse issues and participate in relevant training as required.
- To undertake other duties as reasonably requested.
Hybrid working - home/office working with in-person service delivery across Greater Manchester initially focusing on the roll out in Bury, South/North/Central Manchester and Wigan.
We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, condensed or part-time hours, job share and other flexible working arrangements. We encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone. As standard practice we provide interview questions prior to the interview so we can concentrate on getting to know you. If there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Citizens Advice Milton Keynes is a local charity that helps people to resolve their legal, money and personal problems. The organisation has been providing free, confidential, and impartial advice since 1972 and helps approximately 10,000 local people every year.
Since the pandemic, many of the local and national services that our clients need have been, or are being, moved online. This can disadvantage people who do not have the necessary knowledge, skills, or technology to access and use online services.
Working within our training, skills, and employability division – Works for Us, our Digital Skills Officer (DSO) will help people to access and use online services and support them to develop the skills and confidence they need to use digital technology effectively and safely. They’ll also need to be confident and able to provide coaching and training support to small groups of service users on a sessional basis.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, and confident person to join our small, team of staff. The successful candidate will provide support and coaching to local people, on a one-to-one basis, course support and delivery, including those living in the community who could be considered vulnerable adults, that are digitally excluded and/or unemployed.
Applicants need to:
- Be competent and confident in using IT, and specifically using IT applications and resources on websites.
- Have clear and accurate communication skills, both spoken and written.
- Be able to listen, understand and use information.
- Be able to work in a team, be organised and manage time effectively.
- Be open to utilising emerging technologies and understanding its impact on recruitment.
- Be confident in working towards performance targets.
- Be able to recognise the limits and boundaries of the role.
A background in advice giving, coaching, or tutoring is desirable but not essential. Full training and induction will be provided.
The successful Applicant/s will be asked to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Interviews:TBC
Job Title: Senior Fundraising Officer (Acquisition)
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £40,064.15 per annum
Weekly Hours: 35
Reference: YMC1027914
We’re looking for an ambitious individual, with a strong relationship-partnership mindset, and a passion for all things direct marketing.
It’s an exciting time to join the growing Fundraising team at YMCA England & Wales. You’ll join supportive, highly ambitious colleagues and be a key contributor in delivering the growth strategy for RoomSponsor, unrestricted cash and regular giving acquisition activities.
We’re looking for an expert in charity fundraising, someone who is solutions-focussed and takes an audience-led approach to decision-making. You’ll have demonstrable project management experience where you drove activities that achieved high-performing results. You’ll be able to spot unique, cost-effective and scaleable opportunities to shape and grow the Acquisition Programme.
As Senior Fundraising Officer you will:
- Deliver campaign targets through collaborative and timely project management of restricted and unrestricted activities – old and new.
- Be a curious mind and always on the lookout for new opportunities that would be cost-efficient, to help implement and contribute to, the Individual Giving growth strategy.
- Be a supportive and approachable colleague with a partnership mentality, working closely with both internal and external staff members to solve problems and achieve outcomes.
Across England and Wales, YMCA runs as a federation with 85 local YMCAs working independently to support young people to belong, contribute and thrive in their communities. We’re the largest provider of safe, supported accommodation for young people in England and Wales. We provide a home for more than 20,000 people experiencing homelessness each year.
YMCA England & Wales acts as a national council, supporting each local YMCA within our federation, enabling the development of national programmes and acting as a national voice with Government and decision-makers.
We can’t wait to read your application. Please submit your up to date CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages A4).
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented throughout YMCA England & Wales. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
PCS is moving towards the establishment of an organising culture across the union. Our approach going forward is about building union power. We are building our teams of Industrial Officers to work in and develop expertise in all aspects of the role including bargaining, organising, campaigning, equality and learning.
Salary and Location
- Band 4, London Spine points 27-23
- Starting Salary: £49,299 p.a. rising to £56,079 p.a. in annual increments
- PCS Clapham
Successful candidates for the Industrial Officer will be able to demonstrate:
- Encouraging participation and recruitment of new members, particularly of under-represented groups
- Industrial relations, negotiations, advocacy and representation
- Understanding of the political processes in the UK and the role and work of trade unions
- Basic knowledge of employment rights, equality legislation discrimination law and working practices
- Methods and techniques for bargaining, campaigning and organising in a digital age
The main duties of the Industrial Officer role include:
- Identifying and maximising the potential for union growth
- Influencing success by developing and promoting the union’s bargaining, campaigning, equality and organising agenda
- Encouraging membership participation and support in allocated areas of responsibility
The ability to organise own work, identify and set priorities as well as communicate effectively using written and oral channels, including reports and presentations, with a variety of audiences are all essential requirements for a successful Industrial Officer.
Closing date: at 12 midday on Tuesday 8 October 2024
Interviews will be held by Zoom: Thursday 31 October and Friday 1 November 2024
About PCS
PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.
Employer Benefits
You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including
- flexible working (including hybrid working)
- childcare and family support
- generous maternity/paternity leave
- 32 days leave and Christmas closure
- pension scheme
- employee assistance programme
Learning and Development
The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.
PCS Recruiting Process
We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices.
Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.
Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.
- CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process.
- PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.
- All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.
Please view our guidance for applicants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives by providing expert guidance and support in the pursuit of employment, training, and personal development?
Citizens Advice Milton Keynes is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Works for Us team as an Information, Advice and Guidance Officer (IAGO).
Citizens Advice Milton Keynes has been a cornerstone of support for the community, offering free, confidential, and impartial advice since 1972. Our Works for Us team is committed to delivering a reliable, high-quality, multi-channel service to individuals in Milton Keynes, focusing on improving their skills, accessing employment-focused training, and engaging in personal development activities.
As an IAGO, you will work closely with the Works for Us Team Manager to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of employability services to the public. This includes providing face-to-face advice, phone support and email services The role demands adaptability to fast-changing priorities, compliance with quality standards, and a commitment to delivering in-depth employability advice and guidance.
The successful candidate will also need to be confident and able to provide coaching and training support to small groups of service users on a sessional basis.
Applicants need to:
- Be competent and confident in using IT, and specifically using IT applications and resources on websites.
- Have clear and accurate communication skills, both spoken and written.
- Be able to listen, understand and use information to conduct effective client interviews.
- Be able to work in a team, be organised and manage time effectively.
- Be confident in working towards performance targets.
- Be able to recognise the limits and boundaries of the role.
A background in advice giving, coaching, or tutoring is desirable but not essential. Full training and induction will be provided.
The successful applicant/s will need to complete a Level 3 Qualification in Advice and Guidance as part of their initial training.
We are open to considering part-time and ‘job share’ arrangements for this post.
The successful Applicant/s will be asked to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Interviews: TBC
Please note interviews will be held face to face
Job Title: Database & Insight Manager- VAC107
Working Hours: 37.50 per week (Flexible and part-time working offered by agreement)
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Deadline: Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Telephone Screening: Ongoing
Interviews to take place: Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Location: Leeds with flexibility to work from home
Do you want to work for a Charity that offers flexible working, training and development and a culture that is committed to the health and wellbeing of its employees? Do you have a keen passion for all things data related and experience in manipulating and processing complex data sources? If so, we want to speak to you.
Leeds Hospitals Charity
Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We are passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.
People are central to everything we do at the Charity. Our home city of Leeds is multicultural, and we embrace its diversity. Difference is to be celebrated, it inspires innovation and makes us stronger. For us equality, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental principles. They underpin our goal to support the communities of the hospitals in Leeds.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Individual Giving, the Database and Insight Manager role will help to continue to transform the way the Charity uses data to make decisions and support our fundraising strategy.
The post holder will directly manage a team of 3 and will be responsible for ensuring the CRM is kept up to date and accurate as well as providing the Charity with the best possible insight, tracking, recording, and processing of all supporter interactions.
The person will:
· Develop and provide robust, high quality and insightful KPI reports, dashboards and analysis for each area of the charity.
· Inform and update the Head of Individual Giving and Director of Fundraising on response patterns, donor profiles and trends within our database, providing insightful and accurate data to underpin strategic fundraising decision making and informing marketing campaigns.
· Work closely with the Supporter Care Manager/Supporter Care Team on projects and initiatives that will help with loyalty, retention and engagement of our supporters.
· Lead on fundraising wide data product development and take responsibility for data protection compliance/GDPR, in collaboration with the Head of Individual Giving and Governance Team.
· Document and set approaches to manage change and improvement of data capture processes across the teams.
· Lead on new projects relational to our data and processes such as data retention schedules and improvement of existing and new automations.
The successful candidate will:
· Have experience in managing and leading a team.
· Be able to manipulate and process complex data sources, analysing supporter data.
· Have proven experience of gathering and analysing data, extrapolating meaningful insights and producing recommendations.
· Have strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret results and draw conclusions and high-quality analysis.
· Have good knowledge of Excel including formulae, pivot tables and graphs.
For more details on the charity and role, please visit our website.
Benefits:
· 27 days holiday a year plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday
· Flexible and Hybrid Working
· Volunteer Days
· Unlimited access to our online Learning & Development Portal
· Line Management Training Programme
· Pension scheme- 5% employer contribution
· Annual pay review
· Health & Wellbeing support including:
o access to an Employee Assistance Programmes and trained Mental Health First Aiders
· Life Insurance Protection
· Cyclescheme
· Car Lease Scheme
· NHS Blue Light Card and Discounts
As a Disability Confident Employer we commit to offering all applicants who consider themselves to have a disability an interview if they demonstrate they possess the essential skills and experience required for the role. Please advise on your covering letter if you consider yourself to have a disability.
Thank you for taking the time to apply for our position. We appreciate your interest in Leeds Hospitals Charity. If your application is selected to continue in the interview process, a member of our HR Team will be in contact with you before the scheduled interview date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to inspire students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year. We have forty-one centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.
We are looking for individuals who will thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding role helping to change the lives of young people by taking up a permanent role as a part-time Programme Support Tutor. You will work closely with our existing team, supporting the delivery and organisation of the IntoUniversity programme in the centre.
The main duties of the role
To deliver the IntoUniversity programme effectively to children and young people in different settings, including schools-based workshops, Academic Support sessions and educational visits. This includes positive behaviour management and adherence to the IntoUniversity safeguarding policy.
- To assist with the organisation and delivery of the Academic Support, FOCUS and Mentoring Programmes.
- To assist the IntoUniversity Centre Leader in liaising with schools and other partner bodies, in organising the classroom and resources and in planning project delivery.
- To update and maintain IntoUniversity displays, publicity and resources.
- To work with the IntoUniversity Centre Leader to recruit children and young people to the programme, including after-school Academic Support and FOCUS Weeks.
- To develop educational resources and worksheets for use across all IntoUniversity programmes.
- To ensure compliance with all necessary regulations and legal requirements, including the Children’s Act, Children and Young People (Scotland) Act, Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act, Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, and legislation and policies related to Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety.
- To champion diversity and inclusion in your role at all times, referring to the Diversity and Inclusion Staff Responsibilities Guide.
- To undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.
Contract
Permanent, part-time
Start date
As soon as possible, as agreed with the candidate and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check, and right to work checks.
Working hours
- 16 hours per week
- Monday, Thursday 14:00-18:00; Tues, Weds 13:30-17:30
- Local school term-times only (excluding public holidays)
Days of employment (if term time only)
You will be employed 188 days (of 4 hours each) per year, made up as follows:
- 164 days of work (inclusive of additional days below)
- 18 days of paid annual leave (to be taken outside of local school term times and on any bank holidays occurring during term time). For the avoidance of doubt, non-working time during school holidays which is in excess of your holiday entitlement shall be unpaid.
Additional 32 hours (or 8 days of 4 hours each)
These will be agreed between you and your line-manager, and may include days during school holidays. They will typically include three whole team meetings, one delivery team meeting and the annual staff conference. These will be pro-rated based on when you join in the academic year.
Salary
Starting salary is £27,400 (pro-rata)
Pro-rated salary is £10,558 per annum
Location
IntoUniversity Birmingham East
The Pump
286 Kitt's Green Rd
Birmingham
B33 9SB
Staff benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support
- Life Assurance scheme with AIG including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
- Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
- Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
- Employer pension contributions of 6%
- Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Wakefield with occasional travel across West Yorkshire
Ref: ARW-241
Are you a collaborative, compassionate and organised individual with a proven record of working and engaging positively with people who have a history of substance use or offending or other vulnerable groups? Have you worked on an offender-led support project, had personal experience of the criminal justice system, served a prison sentence, or still be serving a prison sentence in a prison within reach of Wakefield?
If so, St Giles Trust has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated candidate to join us as Liaison and Diversion – Assertive Outreach, where you will work on our assertive outreach work, a vital ex-offender led project that works across Wakefield.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this key role
Our successful candidate will assess referred clients, with reference to St Giles Trust assessment practices, and produce support plans and risk management plans based on these assessments, promoting inter-agency collaboration in the assessment and planning process. We will count on you to develop and maintain relationships with referral agencies, including police, treatment provider and Liaison and Diversion, and to deliver a holistic support service working, providing a practical service that will include social and housing support, education, training and employment options, benefits work, and debt advice.
Closing cases efficiently and positively, identifying a success plan for the client that will identify agencies that can be used for on-going support and agencies that can be used if serious problems develop in the future is also a key aspect of the role.
What we are looking for
- If still serving a sentence: to be currently eligible for Release on Temporary License (ROTL); on release, likely to be living within commuting distance of Wakefield; to be willing to provide a DBS check and other disclosure as required, including references from the Prison Service
- Experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and the ability to assess client’s needs
- Experience in negotiation with partner agencies to establish links to further aims of the project
- Proven record of engaging successfully with challenging people
- Knowledge of services for offenders and patterns of offending in Wakefield
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
To apply please request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.
Closing date: Sunday 6 October 2024.
About the Role
Sense is recruiting for a National Events Fundraiser to join our fantastic Engagement Team in Kings Cross, London on a hybrid basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the recruitment, marketing and logistics of Manchester Marathon, Great North Run and Royal Parks Half Marathon within the National Events portfolio. This will include delivering an exceptional standard of administrative and logistical support for these allocated Events, delivering a fantastic supporter journey for all participants. This will include application calls and emails, managing administration of places and responding to participant enquiries.
The main duties and responsibilities include:
- Manage an allocation of core Events within the National Events portfolio including the marketing, recruitment, stewardship and logistics of said Events.
- Manage the income and expenditure budgets for allocated Events and ensure that financial reporting, reforecasting and budgeting is accurate and timely for these Events.
- Build strong relationships with event participants in order to maximise net income, encourage repeat participation and ensure the Event’s success.
- Manage the Events Team inbox, responding to all emails and recording on Raiser’s Edge.
- Maintain and develop accurate and up to date records on Raiser’s Edge of participant information, for all allocated Events.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Confidence in communicating via phone and email with a range of stakeholders, including supporters and suppliers.
- Understanding of current event trends across the sector
- Confidence in communicating via phone and email with a range of stakeholders, including supporters and suppliers
- Ability to manage and analyse data to make informed decisions
- Experience of digital marketing and other marketing channels.
For a full job description and person specification please see the link below.
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.
We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification before applying.
Sense is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all of its work. We want to ensure that the diversity of our workforce is reflective of the people we support and the communities we serve. We encourage applications of those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds as well as women, trans and non-binary people, and those with different accessibility needs. All offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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We are looking for a motivated, experienced individual to lead on developing key partnerships and collaborations to ensure adults with learning disabilities can access and shape the services they require.
We need a creative self-starter and strategic thinker with experience of building relationships and managing income streams including grants and community fundraising, events and corporate sponsorship etc.
Strategic Development Manager
The Open Door Centre (Swindon and District) Ltd
Registered charity number: 1107869
Hybrid working
£34,500 per year
Part-time, 30-hours p/w – job share considered - flexible working patterns available
Three year fixed-term
About this role
This new role, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, is an exciting opportunity to join our team who have been supporting adults with learning disabilities for almost 40 years. As we look to the future, we need to consider new opportunities to build partnerships and collaborations to build a strong, resilient network of third-sector organisations in Swindon and the surrounding area.
Main responsibilities
- Work with the trustees, staff, volunteers and members to develop and deliver against a Strategic Business Plan.
- To act as the lead relationship manager with partners on behalf of The Open Door Centre.
- Take responsibility for diversifying fundraising, grants and income streams in line with the strategy and business development plan, be proactive in developing new leads and connections.
- Explore and develop joint grant bids by liaising with external partners to support grant applications that align with our strategic aims.
- Develop, monitor and maintain key systems and processes, such as effective funder reporting and review meetings, and monitoring and reporting on fundraising KPIs.
Skills, competencies and experience
- Skills and experience in third sector fundraising, preferably including corporate fundraising, funder reporting and grants and confidence in identifying and developing new opportunities.
- A demonstrable proactive approach to engaging with new and existing funders to set up and develop lasting relationships.
- Ability to prepare high-quality funding proposals/grant applications and reports, adapting the communication style for different audiences and stakeholders to maximise impact.
- A skilled communicator (verbal and written) who can gather information and enthuse individuals both internally and externally.
- The ability to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities to meet deadlines.
- Excellent organisational skills with firm understanding of KPIs, targets, budgeting, and risk mitigation plans.
- Proactive, positive and self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and inspire and enthuse others, and overcome hurdles to achieve results.
- IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, the internet and social media.
Other information
This post will be a hybrid role with some time spent in the Centre in Gorse Hill, Swindon, some remote work, and attendance at meetings and events in the Swindon area - this could include evenings and weekends.
The post is funded for a period of three years. Successful applicants will need to provide proof that they have the right to work in the UK and provide two references.
We are committed to being a flexible, supportive and understanding employer. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will guarantee interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job they have applied for.
To apply please send a CV and covering letter by email or post to arrive by Monday 30th September.
We would also welcome visits to the Centre in advance of an application, if you would like to come and look around please email or call to arrange an opportunity.
Interviews will take place in October with the post holder expected to start in November 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Responsible for driving the growth and retention of membership at The Textile Institute (TI). This role is crucial in ensuring that the TI’s membership base—both Individual and Corporate expands across all disciplines in textiles, clothing, and footwear worldwide. The Coordinator will engage with internal and external stakeholders, promoting the benefits of membership and supporting the overall objectives of the Institute.
The Senior Membership Coordinator will oversee and coordinate membership services, ensuring a high level of member satisfaction and engagement. This role requires strong organisational and communication skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. You will be responsible for streamlining membership processes, optimising workflows, and supporting the overall goals of the Institute.
Reporting directly to the CEO and working with members of the organisation from around the world and external clients, this is an exciting time and opportunity to join TIIHQ and work with a small and dynamic team with an international reach. This is primarily an office-based role although with hybrid working.
Opportunity to travel, attend some great events both in the UK and overseas.
Our mission is to promote professionalism in all areas associated with the textile industries worldwide.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Remote Based
Salary: £19.78-23.08 per hour based on FTE salary at £36,000-42,000 per annum
Contract: Bank
A great opportunity has risen for a Specialist Respiratory Dietitian to become part of our helpline team. Our helpline is open Monday to Friday, and this position provides the flexibility of locum work allowing you to choose days based on your availability. In this role you will be part of a frontline team who make a real difference daily to those people living with a lung conditions.
Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.
You will work as a member of the helpline team providing respiratory nutritional support to people living with a lung condition, as well as their relatives and carers. The role will involve communicating with service users through providing telephone support on an individual basis and presenting educational sessions to attendees of our support groups.
You will have recent experience in nutritional care in a primary, secondary or tertiary setting. IT skills are essential and experience of a customer relationship manager system (data recording system) an advantage.
You will be organised, a good communicator and a dedicated team player. You will interact with colleagues at all levels across the organisation and have a great opportunity to develop your skills in Nutritional Respiratory care.
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with Eldon Housing Association. We are looking for a skilled People and Resources Manager to support Eldon Housing’s Head of People and Resources and the wider team.
Initially on a 12 months fixed term appointment, you will make a significant contribution to the future direction of Eldon, adding value, ideas, inspiration and really drive forward our continued success. There are fantastic opportunities to take forward an independent and sustainable organisation with future development plans.
This is a varied and exciting role, with responsibilities for:
- Providing a first-class people-first HR service; implementing policies and procedures.
- Managing day-to-day employee relations issues, providing guidance to managers on disciplinary and grievance procedures, sickness absence and other ER cases.
- Developing staff engagement and wellbeing initiatives, including forums and internal communication strategies.
- Manage the day to day running of the office, acting as Office Manager
You will be joining Eldon Housing at an exciting time in its development and transformation. We have a new People and Resources Team, with the Head, HR Officer and Central Services & Resources Administrator, and we are looking for someone to support us on our journey to be the best that we can be in all that we do.
To find out more about our work please visit our website.
The ideal person for this role will have strong experience in a HR Manager or Advisory role, and used to leading on ER cases, with a “can-do” attitude. Knowledge of HR systems is a must.
We have some great staff benefits here at Eldon, including:
- Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £1,300 per year on your routine healthcare costs.
- Employee Advice Line, offering a 24-hour confidential advice service.
- Reward Me Now membership (exclusive discounts),
- Employee Recognition Schemes, including Employee Excellence Award Additional annual leave with qualifying service.
- A comprehensive induction and training programme with ongoing development.
- Genuine career development opportunities
We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis therefore early applications are advised. We reserve the right to close the job early if we receive a high quality or quantity of applicants.
Upon receipt of a CV, long-listed candidates will then be invited to complete an application form, detailing full employment history and suitability for the role.
Strictly no contact from recruitment agencies
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required
Eldon Housing is committed to Equality & Diversity
We will process your data for recruitment purposes only.
Eldon Housing Association – Passionate – Professional - Caring
Our Vision: To be the best provider of affordable housing for older and vulnerable people within our area of operation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.