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Are you looking to start your career supporting vulnerable adults; working for a charity who makes a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless every day?

The St Mungo’s Pan London Rough Sleeping Teams provide a rapid response service, intervening to ensure no one needs to sleep rough. We are currently looking for people to join our teams as Night Reconnection and Night Assessment Workers in our services. In these roles you will: 

• Work as part of a busy team environment working closely with those affected by rough sleeping. 

• Provide a safe and supportive environment at night to clients; and support a team of Assessment and Reconnection Workers, with key tasks; such as implementing reconnection or assessment plans and supporting clients into appropriate accommodation.  

• Work on a 7 day weekly night rota pattern with an average of 3 waking night shifts in a row (for example 8pm–8.30am or 9pm–8am) 

About you 

These crucial roles will suit people with an interest in in developing key skills to build a career working in a support role, as well as:

• Some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or customers in a busy service environment. 

• Good communication skills and the ability to work with others effectively to get things done.

• Some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.

• You don’t need to have direct experience, above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives. 

How to apply 

Click the ‘Apply Now’ Button at the top of the page to start your online application form.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website. 

You will be able to confirm your preferred location during interview stage. If you are successful, we will do our best to match you to a vacancy in your preferred area. However, flexibly is essential as the Pan London teams continue to work in different settings and locations across the city at the current time to support clients where they need us the most.

Closing date: 10am on 22 July 2024 

Interview and assessments on: w/c 05 August 2024 

Finance and Payroll Administrator

(Fixed Term until end of June 2025)

Manchester

Starting salary for this position is £23,604 per annum (plus contributory pension)

About MAG:

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

About the role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join our team in a dynamic administrative role that combines general administration, finance, and payroll responsibilities. Your administrative skills will help make a real difference supporting our global lifesaving work, whilst allowing you to gain the experience in a very busy Corporate Finance department. You’ll provide excellent support to the business by taking responsibility for the administrative tasks associated with departmental transactional processes including purchase and sales ledger, payroll, and financial compliance. This is a comprehensive role ideal for someone with a strong administrative background and a keen eye for detail.

About you:

The ideal candidate will have proven administration experience and the ability to prioritize work to meet tight deadlines, approaching tasks methodically and thoroughly, remaining calm under pressure and collaborating enthusiastically as part of a team. Effective written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, and the ability to quickly learn bespoke systems are essential. The successful candidate will have GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English with grades A*-C / Grades 9-4 or AAT Level 2.

Basic knowledge of bookkeeping, an accounting system or a payroll system would be desirable but not essential.

Further information and how to apply:

For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website by the closing date of 22nd July 2024. 

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding here and background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on our website.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

Are you a dynamic and experienced property sales professional with a knack for hitting targets? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Work Schedule & Location

• Enjoy a balanced work-life with a Tuesday to Saturday schedule, giving you a well-deserved break every Monday.
• This role is both office and site-based, offering a diverse and stimulating work environment.
• The Housing Association sites are located across London in areas such as Croydon, Kidbrooke, Colindale, Finsbury Park, and North Acton. The specific site you'll be working at can vary, depending on staffing needs.
• You'll be stationed at a particular site for the entire day, so no need to worry about bouncing around different locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve a target of 4-5 property reservations per week, demonstrating your strong customer focus and sales skills.
• Be ready to travel across London to any of our sites where cover is required.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in property sales is essential, particularly in shared ownership.
• Competency with IT and computers is required.

Additional Information

• You may be based on a patch covering three sites: East Acton, Manor House, and Colindale, usually on a rota basis. This means you won't have to move between them during the day.
• There may be occasional instances where you'll need to cover at Kidbrooke or Croydon, but this won't be often and you'll be given advance notice.

If you want be part of a vibrant team committed to delivering excellent service in the not-for-profit housing sector, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Are you looking to develop and grow your business development experience in a sector-leading team?

Are you looking for a role within an organisation where the work you do makes a real difference to children's lives?

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Commercial Strategy Teamwithin the Professional Learning Services department, which leads on commercial activities that support the NSPCC's strategic objectives by engaging professionals and organisations who work with children. 

As a department, we produce, market and sell high-quality and evidence-based online and face-to-face child protection courses, as well as consultancy services, for anyone who works or volunteers with children. All revenue generated by our product portfolio is reinvested back into the NSPCC to help protect children. 

Why are we recruiting?

The Commercial Strategy Team is responsible for driving the department's 5-year growth strategy through data, insights and business development and we are now looking to grow the team to help us meet our ambitious goals.

We are recruiting for a Business Development Officer to join the team to help us identify and secure new customers across our online learning, trainer-led courses and consultancy service as well as support the work of the wider Business Development team. This role will give you the chance to change the future for thousands of children.

About the role

The key aspects of the role:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to agreed targets and KPIs
• Take the lead on business development campaigns for key sectors
• Progress new business enquiries, delivering key activities including providing quotes and product demos
• Conduct high quality industry and prospect research to grow the new business pipeline, proactively generating leads to agreed targets
• Attend conferences and events to raise awareness of Professional Learning Services to key audiences

We are looking for someone with: 

• Experience in a business development, sales or fundraising role, either in the charity sector or in the commercial sector
• Track record of successfully identifying and securing new business opportunities
• Experience of researching and managing a prospect pipeline
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills
• Experience of working with one or more commercial sectors, education or sport would be beneficial

Working environment and benefits

Whilst the role is primarily home based, there is an expectation for the successful candidate to regularly travel to other parts of the country for events, conferences, client meetings, team meetings, training and to support the wider team. Therefore, this role is suited to candidates on the UK mainland only.

In return, we can offer a flexible working arrangement to ensure a healthy work/life balance. The successful candidate may wish to work from their local NSPCC hub either as a hybrid arrangement, from time to time or may have individual circumstances that can be discussed at interview.

We also offer a variety of benefits including:

• 29 days annual leave + bank holidays increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service
• Employee benefits and assistance programme
• Generous matched pension up to 7%
• Life assurance scheme
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, adoption leave and IVF leave
• A range of learning and development opportunities including apprenticeship opportunities
• A range of lived experience network groups including Black Workers Support Group, Thrive Network, Muslim Colleagues and Allies Group, PINCC (Pride in the NSPCC's Colleagues and Children), the Family Network and Action 4 Deaf and Disabled as People Together.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the UK's leading children's charity and work alongside a friendly, passionate and dedicated team. If you share our passion about the impact you can create for children, we'd love to hear from you.

Please provide evidence of how you meet the person specification along with your motivation for applying in your application for this role.

Hundreds of inspiring events. Thousands of participants. One clear purpose.  

SPORTS PARTNERSHIPS EXECUTIVE

Salary: £29,000 per annum

Reports to: MFE Product Manager - Sports

Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Home-based (occasional travel will be required to our office in London and events across the country)

Closing date: Sunday 21 July 2024, 23:55

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

This is a unique opportunity to support a varied portfolio of high-value sporting events for Cancer Research UK including events such as the London Marathon, Great North Run, RideLondon-Essex 100 and Action Challenge Ultra Series. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver events which will not only be remembered by the participants and supporters but will also raise millions of pounds to fund our lifesaving research.

This is an exciting role for someone who is looking for a role with varied responsibilities which will help to develop and shape their careers. There is an expectation of some evening and weekend work to support our fantastic events all over the UK, but you will be eligible for time off in lieu. This work has a huge impact on Cancer Research UK's overall fundraising strategy, bringing us closer to the day when all cancers are cured. This would be a fantastic development opportunity for anyone currently in a support role or completing an internship at Cancer Research UK.

What will I be doing?

• Working with the MFE Product Manager - Sports, account managing and developing various high-value relationships with 3rd party event partners across the portfolio 

• Inform the development of the Sports Team PR and social communications plan with particular focus on our key events

• Proposing stretching sponsorship income and recruitment targets 

• Responsible for creating and managing Sports Team web pages and social media pages and producing innovative and bespoke content that is user friendly across all devices and briefing in social priorities

• Working in collaborate with our Event Delivery Team to support the planning and delivery of "On the day experiences", working with our operation teams and 3rd party event organisers to coordinate this

• Managing annual cycle of each event within portfolio including managing the online registration platforms, updating event pages, opening/closing events and fulfilling on-the-day activities at events 

• Through sector networking & tracking, establishing a solid understanding of our competitors and regularly conducting analysis that can be used to benefit the Sports Team as a whole

• Develop internal relationships with multiple teams across Cancer Research UK to maximise our internal Sports Team brand

• Play a key part in our Cancer Research UK on the day team for a number of Sports events (on weekends) nationally - such as the VM London Marathon and the Great North Run.

What skills will I need?

• Experience working with event entry systems

• Experience managing relationships with external stakeholders and influencing them in order to advance individual or organisational goals

• Ability to manage challenging stakeholders effectively

• Experience of managing website content and using CRM systems

• Experience of developing and delivering new business opportunities

• Good strategic thinking skills 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience working with IT databases 

• Good analytical and reporting skills 

• Proven ability to manage own time effectively and can work well under pressure

• Proven ability of agreeing and meeting financial targets 

• Willing to work some unsociable hours, travelling extensively and staying away from home during the event delivery season when necessary.

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.

Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .

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Migrant Help is a leading charity, established in 1963 that delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. We provide independent advice and guidance to assist people seeking asylum in the UK, supporting those most in need and least likely to find support elsewhere, whilst aiming to bridge community gaps and bring services and support together. We provide support to those affected by displacement and exploitation, helping them thrive as individuals and recover from their trauma.

Due to an internal promotion, we are now looking for a new People Manager to join us for an initial period of 12 months. Reporting into our Director of People and Culture, you will collaborate closely to lead and motivate the People operations team, providing support, guidance, and expert input, combined with also managing complex cases (disciplinary, grievances, appeals) based on up-to-date employment law knowledge. This will be a key role for us, to ensure we are strong in HR process efficiency, with effective and efficient transactional processes in an automated, self-service environment and thus able to meet established SLAs. You will also be tasked with analyzing trends, compiling data, and create presentations to drive business insights and assist with our culture development so helping to foster employee engagement and contribute to creating a Great Place to Work

This role can be remote working with very occasional travel to one of our nationwide offices. CIPD qualification or equivalent is highly desirable.

We foster a culture in which equality, diversity and inclusion are recognised, valued and encouraged. It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from, we match your skills with the needs of our organisation, as long as you share our values, vision and goals. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of their age, religion or belief, race, gender reassignment, disability, sexual orientation, sex, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

Location:  Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home or Remote based.

Salary:  up to £52,000 pa (London office based), up to £44,000pa (Remote). 

A great opportunity has risen for a Research Networks + Partnerships Manager to oversee key relationships and influencing projects to drive an increase in public investment into respiratory research and innovation.

Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.

As a Research Networks + Partnerships Manager, you’ll manage the delivery of a UK-wide respiratory influencing group working with academics and industry, lead high-profile partnerships such as with Our Future Health, the UK’s largest research platform, and co-deliver a service to support respiratory innovators, all to drive improvements in lung research and innovation.

You’ll be adept at managing high-level stakeholders to drive consensus and build action-oriented collaborations that can transform respiratory science. You’ll have excellent stakeholder engagement skills and be experienced at spotting new opportunities to reach influencing objectives ideally targeting public and private research funders. You’ll interact with colleagues at all levels across the organisation and have a great opportunity to develop your influencing skillset.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.

Back Up inspire people affected with spinal cord injury to get the most out of life. For over 30 years they have helped people and their families to rebuild their independence after a devastating spinal cord injury. Their award-winning practical services and the support provided by people who have been there, help to challenge perceptions of what’s possible. Prospectus is excited to be supporting with their search for a Corporate Partnerships Manager.

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will be responsible, for driving and developing the Corporate Fundraising Strategy. With support from trustees, the fundraising board and committees, the focus will be on identifying and securing long-term, strategic partnerships with a variety of organisations as well as building on and maintaining those already in place. 

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of securing funding from corporate supporters and a flair for producing and presenting competitive pitches. Dynamic and results-focussed you will enjoy proactively spotting opportunities and converting them into something concrete via new business and excellent account management.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.      
     
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 

Do you want to work as part of a small team to deliver sessions and empower adults with learning disabilities and autism? We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team player to join our team as an Assistant Facilitator.

Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen. 

You’ll help people build the life skills they need to make positive long term changes. You’ll support our students in small sessions providing individualised attention to students, both at our training centres and out in the community. You’ll help our students achieve their personal objectives and keep learning in an engaging, fun and stimulating way.

Main responsibilities 

• You’ll work flexibly to support students to engage in a variety of projects and classes 
• You’ll be responsible for completing daily administrative tasks including recording student learning and maintaining wellbeing records 
• You’ll provide flexible delivery support, delivering whole or part sessions as and when needed 
• You’ll independently set up, plan and lead free time activities

Who we’re looking for 

• You’ll have experience working within social care and providing services directly to adult with learning disabilities and autism (paid or unpaid) 
• You’ll demonstrate experience in leading classes, project activities and/or sessions without support 
• You’re an excellent communicator, someone who listens with great patience and empathy 
• You’re able to inspire trust and confidence, behaving with integrity and honesty at all times 
• Most importantly, you share our strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in society, you believe in equality for all 

Why work for us? 

Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible. 

Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees. 

We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life. 

We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you. 

How to apply 

We positively welcome applications from all parts of the community and from people with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experience.  

Please send us your CV and a cover letter. In your letter, please tell us: 

1. What is your experience of working with SEN adults in a training capacity? 
2. What is your understanding of challenging behaviour? 
3. What are your top three qualities that make you an excellent Assistant Facilitator? 

Please also complete our equal opportunities form which can be downloaded on our website. Please return the three documents (CV, cover letter and equal opportunities form) to us. 

If you would like to have chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact us. 

We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment. 

This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us. 

We look forward to receiving your application. 

Successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual

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Job Summary

Are you a dynamic, empathetic and highly organised individual with a proven record of engaging positively with young people or other vulnerable groups?  Do you have sound experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and the ability to assess clients’ needs?

If so, St Giles is looking for a Youth Violence and Exploitation Mentor to work on a vital project where you will provide a high-level service to young people under 18 years old impacted by gangs, youth violence, county lines and exploitation as either victims or perpetrators – helping each young person to identify and realise alternative aspirations and goals to support them to establish lifestyles that move them away from criminal activities, gang involvement, violence, and negative life choices.

About St Giles Trust 
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About this key role

Our successful candidate will focus on engaging and supporting children and young people in Telford once they have been identified as being involved in a violence related incident, being at risk of exploitation or gang affiliated.  You will build positive relationships with these young people and their families and work directly with them in order to promote positive change, build resilience, reduce risks, and prevent young people from experiencing significant harm.

We will count on you to produce risk management plans based on assessments and to deliver a holistic support service, where you will provide practical help, including social and housing support, engagement with education, training and employment options, benefits work, and debt advice.  Developing and maintaining relationships with all external stakeholders and maintaining accurate records of all sessions, interventions, and data collection are also vital duties.

What we are looking for

• Relevant direct or indirect experience of the criminal justice system
• Empathetic and understanding attitude toward young peoples' needs
• Knowledge of the client group and the challenges and motivations of young people
• An understanding of using a trauma informed approach
• Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding practices and policies
• The ability to use and develop monitoring systems to record all aspects of the project
• Excellent prioritisation, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work.

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check.

We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Closing date: 11 pm, 22nd of July 2024.

Interview date: 12th of August 2024.

Health and Safety Officer

Tower Hill, London

£35,578 - £39,227 

Do you have experience of providing Health and Safety advice and looking for a new challenge in a complex and rewarding environment?

Our client is looking someone to join them as a Health and Safety Officer. You will be joining their Safety and Quality team who are committed to maintaining high levels of H&S standards and ensuring the organisation meets its legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations while fostering a culture of safety and wellbeing for all stakeholders.

As a Health and Safety Officer you will play a key role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of staff, clients and all relevant stakeholders who are involved with their operations. Other responsibilities include:

• Providing advice on health and safety issues across the organisation.
• Supporting the development and implementation of health and safety policies.
• Conducting planned and reactive audits and inspections and monitoring incidents.

Their Central Office is based in Tower Hill, London which will be your office location. They support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working from home, or their other London or regional locations. Additionally, you will be required to travel to different sites across London and the Southwest to conduct audits and inspections. 

About you

They are looking for proactive people who are interested in providing quality health and safety services. If you can demonstrate the below, we encourage you to apply:  

• A minimum qualification of a NEBOSH general certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide timely and high-quality advice on health and safety matters.
• Experience of working in the housing sector, or other relevant homelessness, care / support services.
• A commitment to continuous improvement with a focus on detail and quality.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of people, including senior team members to ensure compliance and address areas of concern.

Above all, they are looking for someone who shares our dedication to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all stakeholders.

Closing date: 10am on 22 July 2024

Interview and assessments on: 2 August 2024

Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. They strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

The Project started in 1991 and is based in South Birmingham.  The Project provides support to people in Warwick, Birmingham and Redditch to prevent homelessness and to maximise income.  We are one of 9 Advice Quality Standard accredited organisations in Birmingham and have AQS for advice and casework in 6 areas.  We are also members of agencies such as Advice UK, Institute of Money Advisors and are registered with the Financial Conduct Authority.

We currently deliver financial inclusion services to people accessing B30 Foodbank, Warwick district foodbanks and Redditch foodbanks as well as various grants that enable us to provide income maximization and homelessness prevention services to people over the age of 18 across Northfield and Selly Oak.

We are recruiting for an exciting new role for a Money Advice Caseworker who will work across Redditch Foodbank and also at our main office in Longbridge and potentially other community organisations to provide a financial inclusion service. 

There could be occasional out of hours work for events/to meet client needs and local travel for both roles therefore car driver essential.

The Money Advisor will:

• Deliver a FCA regulated and Advice Quality Standard money advice service.

• Provide initial financial health checks as well as case work for a full service 

• Support clients to understand welfare benefits systems, processes and debt management options

• They will effectively assess service users financial situations, offering personalised advice on income maximisation, including: better off calculations, unclaimed benefit entitlement and debt management options.

• The successful applicant will provide welfare benefit and debt sessions at The Project and at other locations across Redditch including food banks, community centres, churches and advice cafes. This may include some late evening sessions and occasional home visits where appropriate/applicable.

• Supporting service users from start to finish on a range of welfare benefit and debt issues.

• Identify wider support needs and make referrals/signposting

• Support with making complaints and escalating complaints to the financial regulators

• Completing forms, providing representation and advocacy 

• Work towards / maintain their IMA qualification and others

Ideally we are looking for:

• At least 1 years experience of working as a welfare benefits advisor/money advisor 

• High quality and relevant knowledge on welfare benefits and debts

• Effective oral and written skills, ability to negotiate, represent and report of behalf of clients with third parties.

• Good numeracy skills with the ability to carry out better off calculations and prepare individual financial statements on behalf of clients.

• Experience of working within busy client focused environments.

• Ensure that safeguarding is a priority within all day to day operations  

• Support the business as and when required  

Shop Manager (Heathfield) (TRD4796)

Location: F4507 Heathfield

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £24,825 per annum​

Job Type: Open ended

Closing Date: 21 July 2024

About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Oxfam Purpose

To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering 

Trading Purpose

To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering

About our Oxfam Shops

Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.

The Role of our Shop Managers 

Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.

The role of the shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence. 

Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Skills and Competencies required

Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)

• Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
• Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
• Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
• Excellent communication skills.(E)
• Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
• High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
• Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
• Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
• IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here).  (E)
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.

For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam: 

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

 To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.

Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger.  No challenge is too big. With you we can do it.  Join us.

We are currently looking for a Senior Nutrition Advisor to join our team. This role involves:

1. leading the development and oversight of external nutrition support contracts focused on acute malnutrition prevention and management. 
Key responsibilities include identifying and responding to new opportunities, assembling and managing teams of experts, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. 
2. supporting positioning Action Against Hunger-UK as a leading authority in this field through strategic partnerships, proposal creation, and project management. 
Additionally, the role involves contributing to research review, monitoring and evaluation, developing training for emergency nutrition response, and actively representing the organization in relevant working groups. 
3. participating in information management activities, including the development and dissemination of learning tools and project outputs, which is also required to enhance access to quality nutrition programs and document lessons learned.

As the Senior Nutrition Advisor, you will work with a very caring team which holds kindness and professionalism at its core.  For more detailed information on the role, please download the attached pdf Job description.

Closing Date: 26-Jul-2024 23:30.  Interview Date: Between 29 July and 7 Aug 2024.

Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.

• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk.