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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: Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High St, NW10 4LT with some local outreach work to be undertaken
About the role
Working across the Crisis Brent teams you will lead on the delivery of our volunteer programme and member involvement opportunities. You will be responsible for the recruitment of new volunteers, the support of existing volunteers and volunteer supervisors to maintain a positive volunteer experience. You will work across teams to ensure volunteer’s experience of volunteering is positive and play a key role in volunteer retention. You will be collaborative and dynamic in working with the team to identify and develop new volunteering opportunities. You will have the ability and confidence to increase the diversity and variety of our volunteering opportunities to reflect our local community and better serve our members. You will be flexible and innovative in reaching a diverse group of people from across the local community.
You will have experience of working with people who are social excluded and have lived experience of homelessness. You will understand the importance of delivering equitable services and can empower our members to share their experience and contribute to continuous service adaptations and improvements. You will be creative and inclusive in establishing Brent-specific member involvement opportunities so members can influence our service locally. You will work across teams to ensure we deliver our service with people experiencing homelessness, instead of delivering a service to people experiencing homelessness. You will work with the central Crisis team to respond to member involvement opportunities, influencing policy and providing members with the opportunity to share their story with the wider public and media.
About you
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Experience of developing and implementing volunteer programmes.
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Experience of working with socially isolated and excluded groups.
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Awareness of psychologically informed approaches.
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Person-centred, sensitive, and empathetic to the needs of members.
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A track record of successful partnership working.
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Flexible and adaptable to change.
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A strong team player, able to use own initiative and reflect on own practice.
If you’re interested learning more about this role, we invite you to attend an open evening on Monday 18 November from 5.30pm – 7.30pm at Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High St, NW10 4LT.
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:
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A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity, and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
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Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
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Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
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28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
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Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
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Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly 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 24 October 2024 at 23:55
Interview date and location: Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 December 2024 at Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High St, NW10 4LT. Please note part of the interview will be meeting with a group of our members who use Crisis’ services, so the interview must take place in-person.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.
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
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Outward
For more than 45 years, Outward has provided high-quality support and care services to vulnerable people in London. We believe in engaging, enabling, and empowering the People We Support to make positive choices and live the lives they want.
About the Role
We are looking for Support Workers for our Autism Supported Living Services located in Hackney. The service is aimed at supporting the skills building needed to increase the independence of people with autism and behaviours of concern.
We are looking for enthusiastic, creative and committed individuals to join the teams. If you feel you can bring a fresh approach, some new ideas and a commitment to supporting vulnerable people to have genuine control over their lives, play an active role in the community and develop as individuals then we want to hear from you.
As a Support Worker your duties will include:
- Provide support to individuals in line with agreed support plans
- Coordinating packages of care and support for individuals and supporting individuals with reviews of support and any needs for long term care or support.
- Demonstrate good IT skills, and be able to record information clearly and professionally
- Good verbal communication skills; be able to liaise professionally with a range of external stakeholders, care managers, health professionals, other services and providers of support, and family members of customers.
- Delivering a service that promotes and supports choice, empowers individuals, helps people take control of their own support and care, and increases their independence and self-determination.
- Putting the person we support at the heart of your work, promoting each individual’s needs for independence, well-being and dignity
- Flexible approach to working shift patterns, which will include evening and weekend hours, and bank holidays.
Positive Behaviour Support
Outward Housing supports people who are known to present behaviours of concern by using the Positive Behaviour support model because PBS puts the person first.
PBS is pro-active and the main focus is getting the environment right for the individual, rather than responses/reactions following challenging behaviour and on better supporting the person through improving their quality of life.
PBS approaches are based on a set of values of enabling inclusion, choice, participation and equality of opportunity. PBS is about working in partnership with the person, their family, staff and professionals.
Existing knowledge/experience in following the PBS approach would be beneficial but not essential as we do provide extensive training. A shared value of understanding and supporting a person’s behaviour and finding ways to work with them to improve this is essential.
Employee Benefits
We value everything our support workers do for the people we support, so we provide a great benefits package:
· 25 days Annual Leave excluding Bank Holidays (Pro-rata for part-time)
· Computing scheme
· Credit Union scheme
· Cycle-to-Work scheme
· Death in Service Benefit
· Health Assured – Employee Assistance Programme
· Eye Care Vouchers
· Flu Jab Reimbursement
· Long Service Awards
· Pension Scheme
· Purchase Additional Annual Leave
· Refer-a-Friend Scheme
· Retirements
· Loans (Including season tickets and parking permit loans
· Blue Light Card
Outward is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post involves working with or having access to adults at risk and/or their records, therefore we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services for successful candidates. This will be fully subsidised by Outward.
How to Apply
If you think you have the necessary skills and the right attitude please complete an Application form by following the link below. Please details how you feel you meet the requirements of the post by referring to the job description.
The closing date for all applications is on 15th November 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing on 25th November 2024
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
At Outward, we support people with learning disabilities, people on the autism spectrum, older people and young people at risk in their homes.
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Are you passionate about patient and public engagement, effecting system change, and improving services? Are you confident about carrying out research, and telling the story of the findings in written briefings? Are you adept at writing accessible, persuasive research reports? If so, we’d love to work with you to improve the experiences of people using health and social care services in Barnet.
As our Senior Research Officer, you will be working on an exciting new project to improve primary care access for residents. Your flair for planning and logistics will enable you to both gather data about the experiences of Barnet residents and to collate existing evidence. You’ll also be comfortable producing accessible how-to guidance, to enable people experiencing health inequalities to access services.
In return for your commitment to the cause, you will become part of a friendly and supportive team, working within a focused but flexible culture, where diversity is valued and you can bring your whole self to work.
This role is only open to people with lived experience of disability, which could include mental health issues or a long term condition. The successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS check.
About Healthwatch
The Health and Social Care Act 2012 required each local authority area to set up a Healthwatch organisation. Healthwatch gives people a powerful voice both locally and nationally. At a local level, Healthwatch Barnet works to help people get the best from their health and social care services, whether it's improving them today, or helping to shape them for tomorrow. Healthwatch Barnet is about local voices being able to influence the delivery and design of their services, not just for the people who use them, but anyone who might need to use them in future.
Healthwatch Barnet transferred to Inclusion Barnet on 1st April 2020. It is commissioned by the London Borough of Barnet to provide the following 6 key functions:
· Gather views and understand the experiences of patients and the public
· Make people’s views known
· Promote and support the involvement of people in the commissioning and provision of local care services and how they are scrutinised
· Recommend investigation or special review of services via Healthwatch England or directly to the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
· Provide advice and information (signposting) about access to services and support for making informed choices
· Making the views and experiences of local people known to Healthwatch England (and to other local Healthwatch organisations) and providing a steer to help it carry out its role as national champion
About Inclusion Barnet
Inclusion Barnet is a thriving peer-led charity based in North-West London. We believe in the power of experience, and this is demonstrated by all our services being led, developed, and delivered by people with lived experience of disability, including mental health issues and long-term conditions. We believe that learning to use our lived experience for social change is a skill. We have become experts in harnessing the lived experience of our staff, members, volunteers, and people who use our services to design and deliver higher quality, more person-centred services. We believe that this benefits both disabled people and society more widely. We also work to support other organisations to do the same. Our work is very much influenced by the Social Model of Disability.
Please submit a brief covering letter with your CV outlining how your skills match the job description and person specification, and how you will use insights from your lived experience of disability to fulfil the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A little bit about the role
This role will be closing at 12pm on Thursday 14 November.
This role will sit within the Fellowship team, within the wider external relations directorate, and be managed by the Fellowship and engagement lead, supported by our chief social worker and a steering group of staff and trustees. This will ensure that we are connecting fellows – social workers who have completed one of Frontline’s programmes – to our young people’s work. The postholder will also have strong links with our communications and fundraising teams, which also sit within the external relations directorate.
The postholder will shape and grow all our work with and for young people with experience of social work, ensuring all involved have a positive experience. Our goal is to improve social work by listening to the needs of children and young people with lived experience. By involving them in all aspects of our work, we can make social work more effective and responsive for vulnerable children and families across England
We are seeking a dedicated professional who excels in youth-centred social work, with hands-on experience supporting young people aged 14-25. You will understand the unique challenges they face, especially those with care experience, and have insight into relevant social care policies. Working collaboratively with senior leadership, you will support inclusive, cohesive programme delivery.
The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and strategic relationship builder who prioritises youth voices and partnership. Skilled in managing complex workloads and securing funding, you will also bring a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and using technology to enhance impact.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Bringing individuals with care and social work experience together, helping them to have a bigger influence on Frontline's mission to create social change for vulnerable children without a safe and stable home.
- Leading and growing the young people’s advisory board, recruiting and inducting new members.
- Developing a programme of activities for the young people’s advisory board and other experts by experience which includes quarterly meetings, day sessions and residentials each year.
- Collaborating with the Fellowship team to aid the development of future opportunities available fellows, using insights, voices and experiences from young people directly.
- Developing a mentoring programme for all of Frontline’s experts by experience through our Fellowship.
Please see job pack for full list of role responsibilities
A little bit about you
This role will suit an experienced leader who is passionate about empowering young people with lived experience and integrating their perspectives into impactful social work. The hiring panel will be looking for candidates who demonstrate a deep commitment to inclusive leadership, strong coordination skills across diverse teams, and a proven ability to build meaningful engagement with young people and stakeholders.
We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own.
If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you.
Important information
We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities. Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you .
We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.
We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!
You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Jackie Sanders, External Relations Director, contact details can be found in the job pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a refuge worker within a refuge service, supporting women and their children fleeing domestic abuse. Your responsibilities will include supporting and advocating for women and children, taking part in the on-call rota, managing day to day running of the refuge; health & safety, safeguarding, supporting the service and deputy manager.
Some of the key accountabilities are:
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Providing practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles. This will include conducting key work sessions on a regular basis and keeping casework records up to date.
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Welcoming new residents, explaining and arranging for them to sign occupancy agreements, ensuring that they are aware of their options for moving on to more permanent accommodation and to develop a proactive move on strategy for individual residents.
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Establishing the risks to, and the needs of survivors of, domestic violence and their children through assessing their practical and emotional support needs throughout their stay at the refuge.
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Developing individual support and risk management plans which address the risk of harm to survivors of domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse and their children, and to ensure that such plans are in place for each resident.
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Ensuring that any issues in relation to safeguarding children or vulnerable adults are brought to the immediate attention of the service manager, or if unavailable another manager.
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Working in partnership with other agencies and to advocate for survivors to ensure their needs are met.
For more information, please view our job pack.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
StreetGames is a charity passionate about harnessing the power of sport to change the lives of young people and their communities. Through our work with 1,500 trusted local community organisations, StreetGames addresses some of the most pressing issues faced by young people growing up in underserved communities, including poor mental health, food poverty, crime and lack of employment opportunities. We do this by delivering ‘Doorstep Sport’ at the right time, in the right place, in the right style, at the right price and by the right people. Doorstep Sport aims to make sport accessible to everyone regardless of their income and social circumstance.
About the role
- The post holder will be responsible for developing and delivering a workforce development plan to grow and maintain a workforce to enable an all year-round multi-sport offer in our priority places.
- The post holder will be responsible for leading the design, development and delivery of the StreetGames Workforce Development offer for the network of over 400 locally trusted organisations (LTOs) in London & the Southeast.
- The post holder will work with LTOs in the StreetGames network to enable them able to access workforce development opportunities that helps them to build capability and capacity, so they are better able to utilise the power of sport to transform young lives & underserved communities – which is core to the StreetGames mission and collective End Game.
- The post holder will work together with the StreetGames training academy and the network support teams to ensure that all LTOs in the network can access the StreetGames core offer appropriate to their workforce needs.
- The post holder will be supported by and work closely with the Development Director of London & Southeast, the Sport 4 Good Development Manager, National Training Academy and the wider StreetGames team.
- The post holder will adopt a ‘learning approach’ and regularly gather, and share, learning and good practice with LTOs and other strategic stakeholders from across the region. The post holder will require a blend of interpersonal skills, youth work, workforce development and sport specific knowledge.
- The post holder will showcase and demonstrate the positive impact that the StreetGames Training Academy & Workforce Development programmes will have on the network of locally trusted organisations to cement our reputation as an action-taking & doing national charity.
- The post holder will work with other regional leads and the central team to review, evolve, innovate and create our training academy offer to ensure it grows and develops so we can continue to meet the needs of our network & our young people in and out of our main priority places.
- The post holder will be required to engage and support LTOs through a range of approaches, including digital engagements and face-to-face meetings.
- The post holder will work with the fundraising and sustainability lead to review potential pipelines for more investment to deliver more training and workforce development opportunities across the region.
- The post holder will prioritise workforce development in our main priority places (Brent, Tower Hamlets, Barking, Lambeth, Haringey, Thanet) but also make sure organisations from elsewhere can still access a quality training and workforce offer to help them support young people through Doorstep Sport delivery.
A full description of the role responsibilities and desired experience, knowledge & skills can be found in the attached job pack.
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Great work-life balance
- Access to free counselling and support services Enhanced family friendly benefits
- Company socials Eye care allowance Cycle scheme
- Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contributions 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 2 Volunteering days per year
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.
They bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And they won’t stop until we are all equal.
This role will be a key member of the major partnerships team, as it will lead on the delivery and development of the AstraZeneca partnership. Together, Plan Intl UK and AstraZeneca deliver the Young Health Programme across 8 countries, including here in the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity as the partnership is at a critical stage of future development.
As Corporate Partnerships Manager (AstraZeneca – Global and UK), you will:
- Seek to renew Plan’s partnership with AstraZeneca post-2025, aligning the company’s ESG Strategy with Plan International UK’s values on (health) equity and gender transformative outcomes
- Lead ways of working with the Programme Management Team and Grants Finance to ensure the partnership is highly impactful in its delivery, is on time and within budget
- Build a strong, multi-faceted relationship with contacts across AstraZeneca and internally at Plan International
- Support the leadership of the Corporate Partnerships Team, role modelling and demonstrating excellence in account management
Ideal skills and experience:
- Experience of managing high value corporate partnerships involving multiple external partners
- Ability to collaborate across and between organisations on complex, fast-paced projects
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A team player with a collaborative approach
- Able to manage projects and budgets successfully
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You will have a strong knowledge of the Bible and both historic and contemporary Quaker Theology, and the skills to inspire, inform and educate. You will be able to coordinate programmes that illuminate Quaker theology and enable people to explore and engage with the Bible. You will coordinate and develop programmes, deliver teaching, work with associate tutors to deliver courses, and create and develop online, on-demand resources and materials as part of our vision to increase accessibility and reach of our materials and courses.
This is an exciting and newly created role that provides the opportunity to contribute to our expanding vision to reach a global audience with new and innovative opportunities for learning.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
**Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, so please apply ASAP. For suitable candidates, a detailed brief will be shared along with cover letter support**
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. They have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. The charity invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. And they work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
The role of Senior Philanthropy Executive is instrumental in growing PCUK’s Philanthropy income stream. You will be responsible for generating 5- and 6-figure gifts from trusts, foundations and major donors, through proactive identification of prospects and first-rate stewardship of existing donors. You’ll also harness the support of PCUK’s enthusiastic and influential Trustees, Senior Volunteers and Leadership Team, involving them in ‘making the ask’, thanking, as well as attending events.
As Senior Philanthropy Executive, you will:
- Deliver 5- and 6-figure gifts from trusts and major donors from new and existing donors
- Manage a portfolio of medium to large sized trusts and major donors
- Identify and engage new prospects, with the support of PCUK’s Prospect Researcher
- Support the Head of Philanthropy and Head of Appeal with the development and implementation of our new major appeal strategy
- Provide assistance to the Philanthropy Manager and broader team with more complex relationships and applications
- Build effective, senior level relationships with Trustees, Ambassadors and the Leadership Team, identifying networks and providing comprehensive briefings
Ideal skills and experience:
- Demonstrated success in securing 4- or 5-figure donations in the charity sector
- Strong communication skills to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Ability to spot opportunities and craft compelling funding proposals
- A strong collaborator who is also able to work independently
Employee benefits
Benefits include:
- Flexible working, which includes hybrid working with core working hours of 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday, unless otherwise agreed
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after three full years service
- After one years’ service you have the option to buy and sell up to an additional week’s annual leave (subject to minimum/maximum leave)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- 50% discount on multi-gym membership. Our closest gym – Cottons London Bridge (next to our London Bridge office) – is a Tier 1 facility
- Life assurance (3 x annual salary)
- Free income protection scheme
Prostate Cancer UK believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace, that represents, and can advocate for the communities we support. We stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we champion tolerance, fairness and equality in everything they do.
PCUK are committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men who are at double risk. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men’s risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. Therefore, PCUK are particularly interested in applications from those from marginalised and vulnerable communities. This will help PCUK to create an environment of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where personal qualities are as important as professional experience, and our people feel seen and heard.
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About StreetVet
StreetVet is a fast-growing national charity, committed to providing free vet care to the pets of those experiencing homelessness and to keeping pets and owners together to maintain their unbreakable bond. StreetVet relies on its team of over 400 vet and nurse volunteers in 23 locations around the UK to provide free veterinary treatment, funded by grants, corporate and private donors and partners. Since inception in 2016 the charity has treated nearly 3,000 pets and has won numerous awards including the Vet Trust Award for the Most Trusted Veterinary Charity, Purina Better with Pets Prize and Homeless Link Excellence Award for Excellent Support.
Title: Head of Volunteering
Duration: Permanent, full-time Reporting to: CEO
Responsible For: All StreetVet volunteers
Works With/Key Contacts: Colleagues across the organisation, volunteers, potential volunteers
Location: Home - remote working with regular travel to outreach locations and, as necessary, recruitment events
Contracted hours: 37.5-hour work week (flexible working available)
Holiday: 25 days per year plus national holidays
Salary: £35,000 - £43,000 depending on experience
Main Purpose of the Role
The Head of Volunteering will manage, develop and grow StreetVet’s Volunteer programme. They will have overall responsibility to recruit, onboard, induct, train, support, communicate with, develop and recognise volunteers as well as ensure good governance and compliance. The Head of Volunteering will act as an ambassador for volunteering across all StreetVet locations and externally. The Head of Volunteering will monitor and evaluate the impact of StreetVet’s volunteering programme and will identify and assess opportunities to develop the programme further.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement the StreetVet Volunteering Strategy
• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the volunteer programme across all locations and work with the clinical team to ensure appropriate and robust processes are in place to provide suitable and high-quality care for the animals StreetVet work with.
• Develop and grow the volunteer programme to continually improve the volunteering experience at StreetVet.
• Review and refine all volunteer processes, policies and documentation to improve standards and ensure compliance.
• Oversee the recruitment and retention of volunteers, including the review and maintenance of all volunteer-related data, ensuring that it is compliant with data protection and GDPR principles.
• Oversee the development and provision of effective induction and learning and development activities appropriate for volunteer roles, working with key contacts across the charity and liaising with existing volunteers as required.
• Work to ensure all volunteers are aware of and adhere to StreetVet’s policies on safeguarding and working with vulnerable individuals.
• Develop effective methods of communicating with volunteers about their volunteering and the activities of the wider charity and provide opportunities for volunteers to communicate with each other.
• Oversee the development and provision of volunteer reward and recognition activities.
• Deal appropriately with escalated issues around volunteering, using tact, diplomacy and mitigating reputational and other risks that might be involved. This may include working in conjunction with management on issues that involve staff, as well as sensitively managing and, on occasion, terminating volunteer agreements when deemed appropriate.
• Establish and develop relationships with key stakeholders across the charity to ensure a consistent and best practice approach to volunteering across our locations and central volunteer team.
• Provide advice and guidance to staff that work with volunteers to ensure they receive appropriate support and development.
• Ensure effective use of the volunteer database and other tools to record, produce and analyse metrics on volunteer involvement, recruitment, retention and other relevant KPIs.
• Produce outcome and impact reports for both internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Keep up to date with current developments in the volunteering sector, including undertaking benchmarking and accreditation e.g. Investing in Volunteers standard. Maintain and develop good relationships with similar organisations in the sector and represent StreetVet at external conferences/meetings as relevant.
• Manage budgets and resources related to the volunteer programme.
The above job description is intended to be an outline of the duties and responsibilities for this role. This is not an exhaustive list, and it is likely to change over time. You may be expected to undertake other duties that are commensurate with this role and grade.
Please see full job description for essential experience required.
StreetVet is a national charity, committed to providing free vet care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness & to keep pets & owners together
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Purpose of the role
Are you passionate about providing grants to ground-breaking environmental charities around the world? This role offers the chance to develop and manage a portfolio of grants dedicated to this subject area. The broad themes of the programme are: the regulation and reduction of harmful chemicals and pollution; Protecting human health and biodiversity in environmental planning (including though promoting good environmental governance) and regulating harmful impacts of business and development projects. The Environment programme has a budget of approximately £7m in 2024.
Relationships and reporting lines
The Programme Officer will report to the Environment Programme Manager and will work closely with members of the Environment programme team, as well as the Executive and Deputy Executive Directors on matters of strategy. Additional key relationships include interaction with the Trustees, as well as collaboration with the Trust’s other programme officers and operations staff.
Working for the Trust
The Trust is committed to staff development. We offer various opportunities for staff to learn and develop, including an individual training budget, and management devoted to coaching and development of grant makers. We encourage staff to attend events such as conferences, expert and donor meetings, to keep abreast of the developments in the thematic and philanthropic fields.
The Trust is committed to being a good practice employer. We offer flexible working arrangements and are continuously reviewing staff benefits.
Main duties and responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to manage all stages of the grant making process, from invitation to application, award and reporting.
Programme Officer Duties:
- Making a contribution to the vision for and strategic direction of the Trust’s environmental grant-making portfolio;
- Identifying potential grant applicants by researching organisations in fields of interest to the Trust, networking and attending relevant events;
- Reviewing submitted applications, interviewing potential grantees, undertaking due diligence and preparing analytical reports and recommendations for Trustees;
- Reviewing reports submitted by grantees, evaluating and reporting on the impact of grants and signing off on grant payments;
- Managing the grant making pipeline to ensure efficiency of processes and an appropriate balance of recommendations across the Trust’s grant making meetings;
- Maintaining relationships and regular communication with grantees, including site visits and attendance at grantee events;
- Keeping informed of relevant developments including civil society activity, the regulatory environment and academic literature;
- Developing relationships with other donors and stakeholders in the field; and
- Representing the Trust externally at national and international conferences.
Other Duties:
- Carrying out similar duties for other programme areas as needed;
- Conducting research into particular thematic or funding related issues relevant for the Trust as needed;
- Such other duties as the Trust may reasonably require.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Talent Set are delighted to be partnering with The Outward Bound Trust as they search for a Major Gifts Manager.
The Outward Bound Trust is an educational charity that aims to inspire young people to realise their potential through outdoor learning and adventure. Established in 1946, the Trust operates several residential centres across the UK, located in areas of outstanding natural beauty such as the Lake District, Snowdonia, and the Scottish Highlands.
Their programs aim to develop confidence, resilience, teamwork, and leadership skills through challenging outdoor activities. These experiences can help individuals to overcome personal challenges, achieve their goals, and make a positive contribution to society. They also partner with schools, colleges, and employers to provide impactful residential courses and apprenticeships.
The Outward Bound Trust is committed to making these experiences accessible to all young people, offering funding to break down financial barriers. The newly created role of Major Gifts Manager will be crucial to their fundraising aims, managing and coordinating the Major Donor programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement an effective stewardship plan creating timely and meaningful engagement with major donors
- Managing a portfolio of Major Donors, developing relationships and commitment to enhanced donations
- Work with the senior leadership team and board to coordinate communication and relationships with donors
- Create compelling propositions for donors, this will also include capital projects
Person Specification:
- The role would suit an experienced major donor officer or executive looking to further their career.
- Must have experience of managing stewardship and solicitation in a major gifts programme
- Confidence in developing relationships with major donors and internal senior stake holders
- Ability to effectively use data and CRM to further facilitate stewardship of donors and unlocking potential of uplift donations
Salary - £37,000- £42,000
Flexible working patterns offered and part time working considered
60% in the London office. Some overnight and travel required on average once a month
Interviews scheduled in person for the 19th November.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process
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Direct Marketing and Fundraising Officer
This is an exciting and dynamic role within our Fundraising and Marketing department, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on our public fundraising efforts. The role has been designed to support the Direct Marketing Manager [Acquisition] in managing and developing internal systems, coordinating projects, and providing essential administrative support to the team.
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We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Direct Marketing and Fundraising Officer to join our Public Fundraising team. This role is integral to the smooth operation of our fundraising activities, particularly during appeals, where your coordination skills will be crucial.
Key Responsibilities:
Appeal Coordination:
- Assist the Direct Marketing Manager - Acquisition in keeping member agency fundraising directors and key suppliers up to date in the run-up to and during appeals.
- Update the fundraising and marketing team budget tracker, ensuring accurate financial tracking throughout the appeal process.
- Support the setup and management of Appeal Toolkits and Appeal Hubs, providing essential assets to staff, member agencies, and suppliers.
- Assist with the coordination and delivery of creative projects across all direct marketing channels, ensuring timely and effective execution.
- Work with the team to gather and report appeal results, providing updates to the Director of Fundraising and Marketing, Executive Team, and CEO’s office.
Ongoing Responsibilities:
- Organize and manage review meetings with suppliers’ post-appeal, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
- Monitor and update core and appeal budgets, processing invoices and ensuring financial accuracy.
- Support the Director of Fundraising and Marketing in organizing and managing the Fundraising Director’s Group meetings, including diary coordination, preparing presentations, and taking minutes.
- Provide general administrative support to the Fundraising and Marketing team, including setting up monthly team meetings, organizing agendas, and coordinating away days.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Proven experience in project coordination and administrative support, ideally within a fundraising or marketing environment.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a keen eye for detail.
- Experience with budget tracking and financial processes.
- A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work well within a team.
If you are passionate about making a difference, are eager to learn the fundamentals of direct marketing and have the skills to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
We are trialling 2 compulsory days per month "in the office", which is subject to change.
During an appeal, you will be contractually obliged to be in the office for 2 weeks, which are likley to include working during the weekend.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You will have a strong knowledge of how a variety of communities function, both formally and informally. You will be skilled at working with groups to help them explore issues, strengthen and grow. You will coordinate and develop programmes, deliver learning, work with associate tutors to deliver courses, and oversee the development of resources.
This is an exciting role that provides the opportunity to contribute to our expanding vision as we respond to changing patterns of Quaker belonging while continuing to support meetings of all types and sizes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This role is starting ASAP, and we will be reviewing applications and interviewing on an ongoing basis.
Are you passionate about ensuring the smooth and efficient organisation of events and programmes?
Do you want to make a real impact on thousands of young people by building their skills through immersive citizenship experiences?
Young Citizens is an education charity on a mission to empower young people to actively engage in society. For over three decades, we’ve been giving young people the tools to understand society’s institutions and tackle its biggest issues. We are a national charity that makes big impact with a small central team and networks of volunteers.
This is a new role that will help Young Citizens ensure that our portfolio of long-standing and newly developed educational programmes and events are of the highest quality for schools and young people across the UK.
You will support the coordination team in delivering a series of events throughout the year, including our longest-running programme, the Bar Mock Trial Competition, which involves 22 events over six consecutive weeks in November. We work with schools, venues, and volunteers to provide inspiring learning experiences and programmes for children and young people.
You will contribute directly to our mission by leading the delivery of our school events programme. This includes responsibility for all aspects of event planning, delivery, and management, partner and volunteer development and management, audience development and evaluation, and events budgeting.
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will be highly organised with demonstratable experience in planning and logistics of a large portfolio of events in different venues (including online delivery) within budget and have excellent communication skills.
You will excel in a dynamic environment, managing multiple events while upholding high standards of detail and meeting tight deadlines. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys seeing events come to life, we’d love to hear from you!
The Programmes Coordinator role is a temporary 6-month contract, with the possibility of becoming a permanent position.
Benefits of working at Young Citizens
In addition to joining a small friendly, dynamic and supportive staff team, Young Citizens offers:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced sickness and maternity policies
- A friendly, collegiate environment with a passionate team
- An opportunity to make a real difference to help children and young people benefit from quality, inspiring citizenship education and develop vital skills!
Our office is based near Aldgate East Underground station. This is a hybrid role requiring office attendance a minimum of 2 days a week during non-delivery periods, and up to 3-4 days during event delivery months.
For more information about this job and how to apply, please see the pack below.
The closing date for applications is 9am, Wednesday 6 November 2024. Please note we will shortlist applications on an ongoing basis, so do not wait to apply.
Applications without a covering letter specific to this post will not be considered. In your covering letter, please explain why you have the skills and experience to excel as a Programmes Coordinator for Young Citizens, including an example of a time you managed multiple events.
Candidates must have the existing right to work in the UK.
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.