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Citizens UK
Citizens UK is a people power alliance of diverse local communities working together for the common good. Our mission is to develop leaders, strengthen civic organisations and make change. Our 550 member communities are deeply rooted in their local areas and connect every day to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Through the method of community organising we enable people experiencing powerlessness to develop their leadership and come together with the power and strategy to make change.
This leads to hundreds of neighbourhood improvements - from zebra crossings outside primary schools to renovated public toilets in cemeteries. And it leads to some of the biggest campaign impacts in the UK, such as winning over £2 billion of wages through the UK Living Wage campaign, securing a legal cap on the cost of credit to control exploitative lending, and ending the detention of children for immigration purposes. We enable local campaigns to grow into large-scale social change projects such as the Living Wage Foundation, Parents and Communities Together (PACT), Sponsor Refugees, and Refugees for Justice, that form an integral part of our theory of change. The most prominent of these is the rapidly growing Living Wage Foundation with a network of over 14,000 accredited Living Wage Employers across the UK.
Purpose
We’re looking for someone who wants to combine their passion for social change with their commitment to digital communications. The person in this role will line manage a small and talented team of two officers (Marketing and Content, and Digital Communications), and should enjoy supporting others to flourish through a kind and relational approach.
Part of a busy department of specialists in communications (including digital and press), public affairs and policy, you will play a critical role in shaping our digital engagement strategy through our website, social media channels and email marketing. As well as leading the team to expand our reach and build brand awareness through creative content, you will also have a keen eye for analytics and work with our partner agencies to deliver effective campaigns across paid social media ads, Google Ads and CMS management.
You’ll be joining the team at an exciting time; supporting communities to engage decision makers and win change post-General Election. Our external affairs work is fast-paced but committed to the distinctive ethos of Citizens UK – where local leaders and people experiencing injustice are in the lead. You’ll be a strong communicator with the ability to tell a story in short time frame and have interest in a range of social justice issues including refugee and migrant justice and the real Living Wage.
Reporting to the Director of Communications, you will play an integral role in shaping the digital strategy, while ensuring that colleagues develop their capacity and understanding of how to use digital tools most effectively.
Main Responsibilities
Working as the Digital Engagement Manager for Citizens UK, reporting to the Director of Communications, your main responsibilities will include:
Situational Awareness and Research
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Lead the team in conducting stakeholder analysis; identifying and segmenting audiences and their positions and interests.
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Confident to test and learn from new digital and marketing approaches
Strategy Development
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Participate in development of the communications strategy, contributing tactical and creative ideas around implementation.
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Shape digital engagement and marketing strategy, ensuring that plans deliver against the influencing goals; evaluating effectiveness of the strategy and adjusting as required.
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Work with project teams to support the development of tailored digital strategies
Reputational & Risk Management
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Demonstrate awareness of potential reputational risks and proactively develops appropriate protocol and messages, including expected professional fundraising standards.
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Effectively represents Citizens UK with senior stakeholders
Materials Development & Dissemination
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Demonstrate a track record of effective supervision and quality control of output – critically ensuring compliance with plan and audience appeal.
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Ensure all work is completed within brand guidelines.
Digital, social media and website
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Able to lead the team in the use of social media to increase brand awareness and impact; able to generate innovative approaches.
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Lead on supporter engagement through Action Network, building the capacity of Organisers and community leaders to effectively use digital campaigning tools
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Work with developers to maintain and update website CMS, support the team in creating news and blog content and help upskill colleagues to create content for the website.
External Relationships
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Manage relationships and communication with external suppliers where required
Campaign and Events Management
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Take an integrated communications approach to digital engagement activity.
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Identify opportunities, initiate and grow new campaign tactics.
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Establish systems for monitoring and evaluating key performance indicators and delivering to time and budget.
Internal Comms & Knowledge Management
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Identify gaps in our internal knowledge management in digital practices and strengthen these with clear processes and documents to drive best practice amongst wider team.
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Adopt a strong solution focused approach to help teams overcome any challenges and maximise their digital engagement efforts
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Provide training to key members of staff to upskill colleagues.
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Act as a brand ambassador for the whole organisation.
Internal Relationships
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Provide line management support and leadership on our digital engagement, ensuring colleagues feel supported, developed and valued
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Ensure the work produced across the team is of high quality, and reflective of Citizen UK’s values
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Provide digital support and advice to colleagues across chapters and projects
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Work closely with project leads across our migration work to coordinate digital engagement tactics.
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Liaise with other managers and teams within the charity effectively.
Personal Specification
(D) Desirable, (E) Essential
EXPERIENCE
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Background in communications with experience working with digital tools, including analytics tools (E)
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Experience working with multiple internal project teams (E)
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Experience managing a team (preferably line management) (E)
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Expertise at managing a website CMS and/or leading on website UX (E)
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Experience of working on integrated communication campaigns (D)
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Proven experience of Paid Media platforms – e.g. Facebook Business Manager, Google Ads (D)
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Professional or volunteer experience in the charity sector (D)
KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
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Wide range of digital skills across marketing and CMS platforms (such as Mailchimp, Action Network, Nation Builder, Wagtail or similar) (E)
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Proficient in Google Analytics (E)
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Proficient in content marketing and social media strategies across X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram (E)
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Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to tell stories (E)
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Ability to manage external agencies and stakeholder engagement (E)
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and take responsibility for own workload, handle multiple priorities and to work independently (E)
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Proficient in content marketing and social media strategies across TikTok and YouTube (D)
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Proficient in SEO (D)
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Strong understanding of integrated campaigning tactics (D)
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Strong understanding of brand and design principles (D)
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An understanding of the migration and refugee policy space (D)
PERSONAL QUALITIES & VALUES
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A passion for social justice and communities (E)
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Interested in working with diverse people of all backgrounds (E)
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Self-motivated (E)
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Adaptable and innovative (E)
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Creative and curious (E)
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A strong team player (E)
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Accountable (E)
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Relational (E)
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Kind (E)
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Inclusive (E)
The successful applicant may be required to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. DBS checks are renewed on a 3-year cycle.
Location: Hybrid (Monday & Wednesday office days in Aust). Happy to discuss other working options.
Start date: ASAP
Context and background:
There are 1.5 million children and young people with a disability (CYPD) in the UK. Over 3/4 cannot access regular leisure facilities which massively impacts their health and well-being. Furthermore, the impact of living with a disability can have a significant impact on the wider family, with over 72% of parents reporting mental health challenges and over two thirds saying they feel isolated some or all of the time.
Gympanzees’ mission is simple. We want all children and young people living with any disability to have access to high-quality, fully inclusive leisure facilities so that they can enjoy fun, fitness, and friendships and support their families out of isolation.
Sounds simple, but it’s a huge task. There is nowhere in the UK like this. Anywhere. At all. But we’re changing that, and we want you to join us!
Since 2018 we’ve been hosting Pop Up’s during easter and summer months, across Bristol, in various special schools which has seen us welcome over 23,500 visitors. Each one has helped hone and improve our delivery model, and longer-term plans. These Pop Ups have seen some incredible firsts, including:
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A 6-year-old taking their first steps
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A 12-year-old sleeping through the night for the first time
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A 3-year-old having his first laugh
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An 18-year-old standing independently for the first time
Families have travelled from all over the country to enjoy the Pop Ups, some covering 6-hour journeys just for their afternoon of fun!
During COVID we quickly adapted our offer to include a Lending Library which continues to this day, offering nearly 300 items of specialist equipment, free of charge.
In 2023 we purchased a new site to develop into a permanent home which will open in summer 2026. Redevelopment is underway, and so too is an £8 million campaign to support this extraordinary project.
This will be a game changer for the children and families we support. Truly transformational and life-changing. Want to be part of it?
Where you’d fit in
Gympanzees is a growing team which currently consists of 16 people. The fundraising team consists of 6 people. This role is a crucial member of the fundraising team and will be delivering on a vital income stream that is both financially and strategically significant for the capital project. Overseeing a total income budget in the region of £1.4m across Corporate, Events and Groups fundraising, this role will lead and deliver on the strategy to identify, engage and steward key supporters from across these income streams, with a heavy focus on our corporate partnerships.
Job description
As the Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing vital income from across the corporate partnerships funding stream, whilst leading a small team to maximise their own fundraising efforts from across small events and group fundraising.
This position is ideal for someone with proven experience delivering the above and especially those with capital campaign experience, but this is not a pre-requisite. The main focus is on developing new business through corporate relationships.
You'll be tasked with distilling complex information into compelling narratives that effectively convey our mission and objectives while aligning with a corporate partners CSR and ESG strategy. Energy, confidence and excellent communication skills are essential.
To do this you will need to use your experiences of identifying, developing and winning new corporate support utilising and developing our Corporate Champion scheme, Charity of The Year as well as commercial & strategic opportunities.
Your approach will be highly organised and methodical to ensure effective and efficient processes lead to meaningful corporate partnerships.
At Gympanzees, we offer a working environment that enables everyone to perform at their best with flexible hours and remote working options to suit your home life. The role is hybrid with time split between our office at Aust and home working. We are open to discussing working patterns that work best for you whilst keen for you to be an active team member.
Main Responsibilities - include but are not limited to.
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Utilising your expertise and corporate partnerships knowledge to identify, develop, engage and win corporate partnerships to help deliver Gympanzees mission.
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To be accountable for meeting and exceeding annual income targets and key performance indicators.
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To monitor and evaluate income against budget, taking corrective action as required.
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To develop a fully researched and engaged prospect pipeline of five, six and seven figure prospects for short, medium and long term opportunities.
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To help maintain a comprehensive Charity of the Year Calendar.
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To play a key role in maximising income for Gympanzees from existing commercial partnerships and relationships, with high quality proactive support and development.
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To work collaboratively across Gympanzees to maximise the potential value of corporate support, such as assisting Gift in Kind and budget alleviating opportunities relating to the redevelopment of the permanent site.
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Line management and support of one corporate & events fundraising officer who stewards our corporate partners and oversee a small events calendar.
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Line management and support of one fundraising administrator who provides admin support across fundraising, Just Giving reporting, direct comms with groups and individual supporters, whilst also delivering discrete projects such as pieces of research.
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Ensure that our database and supporter information systems are updated on a regular basis in line with Data Protection legislation and Gympanzees policy and procedures to ensure all records are up-to-date and accurate.
Please demonstrate to us you are, or have:
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Experience of researching and engaging with key decision makers within a corporate environment including but not limited to C-suit and CSR/ESG leads.
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Experience of working with and through senior volunteers and committee members.
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Experience of success in delivering five, six and seven figure relationships.
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Experience of account management or partnership management within charity or private sector.
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Ability to work under pressure and manage a varied and competing workload using initiative and creativity to problem solve and deliver success.
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Excellent written and verbal communications skills to analyse, interpret and present complex information in a clear and persuasive way for a wide range of audiences (including senior) to inspire support.
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Proficiency in using Windows based software packages, MS Teams, and CRM databases.
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An independent, outgoing, and confident individual, who is results orientated, working on their own initiative, whilst also being a compassionate and supportive line manager who can create the environment for their team to thrive and deliver.
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Proven ability in accurate financial record keeping and assimilating and presenting data in a clear and accessible format.
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Strong business acumen and understanding of how different sectors and organisation might want to engage with a charity.
We also expect everyone who works for Gympanzees to exhibit a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion of all people from all backgrounds and share our passion for Gympanzees' mission to build the first leisure centre of its kind in the UK.
What’s in it for you
At Gympanzees we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Our mission is to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our community and its employees. We are a hugely passionate and driven team; our jobs are more than work. As a small team, every opinion is valued, and we encourage risk and learning to make us as good as we can be.
We offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing 1 day each year you are part of the team, up to 30 days. In addition, everyone is given their birthday off.
We also offer a healthcare plan that you can use to reclaim cash against Dental appointments and treatment, Opticians, Therapy and Specialist Consultations.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Training opportunities.
NEST pension.
Gympanzees is committed to promoting diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups (e.g., Disabled people, people from ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ people). As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to all applicants who meet our essential criteria.
To apply, please send a short covering letter explaining why you should be considered for the role, linking your experience to those listed above. We are also happy to accept your cover letter in video format.
If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview. If successful, you will be asked to provide the names of two referees who have known you for at least two years preferably in a professional context. This can include employers, colleagues, teachers, tutors, support workers, community leaders, a child’s teacher, or a member of a hobby or exercise group you belong to.
Our commitment to safeguarding
At Gympanzees, we take very seriously our responsibilities for the safety and welfare of the people who use our services, our volunteers, staff, and the organisation as a whole.
All applicants successful at the interview will be asked to disclose unspent convictions under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013).
If you would like this document in any other format or if you are experiencing difficulties applying, please get in touch by email, phone or in writing.
Address: Gympanzees, Brightside Park, Aust, BS35 4BL
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Cardinal Hume Centre works to prevent and tackle youth and family homelessness.
Job title: Immigration Advisor
Reports to: Immigration Service Manager
Salary: £38,750 or £42,192 (with IAAS Supervising Senior Caseworker accreditation) plus benefits
Contract: permanent, full time (35 hours) or part time (21-28 hours)
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you want to leverage your skills to combat homelessness for children and young people? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking to recruit an Immigration Advisor to provide tailor-made advice to individual clients and to engage them in the process of making informed choices about their future direction. This is an exciting role in our Immigration Team that will work closely with the team to ensure that the centre is able to provide confidential OISC Level 2 and 3 advice and representation, whilst providing support and training to colleagues working at Level 1. The role is pivotal in providing highly skilled legal advice and representation to vulnerable clients across London at no cost to the individual. This is particularly important at a time where free or low-cost advice is becoming harder to find.
If you have the IAAS senior caseworker accreditation, you will be the key advisor with regards to Legal Aid work, including prioritising Legal Aid cases and ensuring that Legal Aid is used whenever appropriate throughout the team.
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter. You must account for any gaps in your employment history. In your cover letter please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Centre requires staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.
Benefits
· 26 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time staff), rising to 28 days (pro rata for part time staff) after two years’ service
· Pension: the Centre provides a stakeholder pension scheme and will match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%.
· Life assurance cover(after probation passed)
· Season ticket loan
· Training and development opportunities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker. You will provide high quality support and safety planning to women and children in crisis. This includes enabling women to access housing, welfare, benefits, and legal advice. A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that women are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.
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.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota including evening and weekends once week in every 8 weeks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker to provide high quality support and safety planning to women and children in crisis. This includes enabling women to access housing, welfare, benefits and legal advice. A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that women are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.
Please note that 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.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. An enhanced DBS will also be required for the successful applicant.
Please note that a driving license and access to a car is essential to the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Field Operations
Location: Remote in South Wales from Monmouthshire through to Pembrokeshire including a focus in Cardiff, Swansea and Carmarthenshire.
Work pattern: 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week with some evenings and weekends
Salary: Up to £30,058 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Regional Volunteer Team Leader:
- provide high level volunteer management within a designated geographical area
- recruit, induct, train and provide ongoing support to teams of diverse volunteers
- ensure that volunteering best practice standards are applied to all aspects of volunteer management
About the Field Operations team:
- the field operations team is responsible for supporting our volunteers in centres and branches to work towards our strategy – All for Cats.
- our centres and branches care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home.
- the team consists of a Operations Manager, Branch Development Manager, Centre Managers, Regional Volunteer Team Leader, Cat Welfare Advisor and Community and Engagement Officers
What we’re looking for in our Regional Volunteer Team Leader:
- ability to multi-task and work on own initiative, accurately and under pressure
- ability to build strong relationships and work as a team in a collaborative way
- positive attitude
- flexible and adaptable
- experience of supervising employees and volunteers
- Valid driving licence
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 01 September 2024
Virtual interview date: 11 September 2024
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- anonymised application form
- virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Hours:Part Time 25 hours per week.
Ideally 9 – 2 / 10 - 3 Monday – Friday. Four days will also be considered.
Contract: Permanent
Responsible to: Information & Advice Manager
Responsible for: None
Salary & benefits: £25 – 28,000 FTE, 5% pension contribution, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Blue Light card and Age UK discount schemes.
Location: Mainly White House Community Centre (Hampton) but other Age UK Richmond locations, other community locations and wider locations as needed for the role. Some working available in line with Hybrid Working Policy.
Be part of a great team providing advice and support to local older people
Age UK Richmond upon Thames is a local independent charity supporting older people across the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. We provide a wide range of useful and well utilised services designed to improve wellbeing and enhance independence – including information & advice; a wide range of social & wellbeing centres and sessions; support after hospital discharge; digital skills development; Dementia Friendly Richmond and home services such as handyperson, housekeeping and gardening. Partnership is a core part of our work – we work in close collaboration with other voluntary sector partners and wider organisations to maximise our impact and reach. Our friendly and committed team of 45 staff and 100+ volunteers support around 4,000 local older people each year.
Our Information & Advice service is a central part of our organisation. Our small team of staff supported by excellent volunteers provide free and confidential Information & Advice to older people across the borough on a range of topics. The main area of support is to claim welfare benefits and other forms of financial support – but also includes a range of other topics such as accessing care & support; independent living; sorting out paperwork and housing.
We currently have an excellent opportunity for an Information & Advice Officer / Administrator to join the team. This key role will include:
· Handling phone calls and emails coming into the service, ensuring we are always taking a holistic and responsive approach to dealing with enquiries.
· Completing a range of administration to support the team.
· Giving information and supporting clients with benefit form filling.
· Developing an excellent understanding of the benefit system, the services available to older people and other voluntary groups to give the best possible support.
We are looking for an individual with excellent administration, IT and communication skills with a real will to work with older people A proactive, flexible and positive approach is also essential, with a keen interest in improving the lives of older people at a local level and a willingness to learn. Experience working in an Information & Advice or adult social care role would be highly useful.
Please click apply to be taken to our website for full details. The closing dates for applications is 10 a.m. on Wednesday 11th September by CV and covering letter or application form.
Provide support to help local older people to live healthier, happier and more independent lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Wildlife Fundraiser
Nature is in crisis, and your help is needed! Join Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser!
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that allows you to integrate your passion for nature with your exceptional communication skills?
Join Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser!
If you don’t have fundraising experience… don’t worry; full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!
Position: Wildlife Fundraiser - North London
Ref: AUG20245017
Location: North London
Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sun, 1st Sep 2024
The Role
Each day you will travel to different venues, set up an attractive fundraising stand, and spend the day actively engaging with members of the public, spreading awareness about our conservation efforts and inspiring individuals to become lifelong members.
Don't worry if you're not a wildlife expert yet – you will be provided with comprehensive training to equip you with all the knowledge you need. Plus, you'll enjoy the added perk of a company van, with fuel and parking costs paid for.
What's even better? You'll have the flexibility to choose a contract between 3 to 5 days per week, and enjoy the stability of a set salary, rather than working on commission. With 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and opportunities for sabbaticals, we value your work-life balance and well-being.
What do current employees say about this fantastic position?
‘Securing a membership is always a great feeling that stays with you. Being able to talk about things you are passionate about and learn a lot about wildlife is a real plus.’ Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.’ - Membership Fundraiser - Current Employee
But it's not just about the benefits – it's about the impact you'll make. Join a team that's dedicated to preserving nature and inspiring others to do the same. Your role will be pivotal in driving positive change, and you'll have the support of a diverse and inclusive community every step of the way.
If you would like to learn more about this role, we will be hosting an open briefing session on the below date. Please select the link shortly before the start time, and please amend your name beforehand should you wish to remain anonymous:
- Wednesday 21st August at 5:30pm
About You
What we need from you:
· A passion for conservation (no prior knowledge required);
· Ability to work to targets;
· A driver's licence valid for use in the UK;
· Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends;
· Happy to travel (on average) an hour away from home each day;
· Willingness to work outdoors and independently;
· Fundraising/Sales and Customer Service experience (desirable).
Whether you're from a hospitality, customer service, sales, or volunteering background, we're more interested in your negotiating/storytelling skills and enthusiasm than your previous experience.
If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey and help create a world richer in nature, apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form once you select 'apply'.
We are looking for starters to join the team across the next few months. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the dedicated Resourcing Advisor on the application page.
Additional information
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.
The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected.
Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation #INDNFP
Prospectus is excited to partner with a values-driven charity dedicated to providing specialist dementia support and advice for families. We are seeking for a Legal and Contracts Manager to provide legal advice and support on legal and commercial risk across the organisation.
This is a full-time, permanent role offered on a remote basis (travel to London once a month).
Reporting to the Head of Governance, Compliance and Risk, the Legal and Contracts Manager will provide bespoke in-house legal advice relating to all aspects of the charity's work, with a significant focus on contracts with third-party vendors. The postholder will ensure the charity complies with all applicable laws, including employment law, data protection and charity law. The Legal and Contracts Manager will lead on the drafting, reviewing and agreement of contracts and other legal documentation, ensuring that contract templates highlight the charity values.
To be successful, you will have significant experience as a practicing solicitor or barrister (or equivalent), with a focus on contract management. You will have strong knowledge of charity law and contract law, with exceptional commercial awareness. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to negotiate and influence with vendors and senior leaders. Finally, you will have strong attention to detail, able to handle sensitive information in a trustworthy fashion.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
The hiring managers are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, please initially submit a CV to learn more, and ensure you don't miss out.
We are recruiting for a Refuge Worker to join our team in Athena, Lewisham; the scope on this job involves….
Job Title: Refuge Worker
Location: Athena, Lewisham
Salary: £28,104 per annum
Contract type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 37.5
We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker. You will be responsible for providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.
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.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
Closing date: 9am on 9 September 2024
Interview date: 17 September 2024
Benefits
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
Community Catalysts is a well-established, social enterprise working across the UK to make sure that people who need care and support to live their lives can get help in ways, times and places that suit them.
We see the world differently and celebrate the strength of people and community. We know how to help local people help other local people and we bring our values, creativity and passion to everything we do.
Our primary role is to work as a catalyst within communities to build on the strengths of people, communities, and organisations to ensure that people who need support to live their lives can be part of strong, inclusive, communities with real opportunities to connect, create and contribute.
We use our expertise to help communities, organisations, authorities, and policy makers to deliver the transformational change in services or systems needed to make this a reality.
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary person to lead our efforts in driving forward development and innovation initiatives.
As the Director of Development and Innovation you will be responsible for leading strategic development activities, working collaboratively with colleagues and partners to identify new opportunities, and overseeing the implementation of innovative solutions that align with our mission and objectives.
This role requires a creative thinker with a strong background in product and business development, project management, stakeholder engagement, and a passion for making a positive impact in the health and care sector.
You will have the opportunity to use your skills and experience to develop and enhance all aspects of our work to increase our impact and reach and shape the future direction of the organisation as a whole.
This is an exciting time to join Community Catalysts. We are growing and reaching more people and places. If you share our vision and values and would like to be part of our dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.
Home based with a UK-wide remit and some travel including overnight stays required.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 2nd September 2024.
Interviews will consist of a one-hour Teams presentation/discussion on Tuesday 10th September 2024 and an in-person interview in Birmingham on either Monday 16th September 2024 or Tuesday 17th September 2024. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Rape Crisis England & Wales is the feminist charity working to end sexual violence and abuse across
England and Wales, and is responsible for leading on the 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line, a
telephone and webchat support service covering England and Wales. This role is focussed on supporting
the smooth running of the 24/7 Support Line and ensuring we are delivering the best possible service for
survivors of sexual violence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative psychologist to join our warm and friendly team at our Dose of Nature hub in Kew, London. Dose of Nature is in an exciting phase as we continue to receive funding to expand our reach, particularly for young people aged 16 – 25, we are seeking a psychologist with passion for the natural world to support us with the expansion of our young people’s programme, as well as support with our main programme for adults.There is great potential for the psychologist to lead on areas in which we seek to develop and expand, and the post-holder would be closely supported by the psychology team, as well as the wider team, to do so.
Dose of Nature is a mental health charity whose objective is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of individuals through increased engagement with the natural world. Our work is rooted in a wealth of scientific evidence that demonstrates the physiological and psychological benefits of spending time in nature.We deliver ‘nature prescriptions’ to people referred by their GP with a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. Our Dose of Nature Prescription is overseen by psychologists and is a genuine alternative to both medication and more traditional psychological interventions. Through a combination of education, first-hand experience, and practical and motivational support, we aim to encourage a greater connection with nature, and inspire lifestyle changes that will have a significant and lasting impact on mental wellbeing.Dose of Nature is a fun, supportive and lively organisation that encourages creativity and independence, as well as a strong sense of working together as a team.
The nature of the role requires occasional evenings and weekends to cover volunteer training evenings and social events as necessitated by the needs of the charity.
Please see the job description for more details and how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Teach First is a charity that believes education is the most powerful tool to help a child fulfil their potential. Fundraising is instrumental in delivering that belief and the growth of fundraising income will be down to the new Director of Fundraising and their team to reach ambitious strategic objectives.
Teach First train teachers to work in the schools that need the most, equipping school leaders with evidence-led training as well as plugging education leaders into supportive professional networks.
Offered on a 12-month maternity cover, the Director of Fundraising will be responsible for the leadership of the Fundraising Department, its amazing team of fundraisers, and growing the supporter relationship portfolio across philanthropy, trusts and foundations and corporate partners. The team specifically see growth in major donor philanthropy and the Director of Fundraising will represent the organisation to inspiring stakeholders and build support for the charity.
To start in November 2024, the selected candidate will have experience of leading Fundraising departments at a senior level and will be an expert in managing high-value fundraising cycles; from prospecting, developing proposals and securing funding at the six and seven figure level. You will be an inspiring leader comfortable with change and will enjoy hands-on fundraising yourself too.
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 Ryan Burdock 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.
Homeless Recovery Worker Assistant
Wokingham
£15,137
Part Time 24.5 hours per week
Four days on / Four days off rolling rota including weekends and bank holidays.
Early shifts 08:00 - 15:30
Late shifts 14:30 - 22:00
Our client provides 24/7 support for up to seven young people aged 16-21 care leavers and looked after children.
Their aim is to support to young people with their individual needs to enable them to gain life skills to move on to lower or independent supported living.
This is a fast paced, energetic service. If you are looking for an exciting role, where you’ll be making a difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you!
They’re looking for a resilient and resourceful individual to join them and be the change in someone’s life.
Supporting young people as they leave care and helping them to tackle new obstacles to embrace independence and encourage them to learn new skills from budgeting and shopping to cooking and housework, and everything in-between! Each day will be different, and you will show an ability to adapt to priorities, as you closely monitor several caseloads. Patient and robust, you’ll know how to listen to each person and be their voice when they need you. This is a career that puts care at its core, so you’ll have an empathic approach and a passion to help. You’ll be part of a supportive team with everything you need at your fingertips to really make a difference. You’ll be innovative in your approach but at the heart of what you do will be encouragement, perseverance and a readiness to help with complex issues.
They’re not looking for specific experience in a similar role, although knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation is essential. You’ll have a positive and flexible attitude with a passion for helping others and be able to remain calm in potentially difficult situations and able to find resolutions.
If you want to give back to your community, to shape the future for young people and ensure that every individual has the right to a rewarding future, then they need you!
We reserve the right to close the advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.