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The Domestic Abuse Marginalised Communities Worker will provide support and interventions to those affected by domestic abuse to empower and support and break the cycle of domestic abuse throughout their journey with Stop Domestic Abuse, regardless of risk. The Navigator will be committed to family work and proactively work to recognise and implement solution focused actions to ensure eradicate domestic abuse from families lives.

The Domestic Abuse Marginalised Communities Worker will provide additional expertise to the wider team and enrich the service with specialist knowledge and guidance relating to victims who may experience additional barriers to accessing support from our service due to their ethnicity. The Lead Navigator will develop initiatives, workshops and training packages for both internal and external professionals. The role will encompass peer to peer support, direct one-to-one support to victims who may be at medium or high risk of harm, whilst also engaging with communities and local organisations in the local area to improve our response to domestic abuse. This role does not involve the line management of staff.

The Portsmouth Service operates as one team, and all staff are responsible for taking referrals for all aspects of the service, offering immediate support, advice and assessments to clients or people contacting the service, welcoming families into refuge and completing relevant paperwork, and ensuring the smooth running of the service.  This will include providing cover when required for absent colleagues to ensure that the core functions of the service are delivered and responding to changing demand in service provision. The Portsmouth Service is a team committed to whole family work, when safe to do safe, creating a family journey through the service.

The Portsmouth Service is staffed 9am-9pm Monday to Friday and 10am-6pm Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. This role’s working pattern will fall within the hours of 9am-5pm Monday- Friday.

It is essential that the postholder has a driving licence and access to a car for work purposes as this role covers multiple sites in Portsmouth.

Are you organised, persistent and able to manage and progress different tasks in a busy environment? Would you like to use your skills to ensure that those who are struggling financially get the help that they need? If that sounds like you, we might have a place for you at Ealing Foodbank.

We believe anyone in our community should have enough to feed themselves and their family. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We also offer additional advice and support to help people address the underlying issues.

Our work is made possible by a group of amazing volunteers and a small staff team. As Operations and Logistics Manager you will make sure there is enough food in our warehouse and that this food is distributed to our centres. Most day you will work from our office to make sure everything runs smoothly. You will also work from our warehouse on busy day to support our warehouse volunteers.

Role: Operations and Logistics Manager

Responsible to: Ealing Foodbank Manager

Based at: Warehouse (currently Hanwell) and office (currently West Ealing)

Salary: £35,000 per year (FTE)

Hours: 30 hours a week, spread over 5 days (+ occasional weekend days)

Annual Leave: 6 weeks a year + bank holidays

To apply: Please fill in the attached application form, no CVs.

Closing date: Monday 9 December 5pm
Please note, we're actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities
Obtaining, managing, safekeeping and distributing the Food and Supplies necessary to ensure the smooth running of the warehouse and client centres. This includes stock management; procurement; running our warehouse together with our volunteers; arranging transport; liaising with client centres; managing staff and volunteers and arrange food collections and drives.

Please find the full job description attached. 

Requirements
This job is for you if:

• You are able to work independently as well as in a team
• You have excellent processing skills and are a good organiser
• You are able to lead a team
• You have excellent problem solving skills
• You have a heart for people and would love to work behing the scenes to support those who are facing difficulties

Ealing Foodbank is a Christian organisation. The post holder will need to be able to be comfortable with and respectful of the Christian basis of the organisation.

Please find the full Person Specification attached.

Position: Head of Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), Permanent
Location: Office based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £63,654 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 4

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 

As Head of EEDI you will play a pivotal role in leading our commitment to promote equity and equality and shape a diverse and inclusive environment for staff, volunteers and the MS communities.  You will ensure that Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is embedded in all we do and our EEDI principles are understood and role modelled throughout the organisation.

Working with our Board, Executive Group and everyone across the organisation, you will bring meaningful change to the way we operate, the services we provide and how we engage with the MS Communities.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on 29 November 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.

FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse and victims of sexual violence. We provide responsive, victim focused, and trauma informed support and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery.

This role is part of the commissioned Gloucestershire Positive Relationships (PRG) Service. The role can involve the delivery of evening group work once a week in Gloucestershire (4 hours per week) and the provision of 1-2-1 support for people not suitable or not yet suitable for the accredited programme. 1-2-1 support will be culturally flexible, appropriate, accessible and equitable to people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, abilities and sexual orientations.

This role will also include responsibilities of service promotion, awareness raising, triage, assessments and outreach 1-2-1 support across the county within the different districts.

The post holder will play a key part in developing and delivering an effective model of 1-2-1 interventions to assist people to change their behaviour, in addition to the delivery of a Respect accredited, structured abuse prevention programme delivered with a co-worker.

There may be additional opportunities for sessional programme delivery of other programmes.

The role will also include working with other agencies to ensure that a coordinated community response approach is taken to support the persons recovery and personal goals and attendance at multi agency meetings as required.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by domestic abuse.

Client Based Duties

• Identify and assess the risks and needs of individuals who are abusive in a relationship or other domestic setting, using an evidence-based risk identification checklist e.g. Respect RIC.
• Advocate for individuals who need to address their abusive behaviour.
• Take part in casework meetings with other workers and share information with the Partner Safety Worker/affected Others Worker for men on the structured programme.
• Co-facilitate an accredited group programme one evening a week.
• Where possible, cover holiday/sickness absence of other group facilitators.
• To implement actions agreed in casework discussions.
• Understand the role of all relevant statutory and non-statutory services available to those who are abusive and how your role fits into them.
• Liaise closely with and refer on to other organisations that support victims for the partners of those receiving 1-2-1 support.
• Support the client to recognise their abusive behaviour and the effect that it has on others/their families and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in their situation, and help them change unhealthy patterns of behaviour.
• Understand multi-agency partnership structures and work within a multi-agency setting which may include participation at the MARAC/MAPPA.  You will contribute interventions and help design a plan to protect victims and affected others, whilst maintaining an independent role on behalf of your client, keeping the safety of those affected at the forefront of all actions.
• Ensure support provided is accessible to clients in terms of location and times.
• Be proactive with your line manager in carrying out regular case reviews based on a review of risk and abuse which:
  • Feeds back into action planning to further progress, signpost or close cases and;
  • Provides feedback to your clients/agencies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case management records and safety plans and contribute to monitoring information for the service.
• Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the services works in, and recognise the needs and concerns of a diverse range of people ensuring the service is accessible.  
• Remain up-to-date and compliant with all organisational procedures policies and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice.
• Utilise evaluation and monitoring systems to ensure high standards of service are consistently achieved e.g. Orchard Database.

Other

• In partnership with other 1-2-1 BC Advisors, support the development of the 1-2-1 service offering ensuring consistency across the organisation.
• Deliver a flexible model of 1-2-1 work, evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and design new interventions as appropriate.
• Co-deliver awareness raising open days for professionals.
• Contribute to reports for FearFree management as requested.
• Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to your work.
• Support colleagues and partner agencies, through awareness raising and institutional advocacy, in order to provide the best possible service for those who are abusive within a family setting.

General

• Work at all times in accordance with the requirements of FearFree Policies and Procedures.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings.
• Update written and computerised records with accurate and clear information.
• Attend and participate in FearFree away days.
• Contribute to effective team working with a flexible and pro-active approach, including cover for other team members’ holidays and sickness.
• Undertake agreed training and keep updated on changes in legislation, policy and best practice.
• Engage in supervision, annual appraisal and induction training.
• Employees have responsibilities in respect of health and safety.  In particular they will:
  • Co-operate at all times with management in the implementation of and adherence to health and safety policy and procedures;
  • Take reasonable care for their own safety and for the safety of others who may foreseeably be affected by their actions at work;
  • Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided for the purpose of health and safety at work;
  • Report all health and safety concerns to line managers;
  • Assist with the completion of the health and safety risk assessment programme.

For a full job description/person specification and to apply, please follow the link provided on this website. The closing date for this role is Friday, 10th January 2025, with interviews currently planned to take place on Friday, 24th January. However, we reserve the right to close this earlier if sufficient applications are received before then - early applications are therefore encouraged.

FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace.  We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued. 

Emmaus Oxford is looking for a Charity retail Deputy Store Manager to join our retail management team running our large charity superstore in Cowley Oxford. Emmaus provides housing support and meaning occupation in our social enterprise to up to 28 ex-homeless men and women [known in Emmaus as Companions].  As well as providing retail management the role also involves coaching and training companions and working closely with our team of Progression Workers and Learning & Development Manager. Emmaus collects donations of furniture and household goods from across Oxfordshire and these are sold in our superstore in Cowley and through our online sales business. Proceeds from sales make a major contribution towards our housing & support service. The role is Fulltime [37.5 hr per week] will involve some weekend working and key holding responsibility. It’s a great opportunity to join a growing charity, in a rewarding role, working directly with the charity’s beneficiaries. Your work will directly help ex-homeless men and women, local people on low incomes and help create a better environment through recycling and reuse. 

We’re recruiting for a brilliant, committed and experienced fundraising professional to help build on the growth we’ve experienced in recent years, and move us to the next level.This is an exciting and inspiring opportunity for the right person, both in terms of the role itself, but also the key part you’ll play in helping to enable women who have survived trafficking and other forms of violence to recover and rebuild their lives.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken. Due to the nature of the work, this post is for women only.

Two reasons why you should join Ella’s
1. You will make a difference: Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Join us, and be a crucial part of ensuring survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
2. You will work in a great place: We are a passionate, growing organisation. Last time we asked, 100% said they would recommend Ella’s as a place to work. As a team, we are strong, women-led, authentic, professional, fun and supportive
of one another.

Job description
We’re recruiting for a new Fundraising Manager to build on the growth and development we’ve experienced in recent years, and move us to the next level. You will work closely with senior leadership and colleagues across the organisation to
raise crucial funding, public support and awareness to underpin our organisationalstrategy. You will also develop and manage relationships with supporters and funders, as well as strategic partners and external suppliers as required.

Key tasks
● Management and development of all streams of fundraising
● Line management of 1x Fundraising Officer and 1x Grants Lead
● Management/liaison/briefing for external suppliers/freelancers/volunteers related to fundraising
● Uphold brand across fundraising
● Build and manage relationships, partnerships and connections to support Ella’s’ fundraising
● Lead on fundraising and related strategies and policies, and input into organisational strategies and policies
● Attend senior management meetings (weekly online), team check ins (weekly in-person) and other internal and external meetings online and in-person as required
● Monitor and report on targets

Additional tasks
● Support with Monitoring and Evaluation
● Support Ella’s’ communications as needed
● Represent and champion Ella’s at events, coalition groups, meetings and so on as appropriate
● Other tasks as required by Co-Directors or by role

More about Ella’s

Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Our mission is to do everything we can to ensure survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.

Here is a summary of our main activities:
● We run five safe houses. This supported accommodation is crucial for survivors, until they are ready and able to live independently.
● We provide regular support for women and families in neighbourhoods across London, and many more further afield when they need us.
● We speak out on issues affecting the women we work with. We care deeply about survivors of trafficking and exploitation and want to see a world where these crimes are not tolerated.

Ella’s is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, as we believe having a diverse team adds value and positively impacts our service. We actively encourage applicants from BAME backgrounds, LGBTQ+ applicants and those with disabilities. We are committed to equality and diversity within our
organisation.
 

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

We are looking for a Housing Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 (pro rata)

Location: Hammersmith and another London borough (tbc)

Hours: 21 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

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

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

About us

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

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

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

About the role:

We are excited to be taking the lead in the London Whole Housing Service Partnership (LWHSP) which will address and enhance the pathways of housing support for women experiencing domestic abuse, from removing them from immediate harm, to enabling recovery and resettlement across all levels of need. The LWHSP are seeking to build on our delivery across 11 East and West London boroughs of the Whole Housing Approach (WHA).

The Housing IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process. You will specialise in working with clients for whom housing, and risk of tenancy breakdown is a factor. You will work within the team to make proactive contact and provide high quality advocacy and support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment to women, focusing on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. You will hold a caseload of survivors and will also be required to work as part of Advance’s duty team on a rota basis which will involve completing intake assessments and providing crisis intervention support.

About You:

As a Housing IDVA, you will need to have a degree of flexibility for colocation work across London boroughs; providing support to women who have experienced domestic violence, focusing on individuals with housing or tenancy issues. Working in our fast-paced crisis intervention, advocacy and support service, you’ll ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process. You will have your own caseload of survivors and will focus on working with those aged 18 and over who access our domestic abuse service.

You will bring experience in providing independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women who approach housing advice and assessment for help. Ideally experience in working with housing service providers, and advising women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies. You will have the ability to develop individual safety and support plans in-line with the clients’ needs and the risks they face.

· Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

• A 35-hour working week
• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee eye-care scheme
• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
• Organisation wide away days
• One weeks Carers leave
• Career development pathways

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

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

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

Safeguarding

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

Home based working in the UK, preferably London/near London (part-time access to office spaces available nationwide, flexible working policy)

About us

We are a collaborative, UK based network bringing our 30 years of experience working on the HIV response to the broader global health space. We contribute to a global movement of actors seeking to challenge the systemic causes of health inequity to end AIDS and ensure all people can realise their right to health and wellbeing. We give decision-makers the proof – and the push – they need to make informed and just decisions to help improve the lives of the millions of people around the world needing access to treatment, prevention, care and support services for HIV and other health conditions.

About the role

The Senior Campaigns and Communications Advisor works to amplify STOPAIDS’ impact and reputation across our key advocacy areas through public campaigns and mobilisation, youth engagement and communications, including social media, our website and branding resources. 

This role works with the Advocacy Team to plan, co-ordinate and implement campaign activities for STOPAIDS, including the engagement of youth champions and youth networks, and to coordinate and implement our external communications strategy, ensuring high-quality external online content, including social media and website management. 

Benefits

We offer several benefits including:

• A 28-hour (rather than 35-hour) working week policy with no salary reductions. Staff can work reduced hours over 5 days or a 4-day week.
• Home-based working policy with monthly access to office spaces including a home working grant and monthly bill contributions.
• Flexible working, including non-standard working hours.
• A group stakeholder pension scheme with 6% employer contributions.
• An individual learning and development budget allocated to staff members each year.
• 20 days’ annual leave per year (excluding bank holidays), plus 1 day for every year of service, for up to 4 years.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay for employees with 1 years’ service or more.

For more information, please download the job description below.

To apply, please download and complete our application form below. CVs will not be accepted.

We reserve the right to close the advert early, should sufficient applications be received.

People living with or affected by HIV, from Black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or from other minoritized groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

STOPAIDS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive positive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex characteristics, HIV status, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. 

We are open to considering applications for a part-time role that would require a job share.

Sightsavers is looking for an exceptional Programme Manager within INGOs, with experience of Onchocerciasis (Oncho) and Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) programme management, to implement NTD programme(s) in Ghana.

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Location: Ghana, Accra

Contract: 2-year Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Standard office hours

We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager with exceptional donor and partner liaison and compliance skills, who has managed fast-paced Oncho) and Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) programmes, and has experience of FCDO and ELMF (Eliminating LF in Africa).

As Country NTD Manager, you will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of NTD programmes in Ghana, including the development, design, budget, monitoring and evaluation, financial and respires management, social advocacy and safeguarding.

This is a highly involved and fast-paced role, working closely with partners, donors and across Sightsavers' international offices. Please read the full for further details.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Significant experience of strategic programme development within an INGO
• Technical knowledge of Oncho) and Lymphatic Filariasis (LF)
• Experience of managing an integrated NTD programme in Africa, ideally in an international context.
• A demonstrated record of accomplishment in developing and managing public health programmes.
• Understanding of the Ghana Health Service
• Experience of advocacy.
• Strong monitoring and evaluation skills
• Strong logistics and supply chain management experience.
• Experience of donor and partner relations including supervising and monitoring programme partners and activities.
• Experience of managing donor projects/fast paced donor programmes and ensuring compliance.
• Knowledge and experience of FCDO and ELFA
• Experience of managing project staff
• Able to travel 8-12 weeks a year

Benefits

Sightsavers offers a reward package based on local pay, local contracts and local benefits and will not normally offer international contracts. Sightsavers is committed to investing in the training and development of its employees and offers a supportive work environment.

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We anticipate that remote interviews will take place in the second week of December and the evaluation process will include a written task and interview.

Closing date: 1 December 2024

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.

In line with its commitment to safe programming and recruitment, Sightsavers participates in the inter-agency (MDS) administered by the . Through collaboration with other MDS members, Sightsavers aims to ensure that there are no sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment issues relating to potential new hires and that we can respond systematically to checks from fellow MDS members. This ensures our work is accountable, delivered to a high standard and supports safeguarding across the development and humanitarian fields.

We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic Corporate Partnerships Executive to help deliver Carers UK’s growing corporate partnerships programme. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to account manage a diverse portfolio of partnerships from a range of sectors, including finance, insurance, retail, energy, and telecommunications. As a key player in our team, you will manager and develop these relationships, working closely with corporates to drive impactful partnerships that support unpaid carers.

This role is perfect for a self-motivated fundraising professional with experience of corporate account management, from either the charity or commercial sector.

About us

Carers UK’s vision is to create a society that recognises, values and supports carers. As the leading national charity for unpaid carers, we exist to make life better for carers, however caring affects them. Our support, advice, information and campaigning work are now needed more than ever, as unpaid carers are providing more and more care, adversely impacting on their own health and wellbeing.

Diversity and inclusion

Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.

To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.

As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.

At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email the recruitment team to discuss.

The closing date for applications is 12pm, Friday 20 December 2024

Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.

Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.

Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.

Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks as well as seek references before a formal offer is made.

The main responsibilities of this role include: 

The Marketing and Communications Support role at Think Active is designed to elevate the visibility and engagement of the charity’s work across Coventry, Solihull, and Warwickshire. Working closely with the Marketing and Communications Lead, this role contributes to Think Active's mission by supporting a cohesive marketing strategy that drives digital engagement and builds community awareness around physical activity initiatives. Key responsibilities include content creation for social media, website management, and maintaining brand consistency. The post holder will capture and share stories that highlight Think Active’s positive community impact, aligning with values of inclusivity, kindness, and community benefit. This role’s success will be measured through increased brand awareness, compelling and consistent content across platforms, and digital performance analysis to support Think Active’s strategic objectives. With a flexible working pattern and a commitment to inclusivity, this position offers a unique opportunity to play a meaningful role in promoting physical activity and wellbeing across diverse audiences. 

Responsibilities: 

• Content Creation and Management: Assist in producing engaging digital content, including social media posts, website updates, and newsletters. 

• Brand Consistency: Support the maintenance of Think Active’s brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across all communications and marketing materials. 

• Digital Engagement and Monitoring: Track and report on digital engagement metrics to measure campaign effectiveness and suggest improvements. 

• Event Support: Attend and capture content (e.g., photos, videos, interviews) at events and meetings with partners. 

• Inclusivity and Accessibility: Ensure all communications promote equality, diversity, and inclusion and are accessible to diverse audiences. 

• Collaboration and Storytelling: Work with internal teams to transform ideas into engaging stories and content that aligns with Think Active's strategic objectives. 

Results Expected: 

• Increased visibility of Think Active’s work and impact through high-quality, engaging content. 

• Positive engagement growth across Think Active’s digital platforms. 

• Consistent brand presence and messaging that reflect Think Active’s mission and values. 

Location: Harare, Zimbabwe Contract: One-year fixed term contract, renewable Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

 The Zimbabwe country office are looking to recruit a Programme Officer, Social Inclusion to support their CPP project. This role will assist in coordinating and implementing activities and programmes that align with Sightsavers’ strategic footprint and goals.

This role advocates for social inclusion on behalf of people living with disabilities and forges strong connections and networking opportunities with like minded organisations. If you have experience in a similar role at Officer level within international development to promote social inclusion of margnalised groups then this opportunity could be your next career step.

About the role

Key accountabilities but not limited to:

• Assisting the Programme Manager with effective implementation of CPP projects and activities, statistical data maintenance, promotion of shared learning and capacity building with external stakeholders
• Supporting the full lifecycle of the CPP project including planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning
• Provision of project documentation and reports in a timely and accessible way
• Contributing to programme monitoring and data collection
• Supporting activities tied to the project, collation of documentation, reporting, workshops, organising case studies, event management and travel arrangements
• Monitoring expenditure of financial resources, assisting project partners with budget preparation and submission of timely financial returns
• Proactive provision of quality information for case studies and news stories

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Recognised qualification or tertiary degree in social sciences/sociology/social inclusion/local development.
• Successful track record in programme implementation within development organisations.
• Skilled in designing, managing, and supporting programmes to facilitate inclusion of marginalized groups in governance, policy, campaigns, and decision making forums.
• Experience in participatory development, including participatory monitoring and evaluation
• Previous exposure to collaboration with ministries and agencies/institutions related to CPP and social inclusion such as the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Ministry of Women Affairs for example
• Experience working with people living with disabilities, and communities, organisations of people with disabilities, and disability governance actors.
• Knowledgeable on national and international disability rights policy frameworks, advocacy issues, campaigns, and best practices in governance and policy review.
• Good knowledge of key national networks and organizations working for people with disability and social inclusion
• Current and ongoing right to work in Zimbabwe
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Available to travel within Zimbabwe for the length of the tenure

The Programme Officer, Social Inclusion is a highly varied role and the above is not an exhaustive list of skills. Please see the job description for full details.

The deadline to submit your application is 1 December 2024 23.30pm GMT UK.

The recruitment process will consist of an on site interview lasting up to one hour. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 16 December 2024 onwards. We reserve the right to close this ad early.

To apply

As an equal opportunity Employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader therefore qualified people  with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

To apply, and for further details about the role, please simply click on the Apply icon. Please apply in English. We are particularly interested to understand why you want to work with Sightsavers.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls. 

Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Title: NTD Program Officer

Location: Mali

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

Salary:  Local Terms and Conditions apply

About the role

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a significant public health issue in Mali, including Trachoma, Lymphatic Filariasis, Onchocerciasis, Schistosomiasis, and soil-transmitted helminths. These diseases, linked to poverty and poor hygiene, cause serious morbidity and social discrimination, hindering socio-economic development. The Finance Assistant will support the implementation of WHO guidelines for NTD elimination and control, contributing to strategic plans and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The role involves managing financial records, logistics, and IT equipment, as well as supporting grant management and collaboration between finance and programme teams. Additionally, the Finance Assistant will help implement HR policies and ensure statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure good collaboration with partners (INGOs, MoH, and Regional Health Directorates).
• Ensure routine data collection into organisational templates.
• Participate in key meetings and keep technical notes of each.
• Support national programmes in the finalisation of various reports and their archiving.
• Support national NTD programmes to implement activities according to required standards.
• Plan and play an active role in the supervision and monitoring of project activities.
• Submit reports of field activities as well as success stories.
• Support the writing of first drafts of Annual Project Reports (APRs).
• Follow up on the Due Diligence process by ensuring all required documents are in place.
• Properly archive all project documents (concept notes, full proposals, log frames, APRs, etc.).
• Work with the Programme Manager to ensure requested information and documents are uploaded into the Programme Portal.
• Participate in the elaboration of annual operational plans.
• Participate in the implementation of Programme Cycle Management (PCM) and Quality Standard Assessment Tool (QSAT) recommendations.
• Support data collection for the development of concept notes for new projects.

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Jobholder Requirements

Essential  

• Ability to think quickly, responsively, and effectively to communicate information, practices, concepts, and ideas to a wide range of audiences

• Ability to work collaboratively and build consensus. 

• Organisational skills. 

• Ability to identify important issues and communicate these effectively to colleagues.

• Able to manage multiple tasks across teams effectively.

• Analytical and IT skills, with proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite. 

• Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-moving environment, with competing deadlines. 

• Ability to travel up to 20 weeks per year anywhere in the country. 

• Ability to travel outside the country at least once a year 

Desirable

• Written and verbal communication in French and professional skill in English. 

Closing date: 8 December 2024

Next Steps

We are planning to hold interviews on Thursday, 12th December, and Friday, 13th December. Please note that all applications must be completed in English, as it is our business language and will be required for our projects.

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

A perfect remote-working part time role. Help make a positive & lasting difference to the lives of street connected children in Kolkata, India, by joining our small team in the UK as Communications & Marketing Manager. This is a home-based position, with the 21 hours spread across the week.  

About The Hope Foundation for Street Children (HOPE UK)

The objective of HOPE UK is to raise awareness and funds for street-connected children and slum dwelling communities in Kolkata, India.  We provide support to The Hope Kolkata Foundation which delivers 57 projects on the ground.  HOPE UK was established in 2008, and over the past four years alone has raised over £1 million. HOPE UK also currently supports 595 street-connected children in Kolkata, whose education and general healthcare needs are sponsored by UK donors.  

Providing the children in HOPE’s care with protection, healthcare, counselling, life skills, and education enables them enter into adulthood equipped and empowered to fulfil their potential and build healthy and happy lives with improved opportunities for their future.  HOPE UK is a non-denominational, non-political humanitarian organisation. 

HOPE’s vision is of “a world where it should never hurt to be a child" 

The Role
Are you passionate about communication and marketing with lots of creative ideas? We’re looking for an experienced Communications & Marketing professional to diversify and grow our UK supporter base. You will be responsible for our communications and digital marketing strategy to drive and increase supporter engagement. Working remotely, you will be an integral part of a small team in the UK, reporting to the Head of Fundraising and collaborating with colleagues in India and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively create captivating and impactful content to support UK fundraising and advocacy objectives to broaden HOPE UK’s online presence and brand awareness.
• To optimise and increase engagement across social media platforms by identifying relevant opportunities to engage with online influencers, patrons and ambassadors, third parties, and key UK supporters in order to raise awareness of HOPE UK’s activities and programmes in Kolkata.
• Scheduling and sharing content provided by HOPE Kolkata, HOPE UK’s Head of Fundraising, and third-party supporters, and adapting this content to create engaging posts across HOPE UK’s platforms.
• Monitoring and managing HOPE UK’s social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and setting up a new LinkedIn account).Responding and engaging with comments, as needed. The role requires flexibility to enable monitoring channels.
• Managing HOPE UK’s communications calendar and overseeing content to ensure a consistent tone and brand across all channels.
• Ensuring HOPE UK’s compliance with law [website] copyright and data protection.

Experience and Skills

·Experience working in a Communications & Marketing role within the charity sector, preferably an international children’s charity.

·Experience of successfully increasing supporter engagement online and analysing results.

·A sound understanding of SEO, web metrics, analytics, and keyword search.

·Knowledge of various social media channels and understanding of the granularity of audiences.

·Experience of using a range of multi-media tools (e.g., Canva, InDesign) to create engaging content to support fundraising campaigns, increase brand awareness, and help drive donations. 

·Knowledge of maximising sponsored campaigns and creating targeted posts (notably, on LinkedIn).

·An aptitude to work both independently and as part of a small team who all work remotely. 

·A sound knowledge of English (written and verbal).

·Copywriting experience would be beneficial.  

·Good communication and networking skills and an ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders.

·An ability to think both creatively and strategically.

·Experience working with and managing Google Ads/GDN 

·Experience of writing and pitching press releases an advantage.

·Knowledge of updating a website (WordPress and WooCommerce).

·Knowledge of a CRM (Beacon) and optimising data integrations and web forms

If you have the relevant skills and experience, along with a real passion for the work we do, we would love to hear from you. Upload your CV and a supporting statement (as an attachment) telling us why you want to work for HOPE UK, how you meet our criteria and what you can bring to the role.  Please note we will not consider any applications without a detailed supporting statement.

Application deadline:Tuesday 10 December

First interviews:W/c 6 January (over Zoom)

Please note, we are a small team and only successful candidates will be contacted.