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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Contract Manager to join our Shirland West Mental Health Service in Westminster.

£39,655.00 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.

Shirland West is a Mental health service commissioned by Westminster Council, part of the Look Ahead Group since 2019.

The service supports 90 clients across 11 sites, we offer a mixture of 24-hour High Support hubs and visiting stepdown sites as part of a housing pathway in Westminster.

With a proactive and caring frontline team, supportive Commissioners, and close ties with community services, we have been able to deliver quality support for our clients and are now considered a good service (B2).

We are looking for a caring, energetic, empathetic and effective communicator, who can lead by example and develop open, honest relationships with clients, staff and stakeholders alike.

The aim is to deliver an inclusive, caring, quality service to customers and offer an environment that staff enjoy working in and are proud to be part of.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of a hub and the associated stepdown sites.

Working in partnership with stakeholders, external agencies, and our Commissioning Team, you will lead your Team to offer high quality support to customers who experience severe and enduring mental health issues, to maintain their tenancies and empower people to live their best lives independently and move back into independent tenancies in the community.

As the lead responsible for safeguarding our customers, you will promote sector best practice and legislative compliance to keep our customers safe within their environment.

The team structure consists of 1 x Lead Service Manager, 3 x Contract Managers, 1 x Specialist Support worker with additional responsibilities, 1 x Specialist Support Worker, 16 Enhanced Support Workers, 10 Night Support Workers.

The role provides direct line management, leadership, coaching and support to Enhanced Support Workers, Specialist Support Workers and Night Support Workers, ensuring compliance with current legislation, contractual requirements, financial regulations, and Look Ahead Policy and Procedures.

This role deputises for the Lead Service Manager when required.

Early application is encouraged as we will be reviewing applications and arranging interviews throughout the advertising period. We reserve the right to close the job advert early.

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.

Please visit our website for a full job description, including further details on the duties and responsibilities of this role.

About you:

Leadership and Management - Passionate, enthusiastic and motivated towards excellence and the continuous improvement of the Service. High Performing team player, with a solution focused, pro-active can-do attitude.

Adept at talent management and developing employees career progression. Handles conflict management professionally. Open to feedback and self-development.

Motivating - Inspires people to achieve LACS goals and vision. Enjoys dynamic diverse environments. The forerunner of ideas: acts persuasively, encouraging others to go beyond their expectations. 

Planning - good time management skills, well organised and makes the best use of available resource, forward thinking and able to mitigate risks and demonstrate value for money.

Communication - An excellent and honest communicator at all levels, with an empathetic, approachable and open approach. Is respectful, articulate and has a considered style of communication. Assertive when necessary.

Decision-making - Has a practical and logical outlook and is well organised. Is fundamentally confident, calm and resilient and does not let emotion adversely impact situations or obscure judgement. Handles pressure well.

Delegation - Builds a culture of mutual trust, focusing on people's strengths, does not micromanage and offers encouragement, support and guidance when required.

What you'll bring:

GCSEs in English and Maths (grade A-C)

Clear communication verbally and in writing (proficiency Test)

Experience of using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

3 years' experience of supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs including but not limited to: substance misuse, offending histories, complex trauma, Mental Health issues, Young People leaving Care, Homelessness

Possess excellent leadership skills with a positive, can-do attitude

Be able to demonstrate positive personal authority and maintain proactive working relationships

Demonstrable clinical or therapeutic training, and experience of working within statutory care services

Up to date knowledge of current mental health legislation

Ability to evidence team working and delivering quality services

Management experience

Do you want the unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced service, delivering exceptional support to families bereaved by and witness to homicide; coordinating a tailored package of support to service users and their families?
Would you enjoy working closely with Police Major Crime teams providing briefings on the work we do in the Homicide Service (HS)?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:
You will be joining a passionate and committed team who provide high quality and bespoke support to service users. We pride ourselves on exceptional trauma informed advocacy and support to all service users.

You will be driven to make a difference every day with the ability to focus on the needs of vulnerable service users. You will have resilience and adaptability; understand the importance of professional boundaries; have excellent listening skills and the ability to demonstrate empathy. You will enjoy the challenge of a busy caseload and will be able to demonstrate the excellent organisation skills essential to managing a demanding and diverse workload.

Once in post you will benefit from the mandatory comprehensive training programme which will build on your existing skills and experience to prepare you for the role. Homicide Service training includes, criminal justice process; trauma informed approach to support; supporting traumatically bereaved families; personal and professional resilience.

As a fully trained Homicide Family Caseworker you will be responsible for managing your own complex caseload to the highest quality standards.

You will need to be able to travel to home visits within, and occasionally outside of area, and therefore a driving license and use of a car are essential. You will be reimbursed for all travel costs.

Please read carefully the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details, this is essential for your application.

You will need:

Understanding of the impact of crime on victims.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Proven track record of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s).

Ability to balance competing needs and priorities.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

A successful track record of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders

About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. Please give examples where appropriate, and show your aptitude for post. Please ensure you answer each shortlisting criteria including the need to drive and have your own mode of transport.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Background 

Chance to Shine is a national children’s charity. We change young people’s lives through cricket giving them the opportunity to play, learn and develop through the sport. We keep them physically active, teach them vital skills like teamwork, communication and leadership. And above all, they have fun. 
 

Chance to Shine takes cricket to new places and uses it to ignite new passions, teach vital skills, unite diverse groups, and educate young people from Cornwall to Canterbury to County Durham. 
 

Since 2005 our Chance to Shine Schools programme has helped reverse the decline of cricket in state schools with millions of boys and girls in over 13,000 state schools playing and learning through cricket. Chance to Shine Street supports young people in under-served communities to access and benefit from cricket in a free, inclusive, fun and fast-paced tape ball environment. 
 

The Director of Strategy Implementation is an exciting Senior Management role which will help to deliver Chance to Shine’s strategic plans and further our ambitions for young people. 
 

In February 2024 we launched Limitless Futures, a four year strategic vision that outlines our ambitions to further improve wellbeing amongst young people, grow from working with 600,000 young people a year to one million by 2028, and continue to prioritise underserved communities (young people in areas of economic disadvantage and those who are inactive). It is based on extensive consultation with young people, teachers, families, delivery partners, coaches and others. It is underpinned by clearly defined goals and KPIs, and accountable to Chance to Shine’s Board of Trustees. The person in this role will work collaboratively with Senior Management colleagues and the wider team to deliver on and refine these plans. 
 

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and efficient individual with a strong track record in collaborative working and delivering on ambitious projects to join a small and dynamic team. The person in this role does not need to have an understanding of cricket but must be driven to achieve ambitious plans to support young people’s wellbeing and development.  

We operate flexible working and as such team members currently work from the office (The Oval, London) on average about 2 days per week. This post-holder will need to be flexible as an when it is required to attend meetings, mostly in London but elsewhere around the country. 

 Please note that this role is a 12-month fixed term contract, less if the person you a covering returns from maternity leave earlier.

Interviews will take place on the 23rd of September 2024.

 
 

Purpose of the role 

 

The Director of Strategy Implementation will be part of the Senior Management Team and will work closely with the Chief Executive. 

The person in this role will oversee the implementation of the second year of strategy plans for Limitless Futures. They will collaborate with Fundraising, Operations, Communications, Finance and Impact colleagues to ensure progress is tracked and goals are met. In particular, they will work with the Head of Fundraising to ensure the fundraising plan needed to deliver this strategy is aligned to the wider organisations plans. 
 

The Director of Strategy Implementation will also own the delivery of specific projects to support the strategy. For example, but not limited to: design and implement a volunteering programme; develop a funding plan to increase the scale of work in secondary schools; embed youth voice practices into Chance to Shine work.

Insight and evidence underpin Chance to Shine’s strategy, and as such, the Director of Strategy Implementation will line manage the Head of Impact & Evaluation and provide guidance to the Impact team. 
 

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Strategy Implementation responsibilities include: 

·       The line management of Head of Impact & Evaluation, providing broader support to the Impact Department (three people) 

·       Providing guidance and advice to the Board, Chief Executive and Senior Management team on matters relating to Strategy and Impact.

·       Working with the Senior Management Team to ensure key organisational strategic aims and objectives are achieved within respective departments.

·       Leading on specific pieces of cross-departmental work which are of key strategic importance, including key Fundraising projects.

·       Working closely with the Head of Impact & Evaluation to ensure that we are leaders-in-our-field for demonstrating the difference our work makes to children and young people whilst always striving to improve.

·       Effectively maintaining existing, and developing new relationships with senior stakeholders, partners and supporters. 

·       Being a spokesperson for Chance to Shine, particularly with media, senior relationships and stakeholders

·       To pro-actively source and deliver new opportunities across all departmental areas related to strategic priorities and projects being worked on
 

 
   Key relationships

 

The job holder will liaise with: 
 

·       CEO
 

·       The Senior Management Team
 

·       ECB
 

·       Sport England
 

·       Chance to Shine Trustees
 

·       Current and new Senior stakeholders, supporters and organisations       
 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

·       Significant experience in developing either organisational-wide or departmental strategy, managing and delivering against aims and objectives 

·       Significant experience in delivering clear success in one or more areas of Strategy, Impact and Fundraising

·       Strong strategic critical-thinking with the ability to identify opportunities and follow these through into tangible results

·       Demonstrable experience of successfully delivering against strategy and/or organisational growth 

·       The ability to confidently check and challenge and think differently about ways of achieving goals whilst bringing people on the journey

·       Excellent influencer with the ability to use evidence alongside experience to make recommendations which inform decision making and/or strategy 

·       Excellent public speaking and presenting skills, confident in conveying key messages simply, engagingly and effectively to various audiences

·       Experience of developing relationships, working with and influencing senior stakeholders which result in positive outcomes

·       Experienced line manager, with the ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals

·       Excellent written, verbal communication and IT skills with strong attention to detail

·       Comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels

·       Strong motivation to succeed and ability to work collaboratively

·       Excellent team player

·       Excellent project management skills

·       Creative, energetic, proactive and outgoing 

·       Good time management skills, able to work to tight deadlines and an ability to work under pressure

·       Enthusiasm to embrace Chance to Shine values: Inspiring, ambitious, passionate, inclusive and fun

·       Able and willing to travel throughout the UK

Growing Younger Team Roles – Mission Enabler (Children)

The Diocese of Durham is seeking proactive, dynamic and pioneering individuals with a passion for reaching and discipling emerging generations to be part of our new Growing Younger team of Mission Enablers.

The Growing Younger team will work collaboratively and creatively to enable the delivery of the Growing Younger stream of the Diocesan Transformation programme, with a specific focus on building mission and discipleship pathways for 0-25s, growing missional chaplaincy in FE colleges and schools, and raising up new youth and children’s leaders.

The successful candidates will each have a focused area of work (children, youth, young adults) and will work both individually and collectively to support the development and implementation of local mission initiatives, spending a substantial proportion of their time in parishes and deaneries to raise local aspirations, grow local vision and strategy, increase local capacity and pioneer local mission.

Successful candidates must:

Ø  Have a deep commitment to a personal Christian faith with a motivation to see that grow in emerging generations, and a prayerful and hopeful response to challenge.

Ø  Be an excellent organiser with great initiative.

Ø  Be experienced in coordinating and leading ministry with emerging generations and in developing and supporting volunteers.

Ø  Be positive, adaptable and an excellent team player.

Ø  Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to nurture skills and gifts in others.

Ø  Be able to travel widely throughout the Diocese of Durham.

Interested candidates are welcome to request an informal conversation with the Head of Transformation Delivery, Amy Burns.

Candidates with experience across age ranges are welcome to apply for more than one role if they wish to. Please clearly state which posts you are applying for within your application.

Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 11th September

Date for interviews: 17th/18th September

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) working 37.5 hours per week based at St Helliers Hospital in Sutton, with one day a week at our Victim Support office near Old Street & homeworking and regular travel to meet clients and attend meetings. This is a stimulating and challenging role where you will get to assess risks and provide immediate support to survivors, working in collaboration with health staff and our pan-London IDVA team.Please note that the successful applicant will be required to sign an honorary contract with the Hospital Trust in addition to their contract of employment.

What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance program & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
• Clinical supervision and group reflective practice

About the role:
You may be a qualified IDVA or a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker wanting to work alongside health professionals in a hospital environment, although we will consider applicants from other fields providing you are able to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse.

As an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate of domestic abuse you will:

Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+. Initiate, develop, maintain and monitor multi-agency links through procedures and protocols to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse

Deliver group training sessions and be willing and share your specialist knowledge with acute staff across the hospital

You will need:

• Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships)
• Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children
• Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
• Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues
• Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people
• Have excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice
• Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Job Title – Solicitor (Community Care and Public Law Team, 3 years+ PQE)

Contract - Permanent

Hours - 35 hours per week (however part-time and flexible working will be considered subject to operational need and pay prorated accordingly)

Salary – Starting from £33,000 per annum, dependent on experience and supervisory responsibilities. The post holder will also benefit from eligibility for our bonus scheme.

Location - Coram Campus, Bloomsbury, London & remote working

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About CCLC

Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK’s specialist centre for children’s rights championing access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation in child and family law, education law, community care law and asylum and immigration law.

Part of Coram’s growing Children’s Rights Centre, CCLC is co-located with Coram Voice, the specialist provider of advocacy services for young people in and leaving the care system, in the new Queen Elizabeth II Centre at the heart of our historic campus in Bloomsbury.

About the role

CCLC is currently looking to recruit an exceptional solicitor to join our experienced, dedicated, and friendly team.

We are looking for a committed and passionate solicitor with good knowledge of community care and public law, current policies and legal aid. The successful applicant will be supported by a close team of colleagues within CCLC’s Legal Practice Unit, and provided with significant opportunities for learning and personal development.

The successful applicant will have solid experience of running a diverse community care/public law claimant case load and will demonstrate a solid commitment to upholding the rights of vulnerable children and young people.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a keen interest in upholding the rights of vulnerable children and young people who is seeking to progress their legal aid career in the charity sector. Our lawyers benefit from a good work-life balance and realistic financial and chargeable hour targets. We also offer considerable flexibility as to the type of cases that our lawyers take on provided that the cases fall within our general remit (children and young people up to the age of 25, and families). The role can be split between working from home/office-based with flexibility as to the balance between the two.

Our community care and public law team work closely with colleagues in other teams in the Legal Practice Unit (immigration, family and education law), as well as with other departments within the Coram group, including Coram Voice and the Migrant Children’s Project. As well as conducting casework for individuals, our community care and public law team is involved in strategic litigation for the wider benefit of children, young people and families, and is actively involved in policy issues impacting our client base.

Flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours will be considered subject to operational needs.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date: Monday 16th September 2024 23:59 (however, we reserve the right to close this recruitment early in the event of finding a suitable candidate)

Interview date: w/c 23rd September 2024

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Location Rochester Airport, Kent
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary £42,000 - £46,000 per annum
Benefits 33 days annual leave rising with service Occupational/Enhanced Sick Pay Enhanced Parental Leave Access to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Events Access to the Wellbeing Hub Money Purchase Pension Scheme Group Life Assurance Cover Group Income Protection Cover Critical Illness Cover Employee Assistance Programmes Hybrid working Development opportunities

As Head of External Communications and Engagement, you will be a key part of a talented and ambitious Communications and Engagement Team. You will play a leading role in implementing our integrated external communications and engagement strategy to enhance our brand reputation, co-deliver highly successful integrated campaigns, drive positive media coverage locally and nationally, and raise awareness and increase engagement with existing and new audiences around our lifesaving work and our five-year strategy – Working Together to Save More Lives. Our aim is to reach as many people as possible to inspire and generate the support we need to continue saving lives every day across Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

You’ll be a highly strategic, self-motivated, organised and creative individual looking to make a real difference to the communities we serve, who values and understands the importance and benefit of highly effective and integrated external communications and engagement to widening our reach, strengthening our profile and building our supporter base. You’ll be a strategic communicator with a proven ability to build relationships with media and key stakeholders

The Communications Team sits within the Marketing and Communications (MarComms) Directorate which builds brand awareness and engagement among the public, builds our profile with the media and key stakeholders, and supports fundraising activities to generate income to keep the service running. The team culture is dynamic, creative, fun, collaborative and supports individual growth, learning and development.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Deliver targeted, engaging and impactful communications to support the successful delivery of KSS’s strategic objectives
- Play a lead role, in collaboration with colleagues in the Income Generation and Marcomms Team, in delivering successful integrated campaigns and support income generation activity including generating key messaging and communications
- Work with the team to develop and deliver our PR and Communications strategy, ensuring excellence in all our activity with consistent brand identity, key messaging, and tone of voice to maximise all opportunities.
- Ensure all other teams are confident and equipped in communicating our brand identity, key messages and tone of voice, and support teams in maximising the impact of their communications
- Lead our in-house press office, supporting an increase in media coverage across print, online and broadcast both locally and nationally. Be able to work to a strategic plan as well as have the flair to spot a story and other PR opportunities to further engage our audiences in our lifesaving work.
- Be an experienced and brilliant copy writer, content planner and event manager
- Have a track record in working with high profile ambassadors, celebrities and influencers
- Be experienced in public affairs and confident in working closely with MPs, other public figures and community leaders.
- Work closely with our Digital Team to ensure an integrated approach to on and offline activity to maximise our reach and impact
- Develop relationships with colleagues across Team KSS, including senior colleagues, offering strategic and tactical communications support
- Ensure a high level of confidentiality is kept on sensitive matters including medical information, press enquiries and patient stories
- Write and deliver strategic documents, in partnership with the Governance Team and Senior Leadership Team
- Manage KSS’s reputation escalating risks and threats to the Director of Communications and Engagement and rest of the MarComms Team
- Evaluate and report –through data-driven evidence – how effectively external communications and PR activity is performing
- Work in a manner that supports a culture that embeds and promotes our values
- Attendance at our fundraising events, which may include weekend work, will be expected. Time off in lieu will be provided for additional hours worked.

About KSS:

We are Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), and we fight every day to save lives. We are Team KSS, a close-knit team of dedicated, skilled, sector-leading experts with an incredible level of expertise. We are passionate about what we do which drives us to always deliver our very best.

We’re driven by our purpose of saving lives and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. Last year alone we responded to over 3,000 incidents. We are fearless and tireless in fighting to save every life.

Our charity headquarters and forward operating base are located at Rochester Airport, with our aircraft hangar and maintained at Redhill Aerodrome. When the call comes, we can reach any part of Kent, Surrey or Sussex in under 30 minutes.

Additional Information:

The closing date for this role is the 12th August 2024 However, the role may close prior to this date if a suitable candidate is found.

Closing date: 21-09-2024

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Can you inspire and be inspired? Can you motivate others to deliver great customer service? Are you looking for a chance to shine? We have fantastic opportunities for progression and development and the Freedom to nurture ideas and flair within a Framework of support to develop you whilst you develop and lead a team of up to 25 stores in the Newcastle and surrounding area to success.

At Barnardo's we believe in children the funds we raise in store support the most vulnerable children and Young People in the UK and now's your chance to play your part in this vital work. As well as maximising sales and profit in your area, you will take full ownership of the day to day management of your stores, you'll maximise their income and lead and inspire your team of managers.

You will have a sound retail management experience, which will ideally be from a multi-site environment; you will have shown in your experience an ability to achieve budget, revenue, cost and profit targets as well as KPI's. You will be an outstanding leader who can bring team building and organisational strengths to your team alongside ensuring that the very highest standards of presentation and customer services are upheld throughout your area – your aim will be to make your store's the best in town, for customers to visit and for your colleagues to work in.

If you are interested in applying for these roles, you must live within the area East Coast from Darlington to Berwick and must hold a full time driving licence for a minimum of 2 years.

Please note salary offered will be non negotiable.

In return you will work for one of the UK's largest charity retailers with benefits, including full training and development package, promotion prospects, pension and benefits.

Generating the money we need to make children's lives better is a truly fulfilling role so if you'd like to use your talent to make a positive difference then we would love to hear from you!

The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience. It is a requirement of this role to hold full time driving licence for a minimum of 2 years.

*As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.

Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation.

As our new CEO, you will join us at an exciting time in our strategic evolution, providing overall strategic direction and operational responsibility.

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for tackling complex humanitarian challenges? Can you inspire and lead our teams with empathy and integrity, drive transformative change, and make a significant global impact through the delivery of our long-term strategy? Do you have the expertise to encourage leaders, peers and funders to address critical humanitarian challenges with evidence-based research and innovative solutions?

Join us at Elrha, and be at the forefront of addressing some of the world’s most challenging humanitarian problems through evidence-based research and innovative solutions, working collectively with global partners and stakeholders to drive forward thinking and initiatives that aim to tackle the most pressing humanitarian problems. You’ll be the strategist, innovator and thought leader to propel our mission forward.

We’re looking for someone who is:

•  An experienced leader – proven dynamic leadership in humanitarian or international development, adept at steering organisations through change and fostering inclusive cultures.
•  Experienced in the humanitarian sector – deep understanding of the international humanitarian system, policy drivers, and mechanisms for driving change through research and innovation.
•  Able to create impactful partnerships and coalitions, emphasising collaborative and equitable relationships.
•  Experienced with a proven track record in business development with demonstrated success in diversifying funding sources and securing long-term partnerships.
•  Experienced in shaping organisational culture and aligning structures and systems with strategic goals with clear and transparent decision making.
•  A strategic thinker and problem-solver, with skills in advocacy and convening.

We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups and from low-and middle-income countries.

Note for applicants:

• We will be able to offer visa sponsorship if the preferred candidate does not already have the right to work in the UK. Relocation assistance may also be available, subject to conditions.
• Please read through the full candidate information pack, the job description for a detailed list of requirements, and ensure you complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you.
• When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children UK recruitment system. Elrha is an independent subsidiary of SCUK and benefits from some SCUK systems and processes.

Closing date: Monday 23 September 17:00 BST. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and our HR team may get in touch for further information or clarification.

Interview dates: 1st interview stage – 14 & 15 October (online) | 2nd interview stage – 28 October (in person in London). Shortlisted candidates will receive additional information at the appropriate time.

We are seeking an interim HR Business Partner for a period of 12 months on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave for an education organisation based in London. This role is part of the wider specialised team who lead on all Employee Relations matters across our organisation, working closely with the Deputy Director of People & Culture, HR Advisor, Senior HR Business Partner and with the wider People and Culture Team.

Partnering with senior leaders and managers, you will help enhance performance and efficiency towards the achievement of our strategic goals and priorities. You will play a key role in the delivery of people management imperatives and priorities of the People and Culture department through a blend of strategic and operational activity, delivering a professional, effective and valued HR business partnering service. You will ideally be really experienced in complex case management, with knowledge of how to manage restructures with the ability to work with a variety of academic and professional service areas.

You will also be tasked with providing support to organisation wide People and Culture projects, including the management of organisational change initiatives, organisational development projects, workforce planning, policy development and the management of complex employee relations matters.

So if you are available to start a new role in September and would like to learn more about this opportunity, please get in touch ASAP to discuss in more detail.

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. 

Location: London office – flexible homeworking in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy 

About the role 

As a Partnerships Development Executive, you will join the Partnerships and National Engagement Team during an exciting period of growth and will play an active role in helping build new transformational partnerships which support Crisis’ new ten-year strategy.

Day-to-day you will often be the first point of contact for new companies wanting to support Crisis, working closely with Corporate Social Responsibility Teams and business leaders to identify shared objectives and values, helping key stakeholders to understand our mission to end homelessness. You will be instrumental in building exciting partnerships including brand, strategic and charity of the year partnerships.

You will join a supportive and effective team, utilising your outstanding stakeholder management and excellent communication skills to build new partnerships ensuring maximum potential is achieved for Crisis and our new partners. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious partnership fundraiser, who loves making new connections and is comfortable leading on smaller applications and proposals and providing instrumental support across larger partnership opportunities.

About you

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor communication style to achieve maximum impact upon relevant situations and audience. 

• Previous experience of writing proposals and presentations 

• Awareness of business trends and corporate audience insights, and able to identify new opportunities for Crisis partnerships.

• Confidence working with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful partnerships.

• A proactive team player, able to work closely with others in pursuit of a shared purpose. 

• Passion for ending homelessness in the UK. 

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  

• Wellbeing leave

• 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 + written task.

Interview date and location: W/C 16 September via Microsoft Teams

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  

Prospectus is excited to be working exclusively with the charity Inspire to help them recruit a Partnerships Manager. Inspire, based in East London, inspires children and young people across London and beyond, using data to understand the barriers they face, connecting them with a range of employers and opportunities to open doors to their success.

A key role within the charity, the Partnerships Manager is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the Director of Business Development and Partnerships to help form strategy and raise funds from a range of income sources such as: corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations and community fundraising.

The successful applicant will have experience in successfully securing, managing and developing partnerships via different avenues, from initial prospect research through to contracting and ongoing management. If you are self-motivated, enthusiastic and confident with a passion for the cause then this could be the role for you!

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.

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

PDAP CEO ROLE

Location: Sites across Kirklees and Home Working

Salary: 50k-53k

Length of Contract: Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5 (negotiable down to 30)

Closing date: 5th September at 4pm

Interviews: w/c 16th and 23rd September

Overview

Pdap is the largest specialist domestic abuse charity in Kirklees, delivering services to victims of domestic abuse for over 20 years through our emergency accommodation and community outreach services. We are a values led organisation that places our clients at the centre of all we do. This is an exciting time to join us as we embark on a new refuge project and launch new community services in partnership with KBOP, and KDASS.

Over the last few years Pdap have developed a culture that firmly places the wellbeing of our staff and the voice of our clients at the centre of all we do. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Leader to take us to the next stage of our journey.

Our new CEO will be a visionary and strategic leader, who is passionate about ending domestic abuse and empowering survivors. Pdap is already a leading charity in Kirklees working in partnership to improve the response to domestic abuse, but we know we can do more to create positive change and make a tangible difference to the lives of those affected.

You will lead the development and delivery of the strategic plan for the organisation at a pivotal time in our history. Continuing to raise our external profile, you will develop strategic partnerships that further our mission. You will drive the organisation to long-term financial sustainability and nurture a culture that is kind, inclusive, compassionate, open, empowering, bold and never shies away from the challenges ahead.

To apply, please send your CV and a personal statement outlining how you meet the specification

Closing date for completed applications is: 5th September at 4pm

Interviews will be held w/c 16th and 23rd of September

 

 

If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. Pdap is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. 

 

 

Please note this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Part Time - 21 hours a week, Office based

The Fundraising & Communications Officer will play a crucial role in enhancing Restore’s income and engagement. You will communicate with a broad audience and raise funds through corporate and community relationships, and fundraising events. This role will enable Restore to raise funds to run recovery, coaching, and training services, to support better mental health, tell stories of hope and recovery, and increase awareness in the community to equip individuals and organisations with the knowledge and skills to reduce the associated stigma.

Working closely with colleagues across the Income and Engagement team (I&E) Volunteering team, wider teams, and Restore’s partners, this role requires the ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Experience of working with volunteers or as a volunteer, track record of corporate and community relationship management and event organisation is desirable.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following criteria below. Please click 'apply' to download the full job specification where other criteria's will be addressed at interview.

Essential

• Passionate about ending mental health stigma and working in a charity comms and fundraising team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience in building rapport with individuals and groups.
• Capable of public speaking and promoting Restore’s work
• Enthusiastic about collaborating with others and participating in public events.
• Creative and excited to offer new ideas for involving communities in fundraising.
• Strong research and problem solving skills, with the ability to think critically and act quickly. Ability to think logically, use initiative, and work autonomously prioritising effectively in order to meet deadlines, and deliver results.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, and capable of delivering activities. on time and to target.
• Works well with others, including volunteers, fundraisers / supporters, and recovery service teams

Closing date will be Sunday, 8th September 2024 at midday.