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Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity who work in partnership with children, young people and adults with a disability and their carers to deliver flexible services within the community designed to improves of disabled people. An exciting opportunity exists for a Finance  Officer to join the team. As Finance Officer, you will manage and coordinate monthly reporting, budgeting and reforecast processes. You will also provide back-office services such as accounts payable, collection and payroll along with some admin duties relating to HR and Trustees regulation. This is a full-time, permanent role located in Lambeth.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will be AAT qualified and have previous supervisory experience. Experience in QuickBooks and Excel is essential for this role. You will be familiar with audits, invoices and budget preparations. You will have excellent organisational skills and will be able to handle time-sensitive tasks as part of the admin HR services. Previous experience of working for a charity is also essential for this role.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.

Scripture Union is passionate about seeing a new generation of children and young people have a vibrant, personal faith in Jesus. We are seeking a creative and innovative Senior Content Developer to work in partnership with key staff across the Movement. This person will create, curate, test and develop high quality mission-focused content primarily for those working with children, young people and the wider church. They will also provide line management support to the Content Developers, and equip, coach and guide those in these roles.

 The successful candidate will:

• Develop high quality content in consultation with the wider Scripture Union England and Wales.
• Uphold and champion high editorial and theological standards in all areas of work 
• Work alongside the Head of Development Hub to provide training in relevant aspects of content development to the wider movement. 
• Develop content that responds to current national research, trends, mission needs and opportunities relating to children and young people.
• Create and manage project specific budgets as agreed with the Head of Development Hub.
• Provide effective and empowering line-management support and project focused coaching to the Content Developer (s), enabling them to excel in their role.

If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, in the first instance please send your CV and a covering letter to our HR Officer. Your CV should include a list of the products, print and digital, you have developed over the last five years, explaining your role and where the original idea came from. Please also give specific details of your line management experience, including size of team you managed and in what context.

We will contact shortlisted candidates to ask them to complete an application form ahead of interview. For more details, please visit our website and download an application pack.

We provide a range of benefits to reward our employees which includes: 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days to volunteer on a Scripture Union event. Group pension scheme, with up to 12% employer contribution. Life insurance (death in service) and permanent health insurance (PHI), and free Bible reading notes.

*This role is based at Scripture Union’s Offices in Milton Keynes, with the opportunity for hybrid working in line with our policy. If you have any questions about this role, please contact , HR Officer by e-mail and they will call you back.

Closing date: Monday 2nd September 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 18th September 2024

Interview location: Trinity House, Opal Court, Opal Drive,  Milton Keynes, MK15 0DF

The Movement takes Safeguarding seriously. This role will require an Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and have an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies.

We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.

We are looking for a highly experienced and creative leader to join as Head of Fundraising at the Huntington’s Disease Association. The successful candidate will be dynamic, experienced, and have a proven record as a fundraiser. You will be an inspirational leader and communicator with excellent networking skills.

It is hybrid role, working from our Central Office in Liverpool for a minimum of three days per week. 

The Head of Fundraising is responsible for overseeing the strategic management of the charity’s fundraising, ensuring financial growth and stability. You will lead and develop the fundraising function, and have line management responsibility for the fundraising team who generates the funds needed to ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation’s services. This essential role will enable the charity to secure the necessary financial resources to support the charity’s ambitions to meet the needs of anyone affected by Huntington’s disease.

To be successful in this role you will have a strong understanding of professional fundraising as well as relevant experience of building beneficial relationships with corporates. You will have experience of managing teams and an in-depth knowledge of budget development and management.

The charity is seeking to increase all areas of income, including significantly developing our engagement and interaction with corporates, while increasing our success with individual giving, events and trusts and foundations, as well as developing new approaches to attract major donors. You will lead in the creation, development, and implementation of both the fundraising strategy and the fundraising ambitions within the organisation’s strategy. 

You will have the knowledge to build on our excellent supporter engagement, the skills to build beneficial relationships, a passion for innovation and a creative flair to bring new ideas and lead in shaping the exciting future of fundraising at the Huntington’s Disease Association.

As a member of the executive team, you will work closely with the Chief Executive and other Heads of Department to effectively contribute to the delivery of short, medium, and long‑term objectives of the wider charity's strategy. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate. Learn more about the role in the job pack included.

We are committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment process and in order to find out how well we are doing, we collect monitoring data. This will not form part of the selection process in any way and will be used for monitoring purposes only. The completion of this form is voluntary.

The Huntington's Disease Association is looking for someone with the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of adults at risk, children and young people. We follow safer recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the people we work with. We require the successful candidate to provide two employment references and undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for enhance disclosure before joining the charity.

Full details of how we securely handle the data you provide to us as part of the recruitment process can be found in our privacy notice for job applicants on our website.

Click on 'apply' to begin your application. To ensure your consideration, please upload both a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should include why you are applying for the role and how you meet the requirements of the person specification. The job description and person specification can be found within the job vacancy pack.

Applications submitted without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 28 August 2024, 5 pm. 
Interviews will be held in Liverpool on Monday 9 September 2024.

Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £23,362 - £25,368 per annum

Hours/Contract: Permanent Contract - 37.5 hours per week

Based: Marie Curie Glasgow Hospice

Closing date: 29th August 2024

Interview date: TBC

Based within our Glasgow Hospice, the Administration team provides clerical and office support to managers and teams throughout the North and West of Scotland ensuring all contacts (internal & external) always receive the highest level of service.

Marie Curie Benefits Package:

• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with childcare cost (T & C's apply)
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance - for all employees
• Eye care- (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)
• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme

What's in it for you

• Annual leave allowance = 27days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development - (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes
• Flexible Working
• Free DBS/PVG/Access NI
• Free Uniform
• Generous enhancements.
  • 44% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)
  • 88% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge and experience of working with Microsoft Office
• Recent knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures including minute taking. Experience of working within an admin role or a customer facing service
• Ability to prioritise workload and work towards deadlines
• Values and respects the different cultures and beliefs of patients and colleagues

The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive and professional Secretarial and Administrative service within their region, they will arrange patient appointments and professional meetings on behalf of the departments, creating agendas and taking accurate minutes.

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via our recruitment team.

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory disclosure check

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Advocacy for All are a well-established charity which, for the last 25 years have been enabling individuals to have ‘bigger voices and better lives’.

We are now offering an exciting opportunity to join our busy friendly team of advocates in South/South East London, supporting vulnerable individuals to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are upheld.

The role will start with RPR cases, developing into other areas of advocacy for which training will be provided.

What is an RPR?

As a Relevant Person’s Representative you will have a case load of people to visit on a regular basis to check that they are well looked after and safe from harm.  Checking if they are happy in their place of care and that the carers are following correct processes.  Reports are then submitted to the local council department with your feedback from your visit.

The role is challenging yet rewarding and will require strong communication skills with an empathetic person-centred approach as you will be supporting the relevant person whilst they are deprived of their liberty in a hospital or care home.

Full training for the role and regular supervisions will be provided, Further ahead, there will be potential to extend and expand the job role and develop roles such as an IMCA (Independent Mental Capacity Advocate) or Care Act Advocate, for which funded training and accreditation will be provided. The right candidate will be required to undergo this development training to fulfil the needs of the role and changing legislation.

Main Duties

· to visit the person on a regular basis to ensure that all discussions and meetings concerning the client are focussed on their needs and aspirations and they are involved in meaningful and appropriate ways

· communicate in such a way that the individual has a clear understanding as to what is happening to them

· work with all individuals in a way that promotes dignity and respect

· maintain accurate database records of all visits

Person Spec

· you will have experience or understanding of the needs of people receiving care services

· you will have competent IT skills (use of Microsoft) and able to submit reports electronically and maintain accurate                and timely records

· you will be a driver as you will be required to travel to see your clients – based from our Sutton/Croydon office

· you will be willing to travel within the specified areas, including ULEZ zones

· you will be able to commit up to 37 hours per week

· you will be empathetic and non-judgemental, with the ability to manage professional boundaries

 What we offer

· salary of £22010.50 per annum for a 37 hour week

· development opportunities including funded training, peer supervisions, career development and a range of online                courses

· contributory pension scheme with employer contribution

· 24/7 Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme

· 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays  

· free eye care vouchers

· flexible working 

Hours and Location

· We are looking for people who can commit up to 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

· The advocate will need to work flexibly in the specified locations as required, based from our Sutton/Croydon office,              mainly covering those areas, but not limited to that area.

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.

Marie Curie is looking for 5 Community Fundraisers for the following areas of the UK:

Bradford/Leeds 

North London 

Devon 

Cornwall 

South Wales

To ensure they can continue supporting individuals and families in need of end-of-life care, the Fundraising team are incredibly important. Since the pandemic, fundraising at Marie Curie has been through a lot of change. However, the organisation recognises the importance of their activity within communities across the UK and community fundraising has been invested in. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join the team. Marie Curie’s fundraising team has a lot of ambition and just need the right people to join the charity who can help them realise that ambition.

Our Community Fundraisers are the face of Marie Curie in their local communities, building relationships and networks with a wide and varied range of supporters. From local businesses to local fundraising groups and everyone in between. Reporting to the Head or Deputy Head of Region and working closely with some of the most talented fundraising people in the charity sector, your role will be to provide support and guidance to people who fundraise and volunteer for Marie Curie across our regions, helping them achieve their ambitions and ultimately raise vital funds for Marie Curie. 

The Community Fundraiser role is one where you just don’t know what happens one week to the next as you never know who will choose to support Marie Curie in your community! 

The role would suit someone who can be flexible and react in a calm, measured manner to whatever the day brings, who is excited by potential and is ambitious, and who can deliver a high standard of customer service (supporter stewardship) to everyone they meet. 

Community Fundraisers are remote/hybrid based, with some presence expected at your local office or Hospice (for this specific role the post holder will work one day a week at the Cardiff & Vale Hospice or at Bocam Park, Pencoed). This isn’t a role where you will be behind a desk every day, a good Community Fundraiser has a willingness to be out and about within your region meeting and supporting fundraisers.  This role covers Bridgend, RCT, Gwent, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen and Monmouthshire.It is expected that you will be based within or in close proximity to the region.

For further information relating to this position, please check out the Candidate Pack.

If you would like to know more please email Jo to arrange a conversation about the role and next steps, contact info is in the Candidate pack.

We're looking for an experienced, creative, and passionate Senior Youth Worker to join our amazing team at Peer Power Youth. You'll be responsible for leading, delivering and evaluating young people’s involvement in our creative ‘voice and influence’ projects, where you will co-create and work alongside young people in secure settings and the community. You will also have the chance to lead on a specialist area of work within the team.

You’ll be working alongside Youth Worker colleagues to develop strong, trusted and caring relationships with a cohort of young people, and you will ensure that activities are co-created, creative, safe, inclusive, and develop the skills and expertise of the young people involved. This is an exciting role where you'll be out and about working right alongside young people and colleagues to make real change both on an individual and system level!

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Senior Advisor

Contract: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract, Full time

Location: WaterAid is a global and equal opportunities employer. For practical and legal reasons, the successful candidate must be based in and legally able to work in any of the following country programmes:
Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Eswatini, Ghana, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali; Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda or United Kingdom

For the UK Location: we offer hybrid working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face-to-face, in a WaterAid office. For UK-based staff, WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

Salary & Benefits: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience. For UK-based: £48,314 - £50,729 (depending on experience) or equivalent established grade F salary and benefits in the country of employment.

About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in Gender Equality and Social Inclusion to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Senior Advisor to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team:
The Gender Equality & Social Inclusion Senior Advisor is based in the WASH Technical Effectiveness team of the Programme Support & Knowledge team (PSK), a key unit of the WaterAid UK International Programmes Department (IPD) operating in 17 African and Asian countries. PSK is a diverse and motivated group of 20+ technical specialists and advisors, passionate about bringing sustainable WASH to the world's poorest and most marginalised people. PSK leads and supports organisation-wide programme learning and knowledge management, collating and disseminating programme knowledge and facilitating knowledge exchange.

The team provides technical advisory expertise and fosters and supports internal and external programme and technical partnerships and networks. The team also leads on developing normative programme documents and standards and advise and support the delivery of a programme capacity enhancement strategy. PSK collaborates with many functions across the organisation including policy, advocacy, campaigns, fundraising, communications, as well as with WaterAid partners and collaborators.

About the Role:

The Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Senior Advisor is a senior position in the WASH Technical Effectiveness team, reporting to the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Lead.

Together with the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Lead, the Senior Advisor co-leads the delivery of core team responsibilities regarding the thematic areas of GESI and other closely associated topics for high quality WASH programming. Applying a people-centred, systems strengthening approach to WASH, she/he provides high quality specialist technical analysis, advisory, and support services to the design, inception, implementation, troubleshooting, monitoring, and/or assessments of WaterAid's programming worldwide, at both strategic and operational levels.

In collaboration with country, regional and global colleagues, she/he co-leads the facilitation of effective learning and management of technical and programme knowledge across the organisation, and co-leads the development of relevant standards and guidance. She/he also provides strategic and technical input to fundraising, communications, and external engagements.

The Senior advisor has a high degree of independent and professional responsibility within own specialist areas, and discusses with her/his line manager to agree on how objectives are delivered. She/he is seen as a thematic authority and is able to handle highly challenging technical assignments. With a good understanding of organisational dynamics and ways of working, she/he is expected to effectively collaborate widely across WaterAid, facilitating joined-up and comprehensive efforts to advance WaterAid's programming globally.

About You:

• Strong technical experience in gender, equality, disability, social inclusion, rights, and other inter-related topics for WASH programming in both urban and rural, low-income settings, demonstrated through a progressive career record.
• A relevant post-Graduate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong experience in offering technical assistance, consulting, and/or advisory services to empower and to develop capacities.
• Ability to handle highly specialized, unusual, and challenging technical assignments, resolve complex issues in practical and imaginative ways.
• Strong writing ability in English. Experienced in producing practical knowledge products targeting needs of diverse audiences.
• Organised and efficient. Demonstrated ability to drive tasks forward to completion in a timely manner while maintaining high quality.
• A team player, able to work responsibly, under pressure, and collaboratively across diverse groups and culture.
• Working style that reflects WaterAid's values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.
• Solid IT skills, particularly with core Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 30%.

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Relevant technical experience in systems strengthening, sustainable development, water, sanitation, hygiene, behaviour change, health, environment and/or other WASH-related topics.
• Working knowledge in French, Portuguese, Spanish, and/or any language widely spoken in the countries where WaterAid has programming.

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 8th September 2024. Availability for interview is required from the week commencing 23rd September 2024.

How to Apply:
STo see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting the following 3 items into one document in either Word Document or PDF format:

• Item 1: Your Cover Letter
• Item 2: Your CV
• Item 3: Short answers to the following three questions on a separate page. Please limit each answer to no more than 200 words.

1. Q1. What are your top 3 skills / areas of experience that you feel meet the requirements of the role?
2. Q2. What is your approach to provision of technical advice and support?
3. Q3. How is gender equality and social inclusion related to WASH systems strengthening?

Please indicate your location and the right to work eligibility in your Cover letter.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

The Peer Support Worker / Youth Worker with lived experience will work alongside our therapy team facilitating training and groups. Based at our Wymondham office and throughout Norfolk.

Peer Support Worker / Youth Worker with Lived Experience
Location: Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0AN
Salary: £25,350 pa, pro rata
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: 1 year fixed term (subject to extension)

About us

Cup-O-T: Wellness and Therapy Services provides accessible, creative, evidence based mental health support and training to empower communities, young people and families.

We believe that everyone should have early and easy access to the support they need to live with purpose and meaning.

We focus on the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of our young people working with them to make lasting changes to their lives and helping them play a positive role in their communities.

We offer outdoor-based occupational therapy programmes as well as family and community sessions across Norfolk. Our programmes empower young people aged 7-25 and families, who face complex and difficult challenges in their lives.

We deliver high quality training that empowers people with lived experience of mental health services and enables schools, workplaces and community groups to support people.

The role

We are looking for an enthusiastic team member with lived experience of receiving mental health support, who understands the role that positive activities can have for the health and wellbeing of young people, adults and families.

In this post you will be:

• Facilitating our peer support worker training
• 1-2-1 mentoring of trainees on the PSW training
• Co-facilitating occupational therapy groups in the community and at the therapy woodlands
• 1-2-1 sessions for young people
• Supporting community events to promote services and run activities
• Visiting schools and community groups.
• Supporting the gathering of testimonials, feedback and generating reports for funders and supporters.

Benefits

• Having a positive impact on people and the planet and development of a small social enterprise
• Pension contributions
• A competitive pay structure - above the National Living Wage
• Working hours between 9am - 5pm (with the exception of some weekend and evening work when required)
• Working alongside registered therapists and experienced outdoor instructors
• Friendly working environment within a supportive and exciting department
• Extensive team training and a commitment to staff personal development, including annual team away days
• 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday a year (pro rata calculations) including bank holidays

Closing date: We will be interviewing for the role on a rolling basis - arranging interviews as we receive suitable applications.
Interviews will take place at our office in Wymondham, Norfolk.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer for all our team members.

No agencies please.

Interim Head of Strategic Funding

Are you a fundraising leader passionate about making a real difference? Do you have the skills to secure vital funding that will change young people's lives?

Position: Interim Head of Strategic Funding

Salary: £61,273 per annum

Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (Hybrid Working - 1-2 days in the office)

Contract: 12-month fixed term, full-time (35 hours per week)

As the Interim Head of Strategic Funding, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Scouts by securing essential funding from high-value sources, including government, trusts, and high net worth individuals. This is more than just a job; it's your chance to lead a dedicated team in a mission-driven organisation that values your expertise and supports your growth.

Why join us?

• Salary: Earn £61,273 per annum with Outer London Weighting.
• Flexibility: Benefit from hybrid working, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life.
• Holiday & Wellbeing: Enjoy 28 days of holiday, rising to 32 after two years, plus bank holidays. We also offer extra days off during December and additional family care days.
• Career Development: We're committed to your professional growth with opportunities for learning, development, and progression.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Our team believes in the power of kindness, teamwork, and celebrating diversity.

Your Role: As the Interim Head of Strategic Funding, your leadership will be crucial in driving the strategy and management of our Strategic Funding team. You'll be responsible for:

• Leading and inspiring a team of four, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Securing significant funding to support Scouts' strategic priorities, ensuring our ability to reach and positively impact more young people.
• Managing relationships with high-value funders, ensuring their support aligns with Scouts' goals.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to identify and develop new funding opportunities.
• Overseeing budgets and ensuring financial targets are met.

Who are we looking for?

• Fundraising Expertise: You have extensive knowledge of grant fundraising, from prospecting to long-term stewardship.
• Leadership Skills: You excel at managing and motivating teams, driving high performance and fostering a positive working culture.
• Strategic Thinker: You can align funding strategies with organisational goals and navigate complex relationships with funders.

At Scouts, we're committed to giving young people purpose, hope, and a place to belong. Our mission is to help them gain skills for life, and as the Interim Head of Strategic Funding, you'll be at the forefront of this effort. You'll be part of a team that believes in making a difference, supporting each other, and having fun along the way.

Ready to take the lead? If you're excited about the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us secure the future of Scouts.

Apply by: Friday, 13th September 2024

Interviews: Wednesday, 25th September 2024 at Gilwell Park

Join us in creating a brighter future for young people.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Are you a great listener?  Do you love to help solve problems?  Can you help people by taking complex, technical information and translating it for people who vulnerable, and people in crisis?

We are working with an amazing mission led organisation to support them in finding a great Helpline Advisor. The role would see you using those great listening and problem solving skills, and supporting people in crisis, and vulnerable people.

You will be working in a hybrid way, with 2-3 days per week in the London office, working with other advisors so that you can support each other, and increase your learning.  The role also home working for the remainder of the week, enabling great flexibility.

The role will see you managing multiple referrals at any one time.  Your comfort in moving at pace from one conversation to another, whilst ensuring that the information that you provide is correct, and fully understood will be key.  You will also be learning which cases to refer to other areas and will not be owning casework.  There is great training in place, and the right candidate will be fully supported in getting up to speed in this hugely impactful role.

The ideal candidate will have a clear and reassuring telephone manner, and the ability to communicate complex information in a simple and client friendly manner. 

We are recruiting for a number of roles, and interviews will be held in London in the first week of September.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is the charity that helps young people build lifelong belief in themselves, supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their passions, and discover talents they never knew they had. Because when you prove to yourself that you’re ready for anything, nothing can hold you back.

Young people want to create a better future. With your help, they can.

Do you love finding new ways for brands and audiences to connect? Do you live and breathe beautifully executed integrated marketing campaigns that extend reach, influence and/or income for a charity? Do you enjoy helping to protect and evolve a brand’s identity? If this sounds like you, then take this incredible opportunity to help develop our Brand Marketing at one of the UK's best-loved charities.

The role:

This is an exciting role for a creative self-starter, who is passionate about branding, and armed with 2-4 years of marketing communications experience. Your exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to build strong relationships will be your driving forces. You’ll be confident in brand management, with a track record of project managing and delivering marketing plans, you'll have a keen understanding of integrated marketing processes and marketing across diverse channels and platforms.

You’ll be joining the charity as it enters an ambitious new phase in its strategy to reach and engage public audiences with our ambition to be here for all young people. The Brand Marketing team is still relatively new to the charity, making it ideal for someone who is excited to help define the role and works well in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

In return, you’ll work with friendly and supportive colleagues as keen as you are to make a difference for young people. We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working and an employee assistance programme.

A full job description can be viewed below.

The deadline for applying for this role is:1st September at Midnight

1st Interview will take place: Wednesday 18th or Thursday 19th September – To be held Virtually via Teams.

2nd Interview will take place: 23rd September – (Interview venue to be confirmed)

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.

The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.   All successful applicants will be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including work/education references and covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.

**The geographical allowance payable based on a staff member having a home or office based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 (pro rata) per annum.

In-House Content Writer

We are hiring for an In-House Content Writer.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

Position: VAC0099 In-House Content Writer

Location: London (hybrid working considered after probation period)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £39,794.01 pa plus travel to work allowance up to £3,700 pa

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Contributory Pension Scheme; Generous Travel to work Allowance 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays per annum, Café discount.

Closing Date: 30/08/2024

Interview Date: 9th September 2024

About the Role

In brief, this role involves promoting the work and mission of the International Salvation Army through digital and printed content production. This will include research and procurement of International Salvation Army stories that promote the Salvation Army mission and ministry ideals and write printed and digital content for publication on Salvation Army social media, web and internal platforms and printed works.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

· Have a degree in English, Journalism, or an equivalent related subject

· Demonstrate significant experience in an in-house writing role at mid-seniority level

· Be willing to adhere to The Salvation Army’s in-house writing style and branding

· Have excellent written and spoken English, as well as a professional presentation

· Have experience in writing and distributing news releases

· Proficient working with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Teams, etc)

· Demonstrate well-developed inter-personal, organisational and time management skills

· Have confidence in recommending new concepts for communication methods

· Share empathy and a willingness to advance the mission, values and objectives of The Salvation Army

You must be in sympathy with the aims and objectives of the organisation.

If you feel you have the necessary experience and would like to join the team, apply today! You will be redirected to the charity’s website where you will need to complete their online application process, please note CVs will not be accepted.

Other roles you may have experience with could include Content, Content Creator, In-House Content Creator, Content Writer, In-House Content Writer, Brand, Creative Content, Creative Content Writer, Creative Content Creator, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Marketing Design and Brand, Brand Content.

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