Jobs
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to join the Domestic Abuse Specialist Service in Brighton & Hove. This role is full time working 37.5 hours per week on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2025. The role is offered on a hybrid basis working between home, the community and our office in Brighton.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on trauma-informed support and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your Birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This hybrid role is based in Brighton & Hove with home-working and at least 1 day in the office, you will also need to travel within the local area to meet clients and attend meetings. As an IDVA you will:
- Support the empowerment of survivors by assisting them to recognising the features & dynamics of domestic abuse
- Hold a caseload, prioritising high risk cases & providing a pro-active, short to medium term crisis intervention service
- Conduct comprehensive needs and risk assessments to provide individualized support plans, advocacy, practical support & information
- Participate in the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)
- Use a person-centred, survivor-focused approach, being mindful of the effects of trauma & additional barriers to access that individuals may experience
- Work in partnership with both internal & external stakeholders to ensure that victims' & survivors' needs are met
- Assist in delivering training, and provide consultancy and advice to other agencies as required
You will need:
- An understanding of domestic abuse & its impact
- Kowledge of risk assessment, safety planning & risk management
- An understanding of safeguarding issues & the legal responsibilities surrounding these
- Experience of delivering services to vulnerable people
- Experience of working within a multi-agency and legislative framework
- Ability to manage a complex caseload, prioritising work effectively
- Knowledge of criminal and civil justice remedies
- Ability to self-reflect, identify own needs, and put in place effective self-care strategies
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
We are looking for a Philanthropy Executive to join our small, yet dynamic and passionate philanthropy team. In this role, you’ll raise income from major donors, trusts, foundations, and corporate supporters, as well as supporting broader team efforts. Key responsibilities include identifying, engaging, and stewarding potential and existing donors, developing proposals and impact reports, and managing a portfolio of donors. You will also lead the annual Christmas mailing and expand the Summer mailing to increase support from mid-level donors and new trusts and foundations. You’ll be responsible for achieving your own income targets and objectives, ensure compliance with fundraising best practices, and report on milestones and KPIs. Ideal candidates will be thoughtful, driven, and passionate about amplifying fundraising efforts and celebrating the charity's impact.
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!
Age UK Wandsworth is an independent local charity. We've been working in the local community to help older people for over 60 years. We have dedicated staff and over 300 volunteers helping us to deliver services and activities for older people in Wandsworth.
A rare opportunity has arisen to join our caring and experienced day centre team as a driver and support worker. You will be driving clients to and from their homes each day in our minibus and then working with them at the centre during the day.
You will be assisting older people and/or vulnerable adults to improve or maintain their overall wellbeing and stay independent for longer whilst enabling them to retain, gain or regain independence.
Could you help
· To provide assistance with personal care and support, daily living tasks or with activities to clients within our day centre.
· To drive clients to and from their homes and the day centre.
Both full-time and part-time roles are available.
Please note that a clean driving licence is essential for this role. You will need a D1 driving licence or we can train you to drive one of our mini-buses.
What we can offer you:
· A vibrant workplace where no day is ever the same
· An experienced and supportive leadership team
· Kind and caring colleagues who work as a team
· A great employer’s pension contribution
· A cycle to work scheme
· An employee shopping benefits scheme
· An employee assistance programme (EAP)
· A friendly hypo-allergenic office dog to play with
Important notes:
Please note that CVs will not be accepted and only full application packs will be reviewed.
Our mission is to help older people to age well in Wandsworth.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to use your expertise in Human Resources (HR) to serve God and see people thrive? Are you passionate about students around the world encountering Jesus? Then, join us! Use your HR skills to build strong teams that provide fruitful ministry around the world.
The International Fellowship of Evangelical Students is a movement of students sharing and living out the good news of Jesus Christ – locally, nationally, and globally.
University students are at one of the most formative periods in their lives. Many will become leaders in government, business, education, and academia. That’s why we’re working in more than 180 countries and territories worldwide to shape lives that engage the university and impact the world.
Do you have the heart and skills to support this vision?
WOULD YOU JOIN US?
We’re searching for an experienced and enthusiastic HR professional to join our International Services team in the UK. As a Christian who truly cares about people, you’ll help us ensure that all IFES staff feel valued, get treated fairly, and remain healthy, fruitful, and resilient in their life and ministry.
Reporting to the Head of HR, you’ll play a key role in supporting the HR team to deliver effective day-to-day operations that provide top-quality HR services to IFES staff worldwide.
With mutual support, prayer and on-the-job training, you’ll have the opportunity to take your HR experience to the next level. You’ll be given a wide range of responsibilities, including recruitment, development and well-being of staff, while also fulfilling the role of Safeguarding Officer. And, since the position is still evolving, you can be instrumental in shaping it.
- Salary: £31,500 - £36,750 per annum, with generous pension scheme contribution.
- Contract: Permanent, Full Time
- Location: Oxford, UK. Hybrid working is welcome (minimum of 3 days in office per week).
- Available from: ASAP
- Closing date: 7 July 2024
IS THIS YOU?
You have a warm and professional demeanour, with the ability to build rapport and trust with colleagues. You’re pastorally sensitive and able to work well with people who live and work in diverse contexts.
With a university degree (or equivalent), you’ll ideally have professional qualifications in HR and/or safeguarding. You should have a strong understanding of HR policies and practice from your HR experience, which has preferably been in a cross-cultural context in the charitable sector.
You’ll have what it takes to calmly drive work forwards with a positive, flexible, and solution-focused approach. You’re computer literate with excellent verbal skills, ideally with experience in HR software (e.g. BambooHR) and proficiency in English, French, and Spanish.
You’re excited about the IFES mission, and you’ll be prepared to occasionally travel in the UK and overseas to support it.
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Are you excited by this opportunity to serve a thriving evangelical student ministry that operates across the world? See our recruitment pack.
As a global fellowship that champions equity, we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Our primary calling is to pioneer and nurture a nationally led student witness in every country of the world. The work of the International Services is to support this frontline ministry.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 164 years we’ve grown from one site in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the Southeast as well as a global education and outreach programme. With around 700 employees and 1,000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals since we were founded. We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership.
The Philanthropy and Trusts team sits within the Philanthropy, Philanthropy & Commercial (PP&C) team. Our aim is to engage and cultivate new supporters who can make a significant difference to Battersea, while also managing relationships with existing partners.
We are looking for a Philanthropy and Trusts Officer to join us. They will contribute ambitious yearly income targets across the team by managing a mid-level individual giving programme and a small trust mailing programme, managing financial data and reporting as well as supporting the Philanthropy and Trusts teams in in their wider fundraising efforts.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 7th July 2024
Interview date(s): 15th – 17th July 2024 (1st round); 22nd – 23rd July 2024 (2nd round, if applicable)
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reporting
This role reports to the Director of Finance and Administration.
Responsibilities
Office and facilities administration
o Liaison with office owners about accommodation, facilities, services and supplies to ensure smooth running of charity HQ.
o Ordering office stationery and supplies.
o Off-site storage oversight and organisation.
o Printer supplier contract management.
o Implementation of the Health and Safety action plan and obtaining landlord documentation on a timely basis.
o Maintaining a log of laptops, organising new laptops where required and the return of laptops from leavers.
o Maintaining company credit card and petty cash records.
Lead responsibilities
o Office Fire Warden.
o Office First Aider.
Senior Leadership Team support
o Researching, organising and booking travel.
o Support for diary management.
o Meeting venue sourcing research, organisation and booking.
o Expenses administration.
o Project implementation support as required.
o Venue sourcing, travel, accommodation and refreshment support for staff and team away days as required.
Trustee Board support
o DBS checks for new Trustees.
o Updating Trustee induction pack.
o Maintaining contact details.
o Booking training for Trustees and maintaining Trustee training records.
o Supporting Trustees travel to meetings, including researching and booking travel and accommodation.
o Sending diary invites for Board and Committee meetings as required.
These responsibilities may change depending on the needs of the organisation and as agreed with the line manager.
Experience
Experience is sought in the following areas:
· General administration in a busy office environment, ideally with a dispersed workforce working in the office and at home throughout the UK.
· Meeting logistics organisation including venue identification; venue booking liaison; travel booking; accommodation booking.
· Processing confidential information about staff and partners in compliance with GDPR.
· Working with international partners would be ideal but not essential, including multiple cultures and currencies.
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!
Salary: £30k - £35k FTE depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time in term time (part-time considered). Reduced hours in school holidays (exact hours are negotiable)
Location/Travel: Hybrid. Predominately home based with up to 8 days travel per month. This will include one office day per week in the Bristol area. Additional travel to member schools will be UK-wide and may include occasional overnight stays.
IDPE operates a home-working business model and does not use a permanent office. The team meets regularly across the Bristol area.
IDPE is a membership organisation, supporting fundraising and engagement professionals in schools. We pride ourselves on having a thriving and engaged community and, as membership manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and expanding our community. This is a relationship management role which requires an engaging, enthusiastic and passionate communicator able to build relationships at all levels, listen to the needs of members and work across the business to ensure these needs are being met.
Key Responsibilities:
Member engagement
- Together with the membership administrator, you will be a primary point of contact for members across the UK and internationally
- Member satisfaction is our highest priority, and you will be speaking to members daily, monitoring forum discussions, identifying key discussion themes at meetings and working with internal staff to ensure IDPE continues to meet the needs of its members
- You’ll get to know members personally and will be able to understand their challenges and areas of interest, signposting them to relevant services and resources. You will also identify potential gaps in our services and will work across the business to ensure we meet the needs of all members
- An analytical approach to member engagement is required as you will be responsible for the analysis and interpretation of engagement data, using this to develop an engagement strategy and encourage member participation
Member acquisition
- You will work with the CEO on developing and managing the member acquisition strategy and pipeline, researching prospective members, and managing the relationship through to membership
- You may be asked to represent IDPE at external events or conferences, identifying and connecting with prospective members
- You will work with marketing to communicate member benefits to prospective schools
- Together with the membership administrator you will manage the new member onboarding process, conducting welcome calls and initiating regular follow-ups to ensure new members are engaged and knowledgeable about our services
IDPE’s member acquisition strategy is based on relationships. We do not cold call or hard sell but build on introductions and approaches from schools interested in joining.
Volunteer stewardship
- You will be responsible for building and managing a nationwide network of volunteers, encouraging their involvement in the member engagement and acquisition process
- IDPE hosts 12 regional meetings and specialist forums, across the UK each term. You will be responsible for ensuring these happen, working with volunteers to create relevant and engaging agendas and chairing meetings when required
- You will manage the volunteer recruitment, onboarding and engagement process
Membership strategy
- Membership strategy is led by the CEO but, as membership engagement manager, you will be instrumental in influencing this and will lead its delivery. You will also support the CEO in a wide range of membership activities and projects
- You will be an ambassador for IDPE, representing the charity at internal and external events, chairing webinars and over time will become a subject matter expert on IDPE’s membership
- Your analytical approach will enable you to report on trends, behaviours and challenges, providing data to support your narrative. You will also work closely with the Finance Director to set and monitor membership targets
- You will be responsible for writing membership communications and for ensuring the membership content on the website remains current
- You will be responsible for leading key membership projects
These tasks are not intended to be exhaustive, but they highlight the major tasks that the post-holder may be reasonably expected to undertake.
Are you IDPE’s next membership engagement manager?
This role would suit someone who loves talking to people and building relationships. IDPE's strength lies in the relationships it has with members and the successful candidate will be a natural people person who loves listening to member stories and facilitating the sharing of expertise and knowledge across the IDPE community. It would suit an individual from a sales/account management, alumni relations, fundraising or member services background.
Essential skills
- Experience in membership, relationship management, fundraising, alumni relations or customer service management with a proven track record of leading the delivery of a high-quality service
- Naturally inquisitive with a keeness to listen to members and find out more about their challenges. You will be someone who loves people and is able to listen, question and empathise with individuals at all levels
- Strong administrative skills, able to set up and manage supporting processes
- Professional at all times, even when under pressure
- Able to present information succinctly in oral and written form
- IT literate with experience of MS Office and using a database/CRM to record, review and extract data
- Excellent copywriting and proofreading skills
- Working within a small team will require a flexible approach to duties and a willingness to support others with a variety of tasks
Please note: all IDPE staff are expected to attend the IDPE Annual Conference. This will involve a three day/two night stay each May/June. The next conference will be on 11-13 May 2025 at Celtic Manor Resort in Newport.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
“I recently joined the CHAS Family Support Team from a Local Authority role. It has been a great move! At CHAS, I have a capped caseload, allowing me to spend quality time getting to know families and understanding how I can help them access the specialist support they need. I have the flexibility to manage my own time and achieve a better work-life balance.” — Claire Wilson, Family Support Team Leader
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the multi-disciplinary Family Support Team in the east of Scotland, based in Aberdeen.
Role Overview:
This position offers a unique chance to work alongside a highly motivated and skilled outreach team and in partnership with local services dedicated to providing care and support for babies, children, young people, and their families. You will play a key role in providing a comprehensive social work service to babies, children or young people with life-limiting conditions and their families, focusing on the co-ordination, development and delivery of service provision designed to assist with the issues related to the child or young person’s condition and the impact it has upon the wider family.
Why Join Us?
- Holistic, Person-Centered Care: Our teams provide exceptional, individualized care to children and families.
- Collaborative Environment: Work within a multidisciplinary team combining health, social, and medical expertise.
- Manageable Caseload: Benefit from a capped, manageable caseload.
- Flexible Working: Enjoy a hybrid work environment. This role will involve onsite and home working and we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.
- Skill Development: Gain experience in various settings, including our CHAS at Home Aberdeen Office, family homes and within the hospital working alongside our Diana nurses,
- Supportive Culture: Be part of a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and expertise development.
- Pension Scheme: Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered by Lothian Pension Fund.
About You: We are looking for candidates who have:
- A degree or diploma in social work and registration with the SSSC.
- Relevant post-registration experience working with children, young people and complex family situations where loss and change are prevalent
- Highly developed communication and negotiation skills with the ability to adapt support to meet individual family needs.
- The ability to work autonomously in a varied role.
For more information and how to apply:
As a Social Worker with CHAS, you will provide vital support to children and families.
If this sounds like you and you would like to be a key part in keeping the joy alive, we would love you to apply!
Follow the link to learn more about the role, contact the team for more information and apply.
We expect interviews to take place week commencing 22 July 2024.This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location : Based in Telford (but with travel to other boroughs for pick-ups, you may also be required to visit our sites in South Yorkshire for training and development as needed)
Hours : Full time (9am-5pm mon-fri)
Salary : £24,000 per annum
Contract Term : Permanent
Start Date : September 2024
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? We are looking for a supportive and nurturing person to join our Telford team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning nationally recognized organization that strives to make education accessible for learners who have struggled to cope in mainstream.
Some of the perks of working at The Really NEET Project
- 10 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays)
- Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims)
- Royal London Pension Scheme
- 45p per mile for any work related journeys
- Minimal teaching hrs with small group sizes compared to mainstream education settings
- Dedicated time allocated for planning time, innovation and creativity
Who will I be changing the lives of?
All of our learners have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and as a result all have some level of additional need. Some of the most common areas of need that we see are Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism (ASC), ADHD although we work with learners with a much broader range of needs.
We currently have projects in Rotherham, Barnsley, London and The Midlands.
Main Responsibilities
● To provide support for teaching staff in group teaching sessions, focusing on Maths, English, Occupational Studies and PSD and careers
● To deliver the NCFE Creative Crafts qualification for 1.5 hours per week with the addition of sufficient planning and preparation time
● To deliver one-to-one or two-to-one sessions with individual learners as and when it is required (on and off-site)
● You may be asked to run PSD/careers sessions with guidance, either on a one to one or group basis
● To offer support to all our young people, including those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
● To assist teaching staff in the preparation of materials and programmes of work
● To support with planning and participating in Really NEET engagement activities
● To write Behaviour Support Plans for all students and keeping them updated
● To support students who wish to get their CSCS card and driving licence etc
● To support in finding work experience, employment and onward progression opportunities for students
● Identifying and supporting positive transition and progression pathways for young people
● To maintain a work experience and employment display board
If you want to work somewhere that values both its staff and its learners, then Really NEET would welcome your application.
For more information on this role and our organization please visit our website.
Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and complete a Self Disclosure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Researcher, you will be running elements of our research programmes, as well as managing client accounts and providing them with consultancy support. This will include advising charity clients on what the results mean for their organisation and how to make the best of their research.
The Researcher will be a core member of the Public Audiences team, working on our regular tracking research in the UK, Ireland and Canada, as well as on bespoke projects. In practice, this means working on a wide variety of topics and using many different research methodologies to help charities make better decisions. Key topics we cover in our research and outputs include brand, communications, fundraising, reputation and trust.
Many charities subscribe to our regular tracking research, which primarily focuses on research with the general public and MPs. Some charities need more bespoke research, which would involve the team working closely with clients to help understand their needs and to design research projects to meet their objectives. This type of work could include: online surveys to measure people’s attitudes on social issues to influence the development of a campaign; interviews with service users to explore the impact of their services; focus groups to test understanding of a charity’s brand and communication; or supporter satisfaction surveys to understand the motivations and retention of supporters.
nfpResearch is based in Spitalfields, near Liverpool Street. We adopt a flexible working environment, enabling staff to work both at home and in the office. We require one day a month in the office at least, though the successful candidate may be expected to work in-office on additional days throughout the year for training or events, etc. nfpResearch operates a 100-90-100 working policy. You will receive 100% of the listed remuneration for working 90% of required hours, provided 100% of your work-load is met. This means you can flexibly choose to take a half-day every week, or a day off every two weeks.
Description of responsibilities and opportunities:
• Opportunities to work on the research we conduct for a whole range of charities in the UK and other countries
• You will primarily be working on our nfpPublic UK research, as well as on other public audience research
• You will lead on and project manage the nfpBrand tracker. This includes developing an annual business plan and working towards budget targets
• Managing elements of the nfpPublic UK research cycle, including creating and updating tracking questionnaires, liaising with suppliers to ensure successful fieldwork, analysis of results and compilation of online dashboards and reports
• Taking on a number of nfpPublic UK client accounts, involving advising clients on question design, carrying out additional data analysis, preparing and presenting at client debriefs including providing recommendations based on the research
• Management of one of our smaller research monitors or supporting management of a second large monitor
• Working on tasks involving more complex statistical analysis of data, using software packages such as Displayr, Q and SPSS
• Writing reports and blogs on our research, analysing our data and explaining what it means for specific clients or the wider charity sector
• Line management of one of our Research Assistants or Research Officers
• You will also work on bespoke projects, ranging from assisting with qualitative projects such as focus groups/interviews or quantitative projects such as segmentations
Who we are looking for:
This post would be ideally suited to somebody with a minimum of one years experience in a market or social research related role, with a strong interest in, or experience of, the charity sector.
Essential:
• Minimum 1-year previous professional research experience
• Experience of managing projects or research programmes, with minimal supervision
• Experience of managing clients or other external relationships
• Experience of presenting in a professional context
• Quantitative research experience, excellent numerical skills and experience of statistical analysis techniques
• Analytical skills and ability to interpret research, and explain what it means for a range of different audiences – both verbally and in writing
• A strong interest in some of the areas covered in the work of the public audience team, such as understanding public opinion, branding or communications
• A strong interest in, and preferably experience of, charities and not for profits
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable:
• Understanding or experience of qualitative research
• Experience of statistical packages such as Displayr, Q and SPSS
• Knowledge of brand principles / experience of working with brand teams
In addition, we also like to see the following softer skills in all our staff:
Softer skills:
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Self-motivated, hardworking and proactive, able to deal with periods of heavy workload, and stay motivated during quieter periods
• Enthusiastic, personable and with a sense of humour
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a team
What nfpResearch delivers to you:
• A varied and interesting role in the UK’s leading research consultancy, working exclusively in the not-for-profit sector, providing the chance to gain considerable insight into the sector
• The chance to be an integral part of a small but thriving, dynamic company
• 25 days paid holiday per year, plus bank holidays and days between Christmas and New Year
• Training for the MRS Advanced Certificate and a bonus if you pass the exam
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location : Based in Barnsley (but with reimbursed travel to other boroughs for pick-ups, you may also be required to visit our other sites for training and development as needed)
Hours : Full time (Mon-Fri)
Salary : £32,000
Contract Term : Permanent
Closing Date : 10th July 2024
Start Date : ASAP – Subject to appropriate DBS completion
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? Are you passionate about SEND and looking to further your career in this field or prepared to undertake training to be successful in this role? We are looking for a supportive and nurturing person to join our Barnsley team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning nationally recognised organisation that strives to make education accessible for learners who have struggled to cope in mainstream.
Some of the perks of working at The Really NEET Project
- 10 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays)
- Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims)
- Royal London Pension Scheme
- 45p per mile for any work related journeys
- Free onsite parking
- Annual Staff Getaway
- Hybrid working - onsite & remote
Who will I be changing the lives of?
All of our learners are aged between 16-25 years, have some level of additional need and as a result have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Some of the most common areas of need that our learners experience are Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism (ASC), ADHD although we work with learners with a much broader range of needs.
Main Responsibilities
- To be responsible for a caseload of learners with EHCP's aged 16-25 years
- To act as the main point of contact for staff and services with SEND related queries
- To arrange and carry out Annual Reviews and PEP’s as well as completion and submission of all relevant paperwork, acting as chair for these meetings when required
- To assist the Change Leader with the transition process for learners starting at Really NEET as well as those learners leaving Really NEET
- Responsible for over-seeing the progression of learners on completion of the course
- Promote Inclusion best practice and contribute to the aims and ethos of the college
If you want to work somewhere that values both its staff and its learners, then Really NEET would welcome your application.
What to expect from the recruitment process –
1. Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel
2. Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview
3. Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment which may consist of an in tray task, scenario presentation or microteach along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace.
4. Candidate selection – the panel will review any applications and a selection decision made
5. Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews
All applications must be submitted by 19th June 2024 with interviews being held on 26th June 2024. All candidates should be notified of the outcome of interviews within 3 working days. (subject to change)
For more information on this role and our organization please visit our website.
Please Note: This position is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
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The Talent Set are excited to partner with Elephant Family to recruit a Fundraising Manager for their growing team.
What's on offer:
Salary: £35-£45,000 dependant on experience
Working pattern: Hybrid working, with 2 days per week in their London office.
A key part of the British Asian Trust, Elephant Family works to protect Asia’s magnificent wildlife in the most joyful and engaging way possible. With over 20 years since its’ inception in 2003, the charity has powered over 150 projects across India, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Sumatra and Borneo. The Fundraising Manager role directly contributes to its success by building amazing relationships with globally based high-net-worth donors and corporates to secure financial support for their work across South Asia.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage invaluable relationships with a small pool of existing major donors and corporate supporters through tailored stewardship and communication plans.
- Support the delivery of a long-term philanthropy strategy and annual operational plan to maximise income from major donors and corporate partners.
- Research prospective philanthropic and corporate supporters to develop individual cultivation strategies for each donor/prospect to move them along the ‘relationship journey’.
- Establish innovative and effective cultivation and stewardship opportunities, including working with the communications and marketing team on delivering a high value communications plan and high-profile events.
- Develop compelling Cases for Support and pitches for transformational projects and events, working closely and in alignment with our conservation programmes.
- Work with the Programmes team to identify matches between potential donors’ interests and current funding requirements, ensuring that funders’ priorities are carefully balanced with overall organisational funding needs.
- Manage relationships with event sponsors.
We’re looking for the following skills and experience:
- An ability to build and drive philanthropic programmes, with an outstanding track record of soliciting and securing significant gifts from high-net worth individuals, ideally at a 6-figure level.
- A strong track record of creating and driving high-value stewardship and communications plans.
- Experience building long term, philanthropic partnerships with both current and prospective high net worth individuals and corporates.
- Experience working with senior colleagues to grow networks, income and identify opportunities
- Experience proactively developing new major donor and corporate fundraising initiatives, including giving circles and fundraising boards.
- Exceptional relationship management skills, with the ability to communicate complex information at the highest level.
- An in-depth understanding of the expectations of high-net-worth individuals, including time management, meticulous attention to detail and the production of high quality, creative and compelling materials.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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The Talent Set are delighted to be working with Barnardo’s to find their Media & Communications Lead in Northern Ireland. This is a part time role (job share) working 2.5 days per week.
Barnardo’s offer a flexible working environment, ideally working 1 day per week from their Belfast office, and the ability to travel around Northern Ireland occasionally.
The Media & Communications Lead will work collaboratively within the media team, other departments and localities to promote the work of Barnardo’s across the UK Celtic nations and English Regions, including to generate coverage to support our core children’s services delivery; fundraising, retail, and commercial activity; and policy and influencing messaging to help deliver the national media strategy.
You will develop and implement an integrated media communications strategy, using a range of communications channels including regional/local media, online, social media and video. As well as delivering high quality proactive and reactive communications to promote and protect the profile and reputation of Barnardo’s, working closely with locality leads and the regional/nation director.
Key Responsibilities:
· Secure positive coverage on broadcast, in print and online media outlets within the region/nation.
· Provide media and PR communications support to English regions/Celtic nations in line with the overall approach set by national leads including: acting as brand guardian.
· Take a creative and innovative approach to communications, actively considering all channels when story planning, particularly online.
· Work with media colleagues, other teams and localities staff to co-ordinate media messages.
· Develop and maintain relationships with local/regional/nations key journalists to create a positive image and raise awareness of Barnardo’s.
· Actively gather case studies across strategic priority areas with a focus on ensuring usability in multiple formats (e.g. written, broadcast, video, audio).
· Write media statements to use reactively as appropriate.
· Use the media team’s reputation management process to prepare for potentially critical or damaging news stories.
· Draft media releases, statements, letter to the editors and other articles for publication to support Barnardo’s key campaigns and strategic priorities.
· Deliver an efficient press office, responding to journalist enquiries and requests in a timely, precise and appropriate manner, participating in a regions’ and nations’ media team rota system to support the flow of reactive media enquiries.
Person Specification:
· Knowledge, experience and understanding of issues affecting Northern Ireland.
· Knowledge of the media and proven success in achieving positive coverage in a range of relevant media.
· Experience in a high profile, fast-paced media team, press office or public relations function.
· Excellent experience writing press releases, stories, and communications plans.
· Proven ability to handle sensitive, confidential issues.
· Excellent oral and written communications skills.
· Familiarity with a range of IT systems.
· A clear and in-depth understanding of social media.
· Strong writing skills for the web.
· Able to use social media channels and contribute to social content across a variety of platforms.
· Able to combine off and online methods of contacts to build relationships and contacts with relevant print, broadcast and online journalists (e.g. communicating with journalists via Twitter).
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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War Child believes that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war. It is the only specialist charity for children affected by conflict, with four main areas of work: protecting children, educating children, supporting communities and campaigning. War Child are renowned for their creative, innovative and entrepreneurial approach, with strong connections to the gaming, music and creative industries. In 2021, the charity supported over 140,000 children and adults – making it one of their strongest years ever.
It’s an exciting time to join War Child as they have just launched their new Alliance initiative. The War Child Alliance brings together the five War Child fundraising members (in the Netherlands, UK, Germany and Sweden, plus Children in Conflict in the US), with 14 programme members, based in and around conflict-affected areas across the world and coordinated by a new international body: the War Child Alliance Foundation. Through the Alliance they are integrating programme activities under one umbrella – allowing War Child to combine strengths and pool resources – all with the aim to multiply impact for conflict-affected children.
As part of the Trusts and Institutional funding team of four you’ll work alongside the Head of Trusts and Institutional, Trusts Manager and Trusts Executive, and be line managed by the new Trusts and Institutional Funding Lead.
Your key objective is to provide operational, administrative and analytical support to the team to grow income and enable War Child to deliver quality programmes. You’ll ensure compliance with quality and donor requirements, contribute to effective risk management, provide support for the different donor accounts and ensure processes and systems are in place, implemented and efficient.
The role requires proactive collaboration with cross-functional teams, excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and strong communication skills.
About the role
- Develop donor profiles by conducting research on potential donors, including their funding focus, giving history, and connections to War Child.
- Plan and prepare meetings with donors by collaborating with senior colleagues and stakeholders to determine strategic objectives and key messages.
- Monitor and share potential funding opportunities with the relevant Donor Account Managers within the Trusts and Institutional Funding team.
- Support the implementation of internal grant management processes.
About you
- Experience of fundraising for an international development organisation.
- An excellent verbal communicator, confident in dealing with people at all levels, externally and internally, with the ability to influence and negotiate.
- Interested and knowledgeable in current developments and trends in the international aid sector.
- Committed to War Child’s mission, vision and values.
Employee benefits
Benefits include:
- 28 days per year (full-time) annual leave, rising to 33 days with service, plus bank holidays.
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave.
- Healthcare cash plan
- Free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellor
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StandOut support people leaving prison to realise their potential. Their programme empowers people to build a bridge from their life in prison to a bright future, leaving the criminal justice system behind for good. First in prison, and then in the community, StandOut equips people with the skills, confidence and mindset they need to succeed. Prospectus is excited to be helping in their recruitment of a Fundraising Officer (Trusts).
This is a part-time role (22.5 to 30hrs) with a salary between £28,000 and £31,000. StandOut are based in London and most work in a hybrid fashion.
Working alongside the Fundraising and Development Manager the Fundraising Officer (Trusts) will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, writing compelling proposals and driving ongoing engagement. Approximately 70% of income derives from trusts and foundations which provides a strong base of funders from which to work, ensuring long term, sustainable funding for the future of StandOut.
This role will suit someone with experience in a similar role where they have worked as a sole fundraiser or as part of a wider team. You will have a track record of writing compelling and successful funding proposals and a passion for criminal justice or wider social justice issues.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.