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Department: Project Management Office (PMO)
Location: hybrid (minimum one day in the Aldgate, London office each week)
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: full-time, permanent
Salary: £43, 300 – £45,000 per annum
Closing date: Sunday 1st September at 11.59pm

Expected interview dates: Wednesday 11th September or Thursday 12th September

Annual Leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)

Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay
• family friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS Pension
• free health cashback plan (Medicash) employee cover plus up to four dependent children)
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• free confidential employee assistance programme (Health Assured)
• access to wellbeing app (healthy living tips and Bright TV )
• flexible working options; including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours and more*
• learning and development committed (bespoke training, LinkedIn Learning etc.)
• employee health and wellbeing committed (menopause friendly, disability confident employer etc.)

Background

Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia; a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible for as long as possible.

Purpose of the job/About the role

As Project Manager you will be responsible for the effective management of a broad range of strategic and operational projects at Dementia UK. You will actively manage projects that meet the PMO’s acceptance criteria and provide project consultancy to teams in the charity.

The PMO is a new department at Dementia UK, as a new member of this developing team, you will be in a unique position to help shape our approach to project management delivery. This will include helping to define ways of working across the PMO team itself, as well as building excellent relationships with our extended cross-charity project management community of practice and other key stakeholders across the organisation.

With demonstrable project management experience or a professional project management qualification, and experience in building strong stakeholder relationships, you will ensure projects run on time, within budget and are completed to meet set objectives and desired outcomes.

Our Culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equality, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs

Salary Range: £38,410 per annum

Start Date: 1 October 2024 or as soon possible thereafter

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge.

Current policy offers partial remote working with the UK

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

This role is responsible for the development and delivery of our people processes, systems and administration, ensuring that they are fully fit for purpose. You will be joining a highly supportive and friendly People Team, committed to working together collaboratively to provide a high quality and responsive service to the organisation.

Your main focus will be our UK people operations. However, you will also engage with our country offices around the world, developing an understanding of their people operations and working with them towards maximising efficiency across the organisation.

The role is varied and includes optimising people processes, leading on the global roll-out of our HRIS (HiBob), including its Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and performance review module, ensuring a high-quality information and reporting service to internal stakeholders, overseeing UK and international payroll and benefits administration, and working on global people projects and initiatives. 

You will have excellent people management skills and substantial experience developing, implementing and managing people systems, processes and administration relating to all stages of the employee life-cycle. You will be experienced in HRIS management and optimisation, mapping and streamlining processes, developing, running and analysing reports to aid decision-making and working with providers to solve technical issues. Experience in rolling out a global HRIS would be an advantage.

You will have a methodical and rigorous approach to work and a meticulous attention to detail. Excellent numeracy and data analysis skills are essential, as is knowledge of data protection legislation and relevant UK employment and immigration law.

You will enjoy collaborating and consulting with others to understand the needs of our stakeholders as we strive for continuous improvement and your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to build positive, productive working relationships with colleagues at all levels across Fauna & Flora.  Fluency in spoken and written English is essential.

If you meet these requirements and are looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.  You will be joining an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants. 

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 8 September 2024.  Interviews are likely to be held during the week commencing 16 September 2024.

Shine Cancer Support is a small but impactful national charity. We want every adult in their 20s, 30s and 40s diagnosed with cancer to know they’re not alone, and to have the support, knowledge, and confidence to navigate whatever cancer throws their way.

Shine is a small team of committed people who like to ensure that work isn’t a grind. We aim to have fun while making a difference to the lives of young adults with cancer and we’d love to have you on our team!

In addition to your salary, you’ll receive regular pension contributions (currently 3%, as mandated by the UK Government) and access to a bike-to-work scheme. We offer 28 holidays per year (including bank holidays) plus your birthday off each year.

To apply for this position, you must include a covering letter with your CV. 

Main purpose of the role

This is a key role supporting the delivery of the online and in-person programmes that we run at Shine Cancer Support. Our programmes are a vital means of support for the Shine community, enabling younger adults to cope with cancer, no matter the type or stage of cancer.

As a Programme Officer, you will play an important role in working with the Programme Delivery Manager to ensure that the content of the programmes meets the needs of our service users, and that they are delivered in a way which empowers younger adults and builds Shine’s community across the UK. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme delivery:

• In collaboration with other team members, facilitating a range of Shine programmes, both online and in-person. This will include Shine’s current programmes: Break Out and Shine Circles, as well as in-person programmes such as Shine Shake Ups. Training and supervision will be provided for both. Travel may be required to cities across the UK to facilitate programme delivery.

• Facilitating regular online ‘meet ups’ for Shine service users from across the country.

2. Programme administration:

• Managing programme applications from application to enrolment on the programme.

• Conducting pre-programme discussions with applicants, ensuring they know what to expect from the programmes, answering questions they may have, and keeping relevant, confidential notes.

• Sharing upcoming programmes with other charity contacts and/or healthcare professionals.

• Working with other members of the Shine team to oversee programme-related administration

• Assist in maintaining databases of confidential participant data.

• Responding to enquiries from programme participants throughout the course of the programmes and beyond.

Evaluation and Reporting:

• Supporting the Programme Delivery Manager to conduct programme evaluations to assess effectiveness and impact.

• Analysis of monitoring data.

• Drawing on qualitative and quantitative feedback to create resources and case studies to further promote the programmes.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience of leading groups, facilitating group conversations or delivering education.

• Willingness/ability to support the needs of a diverse range of individuals.

• Strong organisation and project management skills, and the ability to deliver and respond to challenges.

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills

• Ability to use data and evidence to monitor key performance indicators, helping to make informed decisions on the programmes.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with empathy to members of the Shine community.

• Excellent IT skills, including solid knowledge of Word and Excel.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in, or with lived experience of, healthcare environments.

• Experience in a caring or pastoral role

• Experience of supporting the administration of programmes or events.

• Knowledge of online databases and software including Canva, Dot Digital, Asana and Salesforce.

• Experience of managing projects remotely, including using tools such as Trello and/or Asana.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel as required.

This job description summarises the main duties and responsibilities of the post.  You may be required to undertake other appropriate duties, which are within your capabilities or for which training has been given. You won’t be expected to carry out all of these roles immediately; we will support you to develop new skills as you progress.

Key approaches

● Respectful of the confidentiality of beneficiaries and the ability to work within charity law and governance structures.

● Ability to relate to our beneficiaries and volunteers, and to respond empathetically to difficult personal situations.

● Be prepared to have progress assessed regularly and be appraised annually should the role be extended.

● Willingness to work as part of a small team spread across the UK; this requires good communication as the ability to be flexible in the approach to work.

Successful candidates will be asked to undergo an enhanced DBS check in keeping with Shine’s Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy.

What Shine offers

By sharing your skills, time and expertise with Shine, you’ll be contributing to the growth of a growing charity while also gaining insights into the challenges and opportunities that this presents. We expect everyone who works with us to like people and to be happy to contribute to the overall success of Shine, even if that means occasionally taking on tasks that aren’t in your job description. We are happy to fund relevant training, within our budget guidelines, and to provide opportunities for professional development and growth.

In addition to your salary, you’ll receive regular pension contributions (currently 3%, as mandated by the UK Government) and access to a bike-to-work scheme. We offer 28 holidays per year (including bank holidays) plus your birthday off each year.

Shine's Vision

We want every adult in their 20s, 30s and 40s diagnosed with cancer to know they’re not alone, and to have the support, knowledge, and confidence to navigate whatever cancer throws their way.

Shine's Mission

There’s never a good time for a cancer diagnosis, but in your 20s, 30s or 40s there are particular challenges to navigate, like work, dating, finances and more. At Shine Cancer Support, we’ve been there and we get it. We’re here to help you deal with everything that your diagnosis brings, before, during and after treatment, and to welcome you into our community.

Our values

1. Inclusive - Our services are open to anyone in their 20s, 30s and 40s with a cancer diagnosis, no matter what type or stage, when your diagnosis was, or whatever your background is.

2. Approachable - We want everyone in our Shine community to feel welcomed and able to get involved, and we design all our services to be friendly, fun and down-to-earth.

3. Authentic - We’re patient-led and passionate, and we want everyone involved to have a genuine and honest voice, with patients’ voices at the heart of our work.

4. Innovative - As a small charity, we’re adaptable and agile, and we seek to be responsive to needs as they change. We listen to what our Shine community is saying and strive to find practical solutions.

5. Empowering - Our services aren’t about us “doing” to or for you. We want to empower you to ask the right questions, get the right information, take control, and make the best decisions for yourself.

About the role:

This post is a Monday - Friday role

Fixed Term Contract Until March 2025

The role involves working in multi-agency settings in Camden and Islington, working in partnership with existing delivery structures, local networks and developing collective practices. Navigators are able to manage their own their own time, working flexibly on the go, including some working from home.

The Navigator will carry a caseload of 10 client who are rough sleeping and experiencing multiple disadvantage, and will provide end-to-end holistic, coordinated support for each individual, from first contact in a street setting through to helping them to achieve a more settled and fulfilled lifestyle.

Navigators will provide personalised solutions which demonstrate innovation, creativity as well as iterative learning.

The approach taken with clients will be psychologically informed, incorporating an understanding of acute mental health conditions, complex trauma, and addiction.

As a Navigator, you will provide support such as:

•  Assessing their needs and identifying their goals.
•  Helping them to find and maintain suitable accommodation.
•  Supporting them to access health, social care, and mental health services.
•  Assisting them to apply for benefits, grants, and other entitlements.
•  Linking them with education, training, and employment opportunities.
•  Empowering them to develop their skills, confidence, and resilience.
•  Advocating for them with other agencies and professionals.
•  Providing crisis intervention and harm reduction advice.

Please note: We will also be considering applicants from this vacancy for a permanent Navigator position for one of our Services in Hackney. This role is permanent but paid at a different salary banding starting at £30,342.85 and rising incrementally to £33,228.99 per annum.

About you:

• Previous experience of working with either rough sleepers or people with complex mental health, alcohol or substance use support needs. 
• An understanding of working with people using person-centred approaches and working collaboratively within a harm minimisation and recovery framework.
• The ability to manage a caseload and deliver positive outcomes, utilising your knowledge of the health and social care sector is also needed.   
• A flexible and creative approach to working with a sometimes hard to reach client group.   

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. 

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Closing Date: Sunday 8th September at midnight

Interview Date: Tuesday 17th September via Microsoft Teams

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.    

Regional Fundraiser

About us:

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice we care for children and young adults with life-shortening and life-threatening conditions. We are currently supporting around 250 families both in our hospice and in family homes.

Our support services are wide ranging and bespoke to each family including end of life treatment and care, respite short breaks, counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy, home visits and much much more.  It costs more than £6.5m to keep our doors open for families across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Lincolnshire and Chesterfield and Derbyshire. We receive around 16% of our funding from statutory sources.

Our team of passionate fundraisers work across the communities we serve to generate funds to help children and families make memories they’ll always treasure. We are the only children’s hospice in South Yorkshire, and each and every penny our team raises helps us to put smiles on the faces of the families in our care. As well as touching our supporters’ hearts, our exciting, high-profile fundraising campaigns make a real difference to families who too often have nowhere else to turn.

If you want to help change lives while having plenty of fun along the way, we’d love to hear from you.

The role:

Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice is seeking two full time Regional Fundraisers. These are key roles that will see you represent Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice by promoting and building awareness of the charity, working within a Corporate and Community environment to raise income and build strong relationships with our supporters.
No day is ever the same but as one of our Fundraisers you can be certain that each day, you’ll be making a real difference to the lives of local families.

You will work amongst a fun and dynamic team, led by the Regional Fundraising Manager where laughter and collaborative working is always on the agenda!

The requirements:

You will be required to represent Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice in your designated region by promoting and building awareness of the charity, working within a Corporate and Community environment to raise income and build strong relationships with our supporters. You will be required to understand your audience, working within the area to offer campaigns and activities that engage our donors, whilst positively supporting their donor journey. 

To support this role, you will also have a strong understanding of the fundraising sector and a track record in income generation or have experience of working in the sales industry. You will be able to positively sell and promote the charities key campaigns and initiatives to a diverse audience.

This is an exciting new opportunity for someone looking to broaden their fundraising experience, working within a region to build on the already strong brand of Bluebell Wood and become a recognised face within this area. 

Why work for us? :

We value each and every person who works for us, and we promise to support you however we can from day one. Read on to find out about our fantastic staff benefits:

We offer flexible working to suit your lifestyle (we’re all human after all) including hybrid working as standard.

Great tech bundles, allowing you to work effectively and easily from home, the office, or out and about across the region.

33 days of annual leave, with the option to buy and sell your leave (in case you spot a last minute bargain getaway)!

We also offer an active staff-led engagement programme which includes social get-togethers, Christmas parties, one-off surprise treats like ice cream days, and table tennis tournaments. We even offered additional leave when times have been tough to give our staff a well-deserved break during the pandemic.

And that’s not all! We also offer...

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Enhanced parental bereavement leave and compassionate leave

Investment in mental and physical health, including a healthcare cashback scheme, free counselling and generous sick pay

A salary sacrifice pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Volunteering and shadowing days across the hospice

Free parking at the hospice

Free drinks and subsidised meals

Time off in lieu

Free uniform if required

Passionate about dog training and behaviour? Want to help colleagues across the country ensure our four-legged friends are ready for their forever homes?

We're looking for a Senior Training and Behaviour Advisor to work closely with fantastic behaviour teams across the South East of England region.

About this role:
As Senior Training and Behaviour Advisor, you’ll:

• work closely with staff across the country to ensure dogs in our care have effective, bespoke rehabilitation programmes to meet their needs,
• provide advice to centre staff in rehoming centres, as well as contributing to the ongoing assessment and rehabilitation of dogs in our care,
• collaborate with Behaviour Officers to provide bespoke behaviour training,
• in specific cases, complete independent assessments of dog behaviour to evaluate and understand the best approach.

About you:
In this role you’ll be mentoring and motivating our Behaviour teams, so you'll need experience of giving regular feedback and supporting colleagues with professional development, while being empathetic to the impacts of working closely with dogs with complex behaviour.. You’ll need significant experience of handling challenging dogs and assessing dog behaviour, particularly in a kennel environment. This will be supported by excellent knowledge of dog behaviour and the ability to tailor evidence based, appropriate behaviour plans. 

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

A full manual driving licence is essential. The role involves monthly travel to our Rehoming Centres in the South East region: Basildon, Canterbury, Harefield, Kenilworth, Loughborough, Snetterton and Shoreham-by-Sea. This role is being offered as a fixed term contract for six months.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you complete an application form and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable interest, so to avoid disappointment early application is encouraged.

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

SSAFA, the UK’s oldest national tri-service military charity, supports 53,000 people annually. We’re looking for a driven and enthusiastic Head of Marketing & Brand to elevate our profile and drive our marketing efforts on a 6-month fixed term contract.

About the role

We’re looking for a dynamic branding expert to lead a talented team as we develop a new brand platform and deliver it via an integrated marcomms strategy that boosts brand awareness, drives fundraising, and engages our audience. You’ll oversee everything from advertising and media buying, creative design and brand development, through to developing a best-in-class marketing function. Collaborating with internal teams and external agencies, you’ll ensure our marketing aligns with SSAFA’s mission and goals.

This role is a pivotal leadership role within the Fundraising & Marcomms Directorate, as well as the wider charity.

About the team

You’ll be leading a marketing and content team within a broader marcomms unit, working closely with PR, digital, and fundraising experts, as we shape cutting-edge campaigns that will make a real difference. This is a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is a top priority.

About you

You have proven experience in strategic marketing and brand management, with a track record of delivering measurable campaigns. Your strong leadership and team management skills are complemented by excellent project management and budgeting abilities. You possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, alongside a deep commitment to the voluntary sector. Additionally, you understand the unique needs of the Armed Forces community.

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

About SSAFA 

 SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.

Further information about the role 

Click here to download the full job description

Review the benefits that SSAFA has to offer here

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. 

Closing date: Midnight on 05 September. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

Interviews: W/C 09 September 2024

Location: Barnet

Salary: (Salary Band 4.3) £39,727.10 – £42,340.73 per annum, Pro rata.

 (please note successful candidates are usually appointed at bottom of relevant band)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until November 2025

Closing Date: 8th September 2024 at 12 noon

Virtual Interview Date: 16th- 17th September 2024

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as Service Manager at Solace Women's Aid.

We exist to end the harm done through gender-based violence. Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse, as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives, free from abuse.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service

Solace's Barnet Advocacy and Support Service (Barnet SASS) is a part of our community service provision, providing advocacy and support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse across London. Our Barnet SASS service provides high-quality trauma-informed support, advocacy, and crisis intervention to survivors residing in the London Borough of Barnet.

About the Role

We are seeking a Service Manager to cover 1-year maternity leave and lead our community service in Barnet. As the manager of this service, your primary responsibility will be to oversee day-to-day operations and to lead a team of specialist Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs). You will be responsible for: 

• The day-to-day management of our Barnet community provision
• The development and maintenance of effective relationships with colleagues and a range of stakeholders
• Hold line management responsibility for a specialist team providing holistic support to survivors of domestic abuse.

About You

We are seeking someone with strong leadership skills with a commitment to keeping survivors at the centre of service delivery whilst also delivering on service targets. You will have a passion for ending male violence against women and girls (MVAWG) as well as a thorough understanding of MVAWG and experience of  experience of advocacy and support service provision, including co-located services.

As women we know that we don’t always apply for jobs unless we meet all of the criteria. If this applies to you, we ask that you consider using the supporting statement to show us how you believe your experience and skills will enable you to do the role, and how you think we might support you to develop in the role.

We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important. If you wish to learn more about the role or if you are unsure about whether to apply, we encourage you to contact our recruitment team.

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement through the recruitment portal. When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. If you require any support to apply for this role.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

Team: Community Fundraising

Location: Northern Ireland (we are flexible on location providing the candidate is based in Northern Ireland)

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend working for events

Salary: Up to £30,058 per annum

Contract: Permeant

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Community Fundraising Volunteer Team Leader:

• To recruit, develop, retain and support a diverse team of volunteers to enhance community fundraising activities and income generating opportunities.
• To lead on the promotion and coordination of volunteer activities within a community fundraising hub working collaboratively with the Community Fundraising Officers to drive income generation within the local vicinity.
• To provide practical, role specific and pastoral support for community fundraising volunteers adopting an exemplary approach to volunteer management and volunteer engagement.
• To ensure our dedicated volunteers have excellent experiences and have the skill, resources and motivation to maximize income generating opportunities.

About the Community Fundraising team:

• We sit within the Community Events team
• Our team is responsible for leading and supporting community activities to drive and grow our community fundraised income.
• We currently have a team of over 30

What we’re looking for in our Community Fundraising Volunteer Team Leader:

• Evidence of raising funds in a community fundraising environment
• Good experience in volunteer management/ supervision
• Experience as a team leader or supervisor
• Direct experience of working with volunteers
• Experience in Community Fundraising
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 5th September 2024

Virtual interview date: TBC

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1.Anonymised application form

2.Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

A fantastic opportunity for a fundraiser to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive fundraising team. You will be reporting to the Lead for Corporate & Community Engagement and working in a very varied and exciting working environment.

The perfect candidate will enjoy forging positive and robust relationships with corporate partners and local small businesses across Berkshire and into surrounding counties, delivering vital income for our charity.  This will include assisting them with organising and delivering events.

You will use your creative and professional skillset to provide high-quality account management, stewardship, and growth in existing corporate partnerships.

You will work proactively to generate new business leads to secure valuable partnerships for our charity. You will undertake research, create compelling proposals for a range of audiences and support applications for COTY.

This role will suit an individual who has solid experience of fundraising and wants to develop their career in corporate partnership management.

Based at our state-of-the-art children’s hospice just outside Maidenhead, this role is a brilliant opportunity for someone to add value to a growing fundraising team. If you are passionate about raising money to help, make our services available to all families that need us and will reflect our core values in all that you do, we would love to hear from you.

About us

SurvivorsUK exists for men, boys and non-binary people who have experienced any form of sexual violence. 

We support – by providing services such as a helpline, counselling, ISVA and groupwork.
We challenge – by raising public awareness of the issue, and dispelling myths
We build – by creating and facilitating networks for better access to help

Role

In this exciting role, you will provide pro–active emotional, practical and advocacy support for male and non-binary survivors who have experienced any form of sexual violence and are engaging (or considering engaging) with the criminal justice system. 

Our ISVAs work with clients currently residing in any London borough, or if the abuse was committed in any London borough. Some travel to London will be expected.

We consider people from a wide range of educational backgrounds and work experience. What matters is that you are empathetic and will support the specific needs of our clients.

Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more information.

Benefits of Working with Us

- We are a Disability Confident Employer
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Clinical Supervision, if relevant for your role
- Acces to gym at our Hackney Wick offices
- Commitment to your professional development

How to apply

To express an interest in the role and to be considered, please review our JD and Personal Spec and submit the following:

• An up-to-date CV.
• A supporting statement that addresses the requirements in the person specification and outlines your motivations for applying.

Closing date: Sunday 8th September 2024 at 11.30pm
Shortlisting for Interviews: Week beginning the 16th of Sept. The interview will be held remotely via Teams or Zoom.

We encourage applications from people who share some of the identities of our service users (men and non-binary people), and from people from communities experiencing structural oppression, including Black and Asian, trans and disabled people. SurvivorsUK is committed to continually reviewing and developing our practice as an equal opportunities employer.

Please let us know if you would like any assistance or adjustments during the interview process. We are here to support you in any way we can.

At Help for Heroes, we support the Armed Forces Community to Live Well after service.

There are many ways we support veterans, their loved ones and people who worked alongside the UK Armed Forces. We help people with their physical and mental health needs, and a range of welfare issues. Our support offers people the skills, confidence and knowledge to make a success of life after service.

And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).

As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are:

Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic. 

We have an incredible opportunity for a Community Occupational Therapist to join our team. Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.

About You

Help For Heroes are looking for a highly skilled, professional, and experienced Lead Occupational Therapist to join our expanding clinical team. Are you a committed, flexible OT with a minimum of 6 years post-registration experience and experience working at Band 7 or above looking to expand your skills and have the opportunity to work with the Armed Forces Community? If you have the ability to work independently but still enjoy having the support of a team, you could contribute your skills and experience to improve the quality of life for the people we support. Are you happy to embrace a flexible work pattern as the position will involve frequent travel to meet veterans in their own homes/ communities and for events which may require overnight stays?  If you have experience of delivering Occupational Therapy for both physical and mental health conditions, then your holistic approach will help improve the lives of the people we support. Support with sleep challenges and sensory needs are a large part of the role so experience in these areas would be welcomed.

About the Role

You will have the opportunity to work in the homes and local communities supporting people with physical and mental health needs which are creating barriers to meaningful occupation. By carrying your own defined caseload, you will be able to identify barriers that are affecting veterans’ ability to be as independent as possible and live the life they want to live. You will be assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating Occupational Therapy interventions for those who have served our country and improving their quality of life. You will have the opportunity to be creative in your solutions and the community setting will allow you to address these needs in the best environment for the Armed Forces Community. This role would be ideal for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career and is keen to be at the forefront of evidence-based practice in a supportive team.

About the Team

You will be joining the clinical team at Help for Heroes to provide community based Occupational Therapy input to Armed Forces veterans. We are resourceful in finding ways to enable and empower those we support in the healthcare domain. Our aim is to champion the Armed Forces Community and to do this as one team of Occupational Therapists, Nurses and administrators. If you feel that you could join a team that is excited, confident and ready for challenges this may be role for you.

What we offer

To enable our colleagues to thrive in all aspects of their lives we proudly support flexible working practices. You can tailor your working day around your work and private commitments providing you always maintain an excellent and effective service to those we support and the team. And there are also a wide range of other benefits we offer like 29 days paid holiday and a health cashback plan.

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a leading professional body for civil engineers. We are committed to engineering a sustainable world through our work in education, standards and influencing policy.

The Role:

We are seeking a Governance Officer to provide efficient and effective support to all Trustee Board and Council related operations. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth running of the Institution and the delivery of our objectives.

This is a full-time position, currently hybrid working, and our office is located in Westminster within easy reach of Westminster Tube Station and the overground rail network.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

Customer Focus

· Interact with candidates in producing material for Trustee Board and Council election ballots.

· Assist the Governance Manager in ensuring the smooth running of ICE ballot processes.

· Ensure the accurate production of the annual register of interests.

· Liaise with Trustees and obtain their related party transactions.

· Provide advice on the interpretation of the Royal Charter and By-laws.

· Progress arrangements for the annual Trustee Board Strategy Meeting.

· Assist in developing confidential citations for Honours.

· Provide first-line advice and guidance on Governance enquiries.

· Respond to ad-hoc enquiries from the President, Vice Presidents, Trustees, Council members, and ICE staff.

Operational

· Provide effective committee support to the Trustee Board and Council.

· Manage the procurement of iPads for Trustees and Council members.

· Update and maintain biographical details of Trustees and Council members.

· Support the coordination of the annual review of ICE committees.

· Produce and issue material for the annual Council Calendar and Committee booklet.

· Review and maintain a five-year plan of potential candidates for Honours.

· Support the execution of corporate governance issues and preparation of Royal Charter and By-law changes.

· Support projects to improve or develop the Governance or Administration of the ICE.

Financial

· Monitor and process expense claim forms of Trustees and Council members.

· Monitor costs for the Trustees Annual Strategy meeting.

· Facilitate the registration of new Trustees and Council members on the ICE’s Corporate Travel Portal.

· Seek information on Trustees/Council members annual travel patterns.

What we are looking for:

· Good understanding of committee protocol, understanding of governance and decision-making processes, excellent written and verbal English,

· intermediate user of Microsoft Package, MS Teams and intermediate minute-taking skills.

· Ability to develop good working relationships, particularly with trustees and member volunteers.

· Background in committee practices and processes, including minute writing, managing tasks to meet deadlines and working under own initiative.

· Exposure in a Governance or Secretariat Team, managing data systems, working with senior executives, working on confidential policy matters and understanding technical/scientific/engineering terminology is desirable.

· Excellent time management skills, ability to plan, excellent customer service skills, great communication skills, attention to detail, teamwork, discretion, logical approach, willingness to improve systems and processes..

ICE Group benefits include:

· Hybrid working

· 25 days holiday + 8 Public holidays + Christmas shutdown

· Up to eight per cent of salary contributed to a personal pension scheme

· Annual £100 allowance towards your wellbeing

· 24-hour employee support line

· Death in service benefit equivalent to one year’s salary

· Interest free season ticket loan

· Cycle to work scheme

· Big Gym membership savings with the GymFlex scheme

• Your Rewards discount scheme

Are you a passionate and experienced fundraiser looking to make a significant impact in the fight against modern slavery? Justice & Care is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Philanthropy Lead to join our dynamic Development Team in London.

About Us: 

Justice & Care exists to bring freedom to people and communities living under the grip of slavery. We rescue men, women, and children who have been brutally exploited, restore their lives, and dismantle criminal networks. Our award-winning work spans across Bangladesh, Romania, and the UK, making a tangible difference in the fight against human trafficking.

The Role: 

As the Philanthropy Lead, you will play a crucial role in our 10-year strategy to significantly reduce modern slavery by 2035. You will be at the forefront of building partnerships and accelerating the growth of income from major donors, including high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and philanthropic foundations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with existing investors while identifying and engaging new major donors.

• Develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies to achieve and exceed ambitious funding targets.

• Produce compelling proposals and presentations that resonate with donors' personal interests.

• Lead high-profile events and international trips to engage supporters and raise awareness.

• Act as an external ambassador for Justice & Care, representing us at key events and within philanthropic circles.

What We’re Looking For:

• A seasoned fundraiser with a proven track record of securing five and six-figure donations.

• A natural relationship builder who is confident, emotionally intelligent, and able to establish trust with a wide range of stakeholders.

• An outstanding communicator, both in person and on paper, with the ability to tell a compelling story about our work.

• Results-driven and unafraid to take the initiative, you thrive in a target-driven environment and enjoy overcoming new challenges.

• Passionate about eradicating modern slavery, you are ready to roll up your sleeves and contribute to our mission.

Why Join Us? 

You will be joining a supportive and collaborative team that has seen a 750% increase in baseline sustainable income over the last seven years. At Justice & Care, we celebrate individual and group successes, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to a cause that truly changes lives.

Location: London office, with hybrid working options available (must be able to attend the London office a minimum of 3 days a week). 

Salary: £40,000-£50,000, dependent on experience. 

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week, with flexibility). 

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays + birthday leave, workplace pension scheme, private healthcare, and more.

How to Apply: If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you! Apply through this platform.

Join us in the fight to end modern slavery and create lasting freedom for individuals and communities.

Closing Date: 13 September 2024