Office Manager Jobs

Full or part-time role: 37.5 hours per week or 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE) 

We require all full time staff to work a minimum of 2 days per week on average working in our London office/in person, in line with our hybrid working framework.

The Health Foundation is an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK.

We’re looking for a senior policy fellow to lead a programme of work focused on primary care policy within our policy team. Your role will include analysis of long-term policy issues (such as access to general practice and the role of primary care in the wider health system), developing our monitoring of routine performance data, and continuing our work on improving equity in primary care funding and delivery.

In this role you will:

• Lead a substantive portfolio of work on general practice and primary care.
• Conduct research to inform policy analysis using a range of methods including literature reviews, synthesizing research evidence, analysing qualitative data, and working with analysts producing quantitative research.
• Provide expertise on general practice and primary care to other teams working on relevant research and analysis within the Health Foundation

This is a key role in the policy team, which collaborates with other analytical teams in the Health Foundation to support more evidence-informed policies on health and social care in the UK, contributing to better population health. We do this by analysing, understanding, and informing national policies on health, social care and public health in the UK, with a particular focus on the overall direction of the health system in England and how it is performing.

To find out more about the role and what we are looking for, please read the job description.

Candidates should have the right to work in the UK at the time of appointment, as we do not provide visa sponsorship.

Application deadline: 23:59, Wednesday 28th August 2024

Interview dates: w/c 16th and 23rd September 2024

Our commitment to you

Our top priority is finding the best candidate, and that might be you.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity, which is why we encourage you to apply for our job even if you don't meet every requirement. We value professional and lived expertise and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage those from underrepresented and underserved groups in this field, such as people of colour, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds to apply.

We encourage you to speak with us about your neuro-diversities, disabilities, long term medical conditions, chronic illness, mental health, wider health conditions and/or caring responsibilities etc. so we can work together on adjustments to make the recruitment process and work more accessible and enjoyable for you.  We offer flexible working as well as a range of excellent benefits.

We're dedicated to an inclusive hiring process, where every candidate has the chance to showcase their skills in a comfortable environment.

So, come apply to join our team and let's work towards building a diverse and authentic workplace together.

Senior Urban Designer 

(England South) 

£36,629 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) 

(Ref: SUS4305) 

Maternity Contract for 1 year

Part Time 26.25 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working 

Base: Sustrans offices in Bristol, with the flexibility to work from home. 

About the role 

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans as part of the Design and Engineering team focusing on the work in the England South Region. 

As the Senior Urban Designer, you will join the team of Urban Designer and Engineers to help deliver Sustrans vision for Liveable Cities and Towns, transforming streets, public spaces and Sustrans National Cycle Network creating routes and spaces that encourage people to travel more actively in their day to day lives 

As a senior member of the team, you will work with the Urban Designers and Engineers to deliver high quality designs that support that effective delivery of Sustrans programmes and projects. You will be responsible for quality assurance, project management, and external relationships and help build a pipeline of future funding. You will also represent Sustrans at meetings with local authority officers, external clients and finders, as well as liaising with members of the public and consultations. 

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.

About you 

You should have experience of working on a range of design projects, which will include a high level of stakeholder and community engagement and involvement You will also have a proven track record in project management and programme plan management, including risk, and budgetary management. 

You will be skilled in the production of technical drawing and specifications for street and public spaces using design software. You will also have proven stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people. 

We ask you demonstrate your knowledge of health and safety legislation and practice including application of CDM regulations. 

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing 

28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working 

Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff) 

Staff volunteer days 

24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service 

We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes 

Financial 

Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans 

Bike, computer and season ticket loans 

Discount benefits 

London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London) 

Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary 

Family Friendly 

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 

Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) 

Additional information 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 01 September 2024.   

Face to Face Interviews will take place in during the week commencing 09 September 2024 

About Sustrans 

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.  

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone. 

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.  

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.  

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.   

Charity People is excited to be working with the brilliant SolarAid in the recruitment for a Supporter Engagement Officer.

Job Title: Supporter Engagement Officer

Location: Remote working with travel to the London Office once a month

Contract: Permanent and full time

Salary: £27,300 to £31,500 per annum depending on experience

About the organisation

SolarAid is at a pivotal moment with a new strategy starting to show some game changing results. The strategy is aimed at reaching those who will benefit the most from solar energy yet are currently being left behind. Unless something changes by the end of the decade over ½ billion people in sub-saharan Africa will still have no access to energy. Our mission, with your help, is to change that.

Even though SolarAid are a charity we believe in business based solutions to poverty using solar technology, as this is more sustainable and spreads faster than handouts - so we run a social enterprise in Africa called SunnyMoney.

Our Fundraising programme is also at an exciting stage - with a diverse range of funding sources spread across corporates, trusts & foundations, institutions, high net worths and individuals. We aim to knit these sources together to reinforce each other, such as a funder providing a match for donations or individual advocating in their workplace. We've a small but passionate team who strive to work closely across the different funding areas.

About the role

SolarAid are looking for an individual with experience of fundraising who can proactively engage, build relationships and provide high levels of stewardship to a variety of supporters, alongside increasing awareness of our work.

You will play a vital role in driving all supporter activities, such as direct mail Supporter appeals, our regular giving programme and supporting community groups and individuals with their fundraising.

Your focus will be to support all activities across Individual Giving, assisting in identifying, developing and supporting fundraising opportunities to maximise activity and income, alongside helping to create and maintain meaningful supporter journeys that strengthen the relationship between supporters and SolarAid.

You will be hands-on with assisting the Supporter Engagement Manager in leading on all direct marketing campaigns, ensuring that the process is managed effectively from start to finish. You will also be responsible for carrying out presentations and talks when requested so that our supporters remain engaged.

Responsibilities:

• To support all activities across the Supporter Engagement area, assisting to identify, develop and support fundraising opportunities to maximise activity and income.

Supporter Engagement

• Support on developing and coordinating fundraising across multiple streams, including individual giving (regular giving and supporter appeals), community fundraising and legacies.
• Building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Play a key role in achieving agreed income targets and helping to increase year-on-year.
• Play a key role in managing direct mailing campaigns when appropriate.
• Lead a number of innovative and impactful fundraising and supporter engagement projects on behalf of SolarAid.
• Focus on story-telling and equipping supporters, of all kinds, with the tools they need to spread the message to their networks.

Supporter Development

• When required, deliver talks to supporters, including schools and community groups.
• Provide outstanding stewardship of our supporters, developing a supporter journey that grows their connection to SolarAid, increasing engagement and giving.
• Through every interaction with supporters, aim to inspire and motivate people to support the work of SolarAid so that they can advocate on our behalf.
• Proactively identify and implement new ways of improving supporter engagement.
• Produce accurate and timely reports on activity and performance as required, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Work with all teams to coordinate and ensure consistent messaging and communications to encourage long-term relationships with our existing supporters.

About You

This is a great opportunity for an able and enthusiastic Supporter Engagement Officer, looking to progress to the next chapter in their career. You will have the following skills and experiences;

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively around processes, supporter communications and fundraising products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write own correspondence and draft effective copy.
• Able to present to audiences clearly and passionately.
• Experience of working in a fundraising team of a charity, particularly working in individual giving and/or community fundraising.
• Experience of using a CRM database (ideally Salesforce) to support relationship management alongside reporting and analysis of data to provide insights.
• Experience of managing, motivating and developing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to engage, inspire and enthuse a range of supporters to raise funds and nurture relationships

Application Process

To kickstart the application process, please contact Seema Choudhury at today with your CV or profile.

The closing date for this role is Wednesday 4^th September with the view to interview week commencing 9^th September.

Charity People are committed to providing equal opportunities and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Location: Hybrid working. The SASS office is in Camden but there is an expectation to travel to the co-located Sexual Health Clinics in Barnet.

Salary:  (Salary Band 2.1) Training opportunity £27,582.75-£29,197.06 per annum

(Salary Band 2.2) Qualified £29,174.06-£31,826.25 per annum

(Please note successful candidates will be appointed at the bottom of the band). 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2025

Closing Date: 4th September 2024 at 12 noon

Virtual Interview Date: Week Commencing 9th of September

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as Sexual Health IDSVA Barnet at Solace Women's Aid.  

We exist to end the harm done through gender-based violence. Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse, as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives, free from abuse.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service

The Sexual Health project was piloted in Islington and the project has expanded and will now cover Camden, Haringey and Barnet. From late 2021, the Sexual Health project covers a further three sexual health clinics in North London and will continue to provide high-quality holistic support to survivors of sexual abuse and violence who approach the sexual health clinic. As with all Islington SASS services, the Sexual Health project is inclusive to all survivors, but this project has a specific focus on increasing the engagement for LGBTQ+ survivors.

About the Role

We are looking for a Sexual Health Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocates to sit in the Islington SASS team and co-locate in Barnet Sexual Health Clinics. As a IDSVA you will provide immediate support for victim/survivors of domestic and sexual abuse attending the clinic including carrying out risk and needs assessments, safety planning and providing short-term support and onward referral. In addition, you will act as the Sexual Health lead for Solace in for Barnet, providing advice and guidance to Solace staff and Sexual Health professionals.

The Sexual Health IDVAs also hold a caseload providing one-to-one support to high-risk victims/survivors at the point of crisis as well as those at standard and medium risk levels, co-ordinating multi agency support and providing practical solutions.

You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with external agencies in your work.

About You

If you demonstrate commitment, innovation, passion, non-judgemental and collaboration, you’ll thrive in our diverse feminist team of professionals.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with victim/survivors of sexual abuse or violence and a solid understanding of the support options available to them. You will have strong leadership skills, thrive on working under pressure, and be adept at crisis management and prioritising your workload to meet the demands of this busy service.

We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important. If you wish to learn more about the role or if you are unsure about whether to apply, we encourage you to contact our recruitment team.

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement through the recruitment portal. When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. If you require any support to apply for this role, please email us.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.

The Science Council is looking for two people to help it raise the profile and prestige of science-based apprenticeships and increase the status of scientific technicians through professional registration.

The Science Council has delivered the groundbreaking Technical Pathways project since 2020 and has recently secured continued funding from the Gatsby Foundation to the end of 2026. A key objective of the project is to make it easier for apprentices to achieve professional registration and raise the profile of science apprenticeships.

Summary of role and key benefits

Two positions are available, each of 0.4 FTE (2 days/week equivalent). The working pattern will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidates. Flexible working and secondments will be considered.

- Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026.
- Salary £47,000 pro rata (i.e. £18,800 for 2 days/week).
- 5% employer pension contribution.
- 25 days annual leave and public holidays pro rata (i.e. paid leave of 70 + 22.4 hours per annum) plus Science Council closure days between Christmas and New Year in addition to pro rata leave.
- Hybrid working pattern; mainly home-based, minimum of 1 Thursday per month in Science Council shared office locations in central London, with some travel and/or additional visits required for stakeholder meetings and events.
- Travel costs outside central London will be reimbursed in accordance with the Science Council Travel Expenses Policy.

Your role

You will contribute to an increase in the uptake of science-based apprenticeships across the UK by linking apprenticeships to professional body membership and professional registration. You will work closely and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including scientific professional bodies, apprenticeship training providers, endpoint assessment organisations and science-based employers.

You will spend much of your time meeting people (in person and online). You will need to establish and develop a broad range of relationships, often with senior leaders and decision makers. You will be a credible, diplomatic and engaging external contact for the Technical Pathways project and the Science Council. In all facets of your role, your commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) will be exemplary.

Please see the job description for more details of the roles’ responsibilities and deliverables.

Who we’re looking for

Most of all, we’re interested in hearing from people with a commitment to technical education and the access it provides to the scientific professions, particularly for people from under-represented groups. You should have direct experience of supporting apprenticeships, either in a training provider, endpoint assessment organisation, science-based employer or a professional body. You should understand the mechanisms and requirements of apprenticeships. This will give you the credibility to form effective relationships with the groups you’ll be working with.

You should also have a reasonably good understanding of the wider landscape of technical education, including recent policy trends, and of scientific professional bodies and professional registration.

We’re looking for experienced candidates who can work with a significant degree of autonomy. While you’ll get plenty of support from the Science Council team, you’ll need to take the initiative in both addressing unforeseen challenges and setting day-to-day tasks to achieve your goals.

Please see the job description for more details of the person specification for these roles.

How to apply

Please submit both a succinct CV (maximum 3 pages) and a personal statement (maximum 2 pages) that explains how you meet the essential criteria from the table above that are labelled as being assessed at the application stage. Apply via our portal by 9th September at 12pm.

Please see full JD for information on the full recruitment process and key dates.

Please note, applicants are required to have the right to work in the UK, and documentary evidence will be requested at the interview stage

Contact us

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusivity and we aim to have a team which reflects the diverse society of the UK. We encourage applications from all sections of the community. If you have any questions, or requests for adjustments at any stage of the selection process, please ask and we’ll do our best to address them.

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORKER (ISLE OF SHEPPEY)

Flexible up to 1 FTE (to be discussed at interview)

24 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

SALARY: (£26,072 - £28,615 p.a. for 1 FTE, pro-rata to contracted hours)

Oasis Charitable Trust is a multi-national charity supporting communities in 8 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Youth Development Worker to work as part of our Oasis Hub on the Isle of Sheppey, to develop a broad range of engagement opportunities for young people, as well as supporting the wider community work on the Island.

Key responsibilities will be:

1. To deliver a range of youth work programmes, including after school and evening sessions, group work and one to one mentoring.
2. To deliver a targeted NEET programme, utilising existing Oasis programmes and creating new programmes to meet the needs of the local community.
3. To monitor and evaluate activities using monitoring tools available to the team.
4. To develop other opportunities that will enhance our offer to the local community.

The successful post holder must have:

• A relevant professional qualification in Youth Work or able to demonstrate qualification by experience.
• Successful experience of working with complex communities.
• The ability to deal with private information and sensitive issues with a calm and confident approach in difficult situations.
• Ability to function in diverse settings and with a wide range of professional agencies.
• Self-motivation, resilience, excellent organisational/administrative and inter-personal skills are essential for this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something pioneering on the Isle of Sheppey and to help make a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of everyone.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution.
• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).

If you are interested in this position, please email your most recent CV and covering letter. For further details please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website. In your covering letter, please answer the following questions:

1. Expand on your CV to explain how your skills and experience meets the Job Description. Give specific examples.
2. What personal attributes does a person need to do well as a Community Development Worker?
3. How do you see the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits being displayed in this role?

Completed applications should be returned by 12 noon Tuesday 10th September 2024

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 18th September 2024

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.

Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

About the role

The Head of Fundraising at InFocus is our senior fundraiser. They report to the Director of Income Generation and Business Development (IGBD) who has a varied portfolio that also includes marketing and communications, catering, charity retail, and strategic partnerships. This means that you will be part of a wider team (and all the support that comes with it), but will still have overall responsibility for setting the direction of our fundraising activity.
This appointment comes at a time when we need to consolidate our existing unrestricted fundraising activities and look towards preparing a substantial capital campaign to develop our site.
Our charity receives a large amount of statutory funding and has a relatively small pool of regular supporters and donors. It’s essential that the Head of Fundraising can take a strategic approach to growing income, but particularly through researching and writing quality applications to charitable trusts and foundations (which has typically made up a large part of our fundraising mix).
A Fundraising Relationship Officer is in post and is managed by the Head of Fundraising. They will need to be supported to make sure that we continue to grow our emerging individual, community and corporate fundraising streams. 

About you

You will have practical experience in trusts and foundations, and be prepared to step into a leadership role in a small but friendly team. You’ll need to be a confident communicator with donors and supporters, as well as a diverse staff team spread across our large campus at the edge of Exeter (and six charity retail stores).
You will be confident in balancing strategic planning with practical tasks (which will include preparing materials and applications to trusts and foundations).
You may already have leadership experience, or you may be stepping up into a more senior role for the first time. Either way, you will have the support of the Director IGBD, CEO and colleagues from across the InFocus team.

Camberwell Office 2 days a week, remaining days remote

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Are you a target-driven, proactive and highly organised individual with a proven record of writing funding proposals for four or five-figure grants and applying and securing grants / donations?  Are you a natural communicator looking to make the next step in your fundraising career?

If so, join St Giles as a Trusts and Foundations Officer where, as a key part of our Fundraising Team, you will work predominantly on income generation from Trusts & Foundations and individuals, being the main point of contact for approximately 30 Trusts and Foundations and having responsibility for prospect research and applying for new unrestricted and restricted grants.

About St Giles Trust 
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About this exciting opportunity

As Trusts & Foundations Officer, you will build, cultivate and steward a portfolio of charitable trusts, foundations and donors with the ability to give up to £20,000.  You will be expected to apply to a range of trusts and grant giving bodies who have the potential to give four, five and six-figure annual grants, ensuring that applications are closely aligned to the objectives of the funder and that meet St Giles Trust’s aims and objectives.

We will also count on you to conduct prospect research and identify new funding opportunities, to support with generating increased unrestricted income for St Giles Trust and to maintain excellent knowledge of grant giving bodies, the charity sector and trends, identifying and capitalising on relevant opportunities for St Giles Trust. Managing the production of detailed and regular impact reports to existing donors, ensuring all research is accurate and a full record of research is maintained, plus supporting on the planning and delivery of fundraising events are also essential aspects of this role.

What we are looking for

• One year’s experience working in an administrative role
• A proven ability to research, identify and develop individual approaches to charitable trusts and foundations
• Experience of managing relationships with external stakeholders or supporters, preferably in a charity/voluntary organisation
• Experience of supporting fundraising events and developing social media content
• Ability to reach targets and meet tight deadlines under pressure
• Excellent prioritisation, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written 
• A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work.

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require a Basic DBS Check.

We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Closing Date: 11 September 2024 @ 23:45 

Interview Date: 24th September 24.

Background 

Chance to Shine is a national children’s charity. We change young people’s lives through cricket giving them the opportunity to play, learn and develop through the sport. We keep them physically active, teach them vital skills like teamwork, communication and leadership. And above all, they have fun. 
 

Chance to Shine takes cricket to new places and uses it to ignite new passions, teach vital skills, unite diverse groups, and educate young people from Cornwall to Canterbury to County Durham. 
 

Since 2005 our Chance to Shine Schools programme has helped reverse the decline of cricket in state schools with millions of boys and girls in over 13,000 state schools playing and learning through cricket. Chance to Shine Street supports young people in under-served communities to access and benefit from cricket in a free, inclusive, fun and fast-paced tape ball environment. 
 

The Director of Strategy Implementation is an exciting Senior Management role which will help to deliver Chance to Shine’s strategic plans and further our ambitions for young people. 
 

In February 2024 we launched Limitless Futures, a four year strategic vision that outlines our ambitions to further improve wellbeing amongst young people, grow from working with 600,000 young people a year to one million by 2028, and continue to prioritise underserved communities (young people in areas of economic disadvantage and those who are inactive). It is based on extensive consultation with young people, teachers, families, delivery partners, coaches and others. It is underpinned by clearly defined goals and KPIs, and accountable to Chance to Shine’s Board of Trustees. The person in this role will work collaboratively with Senior Management colleagues and the wider team to deliver on and refine these plans. 
 

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and efficient individual with a strong track record in collaborative working and delivering on ambitious projects to join a small and dynamic team. The person in this role does not need to have an understanding of cricket but must be driven to achieve ambitious plans to support young people’s wellbeing and development.  

We operate flexible working and as such team members currently work from the office (The Oval, London) on average about 2 days per week. This post-holder will need to be flexible as an when it is required to attend meetings, mostly in London but elsewhere around the country. 

 Please note that this role is a 12-month fixed term contract, less if the person you a covering returns from maternity leave earlier.

Interviews will take place on the 23rd of September 2024.

 
 

Purpose of the role 

 

The Director of Strategy Implementation will be part of the Senior Management Team and will work closely with the Chief Executive. 

The person in this role will oversee the implementation of the second year of strategy plans for Limitless Futures. They will collaborate with Fundraising, Operations, Communications, Finance and Impact colleagues to ensure progress is tracked and goals are met. In particular, they will work with the Head of Fundraising to ensure the fundraising plan needed to deliver this strategy is aligned to the wider organisations plans. 
 

The Director of Strategy Implementation will also own the delivery of specific projects to support the strategy. For example, but not limited to: design and implement a volunteering programme; develop a funding plan to increase the scale of work in secondary schools; embed youth voice practices into Chance to Shine work.

Insight and evidence underpin Chance to Shine’s strategy, and as such, the Director of Strategy Implementation will line manage the Head of Impact & Evaluation and provide guidance to the Impact team. 
 

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Strategy Implementation responsibilities include: 

·       The line management of Head of Impact & Evaluation, providing broader support to the Impact Department (three people) 

·       Providing guidance and advice to the Board, Chief Executive and Senior Management team on matters relating to Strategy and Impact.

·       Working with the Senior Management Team to ensure key organisational strategic aims and objectives are achieved within respective departments.

·       Leading on specific pieces of cross-departmental work which are of key strategic importance, including key Fundraising projects.

·       Working closely with the Head of Impact & Evaluation to ensure that we are leaders-in-our-field for demonstrating the difference our work makes to children and young people whilst always striving to improve.

·       Effectively maintaining existing, and developing new relationships with senior stakeholders, partners and supporters. 

·       Being a spokesperson for Chance to Shine, particularly with media, senior relationships and stakeholders

·       To pro-actively source and deliver new opportunities across all departmental areas related to strategic priorities and projects being worked on
 

 
   Key relationships

 

The job holder will liaise with: 
 

·       CEO
 

·       The Senior Management Team
 

·       ECB
 

·       Sport England
 

·       Chance to Shine Trustees
 

·       Current and new Senior stakeholders, supporters and organisations       
 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

·       Significant experience in developing either organisational-wide or departmental strategy, managing and delivering against aims and objectives 

·       Significant experience in delivering clear success in one or more areas of Strategy, Impact and Fundraising

·       Strong strategic critical-thinking with the ability to identify opportunities and follow these through into tangible results

·       Demonstrable experience of successfully delivering against strategy and/or organisational growth 

·       The ability to confidently check and challenge and think differently about ways of achieving goals whilst bringing people on the journey

·       Excellent influencer with the ability to use evidence alongside experience to make recommendations which inform decision making and/or strategy 

·       Excellent public speaking and presenting skills, confident in conveying key messages simply, engagingly and effectively to various audiences

·       Experience of developing relationships, working with and influencing senior stakeholders which result in positive outcomes

·       Experienced line manager, with the ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals

·       Excellent written, verbal communication and IT skills with strong attention to detail

·       Comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels

·       Strong motivation to succeed and ability to work collaboratively

·       Excellent team player

·       Excellent project management skills

·       Creative, energetic, proactive and outgoing 

·       Good time management skills, able to work to tight deadlines and an ability to work under pressure

·       Enthusiasm to embrace Chance to Shine values: Inspiring, ambitious, passionate, inclusive and fun

·       Able and willing to travel throughout the UK

North West Air Ambulance have been saving lives for 25 years. They provide vital, emergency, life-saving medical treatment when time is critical. They quite simply bring the hospital to the patient, regardless of their location across the North West. 

“When I regained consciousness at the hospital, my surgeon told me that whatever North West Air Ambulance Charity did prior to my arrival saved my life. The work that they do is nothing short of amazing! [Patient]

Do you want to be part of the enthusiastic and talented team that raise funds to keep this remarkable service running? 

The Role 

We are looking for a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to join this inspirational organisation. The main duties include: 

• Maximising income, with a focus on high value trusts, to deliver the 5-year growth strategy.
• Researching funding opportunities, based on a sound knowledge and understanding of funding requirements.
• Implementing processes to effectively manage applications, reports and relationships.
• Ensuring income is spent in compliance with funders terms and conditions.

The Person

We are looking for someone with experience in securing significant income, including six figure gifts. You will need to be able to demonstrate a proven track record of successful trusts and foundations fundraising. You should have:

• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills.
• A creative flair and the ability to write a compelling application for funding.
• The capability to manage a diverse workload and work to tight deadlines under pressure.
• Enthusiasm, passion and a positive attitude.

If you think this could be you, we would love to hear from you! Please note that the closing date for applications is Friday 30th August. Interviews will be on Friday 6th September. 

Why NWAA?

NWAA is a widely recognised charity brand within the North West. Not only does the charity impact the region so positively, but it is also an incredibly supportive, collaborative and fun team to be a part of, with a successful and vibrant fundraising team. On top of this, the charity’s benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave and bank holidays
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Life Assurance 
• Cash Back Scheme which includes cash back for dental treatment and a range of medical treatments as well as staff discounts with a range of retailers 
• 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance helpline
• 6% Employer Contribution to pension
• Extra days holiday for length of service
• On-site parking
• Holiday buy back scheme
• Blue Light Card

If this sounds like the type of environment that would suit you for the next phase of your career, then get in touch! The role is permanent & full-time (although flexible working or reduced hours considered) and offers the opportunity to work flexibly from home and from the office in either Barton or Knowsley. 

If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this role, apply here, or get in contact with Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us. 

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. 

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER (ISLE OF SHEPPEY)

HOURS: Flexible up to 1 FTE to be discussed at interview

24 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

SALARY:  £26,072 - £28,615 p.a. for 1FTE, pro rata to contracted hours

Oasis Charitable Trust is a multi-national charity supporting communities in 8 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Community Development Worker to work as part of our Oasis Hub on the Isle of Sheppey, to engage and work with the community by helping them to access Hub activities, and the social supermarket project.

Key responsibilities will be:

1. To deliver the Sheppey Support Bus project and ensure its day-to-day operational tasks are fulfilled.
2. To liaise with our community partners including supermarkets, Fairshare etc to support and provide for Oasis activities, including the Sheppey Support Bus.
3. To monitor and evaluate activities using monitoring tools available to the team.
4. To develop other opportunities that will enhance our offer to the local community.

The successful post holder must have:

• A relevant professional qualification in Community Work or able to demonstrate qualification by experience.
• Successful experience of working with complex communities.
• The ability to deal with private information and sensitive issues with a calm and confident approach in difficult situations.
• Ability to function in diverse settings and with a wide range of professional agencies.
• Self-motivation, resilience, excellent organisational/administrative and inter-personal skills are essential for this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something pioneering on the Isle of Sheppey and to help make a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of everyone.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution.
• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).

If you are interested in this position, please email your most recent CV and covering letter. For further information please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website.  In your covering letter, please answer the following questions:

1. Expand on your CV to explain how your skills and experience meets the Job Description. Give specific examples.
2. What personal attributes does a person need to do well as a Community Development Worker?
3. How do you see the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits being displayed in this role?

Completed applications should be returned by 12 noon Tuesday 10th September 2024

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 18th September 2024

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.

Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

Salary: £37,564 starting salary (salary range will increase due to max £40,166 via the length of service) per annum plus £4,190 Inner London Weighting if based in London.

Contract: Permanent basis -

Hours: Full-Time 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks)

Location: London Office. We will consider UK-based hybrid working option. (Some travel in the UK with occasional overnight stays away from home will be required).

About Refugee Action

Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.

This role will be working in our Campaigns team to develop and deliver research projects and policy positions on our flagship campaigns and wider campaigning efforts.

To succeed in the role you will need to demonstrate:

•  Ability to carry out innovative research to develop knowledge and policies which will underline advocacy and public campaigning work for the rights of refugees.
• An in depth understanding of driving knowledge through the meaningful participation of our clients in research projects and the importance of desk-based investigations to strengthen our policy positions and campaigns.
• Ability to think critically and write engaging and accessible content on complex and intersecting issues.
• Ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders for the purpose of collaborative partnership working.
• Commitment to removing barriers to power for people with lived experience, and commitment to anti-racist practices.

In the next two years, this role will largely focus on (a) racial justice for people seeking safety and (b) right to work for people seeking safety. Applicants who demonstrate previous knowledge or research skills relevant to these areas are particularly welcome.

Further Information:

We want to make sure that we reach to as many potential candidates as possible and that we make the process accessible so we will be running an information session where interested people can come and find out more about the role, the work of the Campaigns team and the application process.

For online Information Sessions via Zoom, please register via the links below:

Thursday 8th August – 10:00-10:45 -  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82849551817?pwd=sdXc6D22i8nHbbN2tWaytOVOts89th.1

Passcode: 093471

hose with lived experience as a refugee are particularly encouraged to apply.

For further details please visit our website.

 

Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday, 8th September 2024

Interviews: Week commencing with 16th September 2024 (on Zoom)

 

Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based, and you must have the right to work in the UK.

This role is not on the Shortage Occupation List. If you have permission to work that is restricted to the Shortage Occupation List, we will be unable to appoint you to this role.

You can find out which roles are on the shortage occupation list via these two links:

• Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations 
• Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations for healthcare and education

We are currently campaigning for a not-for-profit asylum accommodation system, see our Most Wanted campaign here.

Salary: £10,396.60 per annum + £300 Homeworking Allowance per annum

Hours: 14 Hours per week - Thursdays & Fridays 

Contract: Permanent - Part-Time

Location: Home-based with regular travel required to support children and young people in foster families throughout West Midlands.  Travel also requires the postholder to attend staff/external meetings, key training, and team away days.

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

We pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, an extensive well-being programme, and our benefits package, all curated to support a healthy work-life balance for all our staff. We will also invest in your learning, supporting your growth and development during your employment with TACT.  You will be encouraged to attend personal and professional development opportunities and will have access to learning and resources to empower you to advance your knowledge and skills.

We are currently the 4th Best Charity to work for and the 16th Best Mid-Sized Company in the UK according to The Best Companies criteria and our survey results have evidenced “outstanding” levels of engagement amongst staff in recent years.

As an Engagement & Activity Practitioner with TACT West Midlands, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice and will need to travel across the West Midlands and beyond to support transporting children over a wide geographical area. 

This role will also require a flexible approach regarding our time and availability to undertake work at short notice on an emergency basis and be able to work weekends, evenings, and bank holidays. 

Overall Duties of the Engagement & Activity Practitioner will include:

• Being an accessible point of contact for the children living with our carers and to our young people, keeping them up to date with the facilities and opportunities available with TACT.
• Supporting interventions and activities to ensure stable foster home arrangements.
• Being able to transport children and young people to events, appointments and meetings (mileage reimbursed).
• Organising and participating in virtual and face-to-face events and occasional residential meet-ups.
• Managing all paperwork associated with events and activities.
• Willingness to work flexibly, according to deadlines and needs of our families.
• Undertaking trauma-informed direct work with children and young people. 
• Liaising with our Supervising Social Worker team.

TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. (pro-rated for 2 days per week).
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance of £750, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Stakeholder pension scheme (salary sacrifice) and life insurance from day one.
• Employee Assistance Programme (including free CBT counselling, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support, and second opinions).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities 

The successful candidate will be required to attend monthly regular face-to-face meetings in West Midlands and attend other face-to-face meetings such as training and team wellbeing events as well as meeting with children and young people in person around West Midlands.

An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing Date: Sunday, 8th September 2024

Interview Date: Wednesday, 18th September 2024 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

TACT reserves the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

About The Role
Closing date: 1st September
Application Process: Please ensure you apply with a supporting statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
Looking to play your park in making dementia the issue of our time across England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced regional media professional to join our award-winning and ambitious regional media team telling stories in the three nations Alzheimer’s Society covers.
 
The Regional Media Team is instrumental in communicating the impact and scale of dementia and raising the profile of Alzheimer’s Society’s crucial work in communities and nations to provide help and hope to everyone living with dementia.

You will help deliver some of the biggest moments in Alzheimer’s Society’s regional news calendar, working closely with large parts of the organisation, including our national, celebrity and social media colleagues, to inform, inspire and engage our audiences.

Through this role, you will help to:

- Increase awareness and understanding of dementia
- Source and tell stories from the Alzheimer's Society across regions and nations.
- Raise the profile of Alzheimer's Society, our key messages and campaigns across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Publicise our research, influencing, brand and fundraising work
- Protect and enhance our reputation, including supporting senior spokespeople to deliver media interviews

About you

We are looking for a dynamic and creative senior PR/comms professional to help us get our voice heard in the regional media and create and deliver high-impact media campaigns.

An expert in regional media relations, you will play a key role in driving forward creative and impact-led ideas, finding new and interesting ways to tell our story to different audiences.

The successful candidate will have experience working in a high-profile, busy regional media office, with proven ability to proactively capitalise on nations’ and regions media opportunities, and develop and deliver campaigns that engage audiences and shape the public agenda.

You will have excellent regional media contacts, the ability to brief senior spokespeople and be an inspiring member of the team, leading by example.

You will be results-driven and tenacious when it comes to securing meaningful coverage in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that will help us improve the lives of people affected by dementia.

About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.