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Invitation to Tender 

Development of Praxis’ Strategic Plan 2026-2031 

 About Praxis

Praxis is an award-winning human rights charity fighting for migrant rights since 1983. We give advice, provide support, and campaign so that migrants and refugees in the UK can live with safety, dignity and respect. Our direct services support people in London, and our training and campaign work has national impact. Our core purpose is to help migrants in crisis or at risk, ensuring they can live in safety, overcome the barriers they face, and take control of their own future. From our East London base, we strive for a world where people are not defined by their immigration status, and everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Purpose of the role

As our 2020-25 strategy draws to a close, we are seeking a dynamic and insightful consultant(s) to provide expert strategy support and facilitation that will result in the development of Praxis’ next Strategic Plan 2026-31. The consultant(s) will play a key role in helping us clarify our mission, set actionable goals, and develop a comprehensive strategy that aligns with our vision for the future.This process will help us focus our efforts and resources on securing the most impactful change for migrants and refugees at risk of destitution and homelessness. Undertaking this process now will help us ensure that our organisation is in a strong position to respond to future challenges including increasing hostility towards migrant communities, deepening economic inequality and the ongoing housing crisis.

Objectives of the consultancy

· Review our current vision, mission and values

· Identify the key strengths of our current approach and our impact areas.

· Explore areas for organisational development.

· Make recommendations for our strategic priorities for the next 5 years.

· Support the CEO and Board of Directors to draft a new Strategic Plan and updated Theory of Change that will guide our work from 2026-2031.

Relationships

The process will be led by the CEO in close collaboration with the Chair of the Board of Directors.

 

Person Specification

The CEO is looking for a thought partner who has the following:

• Demonstrable success in facilitating strategic planning processes, particularly for charities.

· Proven strategic and analytic skills, including the ability to identify and challenge on critical questions, choices, and pay-offs.

• Skilled at designing and leading workshops, managing group dynamics, and fostering consensus.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Flexible and responsive to the evolving needs of the process and organisation.

· A general understanding of the immigration sector and the needs of people at the sharp end of immigration policy.

 

Our Values

These are the values everyone at Praxis is expected to work according. Candidates are required to support, uphold and sustain these values.

We listen to the needs of our community

We always start with the insight from the people we support

We strive for a better way

We are ambitious for change and use our passion and questioning spirit to help us make progress.

Everyone belongs here

We create respectful, empathetic relationships that ensure everyone feels valued and seen

We learn together

We make space for individual and collective learning so we can elevate our impact

Timeline

To register your expression of interest please send the proposal.

The deadline for submission is 24 February 2025 before 23:59.

We would like to appoint a consultant in March 2025 and conclude the process at the latest by end of January 2026.

Application process

We welcome expression of interest proposals, which should include:

· Proposed project process, including a rough breakdown of a five-month timeline for the project.

· Fee, including VAT (if applicable). Our budget for this work is limited to £10,000, including VAT.

· The names and CVs/ profiles of the consultant(s) and the role which they will play.

· Any additional value you would bring within the price.

To register your expression of interest please send the proposal.

The deadline for submission is 24 February 2025 before 23:59.

Further information about the interview process will be provided to successful applicants.

We are looking for an Accommodation Coordinator to oversee the work of our Male and Family safehouses in South Yorkshire. Our Accommodation teams work to provide a safe and secure place for Survivors of Modern Day Slavery who have nowhere else to go. Accommodation Coordinators are organised and caring. They assist with the management of the service to our accommodation services users by supporting current advocates with their cases, offering guidance and instruction and helping train and induct new caseworkers. In addition to this they will complete administrative and health and safety duties in line with The Salvation Army Modern Slavery Contract.
 

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Management of advocates in the team. Including but not limited to: interviews, supervisions, appraisals and managing leave requests.
• Be the first point of contact for your team.
• Ensuring adherence to all internal procedures regarding Causeway, the Safe House and any legislation including external KPI's.
• Supporting Advocates to ensure all service users are given excellent support and advocacy by the team, with effective journey plans to independence
• Effective Preventative and Reactive Safeguarding
• Complete weekly management reports and trackers
• Appropriate reporting to Line Manager in weekly meetings
• To organise day to day running of shifts such as appointments, staffing levels and service user’s needs
• To help resolve any on-going issues in the accommodation
• Oversight of Client Management System (CMS) tracking support hours and case management
• Administration of Advocate and volunteer rotas at the accommodation
• Administrating petty cash use at the accommodation
• Arrange team meetings for the house staff and volunteers as well as attend staff and management meetings as needed.
• Liaising with external companies who are completing work in the property e.g. cleaning companies
• Maintaining, and developing as needed, local service links and contacts
• Oversight of health and safety including regular checks at the property
• Oversight of preparation of bedrooms, folders and paperwork for new service users
• Keeping stock of welcome packs and manage donations at the accommodation
• Oversee the implementation of medication policy and procedures across the safe houses
• To ensure the staff/service user and communal (indoor and outdoor) areas are kept clean and tidy and to administrate any necessary cleaning rotas
• To organise weekly activities for service users and be a link for those accessing activities in the local area
• To encourage feedback and respond to action points raised by service users about the accommodation
• To carry out on call as designated on the rota

Any other duties that are commensurate with the role

Role Summary

The Head of Wellbeing is an exciting role within SHM Foundation. The successful candidate will work with the leadership team, internal teams, funders and partners. This role has three main areas of focus

• Internally – work with our people and teams to design and implement wellbeing processes internally. Support our senior leadership in defining what the Foundation mean by wellbeing
• Externally – work with our funders and partners to support all aspects of wellbeing on projects
• Intellectually – keeping abreast of current academic research in the wellbeing space

This is a unique and fulfilling opportunity to shape the direction of our charity, collaborating closely with our passionate staff, volunteers and Board of Trustees.

Core Responsibilities

• Create academic papers, blog posts and reports on all aspects of Wellbeing
• Work directly on projects as a Wellbeing expert to support delivery of Wellbeing initiatives
• Design and implement internal processes and strategies to support the Wellbeing of SHM Foundation people
• Work with our partners to manage the Wellbeing aspects of projects. Including budget handling, reporting, project management, strategy etc. 
• Work with SHM Foundation leadership to define and evolve what we consider Wellbeing and what elements to include
• Additional Activities(as needed)
• Collaborate with HR, Operations and Leadership to create a holistic Wellbeing approach

Relevant Skills

• Professional or Academic background in Mental Health
• Comfortable and resilient when working with sensitive subject matters
• High levels of confidentiality
• Successful experience working remotely/ within a global team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Positive attitude to problem solving
• The ability to analyse and interpret academic data
• Report writing
• A passion for being part of a team driving for positive social change globally

Qualifications & Experience

Required: Bachelor’s degree and excellent academic record; fluency in English
Preferred: at least 3 years’ experience in working in Mental Health or Wellbeing in a professional/ academic setting
Preferred: Some experience working with grassroots initiatives and local teams
Desirable, but not required: Recent experience in a similar role or field and working internationally

We’re expanding our team and are looking for a Care Assistant to join us at Maurice House. This role offers 36 hours per week, with shifts between 07:45 and 19:45, Monday to Sunday.

As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate care to our residents, many of whom have served in the Armed Forces. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care, supporting residents with their daily routines, and ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times. You will help with mobility, nutrition, and medication as required, and will work closely with colleagues to provide a safe, welcoming environment. Maintaining accurate care records and communicating effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals will also be an essential part of your role.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent care, putting people at the heart of everything they do. While an NVQ Level 2 qualification is desirable, we are happy to support you in achieving this if you are committed to progressing your career. A generous pension scheme and access to our Employee Assistance Programme are just some of the additional benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our team.

About our care home
The Royal British Legion operates six care homes across the UK, dedicated to providing exceptional residential, nursing, and dementia care to veterans and their families. At Maurice House, fostering a supportive community is paramount. With a specialized dementia lodge, 12 acres of beautiful grounds, and a diverse range of engaging activities, we offer a warm and welcoming environment for our residents. The home features 77 en-suite bedrooms and comfortable lounges, while our expert care team provides specialized support, including dedicated care within our dementia lodge for up to 30 residents. With its blend of comfort, community, and exceptional standards, Maurice House provides a welcoming home where those who served feel truly valued.

What we offer:

- 22 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Generous pension with employer contributions up to 14% (salary sacrifice options available)
- Life assurance of 3 times your salary
- Enhanced sick pay
- Paid carers and dependents leave
- DBS checks covered by us
- Free parking
- Access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
- Rewards hub with exclusive discounts

Apply now to become part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

After testing and refining the Vegan Business Circle in Budapest, Hungary, we are now ready to expand to several European cities.

We are looking for chapter leaders in Europe who will build local plant-based business communities. We provide you with the know-how, materials, and support network. You’ll also receive a seed grant of €1,000 to get started and the opportunity to earn a continuous commission from local VBC membership fees.

If you live in Europe and you would like to organize a local vegan business group, apply till 28 February 2025!

Organize VBC business breakfasts in your city:

• Find an ideal venue
• Identify and invite potential speakers
• Invite guests
• Host the business breakfasts

Build a local VBC group

• Recruit members 
• Help them to find new business connections
• Host VBC MasterMind meetups
• Strenghten collective advocacy

Become a leader in VBC International

• Maintain the local member database
• Keep statistics and collect feedback
• Participate in bi-weekly online meetings with HQ and fellow chapter leaders

What do we offer?

- Know-how: We’ll teach you the full process with a franchise handbook.

- Materials: We’ll provide you online (website, CRM, automatisms) and offline (roll-up, pens, notes) tools.

- In-person training (2 days in-person training in Berlin. (We’ll reimburse your travel costs up to 500€.)

- Seed grant (We’ll give you a seed grant of €1,000 to get started.)

- Continous commision (We’ll also give the opportunity to earn a continuous commission from local VBC membership fees.)

- Support network (We’ll support you in bi-weekly online meetings from HQ with fellow chapter leaders.)

A renowned housing provider in the local area in East London is looking for a Tenancy Sustainment Officer.

The organisation's aim is be local, visible and supportive to its community whilst providing excellent customer service to their tenants.

They are looking for someone with tenancy sustainment/financial inclusion/welfare benefits experience to come in and add value to the role.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting and guiding tenants through their tenancies
• Welfare benefits advice and support
• Providing advice to vulnerable tenants
• Carrying out benefits checks and income maximisation

Requirements:

• Knowledge of welfare benefits to help sustain tenancies
• Strong customer service and a supportive nature
• Understanding of safeguarding legislation and polices
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders

If you are experienced providing customers with support through their tenancies and like making a difference in communities, please apply ASAP.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Position: HR Advisor x2 roles
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), Fixed Term contract
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £35,825* per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Profession/ Technical

*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £35,825 per annum, increasing to £38,065* after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £40,304* after a further 6 months.

About us 

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK. 

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus. 

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. 

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. 

About this job 

You’ll have worked in a similar role at this level. You’ll have substantial experience of advising on grievances, disciplinary matters and sickness absence. In addition, you will undertake general HR administration, payroll input each month and provide cover for colleagues within the HR Operations team as and when required.

HR Advisor (Employee Relations) 6 months Fixed Term contract.

In this role, you will be the go-to expert on employee relations, providing first-line advice, guidance, and casework support across the organisation. With the ability to hit the ground running, you'll play a key role in fostering a positive working environment while ensuring legal compliance and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice on employment law, performance management, and disciplinary matters.

• Advising casework related to grievances, disciplinary issues, absence management, and other complex employee matters.

• Build strong relationships with managers, supporting them through sensitive HR challenges.

• Provide cover for colleagues within the HR Operations team as required.

HR Advisor (Recruitment Lead) – Fixed Term contract until June 2026

As our Recruitment Lead, you’ll spearhead our talent acquisition strategy, providing a high-quality, friendly, and efficient service. You'll lead recruitment campaigns and collaborate with managers to ensure a seamless and inclusive candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment campaigns for a variety of roles.

• Being the first point of contact for candidate applications and relating queries

• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and external partners to identify top talent.

• Liaising with external job boards and agencies

• Ensure best practices in inclusive recruitment and onboarding processes.

• Support HR administration with the onboarding of new starters

Closing date for applications: 9:00 am Monday 24 February 2025

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

Head Porter and Health & Safety Manager
Hours of Work: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
Based: Cambridge

The Role

The role of Head Porter and Health & Safety Manager is a senior leadership role, crucial to College life with a wide ranging remit. Reporting to the Bursar, this role makes a vital contribution to the smooth running of the College, through collaboration across a varied and diverse community, and a large estate. As well as managing a welcoming hospitable first class front of house function based at the three Porters’ Lodges on the main College sites, the Head Porter and Health & Safety Manager is responsible for security and safety across the College's estate.

About Us

This is a wonderful opportunity to work for the second oldest of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge. Regarded as one of the most progressive and informal, Clare is renowned as a College that achieves academically at the highest levels, whilst also being welcoming, forward-thinking, and inclusive.

Located in the heart of Cambridge city centre, the College is extraordinarily beautiful and famed for its gardens on "the Backs" (the famous backs of the Colleges that overlook the River Cam). Our gardens are widely renowned as some of the best in Cambridge and are valued by all members of the College, as well as our guests. Clare’s Old Court, a Grade I listed building, is the centre of the College and is unique among the ancient Cambridge Colleges in having maintained its architectural integrity over the course of its history.

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary will be between £50,000 and £55,000 DOE. In addition to this the post holder would be eligible for a bonus every year, meals on duty and uniform is provided. We also offer membership of a defined pension contribution scheme, a Healthcare cash plan and parking.

The closing date is 12pm on 24 February 2025
Interviews will be held on the 4 March 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Clare College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Clare College is committed to treating all job applications on their merit irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marital status or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or gender, where any of these cannot be shown to be a requirement of the job concerned. Recruitment, selection and promotion procedures will be monitored to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities.

No agencies please.

Salary: £44,511 per annum (£43,761 per annum + £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum) + £4,082 London Weighting p.a. (if eligible)

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Homebased anywhere in the UK with some travel required

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results , and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK.   97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they “ love working for TACT”.

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.

Overall Duties of the Commercial Bid Writer & Fundraiser  will include:

• Taking the lead in identifying, coordinating, and managing tendering opportunities, processes, and contracts for TACT.
• Overseeing the commissioning and contractual tender portfolio, which will involve ensuring high-quality submissions, and maintaining compliance with all relevant procedures.
• Contribute to fundraising efforts by developing and managing grant applications, securing corporate partnerships, and coordinating annual fundraising events.

The main requirements for this role include:

• GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in bid and tender writing with a strong track record of successful submissions.
• Experience in fundraising, particularly in grant applications, corporate partnerships, and donor engagement.
• Knowledge of fundraising legislation, regulations and record-keeping.
• An understanding of the children’s social care system.
• Familiarity with trusts, foundations, corporate fundraising, and major donor funding mechanisms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills to identify tender and funding opportunities.
• Highly organised, with the ability to track and manage multiple contracts and funding streams.
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to craft compelling and accurate documentation.
• Competent using MS Office Suite including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc

 TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
• An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

The  Commercial Bid Writer & Fundraiser may be homebased within England, Scotland or Wales but will be required to travel to face-to-face meetings, training and team wellbeing events as and when required.

A Standard DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

• Closing Date: Monday, 24th February 2025
• Interview Date: Tuesday,11th March 2025 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

We are recruiting two permanent Funding Officers – one will predominantly support our work across Swindon, Wiltshire, Somerset & Dorset, and the other will mainly work in the Devon & Cornwall patch. You’ll be part of our wider South West team, supporting across the region and working day-to-day in a team of fellow Funding Officers, supported by a Funding Manager.

Ideally you will live in or near one of the patches and have excellent knowledge of the area. This role is classed as mobile working which means you will be expected to work from and visit various locations across the area, including your home. The ability to drive and have access to a vehicle is therefore beneficial, although not essential.

• You will assess applications for funding and manage grants using local knowledge, best practice and thematic expertise and you will harness the experience of customers and stakeholders to improve our grant making and inform our decision making.
   
• Being responsible for supporting local people and communities, you will have a strong understanding of our vision, our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and our funding products.
   
• Being responsible for a pipeline of projects you will need to understand and respond to the different needs of our customers by providing advice and considered feedback, and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations.
   
• You will also ensure that both grant management and assessment play an effective part in contributing to the Fund’s knowledge and learning as a grant maker. You will manage your own caseload, liaise with grant recipients, undertake project visits, identify and manage risk, support organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact.

The role will support our transition to our new Strategy, It Starts With Community, and you will need to work within the Fund’s policies and procedures and the necessary legislation, in a way that is in line with our vision and principles.

You will represent the Fund, including at funding fairs and external meetings, creating opportunities for people to come together. You will share learning from your role with other colleagues so that we can maximise our impact.

Interview Dates: 17th & 18th March 2025 – Face to Face in Exeter

Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. Exeter is the regional Office

On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below 

Essential criteria  

• Communication skills: Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on written communication for assessment purposes. 
• Analytical skills: Ability to assess a high volume of applications, make good judgements, challenge when appropriate and manage risk. 
• Relational skills: Ability to build, develop and promote effective relationships with colleagues, community organisations and other external agencies with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Organisational skills: An ability to use your initiative and manage your own workload and time, meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Values driven and passionate about the Fund’s purpose.

Desirable criteria  

• Demonstrable sound IT skills, in particular Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn detailed processes quickly and accurately. 
• Lived experience or working knowledge of the needs and priorities of communities in and across the SW, especially under-represented groups plus an understanding of the local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
• Understanding of financial planning and business plans, ability to analyse accounts and numerical data.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) 

A collaborative and tenant focused Housing provider in East London is looking to take on a Income Recovery Officer in their welcoming team environment.

They believe in affordable, good quality houses and are committed to making a difference to their customers and communities in the local area.

They are looking to bring someone in for a minimum of 6 months with the high likelihood it is extended further. The candidate will manage their patch of properties and are responsible for maximising rental income whilst providing great customer support.

Responsibilities:

• Lead on rent accounts and be the point of contact for tenants for queries
• Maximise income recovery through intervention
• Follow landlord approved escalation processes and procedures
• Hit personal and team KPI's and help with the take-up of Universal Credit

Requirements:

• Knowledge of income management and relevant housing legislation
• Understanding of welfare benefits and use of financial records and IT systems
• Strong customer service and working well in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders

If you are looking for your next role and are experienced in Rental Income, please apply ASAP.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Up to £38,000 basic depending on experience, plus £12 000 on target bonus (uncapped), non-contributory pension, 25 days annual leave

Hours 9am to 5.30pm reducing to 9am to 5pm during August & December

We offer working from home 3 days per week, with 2 days in the office minimum per week. Flexible working hours offered after satisfactory completion of probationary period

Our mission at CharityJob is to help charities find great people using great technology!

As an Account Manager you will...

• Provide innovative digital job board solutions to charities and not-for-proift organisations, helping them to reach and attract their ideal candidates. You will build relationships and sales pipeline with our large customer base as well as developing new business from qualified leads and incoming calls.
• Predominantly over the phone and through video conferencing you will be able to engage clients in needs based conversations and give online demonstrations of how CharityJob works, plus the options available to meet specific recruitment needs. You will then recommend and sell recruitment solutions that range from job board packages to content driven newsletter options and industry-leading premium products.
• Join a team of salespeople who are passionate about what they do, working hard and smart for their customers. So, if you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity amongst a close team of Account Managers, working in a fast-paced environment with superb technology, then please read on....

The person we are looking for...

•  Is friendly and outgoing with a terrific phone manner
•  Takes pride in providing excellent customer service to win, keep and grow relationships
•  Is target and reward driven
•  Is IT Literate and mentally agile
•  Has an interest and knowledge in digital solutions
•  Can demonstrate success in an outbound sales environment

The Company

From launch in 2000 CharityJob has grown quickly to become the UK’s largest and busiest job board for the not for profit sector. We are the trusted recruitment partner for thousands of charities, NGO's and agencies working within the sector. We're a small friendly team where the culture is entrepreneurial, practical, approachable and fun; all within a goal-oriented environment. Our salespeople are the best in the business. 

We are only accepting applications for this role from applicants who live in the UK.

Events Officer

We’re seeking a pro-active and friendly individual to join an exciting Learning and Events team.

We’re looking for someone with excellent people skills to join the team in delivering a busy events programme. Events are a way of bringing the voluntary sector together to provide important information, facilitate co-production and celebrate the incredible work carried out by staff and volunteers in all corners of Wales. This opportunity is perfect for anyone looking to increase their knowledge and experience of producing engaging events to a wide range of audiences.

Welsh Language Category: Desirable

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, flexibly

Salary: £32,372* increasing to £34,308* per annum following successful completion of a six- month probationary period. The post will attract a contribution of 9% of annual salary to the approved pension scheme.

* Salary reviews are taking place for April 2025

Location: Flexible: There are office hubs in Rhyl, Aberystwyth and Cardiff that staff can utilise.

About the role

As Events Officer, you would be responsible for delivering an annual events programme, including the flagship conference gofod3 and The Welsh Charity Awards. The exciting events programme attracts hundreds of participants every year and really helps the sector to make a bigger difference.

This role will provide countless opportunities to develop leadership and communications skills whilst working within a supportive and knowledgeable team. You will get involved in all aspects of event planning from sourcing venues and liaising with speakers to producing marketing materials.

Why work here:

Benefits include 25 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays and 5 additional discretionary days, Personal Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Sick Pay Scheme, agile working and healthcare cash plan.  

You will be working for an organisation that embraces diversity, with excellent work life balance policies, where flexible working is promoted, and the culture is to nurture staff through effective leadership and excellent team working. They are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

The organisation invests in its employees and their development. As well as being a Living Wage Employer, committed to paying staff the real living wage, they have been awarded Investors in People accreditation.

Closing date: 11 March 2025 – 10am

Interview date: 20 March 2025

Applications submitted in the medium of Welsh are welcomed and will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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CSE PROJECT WORKER

Permanent with Funding until 30th September 2025

Hours: 37 hours.

Salary: £26,269.74 Pro rata (plus allowances)

The Children's Society is currently undertaking a pay and grading review - this review is intended to improve our current approach; we are currently consulting with our recognised trade union and any changes are due to be implemented in April 2025.

Location: Nottinghamshire

Nottingham Branch - Castle Cavendish Works, Dorking Road, Nottingham, NG7 5PN

** Clean UK Driving License required **

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people (CYP) at risk of sexual exploitation? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced practitioner to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will bring a wealth of experience working with CYP at-risk of exploitation and will become an integral part of our small, supportive team of experienced youth workers. Together, we strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment, empowering young people to overcome challenges and thrive.

Benefits

Enhanced AL 28 days-length of service extra 2 after 2, 5 and 7 goes up to 36 days.

Free eye tests-claim back via my finance-take form to dentist-eye test form-can also claim for glasses.

Pension-match contribution up to 8%-can opt out, have to be auto enrolled every 2 years-do get money refunded if opt out-you contribute 4% and will be matched up to 8%.

Life assurance - death in service, 4x salary gets paid to nominated person.

Cycle to work-39% off bikes-cost can be spread across the year.

770 retailers discounts offered with YouStar App.

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our Nottinghamshire Service which works with and supports children and young people involved in and/or vulnerable to sexual exploitation/criminal exploitation and those young people that have required therapeutic support. We also have parent/carer support in place to emotionally support parents and carers that are impacted by exploitation and to raise awareness and increase understanding to enable to them to increase protection for their children.

We also deliver work around 'systems change' that challenge the challenges and barriers that exist within professional systems and processes that may increase further risk and harm for young people. The project supports young people who are wishing to exit the abusive and exploitative relationships/situations they find themselves involved/forced into. It also works preventatively with children and young people in a variety of settings as well as offering training and information sessions to groups of professionals regarding sexual exploitation.

We are currently looking for a creative and resilient person to join our dynamic, ambitious team.

A key part of this role will be your ability to build positive relationships with individual young people by providing intensive one to one support and group work interventions in order to reduce harm and develop their emotional resilience.

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-Social work degree or relevant qualification or experience.

-Experience of working within CSE for at least 6 months.

-Knowledge of the issues affecting young people at risk of CSE.

-Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating support activities for and with children & young people.

-Experience of working in partnership with a variety of agencies to achieve agreed outcomes.

-Able to communicate effectively at all levels, orally and in writing.

-Ability to engage young people their parents or carers within the community

-Able to use a variety of IT applications effectively.

-Able to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is on 11th March. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we can close this vacancy from the 25th February onwards.

Interviews will be held TBC

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