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About Us
Hibiscus Initiatives is a passionate, women’s organisation, delivering high impact advocacy and advice services for more than 35 years to those at the intersection of the Criminal Justice and Immigration systems. As an organisation, we have distinct expertise in working with Black and minoritised women in prison, in the community and in immigration removals centres.
Our holistic and trauma informed approach makes a real and lasting impact on women's lives. We aim to make a difference within the criminal justice and immigration systems too by working with women and amplifying their own voices, so their experience is recognised by those making policy decisions
We are particularly keen to attract talent from Black and minoritised communities and those with lived experience of immigration, the criminal justice systems, and/or gender-based violence.
Hibiscus adopts anti-racist; anti-oppression, and feminist principles and believes in the importance of nurturing a diverse team who can embody these principles.
We are committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. We provide regular training and other learning opportunities and offer wellbeing classes and activities, clinical supervision, an Employee Assistance Program and other benefits to support staff wellbeing.
This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010.
About the Role
We are now recruiting for an experienced Director of Operations to play a crucial role in guiding our driven and committed team as we shift our culture and infrastructure, upholding our vision, mission, principles, and values.
The post holder will work with colleagues to develop, implement and review Hibiscus’s strategy and plans, particularly as they impact our operating and finance models. They will be responsible for developing and monitoring the annual business plan, reporting progress and providing reliable structural, financial and people management. They will support the CEO in building and instilling a sense of unity and purpose into the work of the organisation, and represent the operational work to the Board. They will be responsible for the efficient running of operations and central functions, conducting risk assessments, monitoring performance and reviewing procedures, with a particular focus on overseeing the effective financial management of the organisation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for financial planning and producing financial budgets for the organisation, alongside monitoring projects from start to finish, preparing costings for funding applications, agreeing contracts and grant terms, monitoring deliverables and co-ordinating timely reporting. They will oversee the production of quarterly management accounts and yearly finance audits, and communicate the financial landscape of the organisation to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Board. The Director of Operations will play a key role in risk and compliance, with a focus on data, safeguarding, policies and procedures, and legal and statutory requirements. They will work to increase the effectiveness of our operations, whilst supporting and contributing to the fundraising efforts of the organisation. A key element of the role will be to work to integrate our workplace culture into HR processes and procedures, modelling a fair and open management approach that ensures trusted relationships are embedded throughout the organisation.
[Please note: Successful candidates will need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to ensure the clearance process is authorised.]
Salary
£60,000 – £65,000* per annum
*Salary negotiable up to the mid-point of the band, depending on experience
Team
Operations
Duration
Permanent
Hours
Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location
Hibiscus’ main office in Islington, London, for between two and three days a week. Flexible working arrangements available for the remaining days.
Reporting to
CEO
About you
We are particularly keen to attract talent from Black and minoritised communities and those with lived experience of immigration, the criminal justice systems, and/or gender-based violence.
The successful candidate will have significant experience of strategic financial planning and managing organisational finances. The candidate will have a clear commitment to Hibiscus’ vision, mission and values, and a strong commitment to anti-racism. They will have a willingness to deepen their understanding of our work and show a commitment to personal growth.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, Charity Commission and Companies House requirements, alongside other major compliance areas. They will have highly effective communication and presentation skills, and will be confident liaising with Hibiscus’ teams, the board and a wide range of contractors and partners. This will include demonstrable skills around change management and a strong understanding of risk management. Experience of writing and contributing to fundraising bids is desirable, as is prior experience of the charity sector.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to Hibiscus's ethos aims and objectives, including having an intersectional and anti-racist approach to the work and a comprehensive understanding of one of more of Hibiscus’ key work areas.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity People are delighted to be working with Ealing Mencap to find a new Fundraising Manager, a brilliant new role that will lead the way in shaping an exciting era for their incredible work. This role will be key to unlocking funding streams, developing exciting new income activities, and growing funds from a range of sources including community and events, individual giving, corporate, trusts and foundations.
Ealing Mencap give people with learning disabilities and additional needs the opportunity to achieve their full potential and live as independently as possible. They form part of the Mencap group of charities, raise their own funds and operate entirely independently of the national organisation. Their work includes:
- Offer services: offer a wide variety of services that put people and their families first. Services that give people with learning disabilities and additional needs opportunities to make friends, develop life skills, find work and be part of their communities.
- Give advice: provide free advice and support that enables people with learning disabilities and additional needs. Advice that gives them more choice and greater control over the way they live their lives.
- Influence change: stand up for people with learning disabilities and additional needs, enabling them to speak out and get their voices heard. Educate others in the community. So that people can fully enjoy their rights and opportunities.
- Work in partnership: forge alliances with other organisations - like borough councils, businesses and charities - to offer people more choice and opportunities in a cost-conscious way. And to create change together.
- Provide expertise: use our specialist knowledge, experience and insight in the area of learning disabilities to enable our communities and partners to give people a better future.
Fundraising Manager, Ealing Mencap
This role marks a pivotal moment in the history of Ealing Mencap, since their formation in 1965. It will suit someone looking to make a tangible impact, that wants to be close to the cause, ultimately creating a better future for every person with learning disabilities and additional needs.
- £37,000-£41,000 (dependent on experience) - full time or part-time pro-rata salary
- Flexible and hybrid working policy
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and festive closure
- Comprehensive learning and development package
- Career progression opportunities
About You
This role will appeal to fundraisers looking to take that next step into a first strategic role, bringing their own skillset and experience to shape a new fundraising plan for Ealing Mencap. We don't expect every candidate to come with all the skills below, so someone looking to develop skills and build their experience would be strongly encouraged to apply.
- A strong record of generating fundraising income from one or multiple income/ revenue streams (Corporate, Trusts, Foundations, Community, Individual Giving, Major Donors)
- Experience of building fundraising campaigns for wide range of stakeholders
- Strong stewardship and donor relationship skills
- Excellent inter-personal skills to build relationships with the CEO, Board, donors
- Ability to work across teams and an understanding of the links between fundraising and marketing and communications
If this opportunity inspires you to make that next move in your career then please get in touch with to find out more about how you can apply.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 27th November
1st Stage Interview: w/c 2nd December
2nd Stage Interview: w/c 9th December
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Kevin if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Facilities Manager Job Description Sep 2024 v.2
About us
Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy.
Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed.
About the team
This role sits in the newly created Communications and External Affairs Directorate. The directorate is responsible for all the charity’s external facing work including communications, brand, campaigns, public affairs and policy work.
About the role
The charity is going through significant change due to the ending of funding contracts and the implications of new legislation. We are therefore investing in internal communications with this critical role. The key responsibility will be to play a leading role in developing our internal communications strategy and delivering it, managing the Senior Internal Communications Officer and liaising effectively across the directorate and the wider organisation at all levels.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Lead the internal communications function. We are committed to the wellbeing of our people and also to open, transparent and innovative internal communications. The postholder will lead this work, working closely with closely with colleagues across the charity including the Senior Management Team. This will include being responsible for activity across a number of different communications channels.
- Lead change communications. The postholder will take responsibility for developing and delivering a change communications programme across internal and external communications to support transformation projects. This will include effective communication of organisational priorities, external pressures on our services and influencing work and new service models coming out of our services strategy.
For more information on the role and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date: 3 December 2024
Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.
Peer Support Operations Manager
Grade & Salary: PO2 SP 37, £37,888 per annum
Hours: Full-Time: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Two-Year Fixed Term
Location: Hybrid; based at Kensington & Chelsea hubs, Monck St, GWS, and other community spaces in Harrow and Hillingdon
Reports to: Head of Community Services
Are you passionate about the power of lived experience in transforming mental health services?
As an organisation, we’re dedicated to creating a culture where mental health challenges are met with understanding, compassion, and innovative solutions. As Peer Support Operations Manager, you will oversee and develop a range of peer support services, ensuring that they deliver meaningful outcomes for people with mental health conditions. This is a pivotal role, combining operational management, staff support, and strategic development. If you are ready to make a lasting impact in mental health, we would love to hear from you. As the Peer Support Operations Manager, you will lead a team of Senior Peer Support Workers and Peer Support Workers to deliver high-quality services across various settings, including community and inpatient environments. The ideal candidate will be able to manage dispersed teams, work with diverse partners, and ensure the successful delivery of impactful peer support programmes. You will manage multiple workstreams, build strong relationships with NHS and community partners, and ensure services meet key performance indicators (KPIs).
You will:
- Lead the development and delivery of innovative peer support services for people with severe or enduring mental health conditions.
- Support staff to deliver impactful peer support sessions and manage safeguarding and risk.
- Use your own lived experience of mental health challenges to inform service delivery and foster empathy.
- Build strong partnerships with NHS trusts and local community organisations to ensure integrated and holistic support.
- Oversee service monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
Why join us?
- Lead a service that values lived experience as a vital part of recovery.
- Be part of an organisation committed to mental health innovation and inclusivity.
- Work with a collaborative team dedicated to supporting mental health in the community.
- Access tailored training and development opportunities to grow your skills.
- Play a key role in shaping the future of mental health peer support across London.
Benefits:
- Hybrid-working if nature of role permits
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme (interest free lone paid back 12 months period)
- Employee Assistance Programme A 24-hour helpline from Health Assured to support you through any of life’s issues or problems
- Free eye test
- Flexible working
- Interest free loan, those in financial hardship
REF-218286
We are recruiting an Advice and Volunteer Manager to join our team to lead on managing the operations of our charity. You will work alongside the Charity Manager, a small advice team and a growing team of volunteers to deliver an effective and valued advice service in North Manchester.
Advice and Volunteer Manager
Location: North Manchester
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week worked over 5 days)
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Salary: £34,834 to £36,648 per year (dependent on experience)
Holidays: 30 days per year + Public Holidays
Pension: NEST pension scheme in place (3% employer contribution)
Established by the community in 1977, CHAC is a busy neighbourhood advice centre in Manchester providing face-to-face advice and support to residents.
CHAC is a busy advice service working within a diverse community. We want to recruit somebody with experience of delivering an accessible social welfare advice service as well as experience of managing or supervising advice staff and/or volunteers. We have advertised the salary within a range as while we are keen to recruit someone with lots of experience, we would also consider someone for whom this is a development position.
Main purpose of the job:
- Manage, develop and continuously improve the advice service to meet identified need and to promote the health and wellbeing of Manchester residents.
- Manage, develop and continuously improve the volunteer service, providing a diverse range of roles to help meet residents’ advice and other support needs and to offer positive and meaningful experiences for volunteers.
- Lead the advice and volunteer teams.
- Work collaboratively with others in order to enhance relationships and to improve access to other advice and support services for residents.
The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 2nd December 2024
Applications received after this time will not be considered.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th December 2024
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can view the full job description and download the application pack. Please note, you are not applying at this stage and CVs will not be accepted.
No agencies please.
Digital Project Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), fixed term 6 months contract
Location: Office-based in London with the flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £43,342 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3, Profession /Technical
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
We’re looking for a confident, skilled and personable Digital Project Manager to help us deliver our ambitious roadmap of digital projects.
You’ll lead on the production of digital, creative, UX, campaign and content-based projects. This’ll include everything from leading on the digital and content element of major campaigns and appeals, through to developing new digital and content-based tools to help people live well with MS.
Working within our combined digital and content team, you’ll thrive working with cross-organisational teams to deliver projects on time, to scope and within budget.
You’ll be super organised and used to capturing requirements, preparing, documenting and delivering projects and reporting on progress.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and vibrant team, who are dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.
We’re keen for you to work where you're most effective and comfortable so we’re flexible about remote working and the pattern of how you work your hours.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 2 December 2024
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
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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!
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Peer Support Service Manager
Ref: 616
Salary: £27,500 per annum
Hours: 37.0 hours per week, Mon - Fri
Contract: Permanent
Working base: HQ, Flitwick
Area covered: Central Bedfordshire, Bedford and Milton Keynes.
Job Purpose
This role is an exciting opportunity to join, manage and support our Peer Support service which offers Peer Support group sessions in Central Bedfordshire, Bedford and Milton Keynes. This is a varied role where the post holder will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the service and for the line management of Peer Support Coordinator, Peer Mentor Facilitator, Peer Support Workers and volunteers across BLMK.
The role will also involve the assessment and processing of new referrals and leading and supporting on more complex cases that may require intervention for suitability. The success candidate will work with the Lived Experience Operational Services Manager to ensure that the Peer Support service consistently provides quality support for service users and is managed effectively in line with KPI’s.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a Peer Support service including peer support groups and mentoring across localities in Central Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough and Milton Keynes and ensure outcomes which supports individuals with mental health and wellbeing needs in line with Mind BLMK’s agreed Peer Support model and requirements as well as contract requirements.
- Carry out assessments on individuals’ suitability for Mind BLMK’s Peer Support service in line with the Access to Service procedure.
- Work with the Lived Experience Operational Services Manager to ensure regular involvement of service users, volunteers and staff on local service delivery, organisational matters and wider mental health strategies.
- Provide cover and support for Peer Support groups and mentor facilitator in line with service needs.
- Spend time regularly in each location, ensuring best practice is in place across all aspects of the service, from assessment & delivery to data input & reporting.
- Work with the Lived Experience Operational Services Manager to support a team who bring their Lived Experience of mental health to their roles, keeping an up to date understanding of working with and managing those with Lived Experience.
- Maintain an effective workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support and development of Peer Support Coordinator, Workers, Mentor Facilitator and volunteers).
- Provide the infrastructure Peer Support Workers need to deliver the support safely and confidently, including identifying and implementing opportunities for upskilling, progression and training.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Optional Health Plan
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: Wednesday 26th November 2024
Interview date: TBC
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
Role Title: Reporting and Analysis Manager
Salary: £46,537 to £47,822
Location: London
Tenure: Permanent Full time
ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.
Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?
Are you ready to revolutionise the way data shapes strategy and decision-making in the non-profit sector?
Then we'd love to hear from you!
ActionAid UK is seeking an innovative and analytical Reporting and Analysis Manager to lead the charge in transforming supporter insights into actionable outcomes that empower our mission to create a fairer, more equal world.
This is a role for someone who thrives on turning complex data into compelling narratives and actionable insights. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, you’ll lead the Reporting and Analysis function, harnessing the power of data to strengthen ActionAid’s fundraising performance and supporter engagement strategies. This role will be heading up the Reporting and Analysis Team part of the Data Team, this consists of three sections: Data Warehouse, Data Management & Reporting and Analysis. Championing informed decision making based on analytical insight and evidence as well as proactively engaging with staff to make the best use of the insights provided by reporting and analysis, challenging employees to seek improvement in performance identified through analysis
Why This Role Is Exciting:
-Innovate with Impact: Use cutting-edge tools like SQL, Python, and Power BI to create dynamic reports and forecast models that inform strategic decision-making.
-Lead with Purpose: Manage and coach a Reporting Analyst to deliver high-quality insights, ensuring our fundraising strategies are driven by evidence and expertise.
-Collaborate to Transform: Work cross-functionally with teams across ActionAid to influence and improve supporter engagement, while maintaining a digital-first, supporter-centric approach.
-Shape the Future: Use your data expertise to challenge, inspire, and guide colleagues, embedding a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organisation.
What We’re Looking For:
-Advanced knowledge and experience with SQL, Power BI, and Python to deliver impactful reporting and analysis (DAX to build dynamic reports in Power BI including semantic model design)
-Expertise in using data to influence fundraising and marketing strategies in a non-profit or similar environment.
-Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
-A proactive and collaborative mindset
-Strong statistical knowledge and experience developing model-based analyses (regression, survival, clustering etc)
The successful candidate will have strong statistical knowledge and experience developing model-based analyses (regression, survival, clustering etc), playing a crucial role in developing and maintaining a suite of supporter data reports, analysis and models to help build our understanding of ActionAid’s supporters and fundraising performance, and to use this insight to influence, improve and challenge fundraising and supporter engagement strategies.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.
Additional Information:
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging:
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly
celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities.
AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.
Referencing and Safeguarding:
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism
finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.
Working practices:
ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.
ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and “Company Connection days.” Some roles may require in- office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office
roles.
Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working
options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.
Recruitment Processes:
Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.
If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.
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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!
Human Resources Manager
Up to £42,000 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)
Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7TW.
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
The HR Manager will oversee the operational management of the HR department, ensuring the provision of an enabling and supportive service which is customer focused, effective and professional, and will deputise for the Director of HR & Volunteering as appropriate. This is a broad and varied role in a small HR team which covers all aspects of employment and management of staff.
The HR Manager will ensure best practice is followed in recruitment and selection, onboarding and induction, performance management, employee relations, absence management and record keeping.
What we're looking for:
- An empathetic and outgoing communication style – you have strong interpersonal skills, develop effective working relationships with a wide range of people, and give sound and appropriate support and advice
- A helpful and supportive team member - you work with a sense of urgency, using your initiative to get things done, and work collaboratively to achieve results
- A conscientious and disciplined approach to work – you are well organised, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy and are comfortable with pressure and challenge, managing multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
- Sound knowledge of UK HR and employment legislation – you will use appropriate judgement, work pragmatically, and mitigate risk
- An experienced HR professional, with a level 5 professional CIPD qualification or equivalent experience - you have significant demonstrable experience in a charity and/or commercial organisation at management level.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:
- Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
- Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
- Time off in lieu
- 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
- Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
- Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
- Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)
- The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping
- A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus
If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, click here. More information can also be found in our Candidate Pack.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others to via the link.
Closing date: 31 December 2024
Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed
Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Interviews will take place via Teams or in person. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
The main purpose of this role is to deliver clear, accurate and valuable guidance to community organisations on renewable energy technologies, business models and project development processes at various scales. This support may range from advising on sustainable options for community buildings to assisting in the development of larger renewable energy projects, such as wind turbines and solar farms.
Pay and conditions
- The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week).
- The salary for the role will be £34,788 - £38,229 per year
- You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).
CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.
We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.
Specific responsibilities
An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:
- Deliver engaging training to local and community stakeholders on renewable energy, heat and (potentially) storage technologies.
- Develop and strengthen creative tools, accessible guidance and other materials for community organisations that increase their ability to scope, develop and deliver projects.
- Work with community actors to develop and deliver pro-active local engagement processes that build informed consent and support for renewables within their wider community.
- Support community organisations to plan and deliver sites for development, assisting them to undertake basic options, appraisals, and commission specialist feasibility and other necessary studies.
- Provide input and guidance to help identify and secure funding and finance for project development and implementation.
- Facilitate learning, networking, and sharing between local and community organisations, staff and volunteers, including connecting networks, organisations and individuals to progress ideas.
- Support CSE’s fundraising activities and the development of new models and approaches for the provision of renewable energy, heat projects, and services at the local and community scale.
- Champion to key stakeholders (such as local authorities and funders) the roles which local and community organisations can play in catalysing and enabling renewable energy and local energy projects.
- Foster collaboration and deepening relationships with partners and other organisations who are active and interested in supporting similar areas of work. This might include local authorities, community organisations, community energy organisations, third sector organisations, developers, funders, investors and key supply chain actors.
To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.
Essential attributes for this role include:
- Have experience and knowledge of developing and/or delivering heat, renewable energy, or storage projects, including larger standalone renewables projects.
- The ability to research and rapidly synthesise and share key understanding around different renewable technologies.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to apply these appropriately to a wide range of people and to relay and translate technical information for non-technical audiences.
- Have a broad understanding of the UK energy system, and the transformations required to tackle the climate emergency.
Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.
How to apply
To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Applications should be sent by email or by post to:Reception, Centre for Sustainable Energy, St James Court, St James Parade, Bristol BS1 3LH.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midnight on Sunday 1 December 2024. If you have not heard from CSE by midday Tuesday 10 December, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Interviews will take place in-person at our offices in Bristol on Thursday 12 December and Friday 13 December 2024.
If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
Main purpose of the role
The post of Customer Support Administrator provides Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) with the opportunity to deliver high quality customer service alongside supporting our Coordinators who administer courses and deal with enquiries. This role includes communication, administrative and course support duties. The Customer Support Administrator will have all-round skills and be professional, dependable, adaptable, conscientious, well-organised and a proactive self-starter who is willing to work across the organisation and communicate effectively at all levels.
The role is situated within the Governance and Assurance directorate but will work closely with all directorates within the organisation.
Location: We have adopted hybrid working arrangements, allowing staff to balance home and office working. The successful applicant will be required to come into the office for a minimum of 1 day per week.
Duties and responsibilities
Communication
- Be the first point of contact for people contacting RCUK by telephone and dealing with the subject matter appropriately or referring to others.
- Monitor and allocate enquiries via the RCUK support system, answer enquiries, or allocate/escalate to appropriate individuals within the organisation.
- Identify and assess customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction.
- Follow communication procedures, guidelines, and policies.
- Ability to meet and uphold SLAs.
- Ensure KPI’s are met to adhere to RCUK’s standards.
- Build sustainable relationships and trust with candidates, course centres and instructors through open and interactive communication.
- Be able to multi-task whilst dealing with telephone calls, navigating through systems, and responding to tickets/emails.
- Liaise with wider organisation to manage task at-hand.
- Respond to email queries from multiple inboxes.
- Speediness in responses to live chat queries
Administration
- Undertake administrative duties on the RCUK LMS and CRM (e.g. password resets, course director reports, profile amendments, centre application submissions etc.).
- Monitor stock levels working with the current stock management system (ARK).
- Take accurate minutes of meetings.
- Meet operational targets set by the management team.
Courses
Please note: the following section will amount to a smaller percentage of this role, but training will be provided so the successful candidate has the ability to be able undertake the below when required.
- Report to the Business Support Manager (BSM) regarding any concerns/issues with communication to Course Centres, Instructors, Candidates and other stakeholders.
- Understand and provide assistance on all courses which include: Advanced Life Support (ALS), Newborn Life Support (NLS), Immediate Life Support (ILS), Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS), Focused Echocardiography in Emergency Life Support (FEEL), Generic Instructor Course (GIC), European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS), Advance Resus of Newborn Infant (ARNI).
- Liaise with Course Centres, managing and approving courses in line with current course Regulations.
- Organise course materials and keep accurate records by:
o liaising with suppliers to maintain adequate stock levels of course materials
o organising the dispatching of course materials to Course Centres
o liaising with Course Centres and the supplier to resolve issues - e.g. lost orders
o liaising with Finance regarding invoicing and payment of accounts
- Provide expert advice and first-line support to Course Centre Administrators, Course Directors, Instructors, Candidates and ALS Regional Representatives regarding aspects of all courses and the RCUK Learning Management System (LMS).
- Alongside the BSM, acknowledge course complaints and request further information and documentation as required, prior to escalation where necessary.
- Provide absence cover within the coordinator team.
- Work with the Clinical Leads (CLs) to assist with keeping the course regulations and course materials under review and ensuring any changes or new guidelines are communicated to our community of practice.
How to apply
Please email your CV, covering letter and Equality & Diversity monitoring form to us with 'Customer Support Administrator' in the subject line.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12:00 noon, Friday 6th December 2024.
Interviews will be held w/c 9th December 2024
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
New Horizon Youth Centre (NHYC) runs London's only youth-specific emergency accommodation project in partnership with Depaul UK. The London Youth Hub, based in Islington, provides emergency accommodation and support to help young people facing rough sleeping to transition into safe, long-term housing and achieve independence. The Services Manager supports the Head of Services in overseeing NHYC’s Youth Hub, managing daily operations, coordinating with Depaul UK to facilitate smooth transitions into long-term housing, and building partnerships with external stakeholders to improve housing pathways. Additionally, the manager leads and develops a team of Assessment and Resettlement Workers, oversees daily work planning and safeguarding, while addressing complex cases and supporting staff in securing project resources. This position contributes to the broader goal of expanding the Youth Hub model across London.
- Fixed-term 9 month contract
- Salary £37,024 – £41,600
- Deadline: 9am Friday 6th December
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!
The British Asian Trust is a diaspora-led international development organisation, delivering programmes tackling problems and inequalities in the areas of education, livelihoods, mental health, child protection and conservation in South Asia.
As Philanthropy Manager, you will work in a small, dynamic team – aiming to secure lasting, unrestricted donations and foster high-impact connections through BAT’s Founders Circle and other HNW prospects, corporates and family foundations.
You will manage and renew a mid-level donor portfolio, working closely with the executive team and senior volunteers (including Trustees) to maximise network opportunities and proactively make fundraising asks at a 5-figure level. This role is ideal for someone with the skills and confidence to work proactively to engage donors directly, supporting the team as needed with larger asks and cross-team collaborations. You will drive donor relationships, create effective donor engagement strategies, and develop compelling copy/proposals.
To support income growth, you will help further a creative and opportunistic fundraising team culture, making effective approaches and asks to increase reach and engage new audiences. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful change in South Asia, while developing your expertise in a supportive team focused on donor relationships. With exposure to senior leadership and hands-on engagement, you’ll have the chance to innovate and build lasting connections with BAT’s valued supporters.
The Role
- Portfolio Renewal: Own a portfolio of warm mid-level donors (typically contributing 5-figure gifts), with a focus on relationship-building to secure renewed asks/unrestricted support to our Founder’s Circle.
- Engagement & Event Support: Support key donor engagement events like our annual charity dinner, ensuring an engaging experience for HNW donors during these impactful moments and stewarding accordingly.
- Compelling Communication: Write succinct, compelling materials, such as presentations, proposals, and cases for support, to communicate our vision and keep donors inspired and engaged.
- Collaborative Initiative: Work with senior stakeholders, including Trustees and executive team members, to maximise donor potential through a team approach. Remain agile and adaptable to respond to tasks and produce high-quality, detailed work with a high degree of autonomy.
- Data & CRM Management: Maintain accurate records on the CRM (Salesforce), ensuring donor data is up to date and compliant, to effectively track and manage donor pipelines.
About You
- Mid-Level Giving Experience: Ideally, you’ve managed a similar donor portfolio, such as a Giving Circle or mid-level program, and know the nuances of donor engagement at a 5-figure level.
- Adaptable, Entrepreneurial Mindset: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with the ability to prioritise tasks and respond to new opportunities as necessary.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communications skills are essential, as you’ll need to engage and inspire donors while keeping communication clear and concise.
- Collaborative Team Player: Able to work well with senior leadership while remaining approachable and flexible, and open to shaping your approach to meet team needs.
Closing Date: Friday 29th November
Interviews: First interviews in person 5/10th December
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 practices 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.
Candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK, unfortunately we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.
We are looking for an Events Manager for an incredible childrens health charity to be responsible for leading the events
programme - developing, promoting, and delivering a range of events that maximise income
This is a hybrid role with 4 days in the Surrey office and one day homeworking after probation. Due to the events associated with the role there will be flexibility with regards to WFH and Toil.
The Charity
A passionate charity, dedicated to providing practical and emotional support to children and families in times of need.
You would be joining a highly respected organisation who prioritise a supportive and inclusive working culture. Repeatedly named as one of the top non-profit organisations to work for, offering of 25 days holiday, along with a range of professional development opportunities!
The Role
Lead and manage the annual programme of special events including flagship dinners/auctions to deliver outstanding events.
Manage and nurture key relationships with special event committee chairs and special event committee members.
Oversee delivery of the annual programme of sports and challenges fundraising events.
Take overall responsibility for the special and sports budget lines,delivering on income targets
The Candidate
Demonstrable experience of delivering events that generate income.
Experience of managing staff and/or volunteers
Experience of setting and managing budgets
Experience working collaboratively with colleagues, including Senior Leadership teams and external committees.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Prospectus are excited to be working with our client to help them recruit for a Trusts Manager to join their fundraising team. The charity was set up in December 2003 to ensure that bereaved children and their families receive the best possible support following the death of someone close. The organisation is a leading UK bereavement charity, providing free, professional services and support to 1,000 bereaved children, young people and their families a year. They provide support across England and Wales face-to-face via their therapy hubs in London and Bristol as well as by phone and online.
The role is offered on a permanent, part-time (0.8FTE) basis with a salary of £38,000 to £40,000 per annum pro rata with a flexible hybrid working model between home and their office.
The post holder will be responsible for researching and applying for relevant funding streams to exceed the fundraising team’s annual target. They will be responsible for building and maintaining excellent working relationships with a portfolio of current and prospective funders. The postholder will work with colleagues to package existing services into compelling proposals as well as supporting with developing new project proposals.
They are looking for someone with a demonstrable track record of securing 5-figure grants and donations within a Trusts and Foundations team. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience in writing high-quality applications, reporting on the impact of funded projects, and managing relationships with funders. The ideal candidate will have a personal interest to develop knowledge and understanding of childhood bereavement and charity services, as well as their costs and funding needs, to be able to talk confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
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 Firas El Dib 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.