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Ambitious College is an independent specialist day college dedicated to supporting autistic young people aged 16 – 25 years old. Our educational approach focuses on the individual at all times.

We are thrilled to invite a passionate Lecturer / Post 16 teacher to join our innovative and nurturing education community on a 1 year Maternity Cover.

Location: CONEL College, N15 4FY (Tottenham, London)

Salary: Circa £36,000

Type: Maternity Cover, full time (37.5 hours per week)

Start date for role: October half term 2024

Ending date for role: October half term 2025

Why join us?

• Term time only role and paid across 52 weeks
• The role itself is very rewarding both through the freedom of creativity and seeing first hand, our learners develop and progress through their goals and aspirations.
• Excellent CPD including a wide-range of in house and external training courses.
• You will have the support of a wider transdisciplinary team that includes full-time Occupational and Speech and Language Therapists as well as BCBA qualified Behaviour Analysts.
• Annual staff recognition awards.
• Cycle to work scheme up to £5000.
• Season ticket loans.
• A wide range of wellness programmes including: virtual yoga & zumba classes, running club, art & cooking classes online. 
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
• Access to physiotherapy.

About Ambitious College:

At Ambitious College, we are on a mission to empower learners with diverse needs to achieve their fullest potential. We believe that every young person attending Ambitious College deserves a fulfilling, happy and rewarding life. Our educational approach focuses on the individual at all times. Our learners, numbering up to 10 per class, are remarkable individuals who are mostly pre-verbal or rely on assistive communication systems to express their thoughts and needs.

About the role:

As a Lecturer with us, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering creative and person-centered lessons. Your teaching will revolve around our unique learners who are currently engaged with the pre-entry national curriculum framework. Within this framework, you'll have the opportunity to embed functional Math and English skills seamlessly throughout the curriculum.

Your role as a Lecturer:

• Provide excellent delivery, teaching and course leadership to learners across Ambitious College
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of the young people we support
• Work with learners to ensure they receive a service that delivers the outcomes specified in their individualised learning, person-centred plans
• Prepare and deliver schemes of work, lesson plans, assignments and assessments in line with departmental and awarding body requirements
• Work collaboratively with allied health professionals as part of a trans-disciplinary team

Closing Date for role: Sunday 8th of September 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th of September 2024

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We 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 age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to lead and develop our events programme – developing, promoting and delivering a range of events that maximises income and drives supporter engagement. This new role is crucial in providing a seamless service for the charity to be able to cultivate relationships, secure income and raise its profile through well delivered events.

As the Events Senior Executive, you will be instrumental in planning and delivering events, developing the exciting and engaging activities alongside a group of dedicated colleagues. The range of events that this role will be running will be varied and will need to be run smoothly, in a timely manner and deliver on the agreed aims. As a charity connected to Roald Dahl, we also believe we have the licence to do things differently to others, so having a creative flair would be a bonus! This role centres on delivering events that forge strong and meaningful relationships with new and existing supporters and stakeholders. The Senior Executive will explore innovative methods to deliver events to the right audiences through targeted campaigns, significantly contributing to the fundraising efforts of the organisation.

Responsibilities to Include:

- To deliver a programme of cultivation, stewardship and fundraising events, identified by Head of Fundraising and Communications.

- To project manage each event, schedule and chair the project team meetings, and collaborate with your colleagues using a project management tool.

- To work with a range of third-party suppliers critical to each event success such as venues, technical etc.

- To develop event guest lists and co-ordinate invites using our CRM system (Beacon), monitor RSVP’s and ensure excellent guest correspondence.

- To work with the communications and marketing team to develop event invites that help to grow supporter engagement

- Prepare and manage event risk assessments

- Ensure that all stakeholders are effectively briefed prior to the event.

- Co-ordinate and manage budgets, develop feasibility reports and be able to feedback on ROI and event review.

- Lead on delivery of event, point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring success on the day.

- Ensure that thorough project debrief takes place so that learnings can be recorded to provide insight for future decision making.

DOTW UK has a small, high-performing and dynamic services team dedicated to delivering high quality, person-centred healthcare in a fast-paced environment, ensuring exceptional personal and team performance.

We are looking for an Outreach Senior Caseworker with experience of delivering effective advocacy on behalf of people from marginalised communities. This role will  play a key role in the delivery of services that will support equal access to primary medical services for people seeking asylum in contingency accommodation in Northeast London. The outreach service will offer initial health and social assessments, urgent care, and will facilitate GP registration and, and support access to wider healthcare and support services within the area through direct referrals and signposting, and coordination with other local services and partners.

As part of DOTWs Services team, you will support the service by proactively promoting DOTW’s service at individual accommodation sites, providing social assessments for residents and their dependents, escalating health issues of any immediate concern, and support responses to urgent health and/or safeguarding concerns. As part of a culture of best practice, you will ensure adherence to DotW policies and will provide support resolving complex cases, deploying your demonstrative experience delivering person-centred, compassionate care and/or advice and support to people seeking asylum or from other excluded communities.

You will lead by example, demonstrating effective advocacy, coordination, and multi-tasking skills, The role requires emotional agility, and resilience, especially when dealing with complex situations such as mental health crises, trafficking, and homelessness, where you will draw on your experience to manage complex situations calmly and compassionately. You will be someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and be able to work productively and constructively within a close-knit team by demonstrating an open and responsive attitude and using your excellent communication skills.

You will have strong IT skills and ideally a driving licence to be able to support us to deliver our services in our dedicated mobile clinic vans. You will have the skills to work independently and manage your own and volunteers' health and safety, sometimes working alone.

You will be supported by an experienced team, regular line management, and clinical supervision. Skills in Basic Life Support, First Aid, safeguarding, mental health management, and trauma-informed approaches will be provided.

Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply. 

For more information on the role, including a person specification, please refer to the role profile. 

Closing Date:

Wednesday 11th September at 9am.

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit your CV & Covering Letter on the link provided with the following details:

- Why you would be interested in the role

- Contract length – 6 or 12 months

Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Interview dates TBC.

Applications which do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience, and competencies will not be shortlisted. 

Funded by Lambeth Council as part of its cost of living response in the borough, we are looking for an experienced generalist adviser able to deliver advice services to clients onsite at our main office and at various outreach locations, mainly in debt, benefits and housing

You will join a small, friendly team of staff and volunteers providing high-quality advice to persons in need. You will be supported through regular supervision and training. Your salary will be £33,444. The post is funded for one-year initially, however we intend seeking further funding during this term as we consider this post to be a high strategic priority for the Centre and of significant value to the clients who will benefit from it

BAC is a dynamic independent advice centre based in London with core specialist services in Housing, Benefits, and Debt. We also provide extensive pro bono legal services through our award-winning Online Legal Clinic in areas including Crime, Family, Employment and a wide range of litigation matters. We provide a range of generalist, outreach and specialist project services such as legal advice to persons living in the private rented sector

Join us as a Volunteer Project Officer at the MND Association on a 12-month Fixed Term contract and help shape the future of our volunteer initiatives.

You'll play a pivotal role in enhancing our volunteering opportunities, ensuring that our diverse range of volunteers have a rewarding experience. You will develop and deliver projects from start to finish to ensure that the efforts of our volunteers have a meaningful impact on people living with and affected by Motor Neurone Disease.

Your responsibilities will include planning, coordinating, and delivering volunteer projects that align with our organisational goals. You'll collaborate with internal teams to gather project requirements, develop helpful project plans, and carry out the work to successfully deliver the projects. Throughout the project lifecycle, you'll keep volunteers, employees, and other stakeholders informed and engaged, ensuring transparency and a shared sense of purpose.

Beyond project delivery, you'll develop strong relationships with external partners, bringing together the right people and resources to advance our volunteering initiatives at both local and national levels.

You'll also take charge of monitoring and evaluating the impact of our volunteer projects. By implementing effective systems, gathering feedback, and identifying areas for improvement, you'll help us continually refine our approach to volunteer involvement. Regular reporting on project outcomes will keep our stakeholders informed and highlight the difference your work is making.

If you're someone who thrives on driving positive change and enjoys working in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to make a real difference in the lives of those living with MND. 

Hybrid Working Expectations: 1 day per week office attendance

(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.)

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to supporting our employees' needs. We are open to part-time applications and job shares. If you are looking for flexibility, please clearly indicate your preferred working arrangement in your supporting statement.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 2nd September.

What are we looking for?

An individual with experience working on people focused projects who can bring our volunteer projects to life. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, as you'll be working closely with a variety of stakeholders, including volunteers, employees, and external partners.

You should be highly organised, able to manage your time effectively, and comfortable working collaboratively with teams across the organisation. Experience in building and maintaining positive relationships is key, as is the ability to solve problems creatively and adapt to changing project needs.

Above all, you should share our commitment to the values of the MND Association and be motivated to make a meaningful impact.

For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.

Our Benefits

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
• Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
• Life assurance
• Confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
• BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Adverts may be closed early, or interviews arranged once sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.

Sponsorship: If you require sponsorship for this role, you must clearly declare this with/on your application form so that we can consider whether you meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship, either as a skilled worker or new entrant.

Reasonable Adjustments and Alternative Applications: Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview please contact us for support.

To provide an inclusive application process, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form.

Recruitment Agencies: We work hard to fill our roles directly and request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.

Job Title: Project Officer

Position Type: Paid/Full time

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Based at: School Food Matters, The Bridge, 7b Parkshot, London TW9 2RD

Working Hours: 5 days a week, 9am-5pm (some flexibility required to attend breakfast and after school clubs) 

Salary: £31,138 FTE

Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days. Holidays must be taken during school holidays

Pension: School Food Matters matches pension contributions at 5% of pensionable earnings

Contract: Temporary – 12 months

Background to School Food Matters

School Food Matters (SFM) exists to teach children about food and to improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully funded food education programmes to schools. Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy.

Healthy Zones programme

Healthy Zones supports primary, secondary and special schools to create a food environment that puts young people's health centre stage. We are working with schools to develop food policies and to improve the food served in their breakfast and after school clubs. The programme uses a whole school approach through hands-on engagement with students, staff, kitchen teams, governors and parents.

Job Purpose

· To promote, develop and deliver the Healthy Zones programme across schools in Southwark and Lambeth

· Support with the expansion of the Healthy Zones programme across other regions in England

Key Tasks include:

•  Recruit schools to take part in Healthy Zones
• Complete food audits in schools looking across the whole school day (training provided)
• Develop and deliver healthy after school club and breakfast club modules (convene working groups in schools, run simple food preparation engagement sessions (training provided), empower student voice, build relationships with the after-school club staff)
• Develop food policy improvements in schools in our six key areas by building relationships with staff, and engaging students, parents and governors
• Build relationships and work closely / maintain relationships with teachers, teaching assistants, cooks and senior leaders in primary and secondary schools in Lambeth and Southwark to improve the food they offer their students
• Build and support relationships with contacts in partner organisations/LAs, and deliver training where necessary
• Collecting data and maintaining accurate records relating to the programme in Airtable
• Work closely with our Evaluation Manager to complete all monitoring and evaluation
• Gather content for our website and social media platforms
• Keep Programme Manager fully updated on progress

• Keeping up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

• Contribute to the smooth-running of SFM at this time of growth
• Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times
• The Project Officer will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time.  Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!

 Person specification

 Essential  

· Excellent administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail

· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email

· Experience of building relationships with partner organisations and individuals 

· Comfortable engaging with variety of audiences (students, school staff and parents), incl. writing and responding to email, conducting telephone, virtual and face to face meetings, and running workshops 

· Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed

· Self-motivated and optimistic with a can-do attitude

Desirable  

·Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation

·Experience of working in education

·       An interest in food education and children’s health

Spitfire Advice & Support Services Ltd is one of the foremost advice and advocacy community organisations in Birmingham and we are currently looking for an extraordinary person to join our organisation. 

We are seeking to appoint a Money Advice Case Worker with extensive experience of welfare benefits, debt advice and the relief of poverty.  Holding an IMA (Institute of Money Advisers’) qualification or recent GGDA (Giving Good Debt Advice) training will be essential.

We need to appoint someone who will understand and work with the clients who access our services, who are often vulnerable with multiple and complex needs and who will also work well as part of the team.  Based in Castle Vale our clients are from the Castle Vale Ward and the North East of Birmingham with some clients coming from the wider Birmingham area.  We are embedded in the local community and are passionate about improving the lives of the families, young and older people who reach to us for support.  We work hard to remove barriers, reduce isocial solation and increase financial inclusion for all our clients.

The appointee will need to have extensive experience of Legal Services Commission casework in the context of the Advice Quality Standard and will have worked in a target driven environment but who will also understand that people will always be our priority.  

Key Job purpose/Core Duties:

a) The delivery to AQS standard of the core Money Advice (benefit and debt casework) Service. This may be via telephone, MS Teams, email or face to face.

b) The provision of advocacy and court representation at tribunals or other statutory bodies as appropriate.

c) Taking client instructions; this may include, but is not limited to; drafting letters/emails to the client and third parties, preparing financial statements and negotiating with third parties.

d) Ensuring income maximisation through the take up of appropriate welfare benefits.

e) The support, with other team members/volunteers, of the delivery of the service on an outreach basis if required.

f) Working to targets to ensure that we meet all our contractual obligations.

g) Managing own caseload, opening and closing cases appropriately and carrying out reviews as required by AQS and the Head of Advice.

h) Maintain accurate case and client records using our digital case management system and for purpose of continuity of client casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and reporting preparation to AQS standards.

i) Ensuring that all casework meets AQS standards and complies with Money Advice Team Procedural Manual.

j) The maintenance of records and other data ensuring that it is up to date and accurate; either paper records (as required by Tribunal cases) or on our digital casework management system.

k) Ensuring that all confidential information is handled in line with the company’s Confidentiality Policy and GDPR Policy.

l) Carrying out other tasks as requested by the Head of Advice Service in support of the delivery of the project.

m) The implementation and maintenance of systems and procedures as required by your role.

n) Assist clients with related problems where they form an integral part of their case and refer to external agencies as appropriate.

Brief Summary of offer:

Tenure: We are offering a full time 2-year fixed term contract.

Hybrid Working: 35-hour week 3 days working from home / 2 days office based.

Annual Leave: 35 days (27 company days + 8 statutory Bank Holiday days per annum

Corporate Partnerships Executive, an excellent opportunity to join a Social Welfare Charity, based in the West End.

• Salary: £34,500 per annum. 
• Hybrid: 2 days a week office based, 3 days from home.

Due to the success of the Corporate Team, this is a newly created role and a great time to join this team!

Do you have experience working in Corporate or Major Donor Fundraising as part of a fundraising team, and are now looking to further your skills in Corporate Fundraising? Then this is the role for you!  

As the Corporate Partnerships Executive, you will work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager, providing a central role to the team, helping to continue the growth of partnerships and income.

With the support of the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will help to engage with both existing and prospective corporate supporters, and also manage your own portfolio of donors. Key areas of responsibilty: 

• Support with the delivery of reporting and communications to existing corporate partners.
• Manage relationships with selected corporate partners, helping to develop and delivering on partnership plans.
• Identify and research prospective corporate supporters, to help build a strong pipeline of potential supporters.
• Identify opportunities to add value to existing supporters and increase income.
• With the support of the Corporate Partnerships Manager, engage prospective supporters.
• Assist on projects, including events and research.

To be successful as the Corporate Fundraising Executive, you will have previous skills, knowledge and experiences within the following areas:  

• Ideally previous experience of working within or supporting a Corporate or Major Donor Fundraising team, or within a similar fundraising role and looking to transfer your skills to Corporate Fundraising.
• You will have excellent written and oral communication skills and able to interact and work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent research and administrative skills, along with experience and knowledge of CRM databases.

Key information:

• Salary: £34,500 per annum.
• Hybrid: 2 days a week office based, 3 days from home.

Angela Mann Recruitment' is a specialist Charity & NFP Recruitment Agency, with extensive experience and knowledge of working within the sector. We match individuals to roles based on the required skills and experiences requested to fulfil a position, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Head of HR & Operations

Are you a dynamic and organised leader, ready to inspire and support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers? 

If you’re excited about using your professional experience to make a difference to young people, this could be the perfect role for you!

This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of HR & Operations to become part of the Senior Leadership Team at a new Youth Zone where no two days are ever the same!

As an equal opportunities’ employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.  The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Position: Head of HR & Operations

Location: Grimsby

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 (dependent upon experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the OnSide Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 16th September

First stage interviews (in person in Grimsby): Daytime Tuesday 1st October

Young People Panel including a virtual tour of a Youth Zone (in person in Grimsby): Evening of Tuesday 8th October

About the Role

We’re looking for someone who can juggle multiple roles, tackle new challenges daily, and make a real impact on the lives of young people and the community.  We need someone who can roll up their sleeves and embrace each new day with a positive attitude.

The Head of HR & Operations role is a key position within a Youth Zone, you’ll wear lots of different hats, leading and managing the back-office functions, overseeing monthly payroll administration to serving as the secretariat for the Board of Trustees.  It’s up to you to ensure the team deliver the best possible service to the thousands of young people who rely on them.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the Youth Zone and make a real impact!

Before the Youth Zone opens and during its construction, there will be elements of hybrid working in place and opportunities to visit Youth Zones across the Network.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced and professional operational manager with HR expertise, who is passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives and thrives in a fast-paced, varied environment.

You will have experience of:

• General HR functions, including HR practices, procedures and policies.
• Basic accounts work and/or payroll
• Working in a senior administrative roles within a busy office environment
• Operational management & line management responsibility for a large, varied staff team
• Managing budgets
• Providing support at Board or Chief Executive level
• Working with external stakeholders and partners, e.g. contracts, service agreements, commissioning

To apply, you will be asked to submit a CV and cover letter via the company website.

About the Organisation

This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Grimsby, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025.

The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this.  Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter.  The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application. 

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include HR, Human Resources, Personnel, HR Manager, Human Resources Manager, Personnel Manager, HR and Operations Manager, Human Resources and Operations Manager, Personnel and Operations Manager, HR and Finance Manager, Operations, Finance.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Location: Kogi state, Nigeria

Contract: 2-year Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

About the role

Sightsavers has an opportunity for an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to join our Kogi state and NTDs Programme Management team, where they will be responsible for all programme implementation and monitoring and evaluation, according to a detailed plan guided by standard protocols for NTDs. The post holder will ensure that information from monitoring, evaluation and other assessments are actively used to inform and adjust project implementation.

As the M&E Officer you will be responsible for actively sharing and using information emerging from evaluation/review, adjustment of interventions and implementation of recommendations. They will also be responsible for actively seeking and providing feedback on NTDs control and submission of all required NTD control deliverables.

Further duties and responsibilities include:

• Support the NTD programme team to develop a detailed programme monitoring plan and jointly use it to guide programme management.
• Support the NTDs programme team to monitor and implement appropriate actions to improve efficiency and quality of project implementation.
• Work with the programme team and other collaborating agencies to ensure that lessons of sound practice are documented and disseminated.
• Facilitate and participate in regular monitoring of on-going programme activities in close coordination with the Programme Officer.
• Work with key stakeholders and undertake regular visits to LGAs and communities to oversee and ensure quality and efficiency of monitoring activities.
• Assist the NTD managers, technical managers and Kogi State Ministry of Health in disseminating information on NTD activities, studies, research and lessons learned at National and State level.
• Represent the programme office on monitoring and evaluation issues at relevant state ministries and other agencies.

As the ideal candidate you will possess a background in managing an integrated NTDs programme in Nigeria, have experience of developing and managing public health programmes, and hold technical knowledge of one or more of the five leading NTDs.

Further requirements include:

• Experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• Extensive working experience in a similar role, ideally in an INGO setting.
• Working experience or a first degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in database management systems for an integrated programme.
• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of light to moderately complex projects.
• Ability to understand and work with project budgets, forecasts and reports.
• Programme management skills.
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the for full details. 

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please your CV and answer the application questions via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

We anticipate that interviews will take place during the week commencing 26 August 2024, and the evaluation process will include an oral interview to be completed by shortlisted candidates.

Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

Closing date: 18 August 2024

As a global equal opportunities employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. Our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and we will actively promote the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Who we are?

Our vision is a world where difference is valued, and diversity is celebrated. A world where everyone has the same rights, freedoms, choices, and opportunities.

Surrey Coalition of Disabled People is an innovative organisation that is led by disabled people working together to achieve our vision.

Introduction to the role

The Coalition recently registered as a charity (December 2023). With our new registered status we’re keen to build our fundraising capability by recruiting for our very first fundraising role!

To date our fundraising has been limited to trusts and grants as well as local authority funding. We’re now looking to expand on this to help us reach and support even more Disabled people and those living with long term health conditions in Surrey.

Purpose of the role

The role will develop our fundraising strategy for the charity and manage Surrey Coalition of Disabled People’s fundraising activity including community grants, individual, corporate and legacy fundraising.

Main responsibilities

The main responsibilities are listed below.

• Work with Senior Leadership Team to develop, deliver, and monitor a fundraising strategy

• Research and evaluate new grant funding opportunities, co-ordinate the submission of high quality bids, and manage reporting requirements.

• Develop and steward excellent relationships with donors, trusts, foundations and corporates to ensure a diverse range of income streams.

• Research and implement fundraising events

• Set up and deliver a legacy fundraising programme.

• Collaborate with the Finance Manager and CEO to ensure accurate budgeting and financial reporting of our grants

• Carry out further tasks requested and agreed with the CEO, appropriate to the role and grade of the job.

• Work with Senior Leadership to develop an Individual Giving and Acquisition strategy that drives growth for individual giving across multi-channel campaigns and initiatives.

We are looking for someone with:

· Experience of all fundraising methods (E)

· Excellent organisation and planning skills (E)

· Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a range of formats and with a variety of audiences (E)

· Excellent strategic planning skills and able to balance competing priorities (E)

· Experience and knowledge of working with people who are Disabled or living with a long-term health condition and/or carers (D)

· Good level of computer literacy including all Microsoft packages with experience of using a range of databases (E)

· A good level of self-motivation and able to work on own initiative (E)

· Confident presentation skills (D)

· The ability to work safely from home and willingness to do so OR the ability to work from our office in Burpham (E)

· Live within Surrey or nearby (E)

· An understanding of GDPR and adult safeguarding principles (D)

Other requirements

Values: To uphold the values and beliefs of the Organisation

Equality and Diversity: To work inclusively with a diverse range of members and stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity

Health, Safety and Welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety of self and others

This role requires the successful applicant to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Baring Check.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community and value diversity.

Role Overview: This part-time role involves recruiting, raising awareness, and encouraging new volunteer hosts to support homeless young people in Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Tewkesbury.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver presentations and host information sessions.
• Conduct outreach and attend events.
• Collaborate with local organizations.
• Support volunteer engagement and awareness efforts.

Skills Required:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• IT proficiency.
• Ability to deliver tailored workshops.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving license, access to a car, and business insurance.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Contract Details:

• 6-month contract, subject to funding review.
• Part-time (10-15 hours/week) at £20/hour.
• Hybrid work with one office visit per week.

Detailed Responsibilities: Work with the Volunteer Engagement Officer to recruit and increase volunteers. Plan and deliver engaging workshops tailored to diverse audiences. Partner with local organizations to reach potential volunteers. Develop and distribute materials to promote volunteering and evaluate outreach activities to improve effectiveness.

About You: You should have strong verbal and written communication skills, be well-organized, and capable of planning and delivering informative sessions. IT proficiency and a passion for helping homeless young people are essential. A full UK driving license, access to a car, and business insurance are required.

Additional Notes: Align with Gloucestershire Nightstop’s values of justice and equality for homeless young people. Successful candidates will undergo a DBS check. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged. Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is essential.

Join Gloucestershire Nightstop to help create a brighter future for young people in Gloucestershire!

For full details please see attached job description.

Director – Horse Rangers Association

The Horse Rangers Association (Hampton Court) (HRA) is a young people’s charity, supporting personal development by teaching the management and riding of horses.  It also works to encourage and develop young people and adults with disabilities who participate in our Riding for the Disabled (RDA) lessons during the week.The organisation has just celebrated its 70th anniversary.  It is led by our Director, who reports to our board of trustees, and is based at the Bushy Park Stockyard.  The work with young people is delivered by a senior volunteer team mainly at weekends, supported by the Stable Manager and her staff team, with organisation and back up support by the  office team.  The charity looks after 25 horses, and teaches riding and horse husbandry, to our 300 Ranger members. 

Our Director is retiring this autumn after six successful years and we are looking to appoint his successor.  The salary is £55k - £65k, with a range of other benefits and the option of flexible hours working.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES OF JOB

Leadership

● Developing and setting future strategic direction to ensure that the charity evolves and remains both relevant and financially stable in today’s environment.
● Management of Office and Stable teams, providing leadership and support to both.
● Building strong working relationships between the Stable staff, Riding for the Disabled Volunteers, Officers, parents, donors and members of the HRA, and Trustees.
● Acts as an ambassador for the HRA organisation when organising and leading on HRA key activities and events throughout the year.
● Working to create a highly motivated team that works together to achieve shared goals, developing budgets and plans, conducting appraisals and providing coaching.
● Continuously develop and improve systems and processes undertaken by the HRA team, ensuring particularly the maximisation of membership and fundraising income.
● Ensuring the highest standard of safeguarding when working with children.

Fundraising Strategy

● Leading on the development of the HRA to achieve a long term fundraising strategy in line with the vision and values of HRA.
● Developing and implementing a clear fundraising strategy to secure ongoing funding, including identification of new areas of growth, work programme opportunities and diverse funding streams.
● Developing publicity and marketing tools (including digital) to maximise fundraising income.
● Building, maintaining, and overseeing the stewardship of key stakeholder relationships throughout the year.
● Preparing the annual fundraising plan to ensure that HRA is financially secure and able to achieve its objectives in the future.

Communications and Events Management

● Developing and implementing a communications plan to ensure publicity and marketing of fundraising activities throughout the year.
● Encouraging and actively engaging in positive cross-communications between Stable staff, Senior Volunteers, RDA Volunteers and weekend members.
● Keeping staff, members and Trustees informed of events throughout the year.
● Seeking, listening and responding to the views and ideas of staff and members.

Estate Management

● Ensuring all aspects of maintenance are managed, liaising with appropriate services.
● Developing and managing strong working relationships with key stakeholders in estate management, while reviewing the future needs of the charity including possible future sites.

Performance

● Has high performance expectations that are transferred into clear measurable targets.
● Continually monitoring performance against targets and communicating this to trustees.
● Consistently achieving performance targets and celebrating successes with teams.

General

● Demonstrating a commitment to own personal and professional development and to developing and coaching others .
● Championing diversity and equality in all aspects of service delivery and people management.
● Committing to the wellbeing of staff and actively promoting HRA Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies.

If you have a passion for charity work and feel you have the experience to lead this charity forward into its next phase please send a CV via Quick Apply.

Charity People are partnering with IRM - Institute of Risk Management to recruit a new Exams Executive.

"IRM are the leading professional body for Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). Providing globally recognised qualifications and training, publishing Thought Leadership and running insightful events, all of which are underpinned by our professional standards, defining the requirements risk managers need to meet."

This is a predominantly home-based / remote position with a requirement to work from the London office for two days per week in the initial induction period.

Role: Education Administrator

Salary: £30,000

You and your team will play a key role in supporting IRM's Members and third-party partners across the IRM examinations programme.

Main duties include:

• Liaison with third party suppliers, in relation to test centres and preparing multiple choice questions and assessment forms.
• Support candidates with test centre bookings and enquiries.

• Supporting examiners with passwords, deadlines and other queries.
• Assisting in the preparation of exam materials, meetings, data and reports.
• Process applications for assessment review, feedback and appeals.
• Input examination and assessment data onto the membership database.
• Process, collate and despatch examination results to students.
• Support candidates with assessment related queries.

• Answer incoming telephone calls and general emails.
• Attend IRM events, as required.

About you:

You will have administration experience and possess a high digital literacy and confidence in using Microsoft Office packages.
You will have the ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines efficiently.
You will demonstrate a high standard of communication skills, including written, verbal, and listening, and will be capable of working accurately with excellent attention to detail.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply without delay as we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Closing date: ASAP

Start: ASAP

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.