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LOCAL ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
WATERLOO FOODBANK, OASIS HUB WATERLOO
FULL TIME, 40 HOURS PER WEEK
FIXED TERM CONTRACT (15 months)
SALARY: £29,296 per annum
We have a unique opportunity for a Local Engagement Officer to join the Foodbank Team as part of our organising and local mobilisation strategy. This role will create real impact in Waterloo by identifying local issues driving poverty, and developing a strategy to build influence and win change.
We’re looking for an individual who has a passion for justice and compassion for all to take on this exciting role. You’ll need to be an effective communicator and ready to tackle big issues with drive and initiative. Best of all, you’ll be supported by a thriving team of people who are dedicated to ending poverty in Lambeth, as well as by the Trussell– the largest national network of foodbanks. If you’ve always wanted to make a real difference, this is the place to be.
Waterloo Foodbank (a part of the Lambeth Foodbanks Partnership) provides emergency food support to individuals and families in our community who are struggling with the cost-of-living and acute financial crises. This role will support our strategic anti-poverty work as part of our vision to end the need for foodbanks in Waterloo.
Key responsibilities of this role will be:
· To explore and understand the experiences that are bringing people to need the foodbank’s support, working with a variety of local stakeholders including foodbank clients
· To develop and manage a team of volunteers with the aim of identifying a local issue and campaigning for change
· To develop strategic relationships with key partners of Waterloo Foodbank
· To feed into our wider strategic work including our 3-year participation targets and strategic communications
· To work and engage with the Trussell Trust’s Organising and Local Mobilisation team, and their central campaign activities
· To represent the vision, mission, and values of Waterloo Foodbank and of Oasis Hub Waterloo
The successful post holder must have:
· Good standard of basic education, including English and Maths Level 2
· Experience facilitating groups and organising engaging group activities
· Experience managing and working with volunteers
· Good project management skills, able to balance a range of priorities.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a real difference to communities on a local level. As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
· A generous holiday allowance
· Working as part of a friendly, community-minded team of professionals
If you are interested in being part of this service, then please:
Email your CV including a Supporting Statement. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for further details. Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following questions:
1. Please expand on your CV to tell us about the relevant experience you have in facilitating community groups and organising group activities.
2. What does a community without the need for foodbanks look like to you?
Completed applications should be returned by 9am Monday 20th January 2025
Interviews will take place in Waterloo on Wednesday 29th January 2025
The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.
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. 1026487
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on people's lives?
We are looking for an inspiring leader to oversee our regional services and partnerships. As Head of Regional Services and Partnerships: Central and West, you will work to improve care and support for those affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND). This home-based role with travel requirements across Bristol, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Central & East Midlands, Somerset & Dorset, Thames Valley and West-Midlands. This is a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team, influence key stakeholders, and drive regional initiatives aligned with our organisation's strategic goals.
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- Hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing support across the region. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and implementing a regional plan based on the needs of people affected by MND.
- Managing a regional budget of approximately £750k, including MND Care Centre/Network grants.
- Evaluating and reporting on the impact of regional activities to ensure meaningful outcomes.
- Leading and managing a multidisciplinary team through effective matrix management.
- Acting as the Designated Safeguarding Manager (DSM) for the region, ensuring compliance and addressing risks.
- Building and maintaining high-impact relationships with key stakeholders and partners to improve care and support.
- Supporting the development of statutory health and care services and influencing improvements.
- Collaborating with national teams to integrate regional and national service offerings.
- Contributing to strategic planning and delivery, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
About You:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional who can lead with confidence and compassion. To excel in this role, you will need:
- A solid understanding of UK health and social care systems.
- A degree or equivalent professional experience.
- A proven ability to manage large and complex workloads with competing priorities.
- Strong leadership skills to motivate and inspire a multidisciplinary team.
- Significant experience in people management, particularly in a matrix environment.
- A track record of delivering results-focused strategies, plans, and budgets.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at a senior level.
- Financial management experience, including planning and managing budgets.
- Strong communication skills to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
If you are ready to take on this rewarding leadership role, apply today and make a difference in the lives of those affected by MND.
The full job description is available in the candidate pack.
Salary: £62,600 per annum plus lease car
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Home-based with travel requirements across Bristol, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Central & East Midlands, Somerset & Dorset, Thames Valley and West-Midlands.
Contract: Permanent
We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Proven team leadership and people management skills, the ability to motivate and inspire a team, plan and deliver services and influence organisational culture.
- Experience developing and delivering outcomes-focused strategies, plans and budgets.
- Excellent understanding of UK Health and Social Care systems.
Important Information:
- We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
- If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
- Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
- If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
- We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Development Officer
We want Bradninch Town Trust to be a flourishing, warm and sustainable part of the community in Bradninch. We are looking for someone who has the skills, experience and energy to support the Trustees in making this happen and to help secure the future of this important asset in our community.
It is important that the postholder is able to manage both the administrative and the development aspects of the role, ensuring that the trust runs smoothly day to day and that it broadens its impact, welcoming new groups, events and users. This is an exciting role which offers significant responsibility and creative scope to the right person. The Development Officer reports to the volunteer Trustee Board via The Chair of the Trust, who is the line manager for this role.
About Bradninch Town Trust
Bradninch Town Trust is the name given to a collection of charities operating for the benefit of local people. Volunteer trustees manage properties on behalf of the people of Bradninch and these include The Guildhall, some residential buildings and some fields. The Guildhall is the largest public building in the town. It houses the Town Council Chamber and all rooms are available for hire.
Key responsibilities
1. Strategic Development
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Identify and develop new opportunities to expand and diversify the Trust’s activities and services to meet the needs of the local community.
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Collaborate with the Trustees to create and implement strategic plans for long-term growth and sustainability.
2. Fundraising
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Develop and implement fundraising strategies, including identifying potential funding sources.
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In partnership with the trustees, write and submit grant applications to secure funding for new and existing projects.
3. Marketing and Promotion
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Create and manage marketing campaigns to raise awareness of the Trust’s activities and attract participants, volunteers, and donors.
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Manage social media, website, and other digital platforms to promote the Trust's work and increase engagement with the community.
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Organise and attend events to promote the Trust, its mission, and its activities.
4. Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
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Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities, businesses, other charities, and community organisations to promote collaboration and support for the Trust’s work.
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Engage with the local community to gather feedback on existing services and identify new needs or opportunities.
5. Administration of properties – including The Guildhall and 3 residential houses
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Marketing and managing lettings for The Guildhall as a hireable venue, ensuring a high-quality experience for hirers.
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Liaising with the Buildings Caretaker who has responsibility for cleaning and simple maintenance.
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Being the first point of contact with permanent tenants, overseeing property management, liaising about issues that arise.
6. Operating charitable grant giving
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Marketing and managing the grant giving policies of The Parochial Charities Trust.
7. Financial management and record keeping
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Making payments, invoicing and operating an online accounting/bookkeeping systems (SAGE), and HMRC payroll.
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Preparing monthly management accounts for Trustees.
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Preparing annual accounts for the trustee board, external inspector and ultimately The Charities Commission and ensuring their timely submission.
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Preparing annual income and expenditure budgets, in association with Trustees.
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Arranging insurances and other compliances as required.
8. Facilitation of The Trustee Board
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Together with The Chair, collate and distribute paperwork for meetings.
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Make reports to trustees on the performance of budgets and property issues, ad hoc and at Trustee meetings.
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Take minutes of Trustee meetings, record and circulate them.
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Arrange the effective and safe online management and storage of Trustee Board documentation, ensuring access for trustees, (using Google Workspace).
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who has the experience, knowledge, skills and energy to support the Trustees in running and developing the Trust.It is essential that the postholder is:
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Able to manage both the administrative and the development aspects of the role
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Self-motivated, organised and imaginative
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Comfortable with working both online/remotely, and in a consumer-facing environment .
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Able to operate with tact and diplomacy, as well as having capacity for robust discussion
Below is a list of desirable experience, knowledge and skills that we are looking for in this role.
It is not essential that you meet all of these criteria to apply, but is essential that you are able to demonstrate sufficient existing experience, knowledge and skills to successfully deliver the responsibilities of the role, and the capacity and capability to develop in areas where you may not already have relevant experience, knowledge or skills.
Experience
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Previous experience in a development, fundraising, or community engagement role within a charity or non-profit organisation.
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Proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring inclusion and equal access to services.
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Experience in managing budgets and financial reporting.
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Experience in planning and delivering community events or activities.
Knowledge
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Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework for charities, particularly in community development.
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Awareness of the social and economic issues affecting the local community, and experience in addressing these through community-based services.
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Knowledge of different fundraising methods and best practices.
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Understanding of how to develop and implement marketing strategies to raise the profile of an organisation.
Skills
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Ability to write successful grant applications and develop fundraising initiatives.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences (e.g., funders, partners, community members).
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with a variety of stakeholders.
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Competency in promoting services through various channels (social media, digital marketing, print, etc.).
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Problem-solving skills and the ability to identify challenges and develop creative solutions.
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IT skills, including proficiency in Google Workspace, SAGE and social media platforms.
Benefits
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Contributory pension
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Flexible working arrangements
Providing an inclusive central meeting place for the people of Bradninch, and supporting community initiatives and groups to flourish.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Tech Education & Outreach Coordinator at the Mindera UK Foundation will be central to advancing our mission of providing underrepresented and vulnerable communities with meaningful access to technology and career opportunities. You will independently manage the coordination and delivery of our Tech Camps, which inspire individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue careers in tech.
In this role, you will collaborate with Mindera employees, engaging them in skills-based volunteering that enhances the Tech Camp experience. You’ll also ensure that the program is delivered in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment, following safeguarding protocols to protect vulnerable individuals. You will work under the guidance of the Charity Leader but have the autonomy to lead initiatives that empower participants and foster a deeper connection with technology.
Key Responsibilities:
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Tech Camp Coordination: Lead the planning and execution of Tech Camps, ensuring they are aligned with the Foundation’s mission, run smoothly, and are impactful for participants from underrepresented and vulnerable communities.
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Volunteer Management & Engagement: Coordinate with Mindera employees to involve them in volunteering, tapping into their expertise to enhance participants' learning experiences.
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Support for Vulnerable Participants: Create an inclusive, safe, and supportive space for all participants, offering guidance and encouragement while adhering to safeguarding protocols and addressing any additional needs they may have.
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Logistics & Operations: Oversee all camp logistics, including venue coordination, equipment, scheduling, and travel across the East Midlands, ensuring seamless delivery.
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Safeguarding & Compliance: Design, implement, and oversee safeguarding protocols to protect vulnerable participants, volunteers, and staff. Ensure compliance with safety and safeguarding regulations, including training and accreditation in safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
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Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary contact for participants, parents, caregivers, and other stakeholders, providing regular updates and maintaining positive relationships.
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Promote Diversity & Inclusion: Foster a welcoming environment that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all participants feel valued and respected.
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Administrative Support: Manage the administrative aspects of the program, including participant registration, data collection, feedback, and reporting to improve future initiatives.
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Ad-hoc Tasks: Support other Foundation activities or projects as needed.
Core Elements:
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Experience with Vulnerable & Underrepresented Groups: Proven experience working with underprivileged or underrepresented individuals, particularly in coordinating community or youth programs that support vulnerable groups. Experience with safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential, and relevant safeguarding training or accreditation is required.
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Safeguarding Expertise: Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a safe, compliant environment, with up-to-date safeguarding training and accreditation. Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and experience handling vulnerable participants is critical.
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Volunteer Management: Strong organisational skills with experience managing corporate or community volunteers. Ability to engage employees and volunteers in meaningful projects that support the Foundation’s mission.
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Effective Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including participants, parents, volunteers, and internal teams.
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Technical Interest / Knowledge: Experience or a strong interest in technology, IT, computer science, or related fields. Basic knowledge of programming, robotics, or digital design is a plus.
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Problem-Solving & Initiative: Self-starter with the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and find creative solutions to operational challenges.
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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: A passion for promoting diversity within the tech sector and fostering an inclusive environment for all participants.
We Offer
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Flexible working arrangements
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Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global company
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A dynamic, innovative, and supportive work environment, where your ideas and contributions are valued
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Growth opportunities including access to Udemy
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25 days holiday + bank holidays. After 2 years you are entitled to 1 additional day/ year up to 30 days
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Private Medical Healthcare with Aviva
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Enhanced pension scheme
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Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave and pay
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Retail Discounts
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Annual company team-building trip and Christmas party
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At our office in Leicester we have a wide range of snacks and drinks to keep you fed and healthy
Why join Mindera UK Foundation?
The Mindera UK Foundation, registered in 2024, is dedicated to making tech more accessible for underrepresented groups, including women, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, ethnically diverse communities, and people with disabilities. We aim to bridge the digital gap by providing adaptive technology, inclusive education, and advocating for equitable hiring practices. Through initiatives like our Tech Camps, we offer hands-on experience in a supportive environment, empowering participants to explore and pursue careers in tech. Our goal is to help unlock their potential and create a more inclusive, diverse tech industry.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BACCH Executive Officer
£52,744 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week
The Executive Officer of the British Association for Community Child Health (BACCH) is an important and senior role in which you will provide strategic, financial and operational leadership to the Association and its six affiliate groups.
Acting as the link between the BACCH, affiliate groups and the RCPCH, the Executive Officer will manage the BACCH and affiliate group office and contribute to organisational strategy, taking responsibility for delivering strategic objectives across all the business functions of the BACCH and the affiliates.
Reporting to the Chairs of the BACCH and one of the affiliate groups, the British Academy of Childhood Disability (BACD), you will have oversight of all staff and develop and maintain relationships with key affiliate stakeholders to promote the Association’s activities and policies, to enhance the BACCH and the affiliates’ profiles.
You will organise the annual national conferences and oversee the BACCH regional events, whilst ensuring the BACCH and affiliate group websites are maintained and their content is up-to-date and relevant. In addition, you will help coordinate policy and consultation responses, fielding media enquiries as required.
Coordinating communication between the affiliate groups and members to ensure a consistent approach throughout the organisations, you will support the BACCH and BACD newsletter editorial committees to produce monthly email bulletins for members.
Suitably qualified with previous management experience and with a strong understanding of good office practice, you will have a background of working with a Board to ensure good governance and have evidence of translating the development of strategies into the delivery of operational plans.
With proven experience of successfully managing a large workload and overseeing various streams of work, you will have the ability to work flexibly and manage the fluctuating nature of the role through the year.
A dynamic self-starter with a clear ability to take ideas from inception through to completion, you will be able to demonstrate how thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches will be able to deliver work on time and to a high standard.
A post graduate qualification in management or a project management qualification, along with experience of working with health staff or children’s services personnel, or of working in a Royal College or other professional organisation, would be desirable.
The BACCH is the organisation for paediatricians and other professions working in community child health. BACCH is a membership organisation that represents doctors and other professionals working in paediatrics and child health in the community. It is a specialty group of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
The RCPCH sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community.
The RCPCH has more than 23,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Lead, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work.
The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.
The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.
Closing date: 10 January 2025.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health advocates on child health issues at home and internationally.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marketing Coordinator
Contract: Permanent
Work pattern: Full time, 35 hours / 5 days per week
Location: Hybrid - United Kingdom (multiple locations)
Cardiff, Belfast, Salford, Edinburgh, London
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 (GBP) Plus Into Film Benefits
Team: Marketing & Communication
Seniority: Mid-level
About Into Film
Into Film is the UK’s leading charity for film in education and the community. We provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers, and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching.
We also run the annual Into Film Festival which enables more than 400,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and the Into Film Awards - the UK’s leading showcase for young filmmaking talent.
The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen.
Our vision – Film enriches the life of every child and young person.
Our mission – To inspire and support young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations, through film and the moving image.
Role Summary
The Marketing Coordinator will lead marketing activity to reach and grow a teaching and youth audience for the Into Film programme. The Marketing Coordinator will manage the Marketing Officer’s work, ensuring that it is planned and delivered effectively to successfully promote our offer to educators.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support the Head of Marketing and Communications to develop and implement the Into Film marketing strategy to grow our audiences and deliver against KPIs.
- Lead Into Film marketing campaigns - planning, copywriting and coordinating across paid, organic and earned media, taking responsibility to meet Into Film’s KPIs across the Into Film offer.
- Support the Marketing Officer on email communications using our email service provider (Salesforce Marketing Cloud) by writing and building emails when required.
- Manage cross-platform paid digital activity, including Pay Per Click (PPC) and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), ensuring that it is tracked, evaluated, and delivers an excellent ROI.
- Work with the Press and Editorial Manager to integrate PR and editorial activity with marketing plans to ensure a seamless journey is created for all paid, owned and earned activity.
- Support the creation of content for the Into Film website, as part of Into Film campaigns to meet the needs of our audiences.
- Support the Head of Marketing and Communications, to ensure that brand and style guidelines are updated, and that the organisation is trained and using our brand correctly.
- Implement, monitor and develop Into Film automated e-communications journeys through Salesforce Marketing Cloud to enhance marketing and user experiences for our audiences.
- Lead on evaluation of marketing campaigns, working with the Marketing Officer, including continually optimising conversion journeys across the Into Film offer.
- Generate communications activity that illustrates our impact across the education and film sector, including advocacy of our vision and mission.
- Ensure lead generation, acquisition, and ongoing management of Into Film contacts is GDPR compliant.
- Manage the budget for Into Film marketing activity and tools.
General Responsibilities:
- Commitment to quality internally and in all dealings with the public, members, teachers, children and young people, partners, funders, supporters etc.
- Contribute to long term planning to ensure growth in line with demand and resources
- Contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of the Into Film’s work
- Commitment to equality of opportunity in line with Into Film’s Equal Opportunities Policy
- Any other reasonable duties assigned by Into Film.
Minimum Requirements:
- Experience of managing cross-channel marketing and communications campaigns.
- An excellent working knowledge of digital marketing including paid, owned and earned media.
- Experience of managing marketing and communications agencies and/or freelancers, including briefing, budget setting, monitoring and reporting.
- Experience of managing budgets.
- An excellent understanding of data analysis and how data can be used to measure the success of marketing and communications activity, through analytics tools such as Google Analytics and CRM.
- Experience of using an Email Service Provider (particularly Salesforce Marketing Cloud) to build and send emails to segmented audiences from our CRM database.
- Knowledge of customer journey development and how to automate communications using Salesforce Marketing Cloud that motivate and reward user actions.
- Excellent working knowledge of CRM systems (particularly Salesforce) to build campaigns, user journeys and segmentation.
- Working knowledge of PPC and SEO to maximise our offer to our audiences.
- Experience of creating content (written and moving image) for an educator, public sector or arts audience.
- Experience of managing staff workload, ensuring deadlines are met and delivery performance is monitored.
Desirable:
- A good understanding of the education market and how teachers can use film (and the arts more broadly) to meet their teaching and learning objectives.
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite
- A love and knowledge of film
Existing Into Film benefits:
- Annual Leave – 28 days (pro-rata), including 3 days to cover office closure between Christmas and New Year plus
- Pension – matched up to 5% of salary (Scottish Widows)
- Support for professional qualifications – money towards courses and/or study days, if relevant to role
- Interest-free non-essential study loans
- Interest-free bike/scooter/travelcard loan
- Career break – up to 4 weeks unpaid leave, after 2 years’ service (at your managers’ discretion)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 confidential advice and guidance
- Flexible working – all applications considered, but any decision will be at the discretion of Into Film
- Enhanced parental leave
- Childcare vouchers
- Free eye test & contribution to glasses
- BenefitHub portal – all benefits to be accessed through a new online portal
- Long service holiday award – after 3 years at Into Film, staff will get one extra days’ holiday for each additional year worked, with the total entitlement capped at 35 days, i.e. on your 4th anniversary at Into Film you will get an extra days leave; on your 5th anniversary, your entitlement will go up by another day to 30 days.
- Simplyhealth – health insurance
Into Film operates a hybrid working policy with offices in London, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh and Salford. We are open to flexible working and offer staff a health plan.
Closing date: 8:00am, Monday 20th January 2025 GMT
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.
All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check, depending on working location), acquired at Into Film’s expense; employment is dependent upon this.
No agencies please.
Job Title: Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer
Responsible to: Church Engagement Manager
Salary: £32,000
Location: USPG, 5 Trinity Street, London, SE1 1DB
Hours of work: Full time - 35 hours per week (occasional weekend work with time off in lieu). Up to 20% of this role is travel within Britain and Ireland. Permanent contract.
The package also includes
· 8% employer contribution to a pension
· 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional discretionary leave during the Christmas week
· Season Ticket Loan
USPG is the Anglican mission agency that partners with churches and communities worldwide
in God’s mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion
justice. You can find out more about our work by visiting USPG's website.
The Job
Reporting to the Church Engagement Manager, this role sits within the Communications, Engagement and Fundraising team. This role will raise the profile and fundraising potential of USPG whilst creating a deeper understanding of its work across the Anglican Communion within the UK as a major organisational priority. The role has been created to offer bespoke fundraising support, often face-to-face, to a defined set of churches and community members to enable and enrich their fundraising contribution at USPG. The role will motivate churches, community members and groups to engage through their giving, praying, and supporter actions.
About You
You are a confident and self-motivated fundraiser or event organiser with a passion for engaging local churches. You are energised by community fundraising initiatives, large event engagement, challenge runs and relationship building. You will bring your experience in church engagement to build and nurture new and existing networks and relationships. You will support volunteers within their area of influence and draw on volunteer expertise where possible. You’ll generate creative and effective engagement ideas and be ready to partner with stakeholders including volunteers, leaders, pastors, ministers, colleagues and Christian media.
The Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer will play a key role in co-ordinating and supporting community fundraising activities including USPG’s own engagement events, third party events and supporter led events.
How to apply
Please visit our website vacancies page for details.
Closing Date: EOB 7 January, 2025
Interview Dates: Week commencing 13 January, 2025
We bring people together from different parts of the global Church in mutually enriching conversation and profound encounters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
POST: 2 Children & Families Autism Hub Support Coordinators
LOCATION: Barnet CYP Autism Hub – 858 Finchley Road, Barnet
SALARY: £27k-30k
HOURS:Full time (37.5 hours), flexible with occasional weekend and evening work
Reports to: Barnet CYP Autism Hub Manager
Direct Reports: N/A
About Resources for Autism (RfA)
We have been around since 1997 when we started as a small playgroup set up by parents dismayed at the lack of provision for their autistic children. Since then, Resources for Autism (RfA) has grown into a major deliverer of services and support in London and the West Midlands with a turnover of around £2.5m per year. Our mission is to support and enable autistic people to live happy and fulfilling lives. We want to change society’s attitude to autism whilst also providing essential services and enriching opportunities to autistic people. We are a values-driven organisation which employs values-driven people who want to make a difference. Our values are: Inclusion, Creativity, Compassion, Courageousness and Expert. You will play a vital part in ensuring that we can resource and sustain this amazing work.
Our Services
All of our services across children and adults and parent/carers, mirror the wider organisational mission of providing safe, fun and meaningful support that enables personal development. We provide this support by ensuring our staff are skilfully trained, meet the highest safeguarding expectations and are encouraged to develop and upskill throughout their career with Resources for Autism.
The Role
Resources for Autism has been providing services from 858 Finchley Road for many years and now working in partnership with the London Borough of Barnet are excited to be establishing the space as an Autism Hub for Children and Young People (CYP). The vision of the hub, is to create a welcoming, safe, neuro-affirmative place where autistic people and those who love and care for them can access the support and social opportunities they need at the right time, enabling them to live their best life. It will also be a place where professionals can connect, collaborate and learn ensuring services are joined-up and effective.
The service will offer a range of support to parents and carers and children and young people with autism in Barnet. The service offer could include:
- Advice support and signposting to the autism community pre and post diagnosis
- Weekly drop ins
- Social groups for autistic young people and those who love and care for them.
- Calendar of monthly workshops on specific issues addressing the needs of parent carers/ adults
- Behaviour surgeries for parents
- Autism Training to partner organisations
The Autism Support Worker roles provide access, support, outreach and reception services within an Children & Young people’s Autism Hub, and support to the Hub Manager. The role is responsible for ensuring that services delivered in the hub are effectively supported, monitored and focused to meet the needs of autistic children 0-19 Years and their families.
We are looking for a values-driven candidate with previous experience of working with and supporting children and young people and families. Knowledge and experience of working with autism is preferred but an understanding of SEN/LD will be essential.
You will have a great team of people around you and the opportunity to be a part of an innovative wellbeing project which will make enhance the offer for the Autism Community of Barnet.
Main Responsibilities:
· Provide an efficient and welcoming access point for families accessing a range of services at the CYP Autism hub, working as part of a team of staff providing support for effective service delivery.
· Provide and facilitate advice, guidance and signposting to families accessing the Autism Hub. This may be via telephone, email or in person.
· Support and manage a small caseload of 15-20 families requiring a ‘medium’ level of bespoke support and interventions, ensuring clear aims and goals are set and then empowering the children/family to achieve these.
· Host and/or co-host drop-in sessions, coffee mornings and/ or information sessions for CYP and families on different associated topics connected to autism. This will include facilitating peer support sessions and co delivered ‘workshops’ with partners on different themes.
· Provide effective administrative support to the Hub Business Manager, carrying out administrative duties as directed.
· Support the identification and registration of families with children 0-19 Years within the Hub, working alongside 0-19 Early Help Practitioners and Barnet CSC to encourage and monitor access to provision to ensure that emerging needs are met at the earliest opportunity and access data is correctly recorded and up to date.
· Ensure that activities, access and registration details are captured on RfA’s databases, supporting the Hub Manager to collate data and ensure accurate recording.
· Support the identification, monitoring and planning for eligible families and children within Barnet CSC to advise eligible families of the Hub, it’s services and support and the services available via other partners to ensure maximum take up and access of the service.
· Ensure that any families requiring additional support are flagged up with the Hub Manager and Barnet CSC staff to maintain an effective link to more targeted support and providing continuity of intervention.
· Ensure that local families are given opportunities to become involved in the planning and delivery of services, particularly those in need of support.
· Support meeting and venue booking arrangements, providing administrative support for hub staff, meetings, taking responsibility for sending out invitations, compilation of packs, papers and minute-taking.
· Take responsibility for own role in child protection, parenting, health and safety and premises issues and other related functions to contribute to a co-ordinated team approach to child safety and well-being.
· Undertake training and development necessary to develop in your role as an autism specialist.
· The role requires direct contact with a range of families accessing services. The role will involve working with different partner agencies.
· Some travel may be required across Barnet.
· Uphold and adhere to the values of RfA at all time.
· Ensure there is always compliance with RfA’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
· All staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in our services.
· Undertake any other duties asked of you that are commensurate with your grade.
Flexible working:
Some occasional evening and weekend work will be required.
Person Specification
Skills and experience
Essential
Experience of working successfully in a people service delivery position
Good level of practical skills in dealing with families and children in a supportive environment
An understanding/ awareness/ or lived experience of autism
An understanding of safeguarding in a CYP delivery context
Experience of working successfully in an administrative role
Experience of effective public contact
Skills in communicating effectively with members of the public
Ability to provide effective access to services at the Autism Hub and in the community
Experience of data collection, IT and monitoring processes
Clear understanding of data collection systems and operations
Ability to support data and administrative systems under direction
Ability to carry out clear processes which monitor and measure performance
An understanding of partnership and multi-agency working and an ability to work well alongside colleagues with different roles and experiences
Previous experience of working within a coproduction lens
An understanding of own role in supporting the operational requirements of a multi-disciplinary service
Experience of running groups with autistic young people/adults and/or parent/carers
A general understanding of quality frameworks around people service delivery
Values driven and with a passion to make a difference to the lives of those whose voices are often marginalised.
Knowledge of the local services in Barnet
Neuroaffirmative approach to autism with demonstrable passion to work with autistic community.
Standard skills expected of all staff
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) adaptable to different populations including: colleagues, external professionals, service users, families, volunteers, donors
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Good understanding of Safeguarding
IT skills: proficient with Office 365
Self-starter and able to work independently, using own initiative
Non-judgemental, compassionate
Training in the Children’s Act and Child Protection is also required however this could be provided if a strong candidate meets all the above criteria.
Confidentiality
You will have access to confidential information concerning families and other service users and will be required to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Staff Benefits
90% of our staff say that Resources for Autism is “a great place to work”.
Not only will the work you do ensure we are making vital differences and inspiring others, but our other benefits also include:
· flexible working patterns with the option to work in a hybrid way (only available for some roles)
· 25 days of leave (pro rata for part time roles) each year plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days with 1 being your birthday and 2 further celebration days
· access to ongoing training and progress in the areas that interest you
· access to our wellbeing initiatives and an Employee Assistance Programme
· enrolment on to our pension scheme
· a supportive, warm and fun working environment made up of values driven people who are passionate about changing the world for autistic people
· Free tea and coffee on site
· Free on site parking in west midlands. Please note London has very limited options
· Statutory sick pay for all staff except zero hour contracts
Application process:
To apply, please send a one-page covering letter and your CV to our current Head of People via email.
To discuss the role informally, please email us.
We particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Resources for Autism. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for our community.
As you would expect, we are a neuro-affirming employer, with a strengths and rights based approach to neurodiversity which affirms neurodivergent identity – we don’t want to “fix” or “cure” autism, and we don’t see it as a “disability” however we do recognise it can be “disabling”. We are working to improve the ways in which we recruit and support neurodiverse employees and those with lived experience of neurodiversity.
RfA is a Disability Confidant employer and candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria, that have a disability will be guaranteed an interview.
Deadline for applications: 8th January 2025
Interviews: week beginning 20th January and 27th January
A society where autistic people can live happy and fulfilling lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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To drive global process and wider systems safety forward by ensuring the IChemE Safety Centre is a world-leading source of expertise and support for partners, IChemE members and others on safety of process and complex systems across sectors – working in partnership with and providing complementary support to other leading sources and Centres.
The Director, IChemE Safety Centre, will be a highly credible, global leader in process and systems safety, with an entrepreneurial spirit and the commercial acumen to grow significantly the reach and impact of the ISC. The person will be a demonstrated leader, able to work globally with industry, academia and other organisations of all sizes and sectors, whilst developing a vision that is in concert with key stakeholders. Ultimately, the successful candidate will remain committed to the vision, mission and strategy of the IChemE and will maintain a real commitment and a personal passion to raising standards in process and systems safety across the board.
As a senior role in IChemE, the Director, IChemE Safety Centre has a key part to play in enabling the Institution to meet the ambitions set out in Strategy 28+ of “Engineering a sustainable world”. In particular, the ISC is crucial in enabling the IChemE to provide individual as well as corporate members with access to knowledge, training and skills development around process and systems safety and driving up standards in safety across the board.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an exceptional Director of IT and Transformation to develop and lead IT transformation across the college, serving 650 staff, 6,000 students and the wider community.
You will be an accomplished and experienced IT professional who will play a key role in the development and implementation of an ambitious campus transformation framework which will underpin growth and the establishment of innovative practices, and infrastructure for our staff and learners to excel.
The Director will demonstrate a combination of excellent strategic leadership and operational management skills and will be required to lead a multidisciplinary team. You will be an integral member of the College Management Team.
If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding this role, please email to schedule a time with Sarah Watson, Chief Operating Officer
Duties/responsibilities:
- To position IT as an enabler to education and innovation
- To oversee cyber security to keep the college, its learners, staff, customers and data safe
- To lead an IT strategy for investment and improvement to drive best practice and learner experience
- To work with the Head of Quality and Estates Manager to ensure wider transformation of the learner experience both on the physical and virtual campus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and access to an array of on-site amenities, including a discounted gym, sports hall, fitness classes, osteopathy services, and a day nursery.
- Convenient location, just a 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station and free on-site parking.
- Opportunities for professional development, including free online qualifications.
- Be a part of a "Good" Ofsted-rated institution, recognised for its supportive staff, effective safeguarding measures, and commitment to student success.
At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.
This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.
Nescot is recognised as the ‘Employer of the year’ at the Surrey Business Awards 2024 and offers a wide range of benefits and wellbeing activities to staff.
Closing date: Sunday 5 January 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday 15 January 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Philanthropy Campaigns Manager
Job reference: REQ000830
£43,851pa
Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working
This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of your Right to Work will be checked prior to interview.
This is a Fixed term contract for 18 months.
At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.
About the role
We’re looking to recruit a Philanthropy Campaigns Manager to join our Supporter Income & Engagement team. This role will support our already outstanding team and our strategy to shift our focus to a principal giving level (gifts of £250k+ with a growing pipeline of multi-million-pound global partners) as well as identify transformational opportunities to accelerate solutions to bring our world back to life.
As Philanthropy Campaigns Manager you will lead the development and co-ordination of a high-value fundraising and communications campaign leveraging major support from corporate partnerships, public-sector partners and a philanthropic audience. This plan will support our vision to halt deforestation in the world’s most important forest basins and deliver a major moment at COP30. It will involve drawing upon cross-organisational expertise from across WWF. This will include managing and driving a campaign pipeline, designing and managing an engagement plan to maximise high-level engagement opportunities and delivering excellent stewardship to unlock multi-million investment from global funders. The role will act as a coordinator across the high-value income streams but play an active role in the delivery of philanthropic income.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Extensive experience in high-value fundraising and a track record of success in securing significant major gifts and funding partnerships (£250k+).
- Experience of developing complex, multi-national, multi-stakeholder cases for support.
- Ability to work with senior volunteers and people of influence.
- Knowledge of cultivation activities, including events and collateral that meet the needs and interest of a high value audience.
- Understanding of contemporary fundraising techniques and a genuine desire to innovate.
- A knowledge or experience of delivering events or campaigns at COP or other similar global fora.
- Excellent communication, relationship building & interpersonal skills.
- Desire to embrace and encourage collaborative working.
Benefits, rewards & location
The salary for this role is £43,851pa. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:
- Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options
- 5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.
- Training and development opportunities
- Regular wellbeing initiatives.
This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win.
We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive.
We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.
How to apply and the recruitment process
Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.
Application closing date: 19/01/2025
Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.
THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
DIRECTORATE OF DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS
HEAD OF PHILANTHROPY
REF: DEV134A
The Directorate of Development & Alumni Relations is seeking a creative and motivational leader to nurture, challenge and inspire our growing development team to deliver a bold and innovative strategy to support our new and exciting university-wide fundraising campaign. This opportunity presents the potential to raise transformational gifts at the 6, 7 and 8 figure level from a portfolio of alumni, non-alumni, companies, trusts & foundations and institutional funders. The role reports into the Director of Advancement and will play a key part in shaping the future direction of our Aberdeen 2040 strategic vision.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record in raising major philanthropic gifts together with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to build relationships across a large and complex landscape and to inspire and motivate a growing team of people will be equally important. The role is offered with flexible and hybrid working options. A relocation would also be supported with a financial package.
This is a truly exciting time to join a successful and growing development operation at Aberdeen. It also offers an unparalleled chance to work in a beautiful setting between the mountains of Aberdeenshire and the stunning North Sea coastline, surrounded by 530 years of university history.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 8, £58,596 - £65,814 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Patrycja Bromm, HR Adviser (Graduate Trainee) for further information.
Job Reference Number: DEV134A
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 16th January 2025
The Directorate of Development and Alumni Relations embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.
We're looking for a driven, hard-working, and determined Quality & Safety Officer to join our Head Office in Islington.
£30,000 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Look Ahead Care and Support own and manage a mixed portfolio of properties across London and the Home Counties. The organisation accommodates customers with a range of support needs.
The post holder will provide practical, analytical and administrative support to the different functions within the customer experience directorate. This includes working closely with the Senior Health and Safety Manager.
The role will take responsibility for the administration and maintenance of the incident and investigation system (RIVO) and will liaise with the Safeguarding Manager on making sure all required actions are followed up. The role also will lead on the administration of the Quality Management System (QMS) and following up on any actions which follow Quality Audits across services.
The role will also have responsibility for following up on non-conformance across the different systems, and produce regular reports with available data.
Please include a one page written statement explaining how you meet the requirements of the role and job spec. Please include examples from previous jobs, voluntary work, academic institutes or any secondments undertaken.
Please email your personal statement
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Assist with the management of the Look Ahead Health & Safety risk register and annual action plan.
Assist with occasional health and safety and quality audits to gain experience of operations in the field.
Champion the Health & Safety and Safeguarding departments intranet page and document control
Champion the RIVO system, ensuring incidents are reported correctly and manage the follow up actions.
Identify internal themes, trends and good practice emerging from incidents, quality reports and health and safety alerts
Manage the mailboxes across the teams, including H&S, Safeguarding and Quality, responding to any email queries and register this information for further investigation.
For the full list please see our website.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Strong administration skills such as organisation, detail orientated and focused.
Self-driven, focused, results and quality oriented.
Ability to analyse data and highlight trends and themes
Team player, innovative with sound judgement and solutions driven.
Able to approach work with positive energy and integrity.
Proven ability to manage workload, foster self-motivation to achieve tight deadlines.
Approachable and exhibits open behaviour
Excellent communication both verbally and in written form
Proficient in Excel, Spreadsheets, Microsoft Word 365, creating statistical data, Microsoft Teams
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Previous experience in a busy administrative role
Excellent analytical and data processing skills
Working to tight deadlines
Attention to detail.
Ability to work autonomously.
Excel, Microsoft/Office 365, PowerPoint
Flexibility of working from home and attending the office/sites when required
Desirable:
Working knowledge and or understanding of care and support services either through paid work, volunteering or lived experience.
Experienced in creating or working with databases and writing reports based on available data
Previous Health & Safety and or Safeguarding knowledge, experience, and qualifications
Desire to learn and qualify in the health and safety field
Can confidently use PowerBI
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Service Manager to join our Mental Health service in Tower Hamlets.
£48,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
The Barnsley Street Project is a pilot service funded by NHS money following a bid by East London NHS Foundation Trust. It that will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide support for people in the catchment area of one primary care network in Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets. It will provide a variety of psychosocial and clinical interventions, including the provision of 6 Hospitality Beds for short term support and intervention.
As the Service Manager you will be responsible for the effective management of all aspects of service delivery, including line managing the relevant front line staff as well as effectively managing all stakeholder relationships in partnership with the Head of Service. You will work collaboratively in partnership with NHS and 3rd sector colleagues to deliver a high quality service to support people in the locality with a variety of needs.
For more information please see our website.
The standard work pattern will be Monday -Friday 9-5, however work may be required outside of these hours. There is no possibility to work remotely for this role.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Drive business planning activities within your contract, ensuring relevant and challenging objective setting and ongoing performance tracking, developing turn around action plans as may be necessary
Using sound financial and accounting principles, manage contract budgets to deliver on corporate and local contract financial targets
Successfully lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
Work to continuously improve staff competence, ensure ownership of all staff issues and speedy and effective conflict resolution
Responsible for reporting all staff changes to HR and Payroll departments, as appropriate e.g. starters, leavers, additional hours etc.
Responsible for maintaining quarterly staff succession plans
Deliver effective, professional and commercially focused briefings and supervision meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting & communications flow up/down is effective
Responsible for managing and allocating customers to support staff (casework management)
Develop key business relationships with all relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
Plan, organise and prioritise operations within your contract to ensure maximum efficiencies/utilisation of all resources
For the full list please see our website.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Ability to lead and motivate staff to deliver excellent services
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind
Excellent organisation skills
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
For the full list please see our website.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Experience of managing contracts and resources and delivering to budget and performance targets
Experience of effectively managing and developing staff to ensure delivery of services performance targets within contract
Experience of successfully managing external partnerships to ensure successful delivery of services
Holds relevant CMI/NVQ Level 4 or other Business/Management Qualification
Desirable:
Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Starting from £34,788 per year
Full-time
Job description
To collaborate with CSE colleagues in the Research and Analysis team, across CSE and external partners on the following tasks: Create innovative software to answer climate change and energy related questions. To design, plan, develop and test new software. Support and extend existing applications and to use software to help colleagues undertake tasks, including statistical and spatial analyses, and data management.
Pay and conditions
• The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week).
• The salary for the role will be on grade F (£34,788 - £41,669) starting salary will depend on skills and experience.
• You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).
CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.
We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.
Specific responsibilities
An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:
• Contribute to the design of new software features and products in collaboration with the team.
• Write new software and tests and develop or maintain existing software and tests to a high standard.
• Learn new tools, languages, libraries etc. as required.
• Liaise with customers to understand user and stakeholder needs.
• Plan and prioritise workloads while contributing to the timely and high-quality delivery of work.
• Any other tasks related to this role.
To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.
Essential attributes for this role include:
• A degree or equivalent in computer science, software engineering, mathematics, physics, or similar.
• Solid demonstrable experience of software development.
• Experience of developing software using Python, Clojure, JavaScript or Java.
• Good knowledge of Linux.
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Excellent self-motivation and initiative. Ability to initiate, develop and maintain effective team relationships.
• The ability to manage own workload.
• Demonstrable commitment to CSE’s primary objectives to tackle the climate emergency and end the suffering caused by cold homes.
• Curiosity and a willingness and ability to learn new approaches, languages, etc.
Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.
How to apply
To apply, applications should be made by sending a CV and a completed application form (download from our website). Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification.
The closing date for applications is Midday on Monday 27th January 2025.
Interviews are expected to take place on the week commencing Monday 10th February 2025 at our office in Bristol, though this is subject to change.
If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.