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Business Support Coordinator
Location: Leeds, LS12 2AE
Salary: £24,020 - £30,790 per annum
Our client is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. They provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. They are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining their teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in their service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don’t always believe in themselves.
The Role
An exciting opportunity to join their admin team as Business Support Coordinator. This role is all about providing business support to the Forward Leeds management team. This role would be well suited to someone who is extremely organised, methodical in approach and with proven business administration skills and has experience in minute taking.
Key Responsibilities
· To ensure consistency of approach with regard to systems and monitoring across the Units
· To collate FL systems data as required.
· Provide ‘document control’ to the Forward Leeds section of the company extranet.
· To provide direct admin support to the Directors and Management Team.
· To support the Directors to plan and organise meetings, Away Days, Conferences and events.
· To work alongside the quality and performance manager in Leeds and support them with regulatory compliance requirements and governance issues.
· To support the Forward Leeds Board and Intergrated Governance Board
· To support the Chairs of various meeting within the FL Governance Framework ensuring that invites, papers and actions are sent out in a timely manner.
· To attend meetings and produce efficient minutes within 7 working days.
· To work closely with the Directors, Quality and Performance Manager and quality team
· to provide on-going quality assurance support.
Skills and Qualifications
· Outstanding IT skills
· Excellent minute taking abilities
· Excellent organisation skills
· Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes
· Experience in gathering and collating data and producing financial and statistical reports
· Experience in producing high-quality written work
· Experience of Quality Systems
Benefits
· A rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact in your community.
· Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and criminal justice.
· Collaborative and supportive work environment.
· Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
· Annual leave purchase scheme
· Enhanced occupational sick pay
· Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
· Death in service benefit
· Free Will writing
· Eyecare vouchers
· Blue light card discount
· Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
· Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies
· Happy, Healthy You! – their wellbeing offers for their workforce
· Employee Assist Programme and the companies Support Networks
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
The organisation welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or ag
Job title: Head of Finance
Salary: £69,588.29 per annum
Reporting to: Director of Finance & Operations
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: UK / Flexible
Who we are
Unlimit Health is an international organisation working to end parasitic disease. We work closely with affected countries, sharing evidence and expertise to eliminate preventable infections. Our purpose is to support people to live healthy lives, free from limiting disease.
Our vision is for resilient systems that sustain good health, so everyone everywhere can reach their full potential. We achieve this by working across multiple sectors in numerous countries to deliver effective and robust health programmes that have a lasting impact.
We were founded in 2002 with a £20m grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and started life as a research group, the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, within Imperial College London. Consistently ranked globally as one of the most cost-effective non-profit initiatives, we have received significant funding since our inception including from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), USAID and philanthropic investors.
What we do
Our work includes:
- Evidence-based disease elimination support
- Cross-sectoral health systems strengthening
- Building collaborative partnerships
Our main area of focus is the elimination of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases (intestinal worms). Endemic infections of these parasitic worms are found in some of the world’s most marginalised communities, and they can have a hugely detrimental effect on individuals, including:
- Reduced productivity
- Internal organ damage
- Impaired child development
- Reduced school attendance
- Increased risk of HIV in women
- Infertility
The role
This is an exciting, fast-paced, full-time role that works to ensure effective financial oversight and management of Unlimit Health and builds the financial management capacity of partners, and within the organisation.
The role reports to the Director of Finance and Operations, and at times this role will deputise for the Director of Finance and Operations.
You will hold a professional accountancy qualification and have substantial financial management experience in an international development environment. The role is fast-paced and complex, and the ideal candidate will need to have presence and ability to effectively manage complex stakeholder needs.
Key contact
For general enquiries, please contact us via email.
To apply
To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role according to the job description and person specification.
Closing date: 4th August 2024 at 23:59
Interview dates: W/C 12th August 2024
Second interview: W/C 19th August 2024
Please ensure you are available to attend an interview on these dates.
Applicants are required to have the right to work in the UK, and documentary evidence will be requested at the interview stage.
Diversity Statement
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from under-represented groups to better reflect our mission and work to improve health equity. Research has shown that women and people from marginalised groups are less likely to apply for a role if they do not meet 100% of the job criteria. Please consider applying even if you do not fully meet our essential criteria. We are happy to schedule an informal chat to discuss the role further prior to submitting an application.
Unlimit Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate differences in age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, religious beliefs, and socio-economic background. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member is valued, respected, and has equal opportunities to thrive.
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Salary: £29,500 (Full Time Equivalent) + £2,250 OTE
Reporting to: Fundraising Manager
Location: This role will require the applicant to work in our office in Eastleigh, Hampshire, UK, Monday - Wednesday, with the option to work from home Thursday and Friday. Flexible working hours.
About The Role
This is an exciting time to join African Adventures. With significant growth plans over the next few years, the Programmes Officer will oversee the planning, development and delivery of our core charitable programmes. They will work closely with our in-country teams to ensure we are directing funding to the right places in the communities we work with, and provide vital reporting information to help facilitate this. They will be the key link between the UK, Kenya, Ghana and Zanzibar, and provide regular updates on key focuses and project progress to ensure cohesion, and shared goals, across the teams.
About You
Demonstrating a passion for international development, you will have had experience working within a charity and a similar role previously. You will demonstrate a deep understanding of the logistics in planning and developing charitable programmes and have excellent communication skills. You will look forward and bring new ideas on how to further help the local communities we work in and be a champion for the African Adventures Foundation.
Primary Responsibilities
- Working closely with our in-country teams, manage the delivery of our current programmes such as ‘Food Security’ and the ‘Good Period programme’.
- Gather data and provide regular accurate reporting and updates to the Fundraising Manager.
- Liaise with our in-country teams to determine work required in our partner schools and gather quotations for this work.
- Ensure all volunteer work is appropriate for the nature of the group and costed accordingly.
- Be responsible for keeping the partner schools area of internal systems up to date (i.e. school information, planned work, wish-lists etc.)
- Provide on-going support and bring new ideas for the expansion of our programmes.
- Manage the planning and execution of larger one-off projects, such as WASH.
- Be the link between our in-country teams and our UK teams to ensure cohesion and programme goal alignment.
- Keep all African Adventures staff up to date with progress at our partner schools via email/internal newsletters, weekly team meetings, and occasional team training sessions.
- Occasional support to Fundraising Manager in other ad hoc tasks, such as grant writing and communicating with beneficiaries.
What We’re Looking For:
Skill/experience
Previous experience of working for a charity in a similar or transferable position - Essential
Currently working in, or previously held, a role with responsibility for the delivery and management of charitable programmes - Essential
Strong commitment to international development - Essential
Excellent organisational skills - Essential
Strong communicator and team player with ability to engage effectively with diverse groups of people - Essential
Excellent attention to detail - Essential
Positive, proactive attitude to problem solving - Essential
Strong IT skills, particularly 365 and CRM/booking systems - Essential
Excellent cross-culture communication skills - Essential
Passionate about international development, volunteering, travel and education - Highly desirable
Experience of working with international teams with the ability to navigate diverse cultures and ways of working - Desirable
Please note that if the number of applications for the position is particularly high, then we may decide to close the position early, so please apply as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a proactive, organised and collaborative individual with a proven record in managing and coordinating tasks and programmes of work and managing a workload with competing demands? Looking for an exciting and career-enhancing new opportunity? If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Regional Support Coordinator to be an integral member of our Yorkshire team, acting as a central internal point of contact to ensure the overall coordination of HR, Finance, GDPR, facilities and administrative activities as well as providing periodic support to project teams.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this exciting opportunity
This multi-faceted role will see our successful candidate support the Management Team with recruitment campaigns and the central HR colleagues with our safer recruitment processes. You will also help to coordinate new starter training and provide administrative support to the Management Team in ensuring employee risk assessments are carried out annually and recorded appropriately.
We will count on you to ensure invoices, expenses and all contracts are submitted to finance in a timely manner and act as the point of contact for all local finance-related queries, while you will also fulfil a broad range of GDPR duties, such as developing, administering and coordinating the local data protection database and monitoring and reviewing new project set ups. Being the point of contact for landlords, external building managers and internal Support Services colleagues to ensure the needs of the team are meet in terms of office-based requirements and coordinating our local compliance with health and safety requirements are also key duties.
What we are looking for
- Experience of working in the voluntary sector, with an understanding of the pressures and demands
- Experience of providing administrative support to a large team and of using financial software
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and of the principles of Data Protection
- Understanding of the adverse experiences of our clients who are experiencing issues such as homelessness, substance misuse, debt, involvement with gangs etc.
- Impressive interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written
- A flexible, proactive and professional approach to your work.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.
A Basic DBS check is required for this role.
Closing date: 11pm, 20th August 2024.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
You may be a qualified IDVA or a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker wanting to work alongside health professionals in a hospital environment, although we will consider applicants from other fields providing you are able to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse.
This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working. There is an expectation that you will do a mixture of working from home, our office Singer Street and in co-location at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, 369 Fulham Road, London SW10 9NH
As a Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will:
- Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
- Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+
- Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.
- Be comfortable with running group training sessions and be willing and able to share your specialist knowledge with acute staff across the hospital.
- Have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and the confidence to be able to influence the way in which this service is delivered are key.
Please note that the successful applicant will be required to sign an honorary contract with the Hospital Trust in addition to their contract of employment.
You will need:
- Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
- Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
- Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
- Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.
- Have excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
- Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Volunteering Executive to join our team based in Gilwell Park or Home based.
Responsible to: Volunteering Transformation Manager
Location: Gilwell Park or Homebased
Salary: £39,560 per annum, Band F, Level 3 - (Gilwell based, inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
Salary: £37,800 per annum, Band F, Level 3 - (Homebased)
Please note:
If Gilwell Based contract the expectation would be to come into the office once a week plus one day a month for collaboration with wider team
If home based contract, then expectation is once every 4-6 weeks.
Term: Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world.
About Volunteering Executive Role:
The Volunteering Executive works as part of a team of volunteer and staff colleagues to design, develop and put into practice how we transform our volunteers’ experience so that it is easier, more inclusive and more rewarding. This will help us recruit more volunteers, who better reflect the communities where they volunteer.
Key responsibilities as our Volunteering Executive Role include:
- Lead on planning, co-creating and delivering new ways of working which support our work to transform the experience of Scouts volunteers
- Organise and support how we engage volunteers and potential volunteers in our transformation work, including recruiting participants, designing activities and working sessions, and testing, piloting and reviewing ideas and ways of working
- Work closely with the wider Volunteer Experience Programme team to ensure the overall volunteer experience is joined up, feeding into other relevant areas of work, communicating learning and insights, and identifying areas for collaboration
- Prepare for and support the roll out of new processes and systems, including creating resources and guidance to support volunteers and volunteer managers
What we are looking for in our Volunteering Executive Role:
- Great communication and people skills: able to build successful relationships, collaborate, influence and negotiate with others – including remotely/digitally, and with staff and volunteers together
- Great planning, organisation and time management skills: able to prioritise effectively across a range of different projects and tasks, make timely and informed decisions, and to balance the needs of a wide variety of people and teams
- Experience of creating and putting into action what’s needed for a great volunteer experience, including: volunteer roles and teams, recruitment, induction, learning and development, recognition and ongoing support of volunteers and volunteer managers
What we can offer you as our Volunteering Executive Role:
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
- Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
- Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
- 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Flexible working hours
- Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Sunday 11th August 2024
Your application must include a cover letter that addresses how you meet the person specification above.
Interview will be held online on Thursday 22nd August or Tuesday 27th August 2024.
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Strictly no agencies.
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University House is seeking a number of Housing Solicitors and Housing Paralegals/Caseworkers as part of a major expansion.
Starting pay for 1PQE Solicitors & Housing Paralegals/Caseworkers is £44,500 and £30,000 respectively. All candidates must have experience of Legal Aid and also a willingness to engage with wider access to justice projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the leading organisations in the NFP sector.
For further details, please see the job description and person specification.
Closing date: 12th August 2024 5pm
Please provide your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the person specification and how your experience relates to the job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB Title: Lottery Administrator
SALARY:
HOURS: Full time (36 hours per week)
LOCATION: Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home split) Sydenham Site, 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, London SE26 6DZ with occasional work at the Orpington site, Tregony Road BR6 9XA
Please note that this position includes occasional evening and weekend working.
About Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at a leading Hospice who aspires to a world in which all dying people and those close to them have access to care and support, whenever and wherever they need it. St Christopher’s Hospice was founded in 1967 by Dame Cicely Saunders, and became the first hospice of the modern hospice movement. We provide invaluable care and support to over 7,500 people across the five London Boroughs of Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.
The fundraising team generates more than £10m every year, around half of which comes through gifts left to the charity as legacies. We organise a programme of appeals, campaigns and events, administer our own lottery, make applications to charitable foundations, engage with local business and support individuals who give in-memory of a loved one. This is delivered by a strong employed fundraising team, supported by a number of wonderful volunteers.
Your new role
We need a dynamic, innovative and driven lottery administrator curious about data, and passionate about using data to solve problems. You will have an excellent knowledge of relational databases and be experienced in importing, selecting, analysing and validating large data sets.
Responsible for all administration of the St Christopher’s monthly lottery, you will help grow our lottery donors with accurate and efficient data entry and timely report production. Working with the Individual Giving Manager you will ensure full compliance with all Gambling Commission and other regulatory regulations.
This is an exciting time to join as you will have the opportunity to work with the wider teams to build supporter journeys to create long-term loyal supporters.
You will be a member of the Individual Giving team focusing on lottery, direct mail, committed giving and in memory donations. You’ll work closely with the wider fundraising, communications and retail teams to ensure supporter engagement is first class at all levels
Some of the main responsibilities of this role include:
- To help us grow our lottery income from £.5m to £1m, using multiple channels: face to face, telemarketing, direct mail, email and paid social.
- Work with colleagues across the fundraising team to support the development of an excellent stewardship strategy, to grow the number of regular donors and lottery players.
- To provide excellent support care to all our donors using the appropriate method of communication and in accordance with their wishes.
About you:
We are looking for an experienced administrator, capable of demonstrating great time management and with a strong team working ethic, someone who is willing to take the initiative. Solutions focused and a great team player with excellent attention to detail. Ideally you are confident, articulate, outgoing and with excellent customer service skills, and someone who can communicate empathetically when dealing with supporters.
If this sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you.
What you will get in return is a stimulating and rewarding career with an opportunity to influence and make a real difference in the way we look after our supporters. In addition, you will benefit from access to excellent training and development opportunities, a number of health and wellbeing schemes, a competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance scheme with generous beneficiary plan. You will also have access to free on street parking nearby and an onsite staff canteen at our Sydenham site.
What you need to do now If you have a fundraising, administration or sales background and you have initiative, enthusiasm and passion for the work of a hospice please do apply for this great role.
How to apply:
- Please review the Job Description, Person Specification Criteria
- Please address the criteria in the person specification form. This information will be used to select candidates for interview.
- Closing Date: Sunday 11 August
Interview Date: Thursday 15 August
We're looking for an inspirational person to join us as a Mobile Assistant Shop Manager in our South London Shops. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time.
This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
- You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people.
- Your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
- We’re looking for someone friendly and personable, who can work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office application and other systems used.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role outline and purpose
Ensuring the delivery of The Trussell Trust’s vision to end the need for food banks in the UK by developing an in-depth understanding of Trussell Trust food banks in their area and using coaching and assist to build and hold productive relationships to:
· Develop and execute a strategic plan for reducing the need for food banks’ services locally.
· Work alongside local partners to increase public will for long-term solutions to end the need for food banks.
· Develop and manage strategic relationships with key stakeholders to assist evidenced-based policy change at a local level and feed into activity to drive policy and practice at UK wide and national levels.
Responsibilities
· Assisting trustees, staff and volunteers within food banks to develop their plans to end the need for their services locally through the strategic key areas of operations, volunteering, data, participation, church engagement, governance and stability, financial inclusion, stakeholder engagement, local influencing, referral pathways and signposting.
· Assist food banks to operate in a safe, legal and dignified manner (through calls, visits, training, meeting facilitation and our risk management and self-assessment processes) and assist the facilitation of good practice within the network and wider organisation (through cluster meetings, regional forums, road shows, webinars, peer support and internal meetings).
· Contribute to the development and promotion of support available to food banks through the Trussell Trust (including use of the digital hub, toolkits, partnerships and expert advice) and assist food banks with grant application processes, as required.
· Develop and manage positive relationships with relevant external stakeholders, including local councils and anti-poverty networks, to ensure the Trussell Trust vision is understood and able to influence local decisions, whilst supporting and empowering food banks to foster these relationships locally.
· Work with food banks to ensure that local churches (including church leaders) are connected to and have an understanding of the importance of ending the need for food banks in local communities.
· Support the development, and lead on aspects of delivery, of projects with food banks and external partners that contribute to ending the need for food banks.
· Ensure the voice of our network is heard throughout the organisation through reporting, information sharing and participation in additional working groups and projects.
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
· Competent and efficient use of IT, particularly the main Microsoft Office programmes. Previous experience of Salesforce or similar CRM system is desirable.
· Experience of working innovatively and creatively.
· Experience of complex problem solving and responding to crisis situations.
· Strong organisational skills and experience of managing competing priorities within challenging timescales.
· An appreciation and understanding of the significance of Christian faith within our food bank network, and the ability to build effective relationships in contexts where Christian faith plays a major part, and in which people of all faiths and none collaborate to make a difference together. Food banks in our network are typically governed by or run in partnership with local churches from across a wide range of denominations and traditions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Safety Officer to join our team.
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working)
Salary: £39,650 Band F, Level 3 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Type: Fixed term until June 2026
We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.
About the Role:
As our Safety Officer, you will ensure young people taking part in Scouting are safe, by working with local volunteers, line managers and specialists to ensure that national policy, procedures and guidance are implemented at a local level.
As the Safety Officer you will have:
- Good knowledge of relevant health & safety legislation and regulation
- Level 3 IOSH/NEBOSH accredited qualification
- Experience in delivering health & safety advice
- Experience of conducting health & safety audits and identifying risk
- Experience in office administration, using Information Technology, analysing/interpreting data and composing reports
- The ability to assimilate large amounts of data and information and provide a summary of key implications for others
Key responsibilities as our Safety Officer:
- Conducting health and safety audits in line with the Scouts’ Safety Quality Framework, identifying areas of non-compliance and taking appropriate action to rectify these
- Providing members with specialist technical advice and support in the area of safety, outdoor activities and adventure
- Assisting the National Safety Manager in developing the Scouts’ safety rules, policies and guidance and support in line with industry and external best practice
- Researching, planning and preparing proposals for changes to rules, policies and guidance relating to safety and outdoor and adventure, ensuring they are in line with current Government guidance and legislation
- Using management information to inform best practice
- Working with local volunteer line managers to ensure the delivery of safe scouting to members, through compliance, quality assurance, and data insights
- Ensuring a high standard of resource materials, for members and delivering training
- Ensuring responsive and genuine engagement with internal and external stakeholders which will provide both challenge and support
- Any other duties as reasonably requested by the National Safety Manager and/or other Safe Scouting Management Team, commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the job
In return, we offer you:
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
- Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
- Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
- 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
- Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
- Three extra days over Christmas
We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Flexible working hours
- Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
- Study and volunteer leave
Closing date: 11:59pm Thursday 1st August 2024
Interviews will be held online: Wednesday 14th or Thursday 15th August 2024
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The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Strictly no agencies.
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated People professional to join our HR team as a Head of People & Development.
The postholder will be tasked with overseeing the operational delivery of the HR service within the Students' Union, with a headcount of 87 Non-Student and 145 Student staff, ensuring they are providing a high-quality service covering areas such as recruitment & selection, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, reward and remuneration (including payroll) and employee relations.
This role is being supplemented by a Director level post to take on strategic responsibilities, however the post holder is expected to influence how the service functions and will have the opportunity to recommend improvements to overall service delivery.
The role holder will also be expected to realise benefits achieved through the continued implementation of an HR information system designed to streamline processes and automate transactions.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement HR systems and processes aligned with the organisation's overall goals.
2. To support the organisational culture to promotes inclusivity, engagement, and high performance.
3. Oversee HR operations including recruitment, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and HR compliance.
4. To support managers in addressing cases related to dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance, and redundancy.
5. To deliver appropriate learning and development activity aligned to the overall learning plan.
6. To manage the payroll bureau service.
In order to gain a better understanding of the role, please check our Job Pack which contains the essential criteria and person specification.
About you:
You must have:
- Significant HR management experience, with a proven track record of success.
- Extensive knowledge of HR principles, including UK employment legislation.
- Strong people management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and integrity.
You ideally have:
- Professional HR qualification, such as CIPD.
- Experience in change management and organisational development.
- Experience in pay and reward.
- Proficiency in HR software management.
About us:
King's College London Students' Union (KCLSU) is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36,000 students at King's College London. KCLSU offers a fun, social and flexible work environment attracting talented professionals who want to make an impact on a diverse student body.
We welcome you to join us.
Benefits of working for KCLSU include:
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Pension Contribution
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
- 34 days annual holidays including Bank holidays, volunteering days and wellbeing days
- Discounts at KCLSU venues
- Wellbeing allowance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- "No meeting Friday" ethos
- KEATS Learning Platform & LinkedIn Learning subscription
- Death in Service
- Access to KCL Libraries
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
At KCLSU, EDI is at the heart of everything we do and we endeavor to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for this role you must:
- Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e.a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
- Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
- Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union
- Trustees should not apply for a role whilst in their term of office, or should their application be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.
- Ex-Trustees can apply for student staff (non-administrative) roles, as soon as they finish their tenure. Ex-Trustees can apply for career staff / permanent staff roles, only after a year has passed of them being a trustee. Applications submitted within the year should not be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.
KCLSU is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36000 students at King's College London. Join us!
The North West Air Ambulance has been saving lives for 25 years, providing enhanced pre-hospital care. They quite simply bring the hospital to the patient, regardless of their location across the North West.
“When I regained consciousness at the hospital, my surgeon told me that whatever North West Air Ambulance Charity did prior to my arrival saved my life. The work that they do is nothing short of amazing! [Patient]
Do you want to be part of the passionate and talented team that raise funds to keep this remarkable service running?
The Role
We are looking for an Individual Giving Officer to join this reputable charity.
Duties will include:
- Meeting specific income targets and contributing to the overall Individual Giving strategy.
- Delivering acquisition campaigns including direct mail appeals, Face-to-Face recruitment and regular giving.
- Analysing income and expenditure on a monthly basis. Reporting on variances, monitoring KPI’s, making recommendations and forecasting future results.
- Delivering effective campaigns and appeals using a variety of channels.
- Developing and maintaining strong, positive relationships with supporters, donors, volunteers and team members.
The Person
We are looking for someone with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and someone who has the power to persuade, motivate and inspire donors. You must also have the skills to negotiate effectively and build internal and external relationships.
You will be experienced at prioritising a high and varied workload to meet tight deadlines, including making decisions and working proactively to solve problems and maximise opportunities.
We are looking for creative and innovative individuals with the passion and enthusiasm to deliver results to support the charities future growth. Could this be you?
Why NWAA?
NWAA is a widely recognised charity brand within the North West. Not only does the charity impact the region so positively, but it is also an incredibly supportive, collaborative and fun team to be a part of, with a successful and vibrant fundraising team. On top of this, the charity’s benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave and bank holidays
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Cash Back Scheme which includes cash back for dental treatment and a range of medical treatments as well as staff discounts with a range of retailers
- 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance helpline
- 6% Employer Contribution to pension
- Extra days holiday for length of service
- On-site parking
- Holiday buy back scheme
- Blue Light Card
If this sounds like the type of environment that would suit you for the next phase of your career, then get in touch! The role is permanent & full-time (although flexible working or reduced hours considered) and offers the opportunity to work flexibly from home and from the office in either Barton or Knowsley.
If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this role, apply here, or get in contact with Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
Contract Type: Full time/Permanent
Salary: £46,800 p.a. plus benefits
Hours: 39 hours per week
About Them:
Each year, they provide housing and support for more than 1,800 socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex, and South-West London.
They make a difference to clients by enabling them to feel valued and supported. They have a strong sense of social responsibility and believe everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. Their values – respect, empowerment, responsibility, and excellence – guide everything they do.
The role:
They have been transforming lives for more than half a century, and over this time they have successfully grown their services and developed strong relationships with their stakeholders, partners, and suppliers. They have ambitious plans and aim to continue to strengthen their activity and grow to support more clients in the future.
They currently manage just over 900 units (living accommodation) where they are responsible for repairs and maintenance. For this role, they are looking for someone to manage their reactive repairs service and voids. This will include managing their Inhouse Repairs Team and external contractors to ensure repairs and void works are completed to the required standards and timescales, along with ensuring their properties are safe, secure, and inspected at the required frequencies. There will be regular contact and liaison with their In-House Repairs Team, staff, external contractors, and residents, so good communication skills are required.
The role will involve frequent travel across their stock portfolio, so you will need to have suitable transportation. This is also a hybrid role, but there will be a need to be in their various offices as and when required.
They are ideally looking for:
• Experience in delivering repairs, maintenance, and void management within the sector. • Management of trade operatives or direct labour, and management of external contractors. • Delivery of works against agreed performance indicators, contractual and statutory requirements, and within agreed budgets. • Ability to produce specifications and ensure works are carried out to the required standard. • Awareness of property legislation and standards relating to social and supported housing. • Ability to organise their own workload and provide regular updates on progress. • Good IT skills as this is a key part of the role. • Good communication skills, especially dealing with staff and residents face to face.
Tick most but not all the boxes?
The best candidate rarely does! If you are excited by this role, share their values, and feel you have most of what they are looking for, go ahead and apply – you could be exactly who they need.
Their benefits are great too, they include:
• 28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays and one wellbeing day each year. • The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year. • A defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance. • A comprehensive range of discounts and wellbeing resources through their benefits platform.
Other things you need to know
They celebrate diversity and know that it is critical for their success. They work hard to make sure they’re inclusive, so they want to hear from anyone who is great at what they do and who shares their values.
If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process so you can do your best, just let them know. They will be happy to help.
They review CVs as they receive them and interview as soon as they have applications that look like a good match, so apply as soon as you can to avoid missing out.
You may have experience in the following: Maintenance Coordinator, Facilities Manager, Building Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Operations Manager, Property Maintenance Manager, Plant Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Director, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Foreman, Maintenance Team Leader, and Facility Operations Manager.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Communications Officer to join our team, based in London. You will be working on a part-time, permanent basis (up to 30 hours per week negotiable, Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekend work). In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £34,000 pro-rata.
About us:
We’re a community hub in south Islington providing services, activities and events for local residents of all ages. We run after-school clubs, employment support, gardening for older people and much more. Our large, modern community centre on Central Street is a great backdrop for our varied activities, and we have several outdoor spaces for visitors to enjoy. Our aim is to alleviate poverty, social problems and poor health throughout the local area. We do this by delivering a wide range of services, and keeping our community centre open for those that need it.
The Senior Communications Officer role:
As our Senior Communications Officer, you will assist with the development and the delivery of the Communications Strategy through use of our various communications channels and functions: websites, social media, newsletters, leaflets, posters, press releases, events etc. You will also increase the visibility of St Luke’s and its brand to the wider community, with the aim to reach new target groups for membership, increase visitor participation in our events and activities and generate income from fundraising and commercial activities.
Responsibilities of our Senior Communications Officer will include:
- Support the Senior Communications Manager to develop and deliver the Communications Strategy for St Luke’s across the spectrum of communications disciplines: media and public relations, internal communication, brand marketing, advertising, marketing, social media and production of materials.
- Design and produce key marketing materials promoting larger events at the Centre. Also oversee production of materials for all activities and events through structured templates and training to members of staff. This involves adherence to St Luke’s Brand Guidelines.
- To shoot and edit film assets and footage for our social media channels, managing our YouTube channel and giving people an insight into daily life at the Centre through our videos.
- To co-ordinate an online events calendar through our membership database, working with Service Managers to ensure events are publicised through the relevant channels including website, newsletter, social media, etc.
- Manage the website content (WordPress) and the membership database, Membership Works, co-ordinating other users who access the system and providing training where needed.
- Provide content for daily updates on social media channels, expanding our scope and keeping up-to-date with developments. Manage sponsored posts. Provide support for staff needing to update social media, including occasional drop-in workshops.
- Manage the photograph library, and assist if staff require specific photos for publicity. Arrange photographers for events and photo sessions at the Centre. Advise staff on GDPR rules around photography where necessary.
Essential Skills, Experience & Abilities we are looking for in our ideal Senior Communications Officer:
- Experience of contributing to and working in a team to deliver a Communications Strategy
- Experience and knowledge of managing and delivering campaigns to build a reputation
- Experience of writing articles, press releases and managing websites
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate confidently, effectively and creatively
- Excellent knowledge of the English language, particularly with regards to spelling and grammar
- IT Literate, with knowledge of using social media and design and digital software as well as standard office programs and databases
- Creative flair/mind and an eye for graphic design and understanding of current trends and visual communications
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and demonstrate initiatives in improving our communications’ systems
- Prioritisation and planning skills
Closing Date: we will close this vacancy when we receive a suitable candidate for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, to apply for this role please ensure that you upload a cover letter and include it on your CV.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to join us as our Senior Communications Officer, then please click apply today! We’d love to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if a sufficient number of applications have been received.