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We're looking for 2 kind, compassionate and resilient IDVAs to join our IDVA Service in Kent.

£29,290.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

The role of an IDVA is to address the safety of victims and survivors at high risk of harm. IDVAs work with their customers from the point of crisis by safety planning and risk assessing using the DASH to ascertain the level of risk to the victim. They will also raise awareness of male domestic abuse with partners and within the community.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Look Ahead IDVAs have the personal qualities required to manage customer expectations alongside the responsibilities of their role. Day to day IDVA activities include:
Manage client referrals, completing Dash Risk Assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork
Building supportive, trusting relationships with clients and creating a positive atmosphere
Knowledge of the criminal justice system. Understanding of Marac protocols
Regular attendance at Marac and completion of all Marac referrals
Support Customers to obtain Non Molestation Orders where needed and any other civil remedies available to them
Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
Attending all court and Case Management hearings with or as a representative for clients.
Supporting clients to set personalised goals in the form of a Safety and Support Plan.
Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents
Creating a safety plan with clients
Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
Encouraging customers to attend relevant programmes when appropriate i.e Own My Life
Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc
Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Service Team Leader

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments

What you'll bring:

Essential:

IDVA qualification
Previous experience managing a caseload

Desirable:

Previous work with male victims of domestic abuse

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full job descripton

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role that will shape the future of our operations? We're on the lookout for an exceptional Assistant Director to join our dynamic team at TCV. This role is your chance to make a real impact and drive growth in Scotland.

In partnership with the Director of UK Operations, you'll be at the forefront of implementing TCV's strategic vision across the region. As an Assistant Director, your influence will extend across the UK, shaping our strategic approach and driving key initiatives. 

You will lead and develop our operations, fostering growth and maximising impact. Collaborating with senior leaders, you'll shape and execute strategic plans. You'll build strong partnerships with local funders and stakeholders, influencing the direction and scope of future projects. Your enthusiasm and vision will inspire and motivate teams, helping them achieve strategic goals together. You'll drive innovation by leading new initiatives and adopting innovative approaches, backed by a robust management track record. Additionally, you'll champion volunteering, committing to creating meaningful opportunities that promote positive outcomes for individuals, communities, and the environment.

We're particularly eager to hear from individuals with expertise in equality, diversity, inclusion, and community engagement to support our mission. Demonstrable success in leading new developments and managing teams effectively is essential. You should have the ability to cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with partners and funders. We need a visionary who is enthusiastic and forward-thinking, with a knack for inspiring others.

Join us and lead the charge in making a tangible difference. If you're ready to bring your skills and passion to a role where you can truly make an impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Please note Interviews will be held virtually on 12th & 13th September with local on-site second assessments on 16th &17th September.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If you would like to discuss your requirements further please contact the People Team via our website. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

Providence Row believes that no one should have to sleep rough and that everyone should have access to the support they need to find a safe place to call home.

We work with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in Tower Hamlets, offering an integrated service of housing advice & support, access to substance use, physical & mental health services, as well as, training & progression programmes. We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life.

About the role

• Delivering support to people who are experiencing homelessness and are rough sleeping in the borough of Tower Hamlets.
• Conducting person-centred assessments with those who self-present at the service for support
• Agree plans, in conjunction with service users, to move into accommodation and access specialist services which will address the underlying causes of their homelessness. 
• To make referrals into Tower Hamlets and Pan-London local authority housing options services, using Homeless Reduction Act
• To work with partner agencies to provide joint support to service users where appropriate
• To build relationships with housing providers and the private rented sector, to increase the portfolio of affordable referral routes into accommodation.
• You will have excellent communication skills and can create positive working relationships with a wide range of people, including external services.
• You will support the development of the service and ensure that you are delivering a solution-focussed and strength-based approach.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension – 5% employer, 3% employee
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme
• Monthly reflective practice
• Wide range of learning & development opportunities

 To apply:  Please upload your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the job specification. CV’s without a covering letter will not be considered.

Research shows some people, especially women and marginalized groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.

Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.

About Us

Three times Formula 1 World Champion, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE founded Race Against Dementia in 2016, following his wife’s diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia.

At Race Against Dementia we identify, fund and guide pioneering dementia scientists from across the world.

We offer an innovative support package, inspired by high-performance Formula 1 and the world’s most inventive companies. We help researchers forge cross-discipline and cross-industry collaborations. We guide them on leadership, communication, teamwork and management.

Our researchers work to achieve better diagnoses, understand risks, develop treatments find a cure for dementia.

With over 55 million people affected globally and someone diagnosed every three seconds, Race Against Dementia is taking immediate action to drive significant breakthroughs and develop leaders in the field.

 Our Mission

To equip dynamic and driven dementia researchers with funds and a Formula 1 mindset to accelerate a cure for dementia.

Our Vision

A world with preventions and cures for dementia.

Our Values

Innovation: We harness forward-thinking approaches and cutting-edge ideas to drive positive change and challenge the norm.

Teamwork: We foster a culture of teamwork and respect. We apply our individual expertise and we work collaboratively towards our mission.

Resilience: We are focused and motivated on our mission and support each other in moments of adversity.

Ambitious: We are conscientious and driven. We are motivated to push boundaries and achieve success.

Integrity: We are honest, fair and equal. We listen to each other and make decisions with consistency, transparency and integrity.

About You

• We are looking for someone who is committed to helping us achieve our mission and vision.
• You will need to be adaptable, able to multi-task and work as part of the team.
• You will need a keenness for learning and new challenges with a high level of commitment and passion for our cause.

Our Team

We are a small dynamic and hardworking team.  We have a positive and inclusive culture and believe we are made up of open-minded, agile, determined and fun individuals who really want to make a difference.

 What can we offer you?

• You will be joining a team who put people first and will make you feel valued, help you to learn, and support you to thrive in your role and within the charity.
• Quarterly in person team meeting days where we take a break from the screens, reflect on the last couple of months, plan ahead and use the day to work collaboratively.
• Hybrid working with an office in London.
• Pension contribution.
• 33 days’ holiday a year (including eight English public holidays), and we encourage you to use them all!
• Discretionary holiday allowance around Christmas.
• Laptops provided for all employees.
• Learning and development budget

Job Description

Job Title:Fundraising Officer

Based In:  Hybrid / Central London (two days a week)

Reporting To: Chief Development Officer

Hours: 37.5 hours a week, worked flexibly to include evening and weekend work where necessary

Leave:25 days holiday per annum plus bank/public holidays

Contract:Permanent

Pension:  Up to 3% matched contributions

Travel: National travel and beyond where necessary

Purpose of the Role

This role will provide effective administrative support to the Fundraising Team at Race Against Dementia.

The Fundraising Officer will work specifically on incoming Individual Donors, Legacy Donors and supporting Commercial Partnership Agreements.  In addition to these tasks, they will support the Fundraising Team with record keeping, and support various fundraising activities throughout the year.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To support individual donors throughout their donation journey, including the direct debit and monthly individual donations.
• Management and communication of legacy donations, including in memory donations and the supporting fundraising portals.
• Support the maintenance of in place Commercial Partnership Agreements, managing payments, services and contract completion dates.
• Ensure that all fundraising enquiries by telephone and email are responded to quickly and appropriately and escalated, if required, to the right member of the Fundraising Team. 
• Daily management of the CRM system (eTapestry), to keep accurate and up-to-date records regarding our donors in order to support the Finance Manager.
• Be the lead for the stock of merchandise and fundraising resources.  This will involve maintaining an inventory and re-ordering fundraising stock as necessary. 
• Support ad hoc fulfilment of fundraising materials and packs to supporters in conjunction with our fulfilment centre and online shop set up.
• Support the administration of wider fundraising campaigns and events where required with the Community Fundraising Manager.
• Lead on recording all donated auction items and raffle prizes for fundraising events
• Support the wider Fundraising team with any ad-hoc administrative tasks.
• Attend appropriate training where necessary.

Other Duties

Carry out any other duties as required by the CDO, CEO or Trustees including:

• To attend, where appropriate, local, regional and national events.
• To maintain a good knowledge of national and local initiatives that are of benefit to Race Against Dementia to support the fundraising team with ideas.
• To administer own workload, including meeting targets and deadlines in line with the Race Against Dementia appraisal system. 
• To attend relevant CPD training events as required.
• To undertake responsibility, as part of the team, for all Health and Safety work related matters.
• Work within the guidelines of Race Against Dementia policies and procedures.

Location: Based at our offices in London (NW1) or Leeds (LS2) or at home if you do not live within reasonable commuting distance from these offices. Office-based staff can work at home some of the time by agreement.

Join Our Equity and Justice Cluster as a Reparations Coordinator!

Quakers in Britain is seeking to appoint a reflective and innovative Reparations Coordinator to help support the Quaker Reparations Working Group in developing and delivering its programme of change. The group has discerned that the journey will include labour on the following work streams:

• Historical record
• Calculation of financial impact of the harms done
• Theological record
• Outreach and activism

The Reparations Coordinator will manage and harmonise these streams and collaborate with other staff of Quakers in Britain, Quakers around the world, ecumenical and civil society. They will build upon existing connections and enable new links to be developed with those working in this field. 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as secretary to the Reparations Working Group
• Advising on current best practice within the area of reparations
• Sharing learning and building connections with faith groups and civil society partners
• Commissioning and engaging with research and creative work on this theme
• Monitoring, evaluating and writing reports on initiatives and developing tools to measure their impact.

The successful candidate will play an important role in shaping our reparations response. If you are ready to be a catalyst for change, apply now and be part of an organisation committed to engaging productively with our history and future. 

Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package.

For details on how to apply, please click the apply button to be taken to our website. 

Closing date: 9am on Monday, 2 September 2024.

Interview date: Thursday, 12 September 2024 at Friends House, London NW1.

Quakers have a faith commitment to equality, and encourage and welcome applications for posts from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of our organisation.

Quakers in Britain is committed to equality in all its employment practices.

Millward Place is a block of 14 flats for people with learning, physical, sensory and communication disabilities. The flats are owned by Bromford Housing Association and Focus Birmingham provides care packages for the tenants who reside there. Our staff empower tenants to carry out their daily tasks, by promoting their independence and individual preferences. Tenants are encouraged and supported to access and fully participate in activities at Millward Place. 
 
We are looking for a Support worker who will empower tenants at Millward to achieve their goals and aspirations. This particular role is a permanent position for 35 hours per week, Rota shift pattern: Monday- Sunday (7am-2pm, 2pm-10pm)
 
We will offer the right candidate:

- £11.70 per hr
- On the job training
- Up to 26 days of annual leave
- Matched Pension up to a 5% contribution
- Life Assurance worth - 4 x Annual Salary
- Subsidised Lunch
- Employee Assistance Programme+

Responsibilities will include:

- Providing opportunities for the people we support to make choices and decisions to deliver a high quality, person-centred service.
- Knowing each person's care plans, and following any written plans and guidelines to support their needs.
- Listening and responding to people in a way which suits their needs, and using a wide range of communication skills to support understanding.
- Promoting and supporting the wellbeing of our tenants and enabling their independence.
- Supporting people with their health, well-being and personal care including continence needs, if required.
- Empowering individuals by listening to them, and acting on what is important to them.
- Supporting diversity and respecting people’s age, gender, sexuality, ethnic origin, religious/cultural background, abilities/disabilities, and other needs.

Focus Birmingham is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, age, gender, sexuality or disability. 
 
If you have any questions regarding this role or require an application form in a more accessible format please contact our HR department.

Closing date: 01/09/24

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Every day, we are thrilled to be part of a world which uses the power of music to bring joy. We understand the importance of music education and we look for as many ways as possible to bring creative practices to enrich physical and mental wellbeing. Dalcroze Eurythmics has the potential to play a critical role in the musical life and health of the nation. This is the role of Dalcroze UK.

We hope to hear from individuals with the skills, experience, and energy to help drive Dalcroze UK forwards. This recruitment pack includes information on the new role of Chief Executive Officer and the recruitment process. If you would like to be part of the journey of one of the UK’s oldest but also most innovative music charities, then we would love to hear from you. 

About the Role

The Board of Trustees is building a new strategic plan focusing on creative solutions aimed at growing educational provision and community engagement activities.  Following a three-year development programme, we are now looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to drive our mission forward and make a lasting impact.  This is a new role, working with a team of volunteers, freelance and employed staff based across the UK and in Europe.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Housing Floating Support Worker

Salary: £27,000 - £32,000

Location: Hammersmith (with some travel to Stratford and Finsbury Park)

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

The Floating Support Worker will specialise in working with women for whom housing and risk of tenancy breakdown is a priority. You will provide specialist housing and domestic abuse support to women aged 18 and over. The accommodation needs of the women you support will require you to advocate and support for each woman efficiently and empathically, whilst liaising with providers and stakeholders to ensure her accommodation needs are met. The role is dynamic and requires the post holder to respond to women with effective crisis intervention, advocacy and support. They will be required to coordinate the provision of multi-agency support which focuses on working with clients to maintain their tenancies and prevent homelessness. The post holder will establish positive, proactive, and innovative working relationships with housing services and partner agencies.

About You:

To be successful as the Housing Floating Support Worker, you will need the below experience and skills:

Solid experience of supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse in all its forms, come from a sector with transferrable skills or possess a feminist/VAWG degree and be keen to learn and to train on the job

A good understanding of violence against women and girls with a particular focus on the dynamics of domestic abuse (physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, so-called ‘honour-based violence’, forced marriage, stalking and harassment) and its impact on women, children, families, and communities

Skills and experience in conducting comprehensive assessments of needs and risk for survivors experiencing domestic abuse, including carrying out short risk management and safety planning

Experience in assessing the needs and safety of any children that women using the service may have

An understanding of the criminal justice system and relevant legislation with regard to legal and civil options, housing, benefits, matrimonial and children

A good knowledge of safeguarding practice, procedures, and legislation

Other skills and experience:

Good data collection, monitoring and IT skills

A relevant qualification or training, for example in domestic abuse, criminal justice, law, social work, substance misuse or related area

Flexibility to work as part of Advance’s duty team on a rota basis which will involve completing intake assessments and providing crisis intervention support

We recognise that women often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage you to demonstrate how your skills and experience would make you an asset to the role, and if you don’t have the exact skills/experience, tell us in your cover letter how you think you might grow and develop in the role.

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.

Closing Date for Applications: 

Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

A 35-hour working week

An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)

Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home

Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Employee eye-care scheme

Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation

Organisation wide away days

Thorough induction and training

Career development pathways

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) is the voice of firefighters in the UK, representing uniformed front line emergency staff of the fire and rescue services.  We are the only recognised trade union negotiating nationally for firefighters and emergency fire control staff.

We're seeking a passionate and driven individual to lead, strengthen and develop the equalities work of the union.  You will achieve this by increasing the impact of equalities campaigns, education and projects.  Working collaboratively with officials of all levels of the union, and particularly the equalities sections, as well as colleagues in the education and policy & research departments, your work will make a real difference to the lived experience of FBU members.

You will design and deliver schools and seminars for equality section members and reps as well as designing, co-ordinating and delivering on campaigns and initiatives around equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-harassment, fairness, culture and culture change. 

Having empathy with under-represented groups, you will be resilient and able to relate to a wide spectrum of people, such as firefighters, lay officials, senior officials and members of the public. You will have a demonstrable ability to make change in the context of equalities issues, along with a proven track record of developing and delivering education, training and campaigns, ideally in relation to equalities.

The role will be based in the FBU head office and there will be some travel and working away from home.  Head office is currently at Kingston upon Thames and will be relocating to central London (Vauxhall) in approximately 3-4 months.

If you want to make a difference, if you are committed to advancing awareness and education on equalities issues in a trade union context, and if you feel aligned to the aims and objectives of the FBU, we are interested in hearing from you.

Benefits include:

Generous annual leave  

Additional Christmas office closure period

Final salary pension scheme

Employee assistance programme 

Season ticket loan

Annual Christmas bonus

Eyecare claim back scheme

Childcare assistance scheme

Flexible working arrangements

To apply please submit your CV with supporting statement (each to be no more than two sides of A4) 

Closing date and time: Monday 2nd September – 10.00 am

Interviews will be held on 12th September 

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. 

Our shops generate valuable income to support our services, create opportunities for homeless people to learn new skills and contribute to Crisis’ work in the community. They have a unique contemporary visual identity and are dynamic and creative places to work.  

Hours:  40 hours per week, five days over seven-day rota 

Location:   Ealing Broadway, 5 The Mall, W5 2PJ 

About the role 

Shop from Crisis is opening a new location right in the heart of Ealing Broadway. This is an opportunity to be part of opening and establishing a brand-new shop, which will sell a mix of homeware, donated goods, and vintage pieces. You will make a difference and deliver positive social impact in the local community while also raising money to fund Crisis’ work ending homelessness. 

As Shop Manager, you will be leading a team of staff and volunteers to deliver an outstanding customer experience, creating a vibrant, fun place to shop, work and volunteer. You will have the autonomy to develop your shop and engage with the community and will be expected to attract volunteers and donations locally. You will achieve ambitious sales and training targets, maximising the impact on our mission to end homelessness.  

You will work collaboratively with a peer support group of shop managers and will have opportunities to build your own skills through training and development. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you need to be an experienced Shop Manager with proven track records of managing a high performing team and achieving sales results. You will have a genuine interest in charity retail and be seeking a challenge that stands out from other retail management roles. You will know how to manage and build Crisis’s reputation within the local community and be committed to Crisis’s values and mission to end homelessness. 

You may have experience in; retail management, stock management, people management, customer service, recruitment/interviewing. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• Two-days (pro rata) wellbeing days 

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply? 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 8 September 2024 23:55

Interview process: Competency-based interview + practical task 

Interview date and location: Tuesday 17 September or Monday 23 September in person location TBC 

Accessibility  

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.  

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

Oxford Hub is a place-based charity that supports, equips, and empowers people to tackle inequalities of health, education and opportunity across Oxford, with a focus on where the need and opportunity to make a difference is greatest. We were set up by University of Oxford students in 2007 and have since evolved into a community charity, with our main hub in The Leys and our second office in Oxford city centre.

The trustee board and staff team are working together to appoint a new CEO or co-CEOs in what we believe to be one of the most interesting roles for social impact in Oxford. Oxford Hub is at an exciting moment, having developed an ambitious three-year strategy and moved into our new community hub in The Leys. The new CEO will have a strong base from which to get started, and the opportunity to shape the implementation of this strategy, evolving our work based on a collaborative approach in response to community needs.

This is not a traditional CEO role - we expect the right candidates to take a hands-on approach and to seek to share power with others in the organisation, the wider system, and the community. Because we are a place-based organisation, your role requires a broader leadership in the city, as well as internally within the Hub team.

The Hub has a strong focus on supporting the city as a whole, so you will have an outward perspective and foster our connections to other organisations, as well as supporting the team.

While Oxford Hub is in a strong position, with a high performing team and ambitious plans for the future, the social challenges that we are facing at a national and local level make our work more important than ever. In this role, you need to be able to achieve the strategic vision of the organisation, by focusing on the most impactful opportunities and building a strong set of partnerships to achieve broad-based action and systemic change.

The CEO role is part of a three-strong, experienced management team. Our work in communities is collective and collaborative, and we work to reflect that as part of our internal culture. In this role, you will work with everyone in the team, helping them to grow and succeed.

The role will suit someone who has experience in senior leadership roles, or someone who is ready for a challenge and would like to take on their first CEO role. 

Overall, you will be making things happen, developing activities to make a difference and working with the team to deliver those. You will need strong leadership skills to set a vision, communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders, and inspire others to take action.

Full job description

Job Title: Individual Giving and Legacy Fundraiser

Reporting To: Individual Giving and Legacy Manager

Salary: £29,338 - £36,446

Hours: 37.5 per week

Location: Based at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital with flexible working

Job Purpose:

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives and eager to join a forward looking fundraising team? Alder Hey Children's Charity is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Individual Giving and Legacy Team at a pivotal moment in our growth.

We're experiencing an exciting period of expansion, having recently seen significant increases in our regular donor base and contactable supporters. This role offers a unique opportunity to oversee the development and administration of our individual giving and legacy portfolio, working closely with the Individual Giving Manager to shape and implement our strategy for growth and supporter engagement.

You'll play a crucial role in enhancing our impact, providing exceptional supporter care, and contributing to innovative projects that will transform how we connect with our donors. This position is ideal for someone looking to learn, grow, and make a tangible difference within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Join us in our mission to support Alder Hey Children's Hospital and be part of something truly magical.

About us

Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year.

The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting-edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician, and the play specialists we have on every ward.

We have recently closed our Surgical Neonatal Appeal, having successfully raised our £3m target towards a brand new, state of the art Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the hospital. This year we will be fundraising towards a new Same Day Emergency Care Centre, providing an unrivalled experience for our patients and their families.

Main Duties/Tasks:

Income Generation & Stewardship

Work alongside the Individual Giving Manager and Head of Community Fundraising to produce and execute an effective and sustainable individual giving plan.

Create and implement effective donor journeys to maximise the engagement and retention of supporters.

Identify potential new individual giving audiences and implement acquisition strategies in order to grow the individual giving database.

Work across the organisation to champion individual giving and to implement excellent supporter care.

Work alongside the Individual Giving Manager to manage budgets including forecasting and tracking and making sure costs remain low for maximum return on investment.

Identify opportunities for colleagues in fundraising and throughout the hospital and pass these on as appropriate.

Ensure fundraising remains within legal constraints and pays attention to safeguarding requirements.

Work positively and proactively with our volunteer supporters.

Project Management

Develop our In Memory offering and supporter journey.

Develop and execute regular giving products and appeals.

Produce and execute legacy and in memory marketing plans.

Work alongside the Marketing Team to create, manage and evaluate innovative and thought-provoking campaigns to increase individual giving income.

Manage individual giving fundraising campaigns such as Make a Will Month, The Big Give, Giving Tuesday and seasonal appeals.

Work with internal colleagues and external suppliers, agencies and fulfilment houses, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Data Management & Reporting

Manage the selection and segmentation of individual giving data for campaign purposes.

Oversee the timely importing and exporting of donor data to ensure that supporter records are up to date.

Use campaign data to report on effectiveness of activity and inform decision making and future planning.

Ensure all individual giving activity complies with the appropriate regulation and legislation and delivers an excellent experience for supporters.

Identify and develop the systems and processes necessary to deliver effective individual giving activity including the website, social media and email, fundraising database, data analysis tools and social media.

Work in conjunction with the Finance Manager to ensure all legacy income and communications are recorded.

Work alongside members of the team to develop fundraising initiatives, attend team meetings, plan and budget.

Responding to general enquiries from the individual giving, in memory and legacy fundraising email addresses and telephone lines.

Other Duties

Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.

Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers. Attend and support on events run by the fundraising teams where required.

Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of managing individual giving activity including appeals and recruitment and retention campaigns.
• Proven record of achieving financial targets & Return on Investment.
• Proven ability to manage third party supplier relationships e.g., creative agencies, mailing houses.
• Experience of producing compelling supporter creative and fundraising messages.
• Proven ability to work closely with internal teams including: Marketing, Operations and Finance.
• A good working understanding of Data Protection landscape.

Desirable

• Good knowledge and experience of using a fundraising database for reporting and analysis.
• Experience of data selection/segmentation and the effective use of donor data for campaign purposes.
• Understanding of direct mail campaigns.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to principles of equality, diversity and collaborative working.
• Self-sufficient and confident to make decisions within the boundaries of the role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, children, young people and families.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with supporters of all levels and backgrounds.
• Self-motivated and positive attitude with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise in a busy environment.
• Ability to work in a logical, organised manner with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently.
• Competence in Microsoft Office package and video conferencing tools such as Teams.
• Excellent personal organisation skills, including time and workload management.
• Understand the necessity of dealing carefully and within data protection legislation, with confidential matters, including handling both personal and business critical information.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of fundraising CRM System (Salesforce)

Additional requirements

Essential

• Strong interest in working for a children’s health charity.
• An understanding of and commitment to the values of Alder Hey Children’s Charity.
• Respect for and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to get involved with activities across the Charity.
• High standards of personal conduct, honesty and integrity.

Desirable

• Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal office hours.

The charity is currently conducting a four-day working week trial, due to end on 30th September 2024. This means that, for example, staff previously working 37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four-day working week. The trial is monitoring the benefits of a four-day working week against productivity. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity. A decision will be made before the 30th September 2024 to agree the next steps, based on an assessment of the trial period; the four day working week trial may be ended, extended or adopted permanently.

Our Values

Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families. Our values are:

Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable.

Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims.

Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it. We work together to share and grow. We inspire others.

Magical: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.

How to apply

Applications must include your CV and a covering letter which answers the following questions:

• How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.
• Why do you want to work for Alder Hey?

Closing date: Monday 16th September 2024

Interview date (to be held at Alder Hey): Tuesday 24th September 2024

Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Beyond Support – Women’s Telephone Support Worker – Southampton

Beyond the Streets is a small charity with a big determination to see routes out for women selling sex in the UK.  Our ‘Direct Work’ is central to the organisation, and due to an increase in service demand we are looking to increase our staff team by recruiting a Women’s Telephone Support Worker.

Working as part of a small team in our office in Southampton, you will be responsible for providing regular telephone support to a caseload of women.  Within this, you will be often the first point of support for women involved in the sex industry, offering a listening ear for them to process some of their feelings and experiences within this space and providing emotional support; as well as providing more practical assistance to overcome the barriers they face in accessing support.  This could be through advocating with external agencies e.g., mental health, housing, problematic substance use, homelessness, poverty, domestic abuse, sexual violence, the criminal justice system; and to make positive steps forward with their lives.

You’ll be…

• Compassionate – communicate well with women using their chosen methods to support individuality
• Encouraging – promote empowerment and independence where possible & encourage women to achieve personal goals
• Supportive – provide support to ensure the safety & wellbeing of women using our services
• Observant – monitor & report any changes in health or circumstances of women as part of safeguarding their well-being
• Engaging – support women to engage in the local community where possible

You’ll enjoy…

• Competitive pay – earn up to £30,000 (FTE)
• Guaranteed hours
• Flexible working incorporating a Time off in Lieu system
• Career opportunities – develop yourself and your career in a specialist VAWG sector, reputable national organisation
• Personal training allowance – to further your work-based skills and knowledge
• Paid holiday – to support your personal life
• Pension Scheme – to help prepare for your future
• Cycle to work scheme – tax free allowance to purchase a bike
• Travel season ticket loan scheme - an interest-free loan to enable team members to purchase a season ticket for travel between their usual place of residence and their usual place of work
• Monthly 1-1 clinical supervision – through an external counsellor to support the work you do with women

You’ll need…

• Good understanding of working with individuals with a variety of support needs, including social, emotional, physical and practical
• Commitment to providing quality, women-lead support
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including listening, reflecting, summarising and agreeing actions
• Patience, compassion, non-judgemental and motivational attitude
• Resilience to work with women who have often experienced trauma
• A responsible, dedicated and flexible approach to work
• Competent IT knowledge and computer skills

When you join, you’ll receive a structured induction and training plan, including access to all our in-house paid training.

All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Location: Southampton - office based.

Hours:         28 hours per week with some core working hours

Leave:25 days, plus Bank Holidays (F.T.E)

Salary:     £22,800 - £24,000 (£28,500-£30,000 full time equivalent) 

Line Manager: Beyond Support Team Leader

Pension: 5% Employer Contribution, 3% Employee Contribution

Contract: Permanent

Please complete the Application Form via our website by clicking 'Apply', giving as much information as you can that is relevant, and return it to us along with the equal opportunities form to the email address specified in the job advert on our website.

Make sure that you demonstrate in the application form your ability to meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification in the application pack (which is also found on the job advert on our website) by giving clear, concise examples of how you meet each criterion, as set out in the Person Specification.

We recognise our responsibility to remove any barriers in our recruitment process. If you have identified any barriers in the Job Description or Person Specification, please tell us of these in your application. We are committed to making any reasonable adjustment to the job where possible, and it would help us to know your needs to do this.

The Equal Opportunities monitoring form will be detached from your application and kept separately. The information given on it will not be used to make decisions about who is short-listed or recruited.

Deadline for applications: Monday 9th September at 9am.

Interview: Monday 16th September 2024, in person in Southampton.

Follow up Interview: Tuesday 24th September 2024 - in person in Southampton.

Potential start date:  October/November 2024 (open to negotiation for right candidate)

Unifrog’s mission​

We’re on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to young people finding and applying for their next step after school. We're achieving this by bringing all the available information into one single, impartial, user-friendly platform that helps students to make the best choices, and submit the strongest applications. We also empower teachers and counsellors to manage the progression process effectively.

Our outlook is global - we work with schools and universities all over the world, from the US to New Zealand, and from Italy to Hong Kong. We want to make it so that young people can compare every opportunity taught in English, wherever it is in the world, and have all the support they need to make successful applications.

We have a clear social purpose, and we’re hugely ambitious. We already work with over half of UK secondary schools, and hundreds of international schools. We are growing rapidly in terms of the number of our customers, in terms of how much they use our platform, and in terms of the breadth of products we offer (check out this video to hear more about the Unifrog platform).

Our team is at the heart of our business and is integral to our success. We work hard to foster a culture of openness, happiness and innovation, and we commit to helping every individual learn and grow so that they can reach their full potential. We want to hire talented people, whatever their background. If you are excited by our mission and are ready to work hard, please don’t hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

We believe in the power of diversity. If you are from an ethnic minority background, we would like to strongly encourage you to apply.

What you’ll do​

As an Area Manager, your role is to increase our partner numbers and support engagement with our existing schools and colleges, helping them to make the most of the Unifrog platform. Excellent customer service is at the heart of what we do, and you will make sure that all interactions with Unifrog are positive and successful. 

You will cover your own area of the country - the Midlands and East Anglia region - with occasional travel to these locations (on average 1-2 days per week).

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Meeting with potential partners at schools and colleges (in person and via video call). You’ll demonstrate the Unifrog platform, convey our mission to level the playing field for students and look to secure their ongoing subscription.
• Supporting schools with constructing their long and short-term careers strategy, then reporting on the impact of the Unifrog platform each academic year.
• Maintaining outstanding relationships with existing partner schools, which includes  delivering remote and in-person training to ensure they make the most of the platform.
• Developing an excellent knowledge of Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) within the UK and consulting with schools on how to support their students.
• Proactively working to foster a sense of community amongst our Unifrog partners and always thinking about how we can promote the sharing and embedding of Unifrog best practice across our partner schools.
• Achieving sky-high resubscription rates.
• Working collaboratively with Unifrog Account Managers to devise strategies for success with schools and colleges.

What we’re looking for:

Resilient, and motivated to exceed targets:

• Our sales and resubscription targets are achievable but ambitious. You’ll need to be determined to meet and exceed them.

Sales experience:

• You’ll be responsible for meeting sales targets for your region. Sales experience is favourable but not necessary

Strong communication skills:

• You’ll be in frequent communication with lots of different people, both within Unifrog and externally – this will be in person, written, over the phone and via video call. You’ll need to be an outstanding communicator.

Personable, with a track record of excellent relationship management:

• At Unifrog we’re known for our excellent customer service. You’ll need to provide fantastic support for your partner schools and make sure your team is doing the same.

Sector insight:

• You will be working with schools and colleges across your region that will have different contexts and priorities; you’ll need to be quick to understand how we can support them

Attention to detail:

• It’s important you have the skills and discipline to carefully check your communications to schools and to find new opportunities to support schools in your area

Proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in:

• You need to be excited about going beyond the core responsibilities detailed above to improve what we do and make it a success.
• You will be joining a team of highly motivated people who are passionate about our mission of helping students to find the best next step for them after school. If this excites you and you’re an energetic person who is willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Working together​

You’ll work alongside two Account Managers who will be responsible for maximising the engagement of current partners, while you concentrate on growing the partner base within the same geographical area. You’ll be line managed by the Head of UK Sales. You will also have daily contact with the wider Unifrog team, including our Partner Success, Marketing and Finance teams.

Key benefits​

Head to our jobs page for a full list of the excellent benefits we offer our team.

• Join one of ‘the best organisations to escape to’ and help transform careers and destinations in schools. 
• Become part of a committed, dynamic, and growing company. We want to build our team for the long term: if you do well, we will do our best to make sure you want to stay at the company for a long time.
• Professional development is important at Unifrog. You will define your own 6-month objectives and will be supported by your line manager and the rest of the team to achieve them. You will have an annual training allowance to spend on what you need to grow and progress.
• Influence the company’s direction: we love to promote great ideas, wherever they come from.

Key details

• £40,350 per annum (Grade B), plus:
  • Unlimited commission, OTE of £60,000.
  • Team incentive bonuses.
  • A share in a company-wide performance bonus.
• Full-time.
• Maternity Cover - fixed term up to 12 months
• 28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays) pro rata. 
• Working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 4:30pm on Friday – some days you may need to start earlier but you can finish earlier as a result.
• All travel expenses covered and car allowance paid.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Candidate ideally based in the Midlands or the surrounding areas.
• Start date: no later than w/c 16th December 2024. 
• We can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Application process

• Deadline: 10:00am (BST) Friday 6th September 2024.
• Stage 1: Application form (~1 hour) ✍️
  • Visit our website to upload your CV and complete the questions and tasks below. Please note that we do not review CVs at this stage of the application process so please be as specific as possible about your experience.
  • i. With reference to examples of your experience, what would make you an excellent candidate for this role? (250 words)
  • ii) A school we are hoping to partner with have concerns about the budget available for Unifrog. What would be your approach to securing a partnership with them for this academic year? (250 words)
  • iii) Tell us about a time when you had to manage conflicting priorities whilst meeting targets. What was your approach? (250 words)
• Stage 2: Phone task (15 minutes) ��
  • A short role play task over the phone. We will schedule these tasks throughout the application window so we encourage you to apply early.
• Stage 3: Video call interview (45 minutes hour) ��
  • Short pre-preapred presentation (15 mins) 
  • Standard Q&A from a panel of three, including questions about your experiences and how these relate to the role, and scenario questions based on common situations you might face (plus time for your questions) (30 mins).
  • Video call interviews will be held w/c 16th September 2024.
• Your answers are an opportunity to let us know more about your motivations and experience. While we understand that candidates might want to use AI to improve parts of their application, we strongly encourage you to write your answers independently. 
• Please note, we compare all answers to an AI generated answer. Where we suspect AI has been used to write the majority of the answer, this will be taken into consideration when scoring

Inclusion and diversity at Unifrog

• Within the company we try to foster a culture of innovation, and a happy working environment, both because this is the right thing to do, and because we think this results in the most effective team. To this end we believe in open communication, celebrating successes, supporting each other, not being afraid to be wrong or to fail, and promoting good ideas wherever they come from.
• As a platform that supports teachers and students from a huge variety of backgrounds it’s important that our team and leadership reflects this diversity. This is something we are actively working towards and prioritising. We want to embed diversity, equity and inclusion across everything we do, continually evaluating policies and practices to make sure they are inclusive and equitable.
• To make sure everyone’s voice is heard and people have the opportunities to learn to be better allies in the workplace, we encourage the team to share what they’re celebrating, facilitate training and group discussions, and seek regular feedback about what more the company could do to help people feel included.
• To ensure that our recruitment process is consistent and fair, we anonymise your application and therefore do not see your name, personal, educational or professional background. We also randomise the order of responses. That way no candidate is disproportionately advantaged or disadvantaged by where they show up in the group.