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Do you enjoy meeting and talking to people? Are you a warm, outgoing person and an excellent listener?

We are seeking an Advice Worker to deliver low vision equipment and accessibility advice and support across Fenland and East Cambridgeshire. 

The role is responsible for driving our company vehicle taking our equipment and accessibility services into communities (on devices such as smart speakers, smart phones and tablets) and delivering a range of services wherever required. 

Knowledge and experience of low vision and blindness and low vision equipment and accessibility, is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. 

Join CamSight's friendly, dedicated, passionate team and enjoy our key benefits:

· 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time staff)
· Additional day Birthday leave
· Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
· Paid Bank Holidays (dependant on working pattern)
· Flexible and blended working
· Company Pension Scheme 
· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
· Long service leave entitlement after 5 years of service
· Free sight test.

If you are keen on joining our forward looking, successful and thriving organisation and taking the next step in your career, then apply now.

Our Brand and Marketing team is looking for a proactive, creative and enthusiastic individual to join us as a Marketing Executive for a six-month contract.

You will create and publish engaging content across The Trust’s website, emails and social media channels. You’ll also be responsible for executing campaigns and initiatives to raise vital funds that help support young people, as well as raise awareness of our work to attract more young people onto our programmes. for reporting.

This role is perfect for you if you have experience in traditional and digital marketing, use social media platforms for organic and paid activity and can use analytics platforms for reporting.

Here are five reasons why you should join Ambition Institute’s 12-month teacher training programme:

Learn with England’s largest professional development provider
We are England’s largest professional development provider for teachers and school leaders with 1 in 9 teachers and leaders in state-funded schools currently developing professionally with Ambition.​ When your programme is complete, you also have the option to progress your career further and move on to our two-year training for Early Career Teachers, which will help you develop your expertise.

Train in school: You’ll do most of your training in one school. This gives you immediate opportunities to put the theory you’ve learned into practice in a classroom, supported by teaching experts.

Be guided by a mentor: To ensure you’re supported throughout your training; we match you with an experienced teacher who will guide you every step of the way.

Benefit from blended learning: You’ll get the high-quality academic training you'd expect to get from a university combined with immersive, classroom learning.

Become a qualified teacher. After successfully completing the programme, you’ll achieve qualified teacher status (QTS), and a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) enabling you to start your career in teaching straight away.

Eligibility:

To be eligible, you will need:

· An undergraduate bachelor's degree with honours, generally 2:2 or above, or equivalent.

· A GSCE grade 4/C or above in English and maths, or equivalent.

· Primary school trainees will need a GSCE grade 4/C or above in science, or equivalent

· By the start of the training, successful candidates must have permission to work in the UK full-time for the duration of the programme.

Locations available for our training currently include: 

North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England, Midlands, East of England and London. Use our map tool to filter to a location that suits you.

Salary:

We offer ways to complete teacher training while also receiving a salary. There will be a limit on how many salaried places are available. Click the ‘Apply Now’ button and you will be taken to our partner tool, allowing you to read more about each of our school partners who will be delivering our teacher training, including those offering salaried places on the programme.

Funding:

If you do not choose a salaried teacher training course, and depending on your subject choice you may be eligible to receive funding through a bursary or a scholarship up to £31,000 which you do not have to pay back. You can learn more about all the teacher training funding options via our ‘funding’ tab here Initial Teacher Training Programme: Train to Teach | Ambition Institute.

Option of part-time training:

A part-time option is also available over two years, but not all our school partners offer this option. Again, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to see which of our partners are providing this.

Application instructions:

Do you want to be an inspiring teacher? Take your next step today and join us by clicking ‘Apply Now’. You will then be taken to our partner tool where you can select your preferred school partner in a location suited to you, then you can make a start on your application. Alternatively, you can follow the same ‘Apply Now’ link and just register your interest in our Teacher Training programme for now and we’ll be in touch with more details.

About Ambition

A great teacher changes the future every day. They can be the critical factor in a child’s success, especially for those who have had a tough start in life. At Ambition Institute, we support teachers and school leaders at every stage of their careers, helping them to keep getting better. We are a charity providing training and professional development based on the most rigorous research and evidence about what really works. Together, we’re shaping the future of education to give every child the best start in life.

Entry Level Wildlife Fundraiser

Nature is in crisis, and your help is needed! Join Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser!

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that allows you to integrate your passion for nature with your exceptional communication skills?

If you don’t have fundraising experience… don’t worry; full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!

The ideal candidate will be based in the advertised location. Please only apply to this vacancy if you are based within a 15 mile radius of the advertised location, unless you are in the process of relocating.

Position: Wildlife Fundraiser - Oxford

Ref: OCT20244570

Location: Oxford

Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Tue, 12th Nov 2024

The Role

Each day you will travel to different venues, set up an attractive fundraising stand, and spend the day actively engaging with members of the public, spreading awareness about our conservation efforts and inspiring individuals to become lifelong members. 

Don't worry if you're not a wildlife expert yet – you will be provided with comprehensive training to equip you with all the knowledge you need. Plus, you'll enjoy the added perk of a company van, with fuel and parking costs paid for.

What's even better? You'll have the flexibility to choose a contract between 3 to 5 days per week, and enjoy the stability of a set salary, rather than working on commission. With 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and opportunities for sabbaticals, we value your work-life balance and well-being.

What do current employees say about this fantastic position?

‘Securing a membership is always a great feeling that stays with you. Being able to talk about things you are passionate about and learn a lot about wildlife is a real plus.’ Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.’ - Membership Fundraiser - Current Employee

But it's not just about the benefits – it's about the impact you'll make. Join a team that's dedicated to preserving nature and inspiring others to do the same. Your role will be pivotal in driving positive change, and you'll have the support of a diverse and inclusive community every step of the way.

About You

What we need from you:

• A passion for conservation (no prior knowledge required);
• Resilience
• Ability to work to targets;
• A driver's licence valid for use in the UK;
• Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends;
• Happy to travel (on average) an hour away from home each day;
• Willingness to work outdoors and independently;
• Fundraising/Sales and Customer Service experience (desirable).

Whether you're from a hospitality, customer service, sales, or volunteering background, we're more interested in your negotiating/storytelling skills and enthusiasm than your previous experience. 

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey and help create a world richer in nature, apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form once you select 'apply'.

We are looking for starters to join the team across the next few months. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the dedicated Resourcing Advisor on the application page.

Additional information

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.

The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected.

Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation #INDNFP

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week over 5 days
Salary: £25,800 - £30,000
Location: Hybrid – 40% in our office in Burford, OX18 4PF & 60% from home
Closing date: Sunday 3 November 2024

We’re recruiting a Data Engineer to join our Information Services team at Blue Cross. This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates or those with some hands-on experience in a Data Engineering environment.

More About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in Data Engineering. You will work closely with our Senior Data Engineer and Data Manager, gaining invaluable experience while supporting key Data Engineering activities. 

You'll be part of a dynamic team that plays a key role in harnessing data to drive meaningful insights for Blue Cross, helping us improve the lives of pets and their owners. This role offers a supportive learning environment where you can develop your skills and make a positive impact on our charity’s mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimise the flow of data and ensure ongoing monitoring and correction of data quality issues.
• Assist with data imports and identify new data sources.
• Write ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) scripts.
• Help reduce data silos to ensure a cohesive view of Blue Cross data.
• Manage the import and export of data to and from our CRM system.
• Support continuous improvement for data processes and help implement new tools and approaches.
• Maintain standard operating procedures for consistency of service.
• Write ad-hoc SQL scripts to achieve short-term objectives.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of data by regularly reviewing and updating records in our CRM.
• Coordinate routine database enquiries and carry out data cleansing processes.
• Aggregate data to support reporting needs across various teams, including Fundraising, Marketing, and Veterinary services.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Data Protection legislation and charity regulations.
• Monitor and correct data quality issues, ensuring datasets are fit for analysis.

Please Note: We understand that commuting to Burford may be a consideration for some applicants. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility, with the majority of your time spent working from home. This arrangement is designed to accommodate various commuting needs while ensuring you remain an integral part of our team.

About You:

We are looking for a natural problem solver with a strong analytical mindset who is eager to develop skills that benefit both you and Blue Cross. Your customer-first approach will enable you to build strong relationships across the organisation and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical colleagues effectively.

You will be organised and analytical, capable of juggling multiple projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work in a collaborative environment.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong analytical skills and experience in data manipulation.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to work well with people at all levels of the organisation.
• Good time management and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding and application of Blue Cross values.

While not essential, the following would be beneficial:

• Experience in a charity or not-for-profit sector.
• SQL coding and programming experience.
• Familiarity with data entry and database solutions.
• Experience with data warehousing solutions.
• Knowledge of GDPR and UK Data Protection legislation.
• Awareness of charity regulations related to data management.

How to apply 

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 3 November. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

What happens next

We will be in touch as soon as possible after the closing date to inform you of the outcome of your application. If selected, you will be invited for an interview.

For this position, we have a two-stage interview process. This is a great opportunity for us to get to know each other better and for you to learn more about what we do.

1st Interview: Either Thursday 7 or Friday 8 November 2024 via MS Teams
2nd Interview: Week commencing Monday 18 November, in person at our office in Burford

Blue Cross benefits  

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today.  In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can. 

With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Our generous benefits package includes:  

• 38 days per year, increasing to 43 with service (including bank holidays). For part-time roles, holiday entitlement is calculated pro-rata.
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution 
• Life assurance 
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
• Free access to GP via MetLife
• Recognition scheme
• Annual volunteer days 
• Claim for professional fees
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers. 

We want you to feel valued and supported throughout your career with us. For more details on our benefits and to see how we invest in our team, visit the 'Why Work for Us' page on our website.

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Training and Engagement Manager to join our Education team, working primarily in London and the South East. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education and a proven track record of delivering impactful training programs. You will also have experience of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, developing and delivering a sales pipeline and working as part of a team to deliver targets. If you are a motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills and a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people, we want to hear from you!

Main Role & Responsibilities

As our Training & Engagement Manager: London & South East, you will be an active member of our Programmes team and work across our portfolio of programmes with particular focus on the Education programme. 

You will be responsible for stakeholder engagement, developing relationships and promoting Ygam training in London & the South East. You will recruit suitable delegates to workshops, working closely with a range of stakeholders from the education sector. 

You will provide training both face to face and online, with responsibility for delivering our assured workshops and promoting our work at conferences and events. You will also be able to demonstrate the impact of your work by collating case studies and evidence, supporting the programme's achievements.

Please note that this role will involve regular travel in London & the South East, and occasional travel across the UK.

Fundraising Officer (Partnerships), Fundraising Team, Wonderseekers

Job details

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Work pattern: Weekdays - exact work pattern flexible and can be discussed at interview

Salary: £27,000 FTE per annum (based on 0.6 FTE actual salary £16,200 per annum)

Contract: Permanent, 0.6 full-time equivalent (FTE)

Line manager: Trusts & Foundations Manager, Fundraising Team

Responsible for: Trusts & Foundations (T&F) Managers and freelance T&F Fundraisers

Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays FTE (actual hours 148.5 hours per annum including bank holidays). Option to buy/sell some leave and gain additional days for continuous service after four years. The post holder is not expected to work bank and public holidays.

Location: Wonderseekers HQ, Eastleigh with regular attendance at Winchester Science Centre, Winchester

Benefits: Cash health scheme, life assurance, buy/sell annual leave, long service holiday bonus, café and shop discount, free tickets to WSC and partner attractions, family friendly leave, wellbeing policy, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, financial loans, flexible IT, casual dress, staff events, free parking, pension contribution, inflationary pay rise and more.

Application deadline: Tuesday 12 November 9am

Interviews: Provisionally 19, 20 or 22 November

Please contact us if you’d like to arrange an informal chat or have any questions about the role before applying 

The Role

The Fundraising Officer – Partnerships is an important new role within the Fundraising Team, acting as the face of the Charity and first point of contact for potential corporate supporters and other donors.

Leading on delivering Wonderseekers’ Curiosity Collective corporate fundraising campaign, this is your chance to develop your corporate fundraising skills to deliver a small, personal annual income target. Previous fundraising experience is a bonus, but not essential as support and training will be available. However, you must have impeccable interpersonal and presentation skills, be comfortable representing the Charity and engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders, be results-focused and willing to learn.

Working as part of a small, growing Team of experienced fundraisers, the Fundraising Officer - Partnerships will play a key supporting role to the Team, providing exceptional stewardship to donors. Whilst supporting members of the Team with research and pipeline development, preparing briefing papers and funding proposals and writing and implementing cultivation and stewardships plans, there will be lots of opportunities for personal development and the potential for promotion within the Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the rolling corporate campaign recruitment plan, including attending networking events, sending out partner packs, activity and preparing /delivering face to face pitches
• Co-ordinate the corporate campaign marketing activity, liaising with the Marketing and Communications team.
• Provide exceptional, ongoing stewardship to all members of the corporate campaign
• Monitor all grants and donations received, ensuring that these are acknowledged and thanked in a timely manner and assist with other stewardship activities
• Maintain and champion the fundraising CRM, Donorfy, providing administrative support to other users as required (training provided)
• Manage the fundraising inbox, ensuring that all fundraising enquiries are dealt with in a timely and professional manner
• Keep abreast of sector news / new funding opportunities and conduct other desk research to assist with development and management of the Charity’s funding pipeline/donor base
• Maintain the Charity’s fundraising asset bank, writing/updating ‘boiler plate’ copy for funding applications, assisting with the research and development of project cases for support and compiling case studies and evidence of need
• Assist in the preparation of cultivation plans, briefing notes and other cultivation activity, funding applications and supporting materials

Person Specification:

Experience and Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of the UK charity sector
• Demonstrable customer service experience (volunteering or work experience)
• Experience working within the corporate sector is desirable
• Experience managing a CRM is desirable

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to write clearly and concisely with attention to detail
• Well-organised with the ability to conduct systematic research
• Confident presenter / orator
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Goal-oriented, tenacious and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritise your own workload
• Proficiency in Office 365
• A basic understanding of the charitable sector
• Collaborative, open and honest and keen to learn

Ready to Apply?

When you are ready to apply, please submit your application through our recruitment portal https://www.wonderseekers.charity/vacancies.

No recruitment agencies, thank you.

You will be asked to submit your contact details and answer a few questions so we can get to know you. Please keep your responses concise, this is your opportunity to really stand out. After answering these questions, please upload your cover letter and CV.

If you have any other questions or wish to arrange an informal phone call prior to applying, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Need information in a different format or would like to apply in an alternative way? Just get in touch using the email address above, or call our office and book a call with HR.

Ukie is the trade association that represents and supports the UK’s thriving video game and interactive entertainment industry. Our small team supports a membership of nearly 700 leading businesses, helping them as they create some of the world’s most exciting games.  Our membership includes cutting-edge companies working across the interactive entertainment industry from Sony PlayStation, Electronic Arts and Microsoft to Improbable, Space Ape and Jagex. 

With a changing political environment and new Government there are several significant issues for the sector to navigate including online safety, the use of AI, long term skills and training challenges, and how to maintain the sector as an engine of growth in the UKs creative industries. We are offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, bright and determined policy and public affairs professional to join our team and shape how we engage Government and other external stakeholders on behalf of our members.

Increasingly we are working beyond the games and interactive entertainment industry, working on a cross sectoral basis with partners in the creative and tech industries. We also work with other relevant trade associations on an international level to share best practice and ensure we are able to react to and shape policy on a global basis.

About you
This role his is an ideal role for an ambitious, self-motivated individual who thrives in a small but dedicated team environment and who wants to develop their knowledge of policy making, engagement and campaigns at a trade body with a national profile.

Ideally you will bring:

• The ability to work accurately with a good eye for detail
• The ability to manage and meet deadlines and competing priorities
• The ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders with varied priorities
• A willingness to learn and develop specialist policy knowledge and how it affects the video games sector
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to condense complex policy areas into understandable briefings for stakeholders
• Good political acumen and the ability to spot trends and opportunities for engagement for Ukie and its members

What you’ll be doing

• The post holder will help advance Ukie’s policy work on aspects of UK and international policy impacting the games and interactive entertainment industry through:
• Monitoring policy changes and providing in-depth policy analysis, research, and reports for internal stakeholders.
• Relationship building and engagement with Ukie members and wider sector stakeholders, including attendance at internal and external stakeholder meetings and coalition industry groups.
• Support the Senior Policy Manager in research for Ukie’s external consultation responses, co-ordinating with members and facilitating internal forums for discussions on particular issues.
• Support in organising events and engagement with policy makers within Whitehall, Westminster, the Devolved Governments and with regional, combined and local authorities as well as with our global partners in the EU, US and further afield. 
• Assisting the policy and research teams with major public affairs projects and campaigns according to the UKIEs internal strategy and drawing on Ukie’s internal data and external partners where appropriate.
• Supporting and promoting Ukie at external political meetings, including our bi-annual Westminster Games Week.
• Support in raising the profile of Ukie and its significant policy priorities through external communications in partnership with the Ukie campaigns team, and through public scrutiny such as the use of written parliamentary questions.
• Acting as the lead point of contact for the APPG on Video Games and Esports to which Ukie acts as the secretariat and taking responsibility for liaising with its members.
• Lead on external policy communications such as the Ukie Policy Byte, the bi-weekly political newsletter, with support from Senior Policy Manager and Head of Policy where necessary.
• Be responsible for the team administration of internal stakeholder meetings, including sending out invites, taking minutes and preparing relevant material as well as maintaining up to date email lists of all stakeholders.

Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with games industry member businesses and a wide range of external bodies; including partner organisations, government officials and other trade bodies.
• Support the Senior Policy Manager and Head of Policy in the management of Ukie’s internal stakeholder groups – including Ukie’s policy group and its various working sub groups.
• Maintain stakeholder engagement trackers and act as a point of contact for external engagement with Parliamentarians, regional politicians and their offices.
• Support the Head of Policy and Chief Executive in any external engagements.
• Support the policy team and wider Senior Management team with other reasonable tasks as required

 Qualifications and experience required for this role 

Qualified by experience. You don’t need to hold a degree to apply for this role, but experience of working in a policy facing role, public affairs agency or regulatory environment would be advantageous. On-the-job training will be provided via Ukie or external providers where appropriate.

Hours of Work 

• Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm
• Expectation that some evening and weekend work may be required to attend or run Ukie events as the business requires. 

This role profile is not exhaustive; working as part of a small and dynamic team, there will be an opportunity to tailor the role to your interests and ambitions in agreement with the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager and Head of Policy and Public Affairs.

There is also the expectation that you will be flexible to help the wider organisation and its other teams in accordance with its strategic priorities where necessary, as directed by the Head of Policy or Chief Executive where appropriate.

The role (what you will be doing)

You will work to create a strong sense of belonging and community cohesion in Lyde Green and the surrounding area, helping Lyde Green be a great place to live, work and play.

You will do this by embedding our strengths-based approach to community development and building a sustainable approach to volunteering, community engagement, and support.

You’ll champion that people know best what is needed in their local area and that they have the ideas, skills, and talents to make it happen, connecting like-minded individuals together and encouraging people to engage and act on things that matter to them.

The LGCA (about the charity)

Lyde Green Community Association CIO (LGCA) is a charity that has been set up by residents for the benefit of the community in Lyde Green and the surrounding area. It is run by local volunteers, with the objective of generating community spirit and making Lyde Green a great place to live and visit. As well as organising community events, we support a community partnership that meets regularly to solve problems that matter to residents and help the whole community shape its future.

The LGCA run and operate Lyde Green Community Centre, situated at the heart of Lyde Green near the local primary school and nursery. It is an exciting time to be working in Lyde Green, and the LGCA have received lots of support from both residents and local partners to date.

Your responsibilities

General

• · Work closely with the Charity Manager and Trustees to ensure the outcomes of the Community Connector project are delivered
• · Lead and embed the LGCA’s strengths-based community development approach
• · Work as the Charity’s Volunteer Coordinator, developing and maintaining guidance and encouraging active participation in the community
• · Help plan and support charity events
• · Being an initial point of contact for the charity’s community engagement work, dealing with enquiries across multiple channels
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• · Report on and monitor project progress and agreed KPIs at the quarterly partnership meeting and via grant funding reports
• · Ensure notice boards, website and social media are up-to-date with opportunities to get involved
• · Work within LGCA’s policies and procedures
• · Undertake any other reasonable duties as required

Explore and discover

• · Develop a good understanding of Lyde Green and the surrounding area
• · Find out what is already happening in the area
• · Listen to local people and find out what they care about, what their hopes and dreams are for the area, and what they’d be willing to take action on
• · Build trusted and respectful relationships with residents, services and partners in the area

Make connections

• · Connect people together based on their interests or ideas
• · Connect people to existing groups or organisations
• · Signpost people to relevant support services eg employability, training
• · Encourage people to try new things
• · Promote use of Lyde Green Community Centre as a safe, warm space and use it and other local assets to bring people together
• · Share knowledge on how to access funding and guidance so that people can get started with their ideas or projects

Celebrate success

• · Help people share and celebrate their stories of success and encourage more volunteering
• · Work with those already linked to and engaged in Lyde Green to understand the role they wish to play in the wider community
• · Share what has worked well with other volunteers, groups and projects

Build momentum

• · Support the design of project outcomes when working with people
• · Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation requirements of a project
• · Demonstrate a commitment to personal learning
• · Increase the number of people volunteering and actively engaging in the community
• · Help demystify volunteering and overcome barriers (eg setting up groups, navigating processes, assessing risk, accessing funding etc)

The Kids Network, London’s leading intervention focused child mentoring charity, is looking for a marketing and comms officer. This essential role will work closely with the CEO and Managing Director as well as the schools, mentoring and fundraising teams, working collaboratively across the organisation.

This is a new role for The Kids Network, and the successful applicant will be supported in making it a success. There will be marketing and comms strategy to follow, crafted by an external expert consultant, to allow you to hit the ground running, while still giving you the bandwidth to make individual campaigns and activities your own. You’ll get the opportunity to give voice and tell the story of an incredible charity at a key moment of growth, that will be largely driven by effective marketing and communications.

Embrace a role with heart:

The Kids Network is a community of children and volunteer mentors connecting through fun, curiosity and friendship for positive social change.

Many children are feeling isolated and emotionally adrift, and the impact of poor mental health looms large over the landscape of childhood in the UK. The Kids Network pairs Little Londoners with a volunteer mentor at a crucial time in their lives: the transition period from primary into secondary school.

What makes you special:

● You’ll be effective in coming up with creative ideas and confident crafting content from scratch

● You’ll know how to do more with less, and be effective even without big budgets

● You’ll embrace the ethos of fun at the heart of our organisation

Your responsibilities:

● Content planning and creation for social media (Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, LinkedIn) - to include copywriting, graphic design and videos

● Community management, uploading, commenting to encourage continued growth of these social media channels

● Blog writing for the website

● Email marketing, using Mailchimp

● Support of fundraising goals with effective marketing campaigns i.e. The Big Give

● Support of mentor recruitment goals with effective marketing campaign/ always-on promotion

● PR and Press Enquiries

● Supporting events from a marketing perspective

Essential skills:

● Experience using Canva or similar graphic design software

● Great writing skills and attention to detail

● Evidence of creating content for social media, especially for start-ups, charities or small organisations

Desirable skills:

● Video production and editing experience

● Content strategy/ planning experience

● PR experience

● Experience working with comms in charities

Part time role 0.5 (17.5 hours)

£28,000 per annum pro rata

London-Based

Accountable to: CEO Louise Johns-Shepherd

Benefits:  

● Flexible working arrangements (mostly working from home, with approximately two days a week working from the office) 

● Option for 2 Me days 

● 25 days annual leave entitlement with one day accrued each year of service capped at 5 years

● Option to swap bank holidays for other religious holidays

● Team Socials

● Birthdays off

● Personal development budget 

● Working in a value led organisation, where we see and share the impact we have on children every day! 

Application Process:

Initial review on an ongoing basis

Interviews on an ongoing basis

Decisions to be made by end November

Start date early January 2025

To apply please send your CV and a cover letter, no more than two pages about why you are right for this role and why you want to join The Kids Network.  

Safeguarding commitment 

The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to go through our safer recruitment processes, including an enhanced DBS check.

Equity commitment

The Kids Network values diversity and inclusion and we have worked to create an application process that is as accessible as possible, however we still recognise that there is maybe more we can do especially for applicants who are minoritised in society, have specific accessibility needs and/or experience discrimination.

If this is the case we are both happy and open to discussing better ways to support your candidacy and make this application process as equitable as possible for you.

We are a diverse organisation and welcome everyone but it is important to note that the intersections of your identity will not increase or affect the amount of labour you are asked to do. If you wish to draw on your own lived experiences that will be both encouraged and supported but it is not nor ever will be a prerequisite of this role. 

You can find out more about our commitment to anti-oppression on our website.

• Location:  Bristol 

• Permanent contract 

• Term Time- 35 hours per week over 48 weeks (Sep-July with August as leave)  

• £22,916 - £26,583 paid over 12 months 

• Start Date: Dec 2024 – Jan 2025 

A fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience in youth facilitation and stakeholder management to join our team as a Programme Coordinator. We have a three-year strategy to increase the number of young people we serve while ensuring we can grow with impact and sustainability. You will join a team that is determined and energetic; reflective and collaborative; and values the experiences and backgrounds of each person we work with.   

As a Programme Coordinator (PC) you will be at the frontline of our work, working directly with schools and colleges, young people and local businesses to make an impact! You will be responsible for all aspects of programme management and delivery of the Envision programme in a cluster of schools/colleges in your region.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Programme delivery and facilitating work with young people 

• Programme management and logistics 

• Stakeholder management  

• Impact management  

Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies: 

• Experience of facilitating activities with young people – including preparing engaging sessions in advance by utilising resources available to them 

• Experience of project management – highly organised, with the ability to manage your own time to meet deadlines 

• Experience of working on projects which have multiple stakeholders – communicating effectively through written and verbal communication 

• Commitment to Envision’s vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture 

Desirable Experience, Knowledge and Competencies: 

• Experience of data handling – collecting and recording data in a timely manner using an online CRM system 

• Understanding of, and/ or lived experience of, the barriers that young people face, that contribute to the education and employment gap 

Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview.  

To apply you must please read the application pack and apply online. 

Deadline - Midnight Sunday 3rd November  

Please note: 

-Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time. 

We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful. 

- We will be interviewing as we go along, so early applicants are encouraged. 

- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application. 

Are you seeking meaningful work making a real difference to the lives of individuals?

The Campden Charities are seeking to appoint a full time Grants Officer to join our diverse grants team.

A key appointment as we continue to drive our services, grant programmes and ongoing development of our outreach and publicity strategy.

The Campden Charities is a permanently endowed trust assisting individuals on the lowest incomes in the old parish of Kensington.  The area is one of extreme contrasts and includes neighbourhoods with significant levels of deprivation and need. The Charities awards grants totalling more than £2 million each year via programmes focused on helping individuals on very low incomes to move on in their lives be it through education, training or otherwise supporting employment.

We seek applicants who have an understanding of, and empathy towards, supporting unemployed or low-income individuals and families to improve their financial circumstances. They will be self-motivated, highly organised with excellent attention to detail, an independent thinker yet a team player and computer literate. Our grant-giving programmes are constantly evolving, input from Grant Officers plays a crucial role in shaping them.

You will be working as part of our inclusive team, with the support of your colleagues to help you thrive in your role. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and ages.

The post holder will work in the office at least 3 days a week and attend outreach meetings in the local area as required.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 5.00pm on Wednesday 23rd October 2024

We will inform those short listed for interviews by Wednesday 30th October.  We regret that we are only able to respond to those applicants.

Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 13th November and possibly Thursday 14th November 2024

Please send your CV and covering letter, indicating your current salary to the email address provided.

CVs will only be considered if accompanied by a covering letter referring to the specific skills and attributes listed in the Person Specification. Generalised covering letters will not be considered.

We are open to interviewing candidates who do not necessarily possess all the requirements in the person specification but who, through their covering letter, demonstrate that they have the right attitude to undertake, and be successful, in the role. 

 If you have any queries please contact the Campden Charities Grants Team. 

Additional information

Place of work: 27a Pembridge Villas, London W11 3EP.  Some outreach work will be expected ranging from one-off events to placements within local organisations or community centres. 

Salary: £31,000 - £34,000 dependent on experience (generous 10% employer's pension contribution rising to 15%  after five years)

Hours of work: 37½ hours, Monday to Friday.  The usual working hours for this post are 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. Some start time flexibility could potentially be offered post-induction/training.

Holiday: 28 days per annum + Bank Holidays.

Training: Training and support in post is provided on an on-going basis and training in specific areas will be offered as need and interest arise. Following successful completion of the six-month probationary period undertaking a Level 3 QCF qualification in Advice and Guidance is mandatory.  There will also be an opportunity to undertake Level 4. The Charities are dedicated to the continuous professional growth of their staff, offering a generous training budget to support ongoing learning and development.

Benefits: Please see job pack for more information on benefits of working for Campden Charities.

Please note this is a full-time job working 5 days a week. We have a hybrid working arrangement in place whereby Grants Officers will be working from the office at least 3 days a week depending on needs of the Charities’ and our beneficiaries. 

The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and two satisfactory references.

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

Do you have experience of working in drug services and with volunteers? Have you been affected by hepatitis C or have you supported anyone who has hepatitis C? We are looking for a passionate and skilled peer lead who has excellent communication and organisational skills. We require a good standard of education and welcome creativity and innovation in all our work.  

Working under the guidance of the Peer Programme Manager, this post will continue the development of the project, recruiting and coordinating peers across identified areas within Eastern ODN. Working in partnership with hepatitis C clinical teams, drug and alcohol services and homeless service providers, the post will coordinate delivery of educational workshops, hepatitis C testing in community settings, ensure that service users are referred and supported through hepatitis C treatment and care. 

This post will require extensive travel across Bedford and Luton (and the surrounding areas) and the post holder is required to hold a clean driving licence and have their own vehicle for work related travel.

Purpose of the post

HDR UK is seeking to appoint an experienced and hands-on Project Coordinator to deliver vital UK-wide initiatives which focus on building public trust and confidence in the use of data and statistics in research. Reporting to the Senior Partnerships Manager, Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement at HDR UK and the Senior Communications and Engagement Manager at DARE UK, this new and pivotal role will work with several PEDRI and DARE UK partner organisations. The role will be key to supporting and drawing on the expertise of organisations across the data research and statistics sector in the UK to embed meaningful public engagement and involvement in data research.

PEDRI has set up its approach and delivery plan until March 2027 and needs a skilled and collaborative Project Coordinator to drive the delivery of this plan. The role holder will bring effective project coordinating tools and skills to work with and support organisations, teams and senior leaders to deliver on objectives across communications, events and stakeholder involvement and engagement. Additionally, the post holder will directly support one of PEDRI’s founding partners; DARE UK’s public involvement and engagement functions and will have a central role in working across the data research and statistics ecosystem. The post holder will draw on expertise to enable shared knowledge and good practise-based learning about involvement and engagement of patients, the public and practitioners in data science.

The successful candidate will share HDR UK’s values, have strong collaboration skills, excellent communications skills, be comfortable with supporting multiple projects at pace in a complex organisation and demonstrate a clear willingness and passion to support organisations within the Initiative to trial, develop and deliver innovative approaches to engagement.

Main responsibilities

• Organise and administer PEDRI meetings including the Governing Board, Steering Group and Public Advisory Group meetings, annual Away Days and ad-hoc working group meetings whilst ensuring agendas, meeting notes and actions are sent out in a timely manner
• Support the delivery of detailed project plan for PEDRI, reporting on progress, and highlighting key milestones and risks to key stakeholders
• Develop and maintain partnerships with PEDRI partners and facilitate the involvement of key stakeholders throughout the Initiative
• Support the Initiative Co-Leads with meeting set up, note taking and following on actions as needed.
• Co-ordinate regular reports from different working groups and prepare relevant updates for onward communication
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects ensuring project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Act as the ‘point of contact’ for the Initiative across partner organisations ensuring they are kept updated, receive all information in a timely manner and that any issues are dealt with in a sensitive manner
• Support small working groups to develop full scale project plans and programme of activities, define outcomes, schedule project timelines, assign individual responsibilities and timescales and identify requirements including for wider stakeholder engagement
• Manage the development of communications materials such as standardised presentation and communication decks
• Support the commissioning of external suppliers to support delivery of the Initiative’s communications and/or events, managing relationships and project managing delivery to time and budget.
• Organise, co-ordinate and support high quality events to engage with a wide range of audiences, managing event logistics, evaluating effectiveness, providing follow-up communications and ensuring event outputs, impacts and learnings are disseminated widely
• Work with the Communications and Engagement Lead to maintain a calendar of communication, events and engagement activities, coordinated across partner organisations
• Work with the Communications and Engagement Lead to develop and manage a series of PEDRI webinars
• Working with colleagues across partner organisations, maintain relevant media and communication contact lists in HubSpot (CRM)
• Manage PEDRI’s monthly bulletin, seeking updates from all partners in a timely manner to ensure the update is ready for circulation
• Manage PEDRIs social media channels with support from HDR UK’s comms colleagues, updating and posting regularly
• Work with the senior managers and partner organisations to source and apply for further funding, being clear on resource requirements
• Support finance tracking and liaise with the HDR UK Finance team
• Arrange, submit and process payments for Public Advisory Groups and public contributors involved in the work

Experience

• Experience of working with the public and supporting PPIE activities
• Experience in supporting project management with an ability to apply management principles and processes and proactively manage risk
• Demonstrable success in delivering complex programmes/ running several projects at once to similar timeframes with conflicting priorities and many collaborating organisations in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent experience of defining and documenting requirements from multiple stakeholders and facilitating collaboration across teams and/or organisations to help create and co-deliver shared goals
• Demonstrable experience of planning, running and evaluating successful activities and events
• Experience of facilitating, supporting meetings, minuting and preparing presentations
• Excellent experience of supporting and communicating effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including written communications (e.g. news stories, case studies)
• Experience of managing and utilising social media channels and other communication channels for organisations or initiatives.
• Experience of successfully using a range of software packages and tools to support delivery of tasks such as HubSpot, Trello, Monday, Survey Monkey, MS Forms as well as traditional GANTT style planning.

Skills

• Ability to organise multiple tasks, timelines, and deadlines efficiently and proven track record in managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and tracking project milestones.
• Keeping projects on track by ensuring team members meet deadlines and helping the senior manager with resource allocation.
• Ability to handle diverse tasks and responsibilities, shifting priorities as needed and managing complex workloads while staying adaptable to changing project demands and priorities.
• Identifying issues, analysing data, and suggesting solutions. Being able to break down complex problems and propose actionable solutions.
• Engaging and managing relationships with various stakeholders, from patients to senior leaders, ensuring their input is incorporated.
• Providing support by creating an inclusive environment, managing different perspectives with care, and handling sensitive discussions constructively.
• Being able to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication tailored to various audiences. This includes writing reports, emails, blogs, website content and documentation as well as delivering presentations.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce high quality materials
• Proactive and supportive approach to engagement with colleagues to support problem solving with ability to determine when issues need to be escalated
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously making decisions without supervision

Please note, as we are a UK-based organisation, applicants must be living in, and eligible to work in, the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.