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About The Role
Closing date: 1st September
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
At Alzheimer’s Society we’ve bold and ambitious goals that will take us towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.  To achieve our ambitions, we need transformation across our organisation, increasing our agility and ability to respond to an evolving external landscape.  The role of Associate Director of People Experience plays a key role in making that happen, bringing the necessary focus and expertise to lead our specialist teams, including Organisation Development & Talent, Internal Communications & Engagement, Culture, Wellbeing and Reward.

As the Associate Director of People Experience, you are pivotal in creating our people offer; developing and embedding innovative solutions and best practice to ensure the retention, engagement, development and wellbeing of our people.  As Associate Director for People Experience you will also play a leading role in delivering transformational change across our people processes and practices, to create an inclusive and high-performance culture.

As a member of the People Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively across the People Directorate, contributing to the People strategy, and role modelling high engagement change, to inspire and excite our teams.

You will also have a collective corporate accountability as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, being a trusted advisor and agent of change for the Society overall.  Working across the organisation, you will lead the design, and support the successful implementation of our people experience.  You will also represent the People directorate in a range of cross functional and transformation projects.
 
This is a homeworking role, but you may be required to travel to attend meetings, events and team-days, so you must reside in the UK, have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and be comfortable/willing to travel to our offices (London or Birmingham) if/when required.
 
Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction.  This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society.
 
Application process
If you’re excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of Alzheimer’s Society, we would love to hear how your skills and experience are a good match for us.  To apply, please send a supporting statement that tells us what appeals to you about the role and how you have previously led a team of specialists to enable culture change.
 
About you

We’re looking for a motivational leader with the ability to influence and deliver through others.  You will be skilled at translating strategy into actionable plans, and have a track record of engaging, mobilising and energising teams around people transformation.

You are a collaborative and empowering professional, with a background in senior HR leadership, who can lead and inspire others in a complex environment. You will bring;

- Proven experience of designing and delivering organisation wide change interventions, that positively impact key performance measures, including culture and engagement.
- Expertise in people management; you will have deep understanding of best practice and its practical application.
- Experience of leading people development teams including talent management and leadership development.
- Knowledge of how reward and recognition frameworks impact attraction, retention and engagement.
- Senior generalist experience in leading a wide range  of HR professionals, with deep knowledge of all HR disciplines.
- Experience of working at a senior level within a large and complex HR function, with sound understanding of cross functional collaboration, design and delivery.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Assistant Safeguarding Officer to join our amazing team.

Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working) 

Salary: £33,476 per annum Band E, Level 3 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

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. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

About the Assistant Safeguarding Officer Role: 

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Safeguarding Officer to join the team full time, working on welfare, safeguarding and vetting cases as part of the delivery of Safe Scouting across the UK. The post is at Gilwell Park, London.  The team currently have a hybrid work approach, with team members expected to be in the office for 2 days per week (after being in the office every day for the initial 2-week induction).

What we are looking for in our Assistant Safeguarding Officer:

• Relevant experience and/or professional qualification in safeguarding/child protection/child welfare or related field
• Knowledge of the Scout Movement or similar youth organisations
• An understanding and acceptance of fundamental values of Scouting
• Knowledge of the Disclosure Bodies’ processes
• Experience of making referrals to and engaging with statutory agencies
• Experience of communicating with parents and carers regarding complex situations
• The ability to undertake risk assessments

Key responsibilities as our Assistant Safeguarding Officer:

• Assessing welfare concerns affecting young people in Scouts, including ‘children in need’: bullying, self-harm, and other welfare concerns
• Taking necessary action to appropriately address welfare concerns including, informing and advising the parents/carers of children subject to referrals
• Assessing lower threshold safeguarding referrals, including conduct and suitability issues
• Making referrals to statutory or professional agencies in respect of allegations and concerns affecting young people and adult members in Scouting
• Contacting statutory agencies to gain updates and outcomes of their enquiries, to allow Safeguarding Officers to proceed with safeguarding matters and allegations. Share Scouting updates with statutory agencies
• Operating within UK legislation and statutory guidance in relation to young people within Scouts, and adults who hold a Position of Trust
• Providing support and guidance to Scout volunteer managers to enable them to implement a local response to welfare concerns and allegations regarding adults and young people in Scouting, including supporting the suspension process where appropriate

As our Assistant Safeguarding Officer 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

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!

Closing date for applications: by 11:59pm on Wednesday 4th September 2024

Interviews will be held in-person at Gilwell Park on Thursday 19th September 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.

Job Title:                      Finance and Logistics Officer

Location:                     Islington, London (Hybrid)

Reporting to:                 Head of Social Enterprise

Salary:                          £31,382 – £32,971

Hours:                             35 hours per week

Contract:                        Permanent

Are you looking for a fulfilling career in Social Enterprise? Speech and Language UK are delighted to be on the lookout for a new colleague who will provide high quality financial reporting and logistical support in Social Enterprise Team.

This role is hybrid working, including being based at our office in Islington two days a week.

We are keen to hear from you if you have:

• Finance experience in a small commercially minded team across a range of areas such as purchasing, invoicing and debt chasing
• Experience of managing large volumes of orders
• Knowledge of a range of software packages such as Sage, Power Bi, Microsoft Dynamics with the ability to maximise their use
• Worked with a complex CRM solution to manage all aspects of order processing and product management
• Worked with 3rd party suppliers such as mailing houses and couriers to ensure products are in stock and orders are delivered on time
• Produced management reports using a variety of different tools and metrics
• Good Excel skills – this role is a very process driven role and so excellent Excel (and analytical) skills are a must.

Why Join Us?

• Purposeful Impact: With every initiative, you’ll directly contribute to supporting 1.9 million children who struggle with talking and understanding words to have a brighter future.
• You Matter: Speech and Language UK promotes well-being, fairness and equality among the people who work with us, respecting and enhancing diversity.
• Growth & Becoming: We are committed to cultivating everyone’s skills and potential, by providing comprehensive training and coaching by Speech and Language UK and the training provider;
• You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Employee Assistance programme (we actively engage with our workforce on wellbeing and offer an employee assistance program offering confidential counselling and advice), Perkbox membership and enhanced sick pay.

Additional Information

At Speech and Language UK, we believe in the power of every voice. If you have what it takes to ensure everyone gets heard and are keen on making a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply Now and be part of our dynamic Social Enterprise Team  team.

Please submit your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role by 9am on Monday, 2nd September

Please visit our website if you would like further details about the role and the organisation.

Join us at Speech and Language UK and make a difference in the lives of children with speech and language challenges!

Please note that we will not close applications before this time and date as we recognise that candidates put in a lot of time and effort into making an application and we want to give each of you the time and space to put in an application you feel proud of.

Please note that we will not shortlist candidates who do not submit a CV and a supporting statement.

Speech and Language UK is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to safer recruitment practices and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join the Hampshire & Isle of Wight team, this is a hybrid role working 37.5 hours a week. Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles)
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:
This role is a hybrid role with home working allowed twice per week. Your home office would be Chandlers Ford, however you would be expected to travel regularly to offices in both Basingstoke and Southampton.

As a Team Leader you will

• Ensure the delivery of excellent services to victims of crime and retain and develop contracts for services by supporting and managing operational staff
• Work collaboratively with the Operations Manager and management team, in order to achieve the implementation of work force plans and the development of the service to maximise positive outcomes for those that access the service
• Proactively promote the service, raise awareness of services & work with professionals collaboratively to improve the access to and quality of service

You will need:

• An understanding of the Criminal justice system and the impact of crime on victims and witnesses
• An understanding of legislation relating to equal opportunities and diversity, inclusivity, safeguarding and risk assessment
• A practical understanding of the requirement for confidentiality and safe working practice and maintenance of records in accordance with the Data Protection Act and other legal requirements
• Experience of working in a challenging and changing environment with an emphasis on customer focus and excellence in service delivery
• Demonstrable experience of providing crisis management, support and guidance in sometimes stressful and difficult situations to a team with a client service focus
• Excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting professionally with a range of agencies and individuals.

This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

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 along with police vetting

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

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.

Join Healthwatch Wakefield as our new Chief Officer!

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for transforming health and care services? Do you have the drive to make a real difference in your community? Healthwatch Wakefield is looking for a dynamic and ambitious Chief Officer to lead us into an exciting new era!

About us

At Healthwatch Wakefield, we champion the voices of people who use health and care services. As a charity and a registered company, we provide vital information, advice, and support, including NHS complaints advocacy. We actively involve local people in our work and decisions, collaborating with partners across the health and social care landscape to make sure everyone’s voice is heard.

Why this role?

This is not just any leadership role — it’s a chance to shape the future of Healthwatch Wakefield. With a recently appointed Board of Trustees and a fresh organisational restructure, this new position is ripe with opportunities for innovation and growth. You'll have the freedom to make this role your own and lead a passionate, dedicated team towards impactful change.

So, what does this role involve?

To lead the operational delivery and service impact of Healthwatch Wakefield, ensuring efficient operations, effective community engagement, and compliance with contractual obligations. This role involves leadership over various teams and functions, including engagement with volunteers, research projects, and advocacy.

What are we looking for in our new Chief Officer?

Proven leadership experience, including the ability to manage, motivate, and develop a diverse team of professionals and volunteers. A strong track record in strategic planning, operational management, and ensuring service delivery aligns with organisational objectives. An excellent ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including community members, NHS and social care providers, commissioners, and governance bodies, fostering collaborative relationships.

Take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification in the Application Pack for more details and if you feel you are the right person, we want you to apply!

What do we offer?

The opportunity to shape and lead a pivotal organisation in the health and care sector.

A dedicated, passionate, and supportive team.

A competitive salary, 28 days a holiday a year, plus bank holidays, and some great benefits including:

• Blended home and office working
• Flexible working hours
• Mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities
• 5% salary contribution to a pension scheme
• Incremental increases to annual leave
• A range of policies and practices making for a supportive and inclusive workplace
• Free tea, coffee and snacks!

Download the Application Pack

Please visit our website to download an application pack

How to apply

Healthwatch Wakefield is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

You should apply by email, sending your CV and also setting out in no more than 500 words, how you believe that you meet the essential requirements of the job and why you feel you are the right person to take us into the next chapter of our work.

Join us at Healthwatch Wakefield and lead the charge towards a brighter future for health and care services. Your leadership can make all the difference!

Final closing date: Monday 16 September at 9.00 am

Please apply as soon as possible as we will close this opportunity early if we receive suitable applications before the final closing date.

Potential interview dates:

Thursday 29 August 2024, Monday 2 September 2024, Wednesday 25 September 2024

Volunteer Development Coordinator

Salary: £30,727 (FTE) 

Contract/Hours: Permanent, 22.5 hours per week. Part time 3 days per week (flexibility on days)

Location: Hybrid – Office base at Sydenham, South London (with 1 day working from home)

St Christopher’s is a modern, friendly and vibrant place offering world class palliative and end of life care as well as invaluable support to over 7,000 people across Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.

The Volunteering Team support with all areas of volunteering, including recruitment, onboarding, problem solving, and the reward and recognition of volunteers. With over 1,200 volunteers at present, we strive to offer the best possible experience for all volunteers. 

We are looking for an excellent communicator to provide ongoing support and development to St Christopher’s volunteers. You will need to be a good listener with the ability to quickly establish good relationships with various stakeholders. You will have a good understanding of volunteering best practice and experience of facilitating training. Your enthusiasm for volunteering and attention to detail will help create engaging communications and updates, ensuring that volunteers feel thanked and valued. 

This position has the potential for you to grow and develop a variety of skills and in-depth knowledge of volunteer development and management. You will be working as part of a small and supportive team which sits within the People Directorate.

This is an amazing opportunity to make your mark as you’ll have the chance to see first-hand the difference your work will be making at St Christopher’s. If you are an enthusiastic team player with a passion for promoting diversity, equality and inclusion in volunteering then we want to hear from you.

Interview Date: Friday 20th September

Some of our benefits: 

• You will gain a stimulating and rewarding career with an opportunity to influence and make a real difference within the organisation and our local community
• Access to excellent training and development opportunities
• Season ticket loans/cycle to work scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement (25 days increasing to 27 days per annum after 12 months qualifying period)
• A number of health and wellbeing initiatives
• A competitive contributory pension scheme with life assurance scheme with generous beneficiary plan 
• An onsite staff canteen
• Access to plenty of free local street parking

As a Disability Confident Employer, we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicate and promote vacancies
• Offer an interview to disabled people
• Anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as required
• Support any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
• At least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Development Worker to play a key role within the Compassionate Communities team, based from Causton Street, Pimlico. 

Job Summary 

To lead on co-ordination and implementation of the Diocese of London’s support offer to parishes around the two themes of 1) Refugees, asylum seekers & modern slavery, and 2) Homelessness

This role fits within the wider Compassionate Communities team offer which includes parish visiting, advice & consultancy; creating & signposting to training, resources and partner organisations; communications & celebration of the work; advocacy & co-ordination of occasional wider projects, responsive to need.  
 

“Compassionate Communities” is one of the three Ambitions as part of the Diocese of London’s 2030 Vision. As such, the team is the lead in delivering support for this Ambition to our churches and chaplaincies. 

Job responsibilities 

• Respond to specific requests from parishes for advice, consultancy or connection

• Liaise with Episcopal Area teams and senior staff to help deliver aims around these themes of work 

• Organise events and meetings around the themes or work, and commission training where necessary

• Form strong partnerships with other agencies & external charities, and model / encourage partnership working to others especially churches

• Share responsibility for communications & social media presence relating to these themes of work, including both written and verbal presentations

• Ensure work is rooted theologically & in prayer, and lead churches in reflection on this 

• Be responsive to issues as they arise, focusing on needs and areas of energy where more can be done, being led by church response 

•  The postholder may be required to undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the role. 

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Either qualification or experience of working in social action, social justice, alleviation of poverty

• Experience of working with/ holding relationship with a broad range of stakeholders 

• Organizational and event management skills 

• Public speaking skills

• Proficient use of MS Office

• Writing clear copy for public and briefings

• Practicing Christian with the ability to ground all the work theologically, and encourage others in that  

• Empathetic to the vision, mission and values of the Church of England 

Desirable 

• Either qualification or experience of working in a sector serving one of the themes of work ie refugee or asylum seeker response, modern slavery or homelessness

• Experience of working with churches and faith-based organisations 

• Web and Social Media experience

• Experience of working within Community Organising principles 

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification. 

About the London Diocesan Fund 

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocesan of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. 

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people. 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion 

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. 

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation. 

Safeguarding 

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 

Benefits of working with us 

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits: 

• Competitive remuneration package 

• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays 

• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available 

• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary 

• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment 

• Season ticket loans of public transport 

• Access to Benenden Health Insurance 

• EAP counselling through Health Assured

• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles

• Two additional paid days for community volunteering 

Please note that interviews will be held on Thursday, 19th September, and shortlisted candidates will be notified during the week of the 9th September.

As Employment Consultant, you will support the senior leadership team and work alongside the prison peer led team, helping recruiters in custody to identify and support candidates.

• Build strong relationships with the relevant prison staff and Inside Job recruiters.
• Support the West Midlands Programme Lead to engage employers and plan monthly interviews.
• Build relationships with local and national employers and to promote the service.
• Support the team to develop a strategy to identify and target local and national employers.
• Develop effective relationships with internal and external agencies, making appropriate onward referrals, signposting service users to support services to support their rehabilitation.
• Building relationships with local Probation offices and staff, DWP/Local Authority initiatives and Police & Crime Commissioner/Violence Reduction Unit and any other official and/or relevant third sector/voluntary organisations to deliver end to end support for people leaving prison.
• Encourage Candidates to engage with other professional and service providers such as community mental health teams and support groups.
• Ensure that the Inside Job portal is accurately updated; milestones are completed; and documents and notes are recorded in real time.

Oxford Hub is a place-based charity that supports, equips, and empowers people to tackle inequalities of health, education and opportunity across Oxford, with a focus on where the need and opportunity to make a difference is greatest. We were set up by University of Oxford students in 2007 and have since evolved into a community charity, with our main hub in The Leys and our second office in Oxford city centre.

The trustee board and staff team are working together to appoint a new CEO or co-CEOs in what we believe to be one of the most interesting roles for social impact in Oxford. Oxford Hub is at an exciting moment, having developed an ambitious three-year strategy and moved into our new community hub in The Leys. The new CEO will have a strong base from which to get started, and the opportunity to shape the implementation of this strategy, evolving our work based on a collaborative approach in response to community needs.

This is not a traditional CEO role - we expect the right candidates to take a hands-on approach and to seek to share power with others in the organisation, the wider system, and the community. Because we are a place-based organisation, your role requires a broader leadership in the city, as well as internally within the Hub team.

The Hub has a strong focus on supporting the city as a whole, so you will have an outward perspective and foster our connections to other organisations, as well as supporting the team.

While Oxford Hub is in a strong position, with a high performing team and ambitious plans for the future, the social challenges that we are facing at a national and local level make our work more important than ever. In this role, you need to be able to achieve the strategic vision of the organisation, by focusing on the most impactful opportunities and building a strong set of partnerships to achieve broad-based action and systemic change.

The CEO role is part of a three-strong, experienced management team. Our work in communities is collective and collaborative, and we work to reflect that as part of our internal culture. In this role, you will work with everyone in the team, helping them to grow and succeed.

The role will suit someone who has experience in senior leadership roles, or someone who is ready for a challenge and would like to take on their first CEO role. 

Overall, you will be making things happen, developing activities to make a difference and working with the team to deliver those. You will need strong leadership skills to set a vision, communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders, and inspire others to take action.

Are you passionate about climate justice, public health, and liveable cities?

Determined to work with local communities to deliver real climate solutions?

An energetic leader, team player and go-getter?

We should talk.

The Head of Urban Transformation role leads campaigns delivery and development work across Possible’s ‘getting around’ strategic focus area, continuing our groundbreaking work on campaigning for traffic reduction and sustainable transport across the UK. 

This currently includes delivery of the multi-year Get Shady project - swapping cars for trees on London’s hottest streets - and oversight of further work across urban greening, parklets and sustainable urban transport. In the future, this could include other campaigns.

With the support of the co-directors, you will be managing an annual Get Shady budget of hundreds of thousands of pounds, and a team of at least two staff members, alongside key relationships with our partners. You’ll be tasked with overall delivery and impact of Get Shady, supporting other work in your function via line management and project sponsorship, and leading fundraising against existing and new work in line with organisational strategy. You’ll work collaboratively with the communications team to spread effective campaign messages far and wide, and leverage the greatest impact possible in our target communities and beyond. Working within strategy and project plans that have been collaboratively developed, you’ll be free to put forward your own ideas for campaign activities, particularly in response to changing events. You’ll also be expected to act as the main spokesperson for your function, speaking at, for example, local or sector events, and to the media. 

You’ll also work closely with the rest of Possible’s senior management team to cultivate and maintain a positive and supportive working culture amongst the whole workforce as well as within your own team.

Alongside, where time allows, you’ll be supported to develop further campaign and project ideas within the ‘getting around’ focus area. Where additional funding does become available you may be required to take on additional line management and project oversight responsibilities.

As a key member of the Possible team you’ll be part of a small, passionate, nimble, unique and positive organisation that cares about its people, its projects and, ultimately, the planet.

About Possible 

Our values Daring, Joy and Community guide our actions and our organisational culture. Here at Possible, we have a vision for a zero carbon Britain that has been built by and belongs to everybody. Our mission is to inspire people in the UK to take the action the climate crisis demands.

We create, build, and share ways people can take meaningful action on climate change together. We translate overwhelming climate urgency into socially just and workable proposals the public can get behind. And we do it all with a can-do attitude and stubborn optimism.

Commitment to anti-oppression

We have made a commitment to make Possible an anti-oppressive place to work. We’re doing the work to undo inequalities and oppressive systems reflected in wider society, and are an inclusive and welcoming group that wants our team mates and the communities we work with to be able to thrive.

We believe that our team and our projects should reflect the diversity of the communities they seek to serve. We particularly welcome applications from marginalised groups, especially people of colour and other ethnic minorities, people who identify as LGBTQIA, disabled people, those who are neurodivergent, people who have experienced mental health challenges and those who identify as working class or have done so in the past.

Benefits

• 35 hour full time work week.

• Flexitime and TOIL.

• 33 days paid holidays including bank holidays (pro-rata) and additionally three days at Christmas when the office is shut.

• Employer pension contribution. 

• Flexible working considered from day one.

• Learning and development plans and budget for all staff.

• Generous sick leave and pay, including paid time off for periods and menopause, gender affirming care, fertility treatment and disability leave.

• Good parental leave and pay and family friendly policies and practices.

• Up to one week (FTE) paid carer days.

• Paid volunteer and study leave.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Climate Perks - paid journey days for low carbon holiday travel.

• Headspace account (mindfulness and meditation app).

• Options to work remotely abroad.

• Employee assistance programme that includes free counselling sessions and financial advice for you and your family.

• A caring and supportive culture and lots of opportunities for team connection.

• Paid duvet days, when staff need to look after their wellbeing.

• Support and development boost fund.

• Staff discounts on selected climate friendly opportunities.

Interested?

Read the full job application pack on our website, and fill in the application form.

Deadline: 9am Wednesday 4th September

Due Diligence and Research Officer
Advancement
Full-time
Permanent
£33,368 per annum
Application deadline: 9am on Monday 2 September 2024

About the role:

The British Museum has built a reputable prospect research function which supports both Advancement and the Museum's wider management. Our research strategically harnesses information and data to drive fundraising decisions. We ensure we have the right tools, skills and networking that supports the Museum with its mission. Our internal service also includes the provision of non-philanthropic research for Trustee Business and other Museum departments.

Our research is regularly audited and designed to adhere to recommendations set out by The National Audit Office, and numerous internal policies and financial controls. As with any function, the processes in place are reviewed regularly to ensure we remain effective and compliant.

This post will focus on providing the Museum with exceptional due diligence reports. It will play a key role in supporting the work of the Advancement Operations Team.

The successful candidate will combine excellent interpersonal skills, exceptional research and prospecting skills, with a high level of accuracy and detail.

Key areas of responsibility:

• To take primary responsibility for Due Diligence for the department, including requests from senior leadership, ensuring the best possible standards are achieved.
• To provide briefing notes for key events (such as dinners) and support with researching prospects and donors for key stakeholders across the Museum.
• To champion use of the CRM database (Raiser's Edge) - taking primary responsibility for improving prospect and donor data, maintaining exceptional accuracy in the Prospect module and Notes tab on the Raiser's Edge database as well as monitor supporter data and ensure that supporters are appropriately canvassed, working with the Database Manager to devise technical solutions.
• To play an active role in ensuring supporter data compliance in accordance to the regulations specified in UK GDPR and The Fundraising Regulator.
• To assist in the training and supervision of new staff and volunteers within Advancement.
• Play an active role in greeting guests at Museum evening and breakfast events as necessary and where necessary attend events outside of general working hours (time off in lieu will be given).
• To deputise for the Research and Fundraising Priorities Manager.

Please refer to the job description for further information.

About you:

• Educated to A-level or equivalent.
• Experience as a Due Diligence Research Assistant/ Data Assistant.
• Full IT literacy, understanding of CRM databases and of the General Data Protection Regulation and Fundraising Code of Practice.
• Experience in conducting Prospect Research and Due Diligence screening and working at a charity or not for profit organisation.
• Excellent analytical and research skills with the ability to read and analyse a significant amount of data.
• Strong attention to detail, able to multi-task and improve tasks and procedures.
• Ability to work proactively and methodically to deadlines, independently or as part of a team, calm and patiently, and work out of hours (time off in lieu will be given).

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you.

The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.

Information for Applicants

Meetings Co-Ordinator

Hours: 8 hours a week. These hours are flexible and can be taken across the week with approval from the Chief Officer

Salary: £28,528.76 for 37.5 hours, £6086.08 pro rata

Holiday entitlement: You will be entitled to 25 days paid leave plus public holiday per annum pro rata

Closing date: 12pm, Monday 9th September 2024

Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney aims to promote equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from diverse candidates with the right mix of experience, skills and potential.  We will collect and process the personal data you provide on this application form and any other supporting documentation you submit in order to administer the recruitment procedure for the above role. Further information is available upon request.

Introduction to Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney

Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney is a user-led charity providing the independent voice of Carers in the way their services are designed, developed and delivered. Its vision is to ensure that unpaid Carers throughout Norfolk & Waveney are valued, recognised, and supported with equal access to a good quality of life that is not prejudiced by their caring role.

The guiding principle that informs our work is expressed in the organisational mission statement:

‘To improve the health and wellbeing of all Carers in Norfolk & Waveney; through partnership working we will ensure that the voice of Carers is heard and listened to, enabling support and services to be designed and delivered that reflect Carers’ needs and interests’.

Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney facilitates a countywide strategic partnership group and five locality network groups, all of which meet quarterly. CVN&W has a membership of over 2000 Carers and a reach extending to over 100 Carer groups countywide. The organisation is led by a board of trustees, all of whom have lived experience of caring, and who delegate day-to-day management to the Chief Officer who is supported by the Carers Voice Co-Production and Project Officer and the Membership & Administration Officer.

Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney works in partnership with the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board which provides the health and social care for Norfolk and Waveney together with statutory and voluntary organisations. We work closely with Norfolk County Council and the commissioned countywide support service for Carers, Carers Matter Norfolk.

Coproduction is central to everything we do at Carers Voice. Carers are ‘experts’ through their lived experience and Carers Voice works to ensure Carers are able to influence change regarding the services, policies and decisions that affect them and the people they care for. Coproduction is an equal relationship between people who use services and people responsible for services. Decision making is shared in planning, design, delivery and monitoring.

The role will be carried out mainly in weekday office hours and can be flexible to suit the right person. Very occasional evening and weekend work will be required. The role will predominantly involve working from home. Equipment such as mobile phone and laptop, will be supplied. We are looking at the potential of arranging in person meetings which would require some travel within Norfolk & Waveney. A mileage allowance will be paid.

Job Description

Job Title: Meetings Co-Ordinator

Company: Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney

Reporting to: Carers Voice Norfolk and Waveney Chief Officer

Accountable to: Carers Voice Norfolk and Waveney

Location: Working from home with some flexibility for face to face meetings

Hours: 8 hours a week. These hours are flexible and can be taken across the week with approval from the Chief Officer

Main purpose of the role:

We are looking for a Meetings Co-ordinator to join our team.

Are you a great communicator, with first-class organisational skills, and experience of co-ordinating meetings?

Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport, empathise and build trust with Carers from diverse backgrounds.

The Meetings Co-ordinator will lead the co-ordination and development of the five Local Carer Involvement Meetings and be responsible for facilitating/ chairing these meetings.  These meetings are an opportunity for Carers to share their experiences and to come together with practitioners to co-produce solutions to gaps in support. The role involves supporting a network of unpaid Carers in Norfolk & Waveney. You will be helping Carers to have a say on issues that matter to them; strengthening the ‘Carers Voice.’ You will play a key role in outreach, engagement and advocacy, to ensure that Carers Voices are heard.

Main Relationships:

The role will maintain effective connections with: Carers and Past Carers (individuals and groups), Co-production & Project Officer, Membership & Administration Officer, Adult Social Services Operational Business Lead and integrated health and care practitioners, service providers and user-led groups and VCSE organisations and statutory bodies such as Healthwatch Norfolk.

Tasks:

1. Networks / Community Development

1. Lead (operationally) the coordination and development of five Local Carer Involvement Meetings to give Carers a space to share their voice in the design, delivery and evaluation of services and support which affect them, ensuring Carers feel heard and supported.

2. Chair the five Local Carer Involvement Meetings quarterly, providing organisational and facilitation support, including aspects of administration (setting and distributing notes, agendas and documentation and taking forward and reporting back on actions). Minute taking will be provided by another member of staff whenever possible.

3. Develop the membership of Locality Networks to ensure good representation from Carers, Carer peer support groups, practitioners, service managers and commissioners.

4. Building networks between local services and Carers. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, social services agencies, and community organisations.

5.  Provide a quarterly report on the Local Carer Involvement Meetings to the County Wide Partnership Board and wider Integrated Care System

2. Communications & Engagement

6. Build and grow Local Carer Involvement Meetings and the Carers Voice membership

7. Support communications and promotion of the Carer Involvement Meetings and involvement opportunities locally, regionally and nationally

8. Attend events to promote Carers Voice Norfolk and Waveney and the Carers Identity Passport, signposting to support for Carers and reaching hidden and/ or Carers who are not engaged in services 

 

3. Participation

9. Support Carers to be involved in co-production activities and opportunities. 

10. Facilitate Carers to have a say in the design, delivery and evaluation of services that support Carers and those they care for through Local Carer Involvement Meetings and other services and forms of support as appropriate.

11. Support with identifying local, regional and national involvement opportunities (e.g. consultations, workshops and co-production activities), feeding information through the Local Carer involvement Meetings and Carers Voice membership, providing Carers the opportunity to have their voice heard.

4. Volunteer Recruitment and Management

12. Support the ongoing development of a ‘Carers Ambassadors’ programme. Carers Ambassadors are volunteers within Carers Voice who have personal lived experience of caring. They are members of Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney and regularly contribute to the development and design of services used by Carers within health and social care. Their experience means they are linked in and familiar with services for Carers across the County.

5.  Other

13. Proactively work with other team members to ensure co-production is embedded in all the work Carers Voice undertakes.

14. Deputise for other members of staff as required and briefed.

15. Contribute to the ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and review of the support for Carers within Norfolk and Waveney

16. Help to capture and publicise Carers Stories to raise awareness of Carers

17. Develop ways to involve and engage Carers with activities happening in the wider health and social care sector so that co-production takes place.

All Carers Voice Norfolk and Waveney post holders are responsible for:

18. Working to the policies and procedures of Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney

19. Promoting equal opportunities and respecting diversity within all aspects of their work

20. Complying with Health and Safety Regulations

21. Carrying out additional duties where appropriate which may be allocated from time to time by the Chief Officer / line manager.

Person Specification:

Experience and Qualifications:
Essential

Chairing and facilitating meetings, workshops or groups sessions and reporting back on actions progress

Coordinating and networking with local organisations and practitioners

Database management (Mailchimp, Excel, or similar)
Handling confidential and sensitive information (Data Protection Act 2018 & GDPR compliance)

Desirable

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Experience of using social media for promotion and to build networks

Volunteering/ working with Carers/ people who use services/ lived experience of Caring

Meeting/ Events promotion

 

Knowledge & Skills:

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills -written and verbal

IT Literate: use of Mailchimp/ Smart Survey, (Microsoft Office Suite)

Ability to work under pressure, prioritising and managing conflicting workloads

Desirable

Knowledge of the health and social care system locally and nationally / issues affecting Carers and the people they care for and organisations who offer support.

Creating professional social media content

Copy writing (creating accurate content tailored to target audiences, print and online)

Experience with wellness and holistic approaches

Understanding of barriers to wellbeing, including but not limited to mental health challenges, socio-economic challenges, and life transitions.

Attributes:

Essential

Reliable, professional with an empathetic approach

able to work as part of a team

Diplomacy: able to handle sensitive and confidential information

Self-motivated: ability to work independently and show initiative

Time management and ability to prioritise workload

Other requirements:

Occasional work during evenings and/or weekend (attending events)

Ability to travel throughout Norfolk & Waveney

Desirable:

Current driving licence and use of a car

Role titles: Digital Schoolhouse Programme Communications Officer

Pay: £29,000 per annum, depending upon experience. PIPs pension, bonus scheme, private medical scheme, and generous leave

Location: This is primarily a London based role. However, we offer a mixture of remote and in the office working at Black Bull Yard, 24-28 Hatton Wall, London, EC1N 8JH. This role includes regular office-based team and member related activities and occasional national travel.

Ukie is the trade body for games and interactive entertainment in the UK, with a mission to make the UK the best place in the world to make, sell, and play games and interactive entertainment.  We are an agile, not-for-profit company with a team of 20 people and owned by the industry. Ukie is an inclusive employer, and our culture supports entrepreneurship, teamwork and a can-do work ethic. We encourage you to have a look at the Ukie website to see our values and beliefs.

Ukie Education endeavours to support the next generation of industry talent from 5 – 21+ years and beyond. Under the Ukie Education umbrella sit our flagship education initiatives, Digital Schoolhouse and Student Membership alongside the Video Games Ambassadors Scheme and supporting family friendly video games through Ask About Games. Working together we aim to enable anyone with a passion for video games to flourish. We promote a fun and playful approach to education, with creativity and innovation sitting at the heart of what we do. The education team at Ukie sits across disciplines, supports our members, and works with a broad range of partners and stakeholders. This role is focussed on supporting future industry talent through our education programme Digital Schoolhouse.

Digital Schoolhouse is a nationwide programme that operates out of 91 Schoolhouses in the UK and internationally. Delivering inspirational computing and immersive careers education using a play-based learning approach to schools is the fundamental core of the programme. Our pioneering esports tournaments are the first and largest formal school-based esports tournaments in the UK. Since its inception in 2014 the programme has now supported almost 300,000 pupils.

The Programme Communications Officer plays an essential role in the smooth running of Digital Schoolhouse. The successful candidate will be the initial point of contact for teachers that are involved in the Digital Schoolhouse programme. Resolving queries, organising training events and meetups, streamlining processes, dealing with day-to-day marketing and overseeing internal and external programme communications are key aspects of this role. As the programme continues to expand the opportunities for growth for the successful candidate will too.

There are opportunities for the successful candidate to showcase and develop their teamwork, organisational skills and entrepreneurial spirit as well as co-ordinate activity whilst working with people from different backgrounds and levels of seniority. Stakeholder and relationship management are key to this role.

Ukie has a supportive work culture, actively encouraging continuing professional development for all our staff. If you are excited by the role on offer, but do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements or qualifications we encourage you to apply anyway explaining why your skills and experience make you an ideal candidate.

 

Main areas of responsibility:

1.Programme communications and operations

2. Events communications and logistics

3. Day to day marketing and communications

 

1. Programme communications and operations

§  Be first point of contact for Lead Teachers involved in the delivery of the programme.

§  Lead on organising and executing annual Schoolhouse recruitment campaign from January – May; schedule interviews with candidates, the programme director and the academic selection panel.

§  Organise and support Regional Leads and their school clusters, manage the quality assurance process and co-ordinate regular Regional Huddle meetings.

§  Lead on teacher communications including but not limited to; event comms, bursary comms, opportunities, general reminders, collecting paperwork etc.

§  Maintain the Schoolhouse CRM and ensure teacher and Schoolhouse records are up to date.

§  Maintain the DSH website including creating teacher logins and Schoolhouse web profiles, helping teachers with web support, and carrying out general website maintenance.

§  Termly reporting and analysis of external programme communications. Including successful leads generated through social media marketing and campaigns, revenue generation activities etc.

§  Work with the DSH team to effectively implement the delivery of an ever-expanding programme.

2. Event Communications & Logistics

§  Lead on organising, planning, and executing teacher training days (Playful Computing Conference and Ingenuity Days).

§  Ensure paperwork for CPD accreditation is completed and processed.

§  Produce pre and post event communications, including Eventbrite and webpages as well as follow up emails and support.

§  Provide general event support – work with the wider Digital Schoolhouse team to organise shipments, event materials and supporting marketing materials for DSH events.

§  Co-ordinate and market careers competitions that are run as part of the annual Digital Schoolhouse esports tournaments.

3. Day-to-day Marketing and Communications

§  Work with the Senior Project Manager and the wider Ukie Communications team to manage social media activity and track engagement across all social channels, X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

§  Design, plan and deliver a social media fund raising campaign for the programme.

§  Curate the DSH Education newsletter monthly.

§  Run the One Minute Mentor (OMM) careers resource including editing and uploading videos and curating the OMM playlist on YouTube (and the DSH website).

§  Work with the Senior Project Manager to curate monthly blogs and news content for the DSH website.

§  Design assets where appropriate for marketing purposes, using Adobe Photoshop / InDesign / Canva etc.

§  Oversee consistent and accurate use of Digital Schoolhouse and partner branding in all external communications.

Desired experience and qualities:

§  Ideal for someone who is looking to develop their experience in communications and marketing including social media and design.

§  Excellent communication skills, including written, planning and analytical along with verbal communication and listening skills.

§  Excellent organisation and time management skills; methodical, detail oriented and flexible in approach to work, maintaining a high level of accuracy.

§  Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and the ability to work on new systems.

§  Proactive with the ability to work independently as well as within a team.

§  Proven experience of asset design and development.

§  Proven experience of social media management, marketing and campaigns.

§  Proven experience in a communications related role.

§  A creative thinker who can think outside the box.

§  An entrepreneurial mindset who has the ability to critically evaluate existing processes and innovate and improve upon them.

Other information:

Working hours are Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm and there is an expectation that some evening and weekend work will be required to attend events as the business requires. Ukie supports remote working, but there is an expectation of regular visits to the office.

This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.

About us

We are the UK’s student mental health charity. We challenge the higher education sector, health sector, and government to work with students when making decisions that impact them, and make them accountable for prioritising student mental health. In collaboration with students, we show sector professionals what effective student mental health looks like, and bridge the gap between students and the communities around them to ensure their voices are always heard. 

By creating and curating resources, stories and tools, we empower students to build their own mental health toolkit to support themselves and their peers through university life and beyond. We want to empower and inspire students to use their voice to share their stories and advocate for themselves. 

We are seeking a dynamic Fundraising Officer to join our team!

If you are a recent graduate/school leaver or an individual looking to start your career in the charity sector and learn about fundraising, this opportunity is for you—no previous fundraising experience required.

If you have transferable skills in relationship-building, written and verbal communication and data handling, and you're eager to build a career in the charity sector, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and passion could be a perfect fit for driving our mission forward!

About the role:
 

As a Fundraising Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation. You will be at the forefront of our fundraising efforts, building and nurturing relationships with supporters, planning fundraising campaigns, and helping to ensure our financial sustainability. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on a cause you believe in.

Contract: fixed-term for 18 months with a potential to extend
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week -flexible and consolidated working arrangements available
Start date: November 2024

Responsibilities: 

• Provide excellent supporter care and communication to help fundraisers reach targets and retain corporate partners and donors.
• Collaborate with the fundraising and wider Student Minds team to achieve fundraising objectives.
• Encourage fundraising and donations through regular communications and manage time-bound campaigns.
• Conduct research into new fundraising prospects in collaboration with the Fundraising and Development Manager and the Partnerships Manager.
• Manage supporter newsletters, including writing content and increasing distribution and engagement.
• Handle incoming enquiries regarding donations and fundraising activities and update supporter data in the charity database.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for community and corporate fundraising activities and events.
• Assist with strategic decision-making, ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, and support website content development.

For a more detailed job description and person specification please refer to our Recruitment pack which is available in the document section below.

Why work for us?

• Meaningful Mission: Join a team committed to ensuring no Student should be held back by their mental health.  
• Nurturing employee wellbeing is central to our culture. That's why we provide each team member with 10% wellbeing time, approximately 3.5 hours a week, to invest in activities such as gym sessions, yoga, extended lunch breaks, or simply taking a rejuvenating walk. Join us and experience a workplace where your health and happiness are valued.
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: We value diversity and inclusion, and we actively promote equity in our recruitment process. We use priority interview scheme for candidates from ethnically diverse backgrounds and employ blind shortlisting techniques to ensure fairness and eliminate discrimination.
• Transparent Recruitment Process: Instead of collecting CVs, we use an application form to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all.

How to apply?

1. Download the recruitment pack in the document section, where you’ll find more information about the role including responsibilities and person specifications. 
2. Complete the Equality Monitoring Form.  
3. Download and complete our application form which is available in the document section below. 
4. Upload your completed application form. 

Application deadline: 22nd September
Interviews: 3rd October 

Student Minds is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.