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BPAS is an independent healthcare charity that has been advocating and caring for women and couples for over 55 years, supporting over 100,000 women annually across more than 50 healthcare clinics nationwide.

Following significant organisational change and the establishment of a new Executive Leadership structure, we are looking for a Deputy Chief Medical Officer to join the Senior Operational Team.

As the Deputy Chief Medical Officer at BPAS, you will contribute to the strategic leadership of our clinical services. You will provide professional leadership to BPAS medical workforce and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of patient care. Your responsibilities will include leading clinical governance initiatives, managing professional standards, and supporting the development of clinical strategies. You will also act as the Responsible Officer for BPAS, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and leading on medical workforce strategy and succession planning.

You will be expected to maintain a visible presence, offering expert guidance on clinical matters to the BPAS Board, driving improvements, and ensuring that all services are informed by evidence and best practice.

To find out further information, please click the Apply button below. You will be redirected to the NHS Jobs website where you can download a job/person description and submit an application form.

Job Title: Community Fundraiser

Salary:  Circa £30K (Depending on experience.)

Team: Supporter Engagement/Fundraising/ Community

Hours:  37.5 per week

Location: Shooting Star House – Hampton and from home as agreed with line manager, subject to review

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Fundraiser to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.

It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we have a great Community Fundraiser role.

It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we have exciting plans for expansion and further enhancing our services to support even more families in need. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team dedicated to raising vital funds and awareness in the community, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Fundraiser to join our Community Fundraising team. Community is at the heart of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, and our community fundraising team play a vital role in building relationships and raising funds across our community and catchment. As a Community Fundraiser you will enjoy working with people and supporting the community to maximise, they’re fundraising efforts for Shooting Star.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is a leading children’s hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. We support families across Surrey and London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

As a key member of our Community Fundraising team, you will work closely with the Community Fundraising Manager on new and existing fundraising activities, helping to maintain and develop existing relationships and work proactively to identify new contacts and opportunities for development.  This is an exciting role, in a growing team within a charity that makes a huge impact across our communities. We would welcome applications from candidates who have demonstrable experience in fundraising, marketing or sales, or transferable relationship management skills.

The post will be based at the hospice in Hampton, but you may need to travel extensively throughout Shooting Star Children’s Hospices catchment area and therefore it is essential you are a car owner and driver.

You may be required to attend events and meetings throughout the catchment area during weekends, early mornings or evenings and you should be prepared for this.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

· NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions

Annual leave

· 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service

· 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service

Contractual benefits

· Generous sick pay scheme

· Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay

· Flexible working arrangements

· Death in service benefits

· Reimbursed professional membership fees

· Eye care

· Employee referral scheme

· Blue Light discount card

Health and wellbeing

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Occupational Health

· Mindfulness sessions

· Cycle to work scheme

· Mental Health First Aiders

· Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcome to work and volunteer.

To apply please send a cover letter and a curriculum vitae outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification. 

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?
Do you want to play a pivotal role in empowering individuals to take control of their health and wellbeing? If you're a motivated, compassionate individual with a knack for building connections and promoting positive lifestyle changes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic team in Southwest London. You’ll be helping to launch and shape an innovative Health and Wellbeing Coaching & Social Prescribing Service based at St Georges Hospital within the Red Cell Pain Management & Psychology department and you will be employed by Merton Connected - Merton Social Prescribing. In this role, you will be at the heart of a life-changing initiative, working with patients affected by sickle cell disease and thalassemia. You’ll be helping them connect to vital community services, manage their health, and reduce isolation.

About the Role:

As a Health & Wellbeing Coach and Social Prescriber, you will:

• Use your coaching skills to support patients in developing self-management strategies, improving their health, and achieving personal goals.
• Help reduce clinical workload by linking patients with local non-clinical services such as social activities, education, housing, employment support, and more.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and local agencies to build a robust referral network, ensuring patients have access to comprehensive support.
• Play a vital role in promoting the benefits of social prescribing and coaching to both clinical staff and patients, fostering a personalised care approach.

You’ll be joining a team committed to making lasting improvements in health outcomes, helping patients regain control of their lives, and offering support that goes beyond traditional medical treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with individuals living with long-term health conditions and connect them with community-based services that address their holistic needs.
• Offer one-on-one coaching sessions, helping patients identify goals and build self-confidence in managing their health and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with local voluntary, social care, and health services to ensure a seamless patient experience.
• Promote awareness of the social determinants of health, such as housing, employment, and social isolation, and help patients overcome these barriers.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and service delivery to contribute to evaluation and reporting.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to be part of an innovative, growing service that has celebrated its 7th year of transforming lives in the Merton area.
• The chance to work with an inspiring, supportive team and a variety of partners across statutory, voluntary, and community sectors.
• Ongoing professional development and training to stay up-to-date with the latest coaching and social prescribing practices.
• A collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, where your contributions will directly influence the health and wellbeing of the local community.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking someone with:

• 2+ years of experience in health coaching, motivational interviewing, counselling or a similar framework that supports individuals in making health, lifestyle and other changes.
• A strong understanding of personalised care, person-centred approaches, and the ability to support self-management.
• Proven experience working in multi-disciplinary teams across health, social care, and community settings.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with a diverse range of people.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

More information about the role | How to Apply: 

• 21 hrs per week - 3 days  - 9 - 5 pm - Monday Wednesday Friday
• 1 year fixed term contract (with extension for another 11 months for the second part of the pilot; if the pilot is successful it might be funded for longer)
• £ 32,964 per annum pro-rata - plus 5% pension, includes Outer London Weighting, generous annual leave and excellent training opportunities
• Closing date for applications: Sunday 13th October 2024 (midnight)
• Please ensure that you fill in your application using the job specification headlines. Please apply early to avoid disappointment, as it may close sooner.
• Formal interviews will be held on Monday 21st October 2024
• Applicants will be notified by email if they are to be invited for an interview a day before the interview date

 Join Us:

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a transformative service, where your work will have a direct impact on improving the lives of people living with complex health conditions. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role in an innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Please fee free to make enquiries about this role. Contact Marina, Kelly and Yvonne.

PCS is moving towards the establishment of an organising culture across the union.  Our approach going forward is about building union power. We are building our teams of Industrial Officers to work in and develop expertise in all aspects of the role including bargaining, organising, campaigning, equality and learning.

Salary and Location

• Band 4, Regional Spine points 30-26
• Starting Salary £45,570 p.a. rising to £51,459 p.a. in annual increments
• PCS Newcastle

Successful candidates for the Industrial Officer will be able to demonstrate:

• Encouraging participation and recruitment of new members, particularly of under-represented groups
• Industrial relations, negotiations, advocacy and representation
• Understanding of the political processes in the UK and the role and work of trade unions
• Basic knowledge of employment rights, equality legislation discrimination law and working practices
• Methods and techniques for bargaining, campaigning and organising in a digital age

The main duties of the Industrial Officer role include:

• Identifying and maximising the potential for union growth
• Influencing success by developing and promoting the union’s bargaining, campaigning, equality and organising agenda
• Encouraging membership participation and support in allocated areas of responsibility

The ability to organise own work, identify and set priorities as well as communicate effectively using written and oral channels, including reports and presentations, with a variety of audiences are all essential requirements for a successful Industrial Officer.

Closing date: at 12 midday on Tuesday 8 October 2024

Interviews will be held by Zoom: Thursday 31 October and Friday 1 November 2024

About PCS

PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.

Employer Benefits

You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including

• flexible working (including hybrid working)
• childcare and family support
• generous maternity/paternity leave
• 32 days leave and Christmas closure
• pension scheme
• employee assistance programme

Learning and Development

The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.

PCS Recruiting Process

We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices.

Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.

Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.

• CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process.
• PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.
• All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.

Please view our guidance for applicants.

Join a team that is changing places and changing lives.

Groundwork is the community charity with a green heart.  We believe that big global issues – the economy, the environment – have a big local impact.  Groundwork operates throughout the UK helping communities find practical solutions to the challenges they face. 

The Fundraising Officer supports the generation of income, principally for Groundwork activities across the East of England. Working with business development colleagues and delivery staff  you will help to identify income sources, approach funders and partners, develop and write bids, and contribute towards the annual income of the Trust.

Salary range : £26,182 - £30,832 pro rata (depending on relevant experience)
Term: Min 22.5 hours – Max 25 hours per week, permanent
Location:  East of England, with opportunities for home working

In this role, you will monitor the external funding environment to identify suitable sources of charitable trust and foundation funding and tender opportunities for projects and programmes of activity. You will use your communication skills to write high quality, persuasive copy that brings the charities work to life for potential funders, such as charitable trusts, BIG lottery, local authorities and central government.  In return we offer a supportive working environment, lots of variety in your work and the opportunity to develop your skills and professional knowledge.

Ideally, you will have experience of successful grant funding from Trusts, foundations, lottery distributors or similar, together with demonstrable experience of undertaking high quality research. The ability to quickly develop a detailed understanding of wide ranging and complex topics is essential as is a genuine interest and enthusiasm towards fundraising work. 

If you are looking for an inclusive, family friendly organisation which offers flexibility, a supportive culture, an employee assistance programme together with the opportunity to develop your skills we would like to hear from you.  

Groundwork East is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

For more information about this post, please go to our website. To apply, please send a short covering letter explaining how you meet the job requirements along with your CV.

Closing Date: Wednesday 09 October 2024

Interview Date: Wednesday 16 October 2024 via Teams

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• Full time / Permanent Contract

• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays and festive period)

• 35 hours per week, normal working hours of 9.30am–5.30pm

We are seeking an enthusiatic individual with strong organisational and communication skills to join Calm Mediation as a Case Administrator. Calm Mediation is a registered charity that works for the public benefit to empower communities to prevent, manage and resolve conflict. We specialise in working with individuals or groups who are involved in or likely to become involved in disputes and interpersonal conflict principally by way of independent and impartial mediation , conciliation, conflict coaching management and training.

This exciting new Case Administrator role offers you the opportunity to join a growing organisation and work across our services to support the work we do. As an adminstrator for the Restorative Justice Service, Neighbour Mediation, Family Mediation, Peer Mediation & Workplace Mediation services you will gain a wealth of experience. Based in our offices in Camberwell 3 days (minimum) per week, you will also be a central hub for enquiries from the public and our partner organisations. 

For further details on this role, please view the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

There has never been a greater need for Independent Age’s work.  More than two million older people are in poverty, with millions more living with precarious finances. At Independent Age, we believe that no older person should face financial hardship. That’s why, by 2027, our goal is to have improved the lives of one million older people.  Our information and advice, grant-making, partnership activity, policy work, and campaigning increases the financial well-being of older people, enabling them to have greater choice and independence in wider areas of life. 

As Director of Services and Grants, you will be responsible for ensuring that our multi-channel services and grants programme serve and improve the lives of older people, reach those who are most likely to be in poverty, and have the maximum impact.  You will help us grow our capacity, build our network of charity and commercial partnerships, develop our external training offer, and reach more people including those groups most likely to experience financial hardship. 

Having operated at a senior level, ideally as part of a Senior Leadership Team, you will be an inspiring leader with a demonstrable passion for our cause.  Experienced in successfully managing service transformation and development, including in a contact centre environment, you will also have an understanding of grants programmes, and of building strategic partnerships and national networks.  With an understanding of demonstrating and reporting on impact, experience of supporting fundraising for services and bidding for contracts, you will ideally also have knowledge of developing an external training offer.

Please review our candidate pack, linked below, for further information.  If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. 

This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days a week or a 9-day fortnight. 

What it’s like to work at Independent Age:

We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.

We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits. We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard. But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working. 

You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age by visiting the careers page on our website. 

Application Process:

To apply, please visit our website to submit a curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the job description and person specification.  Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format.

To support our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion we use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement, and please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.  Please do not omit dates of employment. 

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role.

Closing date for applications: Monday 7 October 2024 at 23:59pm

First interviews: to be held virtually week commencing 21 October 2024.

Final interviews: to be held in person on Wednesday 6 November 2024.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Administrator with good organisational skills, an eye for detail and people skills to join us at The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), a medical charity focussing on supporting doctors to deliver medical imaging and cancer services.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the high performing RCR Exams Quality Team. In this varied role the Examiner and Committee Administrator will be high functioning and able to multitask to support and service the RCR’s exam committee meetings. You will provide secretariat support for committee as well as organising facilities, travel, accommodation, dinners, and expenses as well as manage the examiner recruitment, induction and training process. 

The successful candidate will be a good communicator, able to work collaboratively with colleagues, examiners, and chairs of relevant committees. With excellent administrative skills it is important that the successful candidate has a commitment to providing a professional, friendly and proactive service.

What you will do: 

• Coordinate committee meetings in person, online or hybrid routinely or as when needed. 
• Prepare committee agendas, source papers for timely circulation.
• Keep accurate records including updating the CRM and website. 
• Manage examiner recruitment materials, acting as main point of contact for applicants. 
• Support examiners with travel and accommodation bookings.
• Evaluate and grow our examiner appreciation work.

What you will need:

• Experience providing high quality support service. 
• Experience in providing administrative support and managing administrative processes. 
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Good organisational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

If you are an enthusiastic team player, passionate about administration and understands the importance of the support you will provide then please find out more about the role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply by visiting the RCR website and reading the candidate pack.

Why join us?

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Diocese of Guildford has an exciting part-time opportunity for a Community Lead to manage our Hear Here project.

The Hear Here Project is a community-focused initiative which involves collaboration between the Diocese, Parishes, NHS Audiology Departments and Sight for Surrey to assist those who wear an NHS-issued hearing aid with any technical issues at clinics run by trained hearing champions. The clinics helps to break the cycle of isolation often experienced by those with hearing loss.

The project, powered by volunteers, operates in parish churches and other community spaces, forming a key part of the diocese's "Growing Communities" strategy.

The role involves leading, managing, and ensuring the governance of Hear Here across the diocese. The Community Project Lead will work closely with volunteers, maintaining high clinic standards and fostering relationships with key partners to secure the project’s future and enhance its outreach potential.

Key Responsibilities include:

· Providing overall leadership and manage the daily activities of Hear Here.

· Promote the project across the diocese, ensuring it is recognised as a vital part of parish outreach and mission.

· Collect and analyse data from clinics for accurate and timely reporting.

· Respond to telephone and email enquiries, assisting new clients in accessing clinics and keep the online directory current.

· Identify, pursue, and secure ongoing funding to sustain and expand the project.

· Increase the visibility of Hear Here within the Diocese to expand the clinics and enhance their role in community outreach.

· Work with the NHS trusts to provide up-to-date training and support.

· Manage a team of volunteers to ensure clinics run consistently, safely, and according to required standards.

· Build and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

· Administer and oversee project governance.

The successful candidate will need to hold a UK driving licence and have their own vehicle as the position requires travel around the diocese from time to time.

Benefits of the role include:

· Competitive salary within the Charity Sector

· Hybrid working

· A 15% non-contributory pension/life assurance provision

· 25 days (pro rata) annual leave per year, plus bank holidays

· An employee assistance programme

· Learning and development opportunities

· Attractive open-plan office and surroundings at Church House Guildford with free parking

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to send a detailed covering letter, along with your CV, outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification as detailed in the job description. Applications without a cover letter cannot be considered.

 We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

For more information, please refer to the attached full job description.

The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.

We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as its essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

The Student Voice Facilitator will work within the Student Voice team to develop and deliver innovative representation practices, ensuring our members can exercise their student voice and influence university decision-making. This will be focused on Student Futures, a large-scale transformation portfolio King’s College London is undertaking. Student Futures aims to improve student experiences in key areas across the next three years. These areas include improving core processes and systems for education delivery; ensuring the university is able to provide proactive and personalised support for student wellbeing; and delivering a distinct, valuable extraand co-curricular student experience. At times, the post-holder will also be required to support other King’s Transformation Office programmes, such as Campus Futures, which is overseeing the development of King’s campus spaces and facilities in the next few years. This role is funded for the next three years, the planned timeline of the Student Futures portfolio.

Responsibilities include:

FACILITATING QUALITY REPRESENTATION PRACTICES:

• Facilitate representation practices within Student Futures, both in person and online, in line with KCLSU’s Student Voice Partnership Agreement and Student Voice Design Framework;
• Lead on development of innovative facilitation methods to foster collaborative, productive spaces for student participation that are fit to respond to the issue at hand;
• Create toolkits, guidance, and other training materials to support the facilitation skills development across KCLSU and King’s;
• Develop and deliver training on facilitation skills for KCLSU and King’s colleagues.

SERVICE DEVELOPMENT:

• Work with Student Voice colleagues to expand the capacity and reach of the team across King’s;
• Support the development and delivery of an evaluation process for the facilitation of student voice within projects or service areas, ensuring monitoring requirements are met in order to demonstrate impact and track progress over time;
• Represent KCLSU’s Student Voice team and promote the Student Voice Design Framework to King’s colleagues and other relevant stakeholders;
• Create and deliver training, guidance, and on-going support for Student Officers and other student representatives on facilitation, student voice, and related areas, equipping students with the knowledge and skills that enable them to thrive in their role and feel empowered to grow as community leaders.

A successful candidate will have:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong knowledge of facilitation approaches and techniques, and their application in various situations
• Understanding of the ways in which social inequalities and lived experiences may impact participation
• (Desired) Awareness of current issues affecting students in the higher education sector
• (Desired) Understanding of representation systems and practices

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of facilitating research participation, service user engagement, public engagement, membership engagement, and/or other forms of feedback and participation exercises
• Experience of working or volunteering in the education, public, and/or voluntary sectors
• Experience of working in successful partnership with a range of stakeholders
• (Desired) Experience of working with young people, students, or similar
• (Desired) Experience/involvement working with a membership organisation as an employee, representative, or trustee
• (Desired) Experience of delivering training to a professional audience

The list above is not exhaustive. For further details, please review our Job Pack

Our values

You will see on our Job Pack that we are a equal opportunities employer and we live by our 4 main values: Inclusive, Collaborative, Open and Brave. KCLSU is a fun, social and flexible work environment which offers opportunities for development as well as great staff benefits.

Benefits of Working for KCLSU include:

• Hybrid Working Policy 
• Pension Contribution
• Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closure days
• Discounts at KCLSU venues
• £30 wellbeing allowance per term
• Employee Assistance Programme
• "No meeting Friday" ethos
• Death in Service

At KCLSU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do and we endeavor to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this role you must:

• Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
• Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
• Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union

About the Role...

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals? The Renewal Programme, a well-established and respected local charity in the London Borough of Newham, is seeking a dedicated Housing Support Worker to join our team on a full-time basis.

You will play a crucial role in providing effective and high-quality support and resettlement services to vulnerable single homeless adults housed by the charity. Support workers are vital members of our team as they provide support to tenants, helping them to develop the life-skills they require to move on to independent living. In this role you will manage a caseload of tenants, supporting and encouraging them to maximise their skills and choices.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting interviews and assessing the suitability of prospective tenants.
• Inducting new tenants into their local community and ensuring their understanding of their rights and responsibilities.
• Developing and reviewing support plans with tenants and coordinating with other professionals involved in their care.
• Holding keywork sessions with designated tenants and conducting regular risk assessments.
• Providing information, advice, and advocacy on welfare benefits, education, budgeting, and independent living skills.
• Liaising with external support service providers and fostering connections with community groups.
• Recommending permanent housing options and providing support and advice to successfully moved-on tenants.
• Upholding health and safety standards and maintaining positive relationships with the local neighbourhood.

About You...

You will play a crucial part in providing a safe and supportive environment for residents, many of who are formerly street homeless. As a natural communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, you will possess a supportive and non-judgmental approach.

Your ability to work within policies, procedures, and regulations is essential to maintain a safe and effective environment.

If you are ready to contribute to empowering vulnerable individuals and making a positive impact on their lives, we invite you to apply. Your dedication and commitment will play a vital role in helping our residents transition towards a more independent lifestyle.

Requirements:

• Experience of face-to-face support work with vulnerable individuals.
• Practical experience in assessment, key-working, and advocacy.
• Knowledge of housing management, support planning, and relevant statutory services.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively, and maintain accurate records.

A bit about us

The Renewal Programme is a local Newham based charity that is passionate about supporting those that find themselves on the margins of our community. We are able to offer the successful candidates a friendly, supportive and values driven work environment with a real opportunity to make a positive difference in the area of housing and homelessness in Newham. 

Application procedure

Please note there is no closing date for this role, but early applications are encouraged as we will invite interviews and begin the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim to have positions filled as soon as appropriate candidates are identified. To apply please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages long. 

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached and note an enhanced DBS check will be required. 

We look forward to hearing from you! 

 Newham Community Renewal Programme welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and identities.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Wildlife team, within the Policy, Prevention and Campaigns Division, as a Senior Scientific and Policy Officer - Animals in Entertainment & the Media.

This pivotal role will address a significant gap in the protection and welfare of animals used in entertainment and media. Tens of thousands of animals are featured in films, television shows, advertisements, often facing substandard treatment and welfare conditions. Despite public concern, current legal and industry safeguards remain inadequate. 

The creation of this new role within the RSPCA, is not only vital for addressing current deficiencies in animal welfare within the entertainment industry but also reinforces the RSPCA's commitment to leading positive change. 

This role will drive forward critical initiatives, ensuring that the welfare needs of animals are prioritised and protected, reflecting the values and expectations of society.

This role is being offered as a 24 month fixed term contract. We are open to flexible working options, such as part time hours and the role will be offered on a hybrid working basis; working from home and from our London and or Horsham office. 

Are you ready to join our movement?

What a day might look like for you:

As our Senior Scientific and Policy Officer - Animals in Entertainment & the Media, you will develop and implement a strategic plan to raise industry standards, improve legal protection, and shift public attitudes to improve the welfare of animals used in these industries.

The role is situated in the RSPCA's Wildlife Department but the scope of the work includes all animals, including companion animals, so you will work collaboratively across several departments. 

You can find a full description of what the role entails on the attached role profile but in a nutshell, we will look to you to:

• Generate and maintain RSPCA policies, strategic aims, goals and objectives relating to animals in entertainment and the media.
• Develop and implement a strategic influencing plan to improve industry standards, legal protection, and public attitudes towards animals in entertainment and the media
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including those in the entertainment industry, animal welfare organisations, and regulatory bodies, and represent the RSPCA in advocacy coalitions to achieve the RSPCA's goals and objectives.
• Prepare and deliver evidence-based briefing papers, policy reports, position statements, articles, and press releases.
• Work with RSPCA colleagues to ensure RSPCA standards are based on the latest scientific evidence and best practices.
• Undertake media interviews as the RSPCA's lead spokesperson on animal welfare in entertainment.
• Stay up-to-date on animal welfare science, legislation, ethics, and industry developments.

What makes a great Senior Scientific and Policy Officer - Animals in Entertainment & the Media?

To succeed within this role, it is essential that you have:

• A degree level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Strong relationship building, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience of high level influencing and setting the strategic direction for advocacy on animal welfare issues.
• An ability to build and utilise networks of contacts effectively and to work in coalition with others.
• Broad knowledge of animal welfare issues and specific knowledge and experience relating to animals specific to the post. 
• Expertise in developing compelling policies, shaping agendas and working in coalition to achieve change.
• Experience of translating policy and research into change through advocacy, and a strong track record of driving policy change with national and local governments.
• Excellent research and writing skills with the ability to effectively condense, summarise and make sense of large amounts of information quickly, pulling out salient points and spotting potential weaknesses or problems. 
• You must also be aligned to our vision and values.

This role is both rewarding and challenging and it is a very exciting time to join the RSPCA during our 200th year, so if you have the skill set we are looking for, please apply! We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us.

Final note from us & good luck with your application!

Interviews will take place on the 22nd and 23rd October.

We are really lucky that some of our roles attract a high level of interest and for this reason we review applications as they are received, unfortunately on some occasions this means roles may close earlier than advertised; so early submissions are highly recommended.We are unable to accept applications past the close date.

Would you like to work in a caring, supportive environment where you can make a real difference to people’s lives?

Role: Fundraising Officer as part of the halow project, a charity providing support to adults with learning disabilities.

Location: Guildford, Surrey (flexibility to discuss hybrid working upon successful completion of probationary period)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, flexible working pattern)

Salary: £25,000-£27,000

Annual Leave: 33 days pro-rata, inclusive of bank holidays.

Training: You will receive fully paid training supplementing any previously completed relevant training, with further development opportunities also available to progress your role and career.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing administrative and other support to fundraising and communications staff.
• Leading on a small portfolio of major fundraising events and activities. 
• Maintaining regular contact and excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
• Support and/or lead on a range of other fundraising activities, campaigns and events.
• Identifying new events, opportunities and approaches that could raise significant funds for halow.

Role Requirements:

• We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, hard-working, flexible and keen to make a difference. 
• Demonstratable experience of working a fundraising role or comparable role.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders, including staff, trustees, donors, and funders.
• Experience of delivering projects and fundraising targets.
• Knowledge of data security whist ensuring databases are kept up to date.
• Aged 18 and above.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Suitable references.
• Willing to undertake a DBS Check. The initial cost of the DBS application will be paid for by halow.

Please note we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship.

You’ll get access to great benefits including:

• Free Blue Light Card membership
• Retail discounts
• Free/discounted tickets for events, gigs and shows
• Workplace pension scheme
• Free eye tests
• Cycle2Work scheme
• 24-hour employee assistance program
• Travel season ticket advances
• Staff referral bonus scheme
• AIG Life Assurance (Post Probation)
• Access to AIG Smart Health App

Interviews for this role are ongoing and we reserve the right to interview during the advertising period and make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Are you an organised professional with strong administration skills? Join our team as a Service Improvement & Transformation Team Administrator and play a key role in supporting our mission.

You will be responsible for efficient completion of all administrative tasks of our Service Improvement & Transformation Team. You will work closely with the Head of Service Improvement & Transformation, the Programme Lead, the Lead Research Nurse, and Project Managers, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.

You will assist in the preparation of proposals, reports, and other communications, ensuring that all necessary documentation is received prior to Committee meetings. You will also accurately review, process, and approve grant applications for our Care Centre & Network, Community Service Programme, and Research Nurse Network, ensuring compliance with our Guidance Policy. You will need to identify requests that should be treated as exceptions and escalate appropriately.

In managing support grant payments, you will check and authorise invoices, deal with invoice queries, raise purchase orders, and maintain precise records. Additionally, you will record actions and minutes from team meetings when required and ensure that correspondence and actions are accurately logged in our CRM database.

This role requires a professional who can undertake various tasks with a commitment to our core values. If you are dedicated, meticulous, and ready to contribute to a vital part of our Association, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our team.

Hybrid Working Expectations: up to 2 days per week office attendance 

(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.) 

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to supporting our employees' needs. We are open to part-time applications and job shares. If you are looking for flexibility, please clearly indicate your preferred working arrangement in your supporting statement. 

What are we looking for?

An organised and detail-oriented individual with strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office packages. Experience with CRM databases is essential.

You should be capable of managing and prioritising your workload effectively. Accuracy and attention to detail are crucial in this role.

Strong communication skills, including an excellent telephone manner, are a must. You should possess excellent interpersonal and negotiation abilities, with the tact and diplomacy to persuade, influence, and appropriately challenge.

A proactive approach to work and problem-solving is vital. Knowledge of relevant GDPR legislation and the ability to work within its guidelines are also required.

For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
• Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
• Life assurance
• Confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
• BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

How to apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Strong IT skills and knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office packages.
• Ability to use CRM databases.
• Excellent level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Adverts may be closed early, or interviews arranged once sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.

Sponsorship: If you require sponsorship for this role, you must clearly declare this with/on your application form so that we can consider whether you meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship, either as a skilled worker or new entrant.

DBS: Successful candidates may be subject to a DBS check depending on role requirements.

Reasonable Adjustments and Alternative Applications: Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview please contact us for support.

To provide an inclusive application process, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form.

Please contact us about reasonable adjustments and alternative applications.

Recruitment Agencies: We work hard to fill our roles directly and request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.